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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1950

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Close Cricket Final With White 64 Brightens Railways Hope

White top scored with 64 for Railways as Braund flourished late, derailing Sunnyside’s chase. Mellowes and Garrett built steady support, Wheatley opened with 16, then Meares aided Sunnyside to 193 at stumps, with Braund taking five wickets for 44 as Railways posted 177 in their innings.

White Railways Braund Mellows Garrett Lee Steere Farquhar D. Giblett W. Wheatley Sunnyside D. Gibett G Farquhar R. Mears Mears Mellowes W. Braund D Giblett G. Farquhar Wheatley G. Giblett N. Wells Guy N. Horrell Crowley Geo Giblett

Inter-Club Rifle Shoot at Donnybrook Sees Harsh Conditions

Donnybrook hosts an inter club rifle shoot amid thick smoke and shifting light and wind. Kirup shooters posted top scores with A Grade won by Benson 93 and Moore 90, while B Grade results and cup awards are noted as Kirup claims several prizes. Next Sunday a Bunbury prize meeting marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Kirup club.

Kirup Son's Brook Nybrook Benson J. Moore Jarrahwood Ahpeibenns Brook

Impressive New School Promised At Saleyards Site

The Minister for Education Mr Watts announced plans for a new school to cost about £90,000 including earthworks of £12,500 due to steep ground. The site at the saleyards was chosen with a three or four room building planned initially and a final modern design with assembly hall science labs domestic rooms and offices.

Eee Watts

Funeral for Greenbushes Farmer Clyde Perks

Clyde Perks farmer of Greenbushes dies from injuries in a bushfire. aged 3 years. Born Bunbury, survived by wife and two year old daughter. Funeral at Greenbushes Methodist Church and cemetery with RSL and Druids guard of honor. Relatives expressed sympathy.

Bridgetown Clyde Perks Reenbushes Dechased Bunbury Greenbushes A. L. Meyer Mr. Meyer Methodist Church R.S.L Druids Lodge RSL

Manjimup Residents Attend Dairy Managers Conference

Noted in Manjimup last weekend photos show Valmai, who won second prize in the Labor Day Bathing Beauty Competition. Jack Smedley, W D Joe Ganfield, and J McNally have returned to Manjimup after attending the West Australian division Dairy Fac ee Managers and Secretaries annual conference in Perth.

Manjimup Valmai Jack Smedley W. D Joe) Ganfield J. McNally Manimup Dairy Facee Perth

Rovers Football Club Presents Trophies at Social

A large crowd gathered at the BSL Hall for the Rovers Football Club annual trophy presentation. The event featured community songs, vocal performances, and then the club president Bill Cutmore awarded trophies to G Pud TM Green, Terry Morey, George Gibett, John Meyn, Dick Scott, and Fred Maslin, followed by a late supper and merriment. The gathering also marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Lou and Mrs Evans with a toast and response.

Rovers B.S.L. Hall Vera Machin Pallena Wally Elphick Les May George Giblett Alex Hodgkin Dave Jack Fred Mashlin Alf Shervill Lionel Archer Lou The Rovers Football Club Bill Cutmore Terry Morey George Gibett John Meyn Dick Scott Fred Maslin

Local Family Heads Off Monday for Fortnight Holiday

Mr and Mrs Frankis and family depart on Monday for a two week holiday at Dongarra. Mr A McDonald from the Manjimup Mail office will relieve him while away.

Dongarra

Balingup fire story refuted by local residents

A letter to the editor corrects a prior report in the Balingup Breezes claiming fires on adjacent farms were unmanageable. C D Blakene y and R B Hayes state the blaze was well controlled with six nearby neighbors and complied with manpower regulations, calling the earlier account injurious and rumor-based.

C. D. Blakeney R. B. Hayes

Town Notes Give Updates on Local Residents

Notable locals seen back in town after holidays include Mr T Scott on Sunday and Miss Kath Minchin from the Motor Transport office. Miss H Waddington and Mr A Collins are at the Busselton office of Elder Smith and Co. Ltd. for a few days. Weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs A D Mahood and Mr K Keightly. Mr F Vincent of Vincent Paving Co. was in town on Saturday.

Mr. T. Scott Metropolis Busselton Elder, Smith and Co. Ltd H. Waddington A. Collins A. D. Mahood Mr. K. Keightly F. Vincent The Vincent Paving Co

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Guy Giblett Ann Donnybrook W. Goddard C. Benson O. Goddard R. Graham J. Gooper Raed K. Benson A. Goddard Puises Teresa aSttana Mr. Watts Darling Doreen Ted Webber Dave Grace Walker Della Sale Jones Hube Wally Millman Methodist Yates Lloyd Doherty Johnson Park Dove R. &. Haynes Baden Brown Gabler Henry Bella Rayford Elsie Edwin Roberts Roy Ethel Caterick Fire Brigade Alice Archey Jean Herbert Mery Yates Alma Stan Graham Allen Elhup Mafe King Lodge Ua.o.d Andy Lindsay John Newton Koth Allen Corrie Glen Len W. Taylor Wright W. Yates George Dearle W. Graham Alwyn Alec Bob Lynal Joyce Edna Arthur Ross Barry Wood Partridge P. Patrona Hazel Les J. M. Browne Harry Thelma Trevor Dulcie E. McKelvie Dappe de Guglielmi Rene Mary Linda Balingup John Wayne Pedro Enehaariz Harry Carey Gene Autry Olivia’ de Havillan Randolph Scott Barbara Britton Silver City Tor
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