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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
7
In Darradup last Monday morning Ross Craigi aged 12 fell victim to an axe slip while barking a tree for his father’s will. He was rushed to Nannup District Hospital where he remains under treatment and is progressing well.
In a tight contest Nannup and Centrals finished level at 9.6 to 9.25 after a see-saw game. Key players included Nannup stars R Howes Campbell Guthridge and B Kearney while Centrals were led by J Glennie W Carter and R Brooks. Umpire G Gregg oversaw the match.
Dr J O Munro announces beginning medical practice in Nannup from May 1 1950. Surgery hours are Morsing 10 to 11 and 2 to 3 in the afternoon with special examinations by appointment only. No surgeries Saturday afternoon or Sundays. Practice currently at Nannup Hospital.
Mrs. T Stevenson secretary of the Bridgetown Ladies' Golf Club announced the 1950 season would begin on May 17. The opening event is a stroke round with players choosing their own partners.
The article lauds Triggys Trezise for a polished umpiring display in a tight game where Balingup defeated Boyup Brook 12 goals 6 to 3 goals 9. It notes strong backline defense, key plays by Allan Allsop and Jock Keywood, and a crowd of visiting supporters hailing the umpire as best in years.
About 30 people from Balingup will ride Mr West’s loaned bus to Bridgetown for a donor drive. Dr Noel Williams says donors who gave before are welcome and earlier participants should report for verification. Donors will be called by alphabet across two days with set times.
Bridgetown and Jardee played to a scoreless draw in a rare opening hockey match. Umpire Jim Johnson, formerly of Nannup, oversaw the game. Best Bridgetown players were Joan Garrett Gwen Busch Joan Morevy Elsie Christp. Bridgetown will travel to Pemberton to meet the team next.
Last Saturday's basketball turnout was encouraging and Yornup plans to field a team. Manjimup girls are in training and a match between Yornup and Manjimup seems likely. A busy-bee effort highlighted the girls' commendable work, surpassing earlier football and cricket efforts on the grounds. Colors are planned to be registered immediately.
Weather reports indicate rains began Thursday and continued through Tuesday morning ending a long dry spell. For four months this year rainfall reached 215 points with May likely to surpass it. Green feed is starting to grow as mushroom gatherers activity increases in fields.
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