Ninth annual Junior Farmers meeting in RS.L. Rooms
The ninth annual Junior Farmers meeting was held on Thursday March 13 in the RS.L. Rooms with retiring president J Chevis opening before a large gathering. The secretary reported a nine year activity, noting low attendance but ongoing motivation. Highlights included St Moyes grass display, visits by State Organiser G H Young, a May 4 judging trip to Kendenup, a Thillo Speaking contest won by Brian Bentley tied for third, Lewis Lowe at the Royal Show, a rewarding dance, and October games including Nil lingup Boyup Brook Middlesex and Bridgetown clubs. The Bridgetown Show saw JFC sections and a generous prize from the agricultural society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs.l
J. Chevis
Bww.c
St. Moyes
G. H. Young
Bridgetown
Balingup
Kendenup
J. Draper
Brian Bentley
Perth
Lewis Lowe
Nilingup
Boyup Brook
Middlesex
J.F.C
The
Agricultural Society
Goyup Trouk
Lialingup
Lnder
Bridgelowe
L. Lowe
Dixon
Yates
Co-operative Feceleration
W.A
Ted
Boyup Brock
Jim Chevis
Alan Campbell
Ron Blythe
Curo
Agricultural and Education Department
Bridgetown Trotting Club Concludes Busy Season
The Bridgetown Trotting Club wrapped a largely popular season with its final meeting on March 13. A single Wednesday event was experimental, while track quality threatens next year’s continuation, though the club aims to keep trotting alive with the Agricultural Society and road board plans under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Frank Willmott
Local Cricketers Beaten by Visitors in Bridgetown Match
Bridgetown cricket team faced Kirup at Kirup ground on Sunday and were defeated 145 to 128. Kirup secured the honors with a strong performance led by standout players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Kirup
Social gathering at Yallingup hosts
Mr and Mrs Fullam welcomed guests including their son John Kaye Young Geoff Bailey and Pat Fleeton for a party at Yallingup. Monday morning a returning train passenger to Perth was Frank Stonehouse who recently managed the Bridgetown Advocate in the absence of F L Lemmen who is on holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yallingup
Mrs. Fullam
John
Kaye Young
Geoff Bailey
Pat Fleeton
Perth
Frank Stonehouse
Bridgetown
F. L. Lemmen
Bridgetown Scouts Plan Trip to Pemberton and Easter Activities
Bridgetown scouts and guides prepare for a three day trip to Flinders Bay with a big bus group. They met Thursday to finalize work and badge presentations were made Friday evening for several scouts including R. Meredith and J. Faithful. An Easter camp mascot is expected to join, warned to stay off roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amp
Flinders Bay
Bridgetown Scouts and Guides
Goeia
R. Meredith
D. Lauchlan
J. Faithful
R. Adams
N. Jack
Drought and Fires Roil Kirup Region in Severe Week
Forestry Notes reports a scorching week with temperatures near 90 and 30 percent humidity. Fires, including a major blaze near Barrabup, burned hundreds of acres, while a careless act near Kirup caused a shed and almost a house loss. Residents receive caution under the Bush Fires Act detailing required precautions and fire-watch rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirup
Notable Social Roundup From Kirup to Perth
Mrs C Cunningham returns from Coogee holiday while Mrs Troy and daughter enjoy a night with Mr and Mrs Doug Wilkins. Martella visits city, Ossie Ryal celebrates with granddaughter born to Mrs W Gales of Donnybrook. Jim Treacy from Perth travels via Kirup, Paddy O Dea moves to Perth aboard the Australiasd. Forests Minister McDonald and Conservator Stoat spotted touring the South West forest country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Doug. Wilkins
Th Martella
Ossie Ryal
W. Gales
Donnybrook
Jim ‘Treacy
Perth
Kirup
Rifle Club Hustles Through Poor Attendance At Busy Bee
The Bunbury area club held a handicap rifle shoot for the Fred Smith trophy spoon on a weekend, wining by J. Moore with 69 amid scattered scores. Two bursts tested 300 and 600 yards as members clear the range for Easter with Bunbury Prize meeting on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Mr. J. Moore
Jd. Moore
C. Moore
C. Goddard
C. Benson
N. Hunt
PF. Goddard
A. Cooper
R. Hillier
A. Hillier
Letterly
W. Goddard
K. Benson
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Bridgetown Trotting Club
S.W. Derby Meeting
Brilliant
Payne
Keady
R. Dixon
F. Hudson
J. Brown
AR. Bolton
H. Moyes
D. King
R. Bolton
P. Farrington
Kirbys
Fowlers
National Library of Australia
Bridgetown Firey
Smith
Peck Ty Niven
Niven
Mellowes
Belton
Price
Vrastidis
O'Dea
Crowley
McDonald
Mabey
Watson Willams
Watson
Wilkins Hardie
Cunningham
Wilkins
Felton
McHowes
I. Crowley
K. Crowley Niven
Prastidia
Ir Wilkins
Peorrester
Forrester
Smith Forrester
Ig Dea
Hardie
NY Watson
Hague
Db. Crowley
Malew
Forrester Prastidis
Hardie Peck
Moyes
Pemberton
C. Anderson
Was
Norm
Bridgetown’s Rendezvous
Terminus Hotel
Glen McAlinden
Forestry Notes
Bush Fie
W. R. L. Clarke
Dick Warrick
Kalgoorlie
Mt. Magnet
Tom Allen
Shell Company Ltd. and
Malloch Bros
Jack Coleman
Town Advocate
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