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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 09, 1947

Page

3

Local football Derby Highlights Bridgetown Clash

Warriors defeated Centrals 13 10 to 9 12 at Bridgetown oval in strong finish after early pressure. Balingup struggled in first half against Rovers with injuries and key errors. final score Rovers 16 16 Balingup 4 5. Best for Warriors was Max Armstrong with steady center leads. Centrals pressed back before late rally.

Bridgetown Oval Baling Up Rovers Baljingup Balingup Allsopp CHE Ken McLoughlin Bill Anderson M. Ward John Fleeton Trovers Bridgetown Warriors Greenbushes Jones Centrale Bert Clarkson Centrals

Manjimup Station Needs Expansion for Crops Other Than Tobacco

Enquiries show the Manjimup research station mainly served experimental tobacco with little room for other crops. A separate station is urged for diversification, while a shed plan in Pemberton was allowed to be lived in for six months after a house permit is applied for. A condemned house in Pemberton faced opposition for habitation. New track prices and delivery dates were reviewed, including a British Bedford for sanitary service. Concerns rose over school bus road wear and funding, and residents complain the Donnelly bridge is narrower than prior plans. An inspection of Brockman’s Bridge was requested due to its deteriorating condition.

John Allen Manjimup

British Flood Relief Appeal Pemberton Efforts

Arrangements planned a two lotse to house canvass of Pemberton and district and a collection at the pictures on Saturday night. Final figures not yet available but around £000 will be Pemberton's donation. A dance was held at Eastbrook on Saturday night for the appeal and about £20 is expected to be cleared. The local branch thanks the public for the wonderful response.

Pemberton Red Cross Pemberton and District Eastbrook

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DERBY Warriors v Rovers Boyup V. Nannup Nannup Boyup Brook Max Armstrong Fred Faithfull Hogan Whitnish Kennerley Ken Price Whistle” Jones M_ Yates Coleman S. Graham Manjimup Road Rd Cowen Hodgson Brockman’s Bridge Sydney J. D. Wilson Kim Tim U.S Mr. Wilson British Flood Relief Appeal Pemberton Efforts McCay’s Freemasons Roy de Pedro Marina Next Freemasons Hotel Cold Wave Barney Hay Bunbury Hudsor Standard Cars F. Denniss Jewellers T. Salvair & Son Hampton Restella Studio Nla.gov
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