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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
1
Bridgetown and nearby districts bid farewell to Dave Scott praising his creation of the Annual Paddy Calf Sales. The program lifted calf marketing, saved hundreds of cattle, and boosted farmer profits while aiding new settlers with property guidance and pasture improvements.
Albert David Jones 28, of Bridgetown, died after a timber sliver struck his abdomen at Greenbushes bench work. The accident occurred Monday afternoon at Worsley Timber Company. President J Sparks to declare Bridgetown golf links open Saturday with a mixed foursomes over 3 holes.
Centrals, led by strong teamwork, defeated Warriors with a wide margin at Bridgetown Vic. New faces included Perks King Jones Eastcott for Centrals and McRae Holgate Harrison Feaze y Eaton McCarthy for Warriors. Les Duncan reappeared for Centrals and McRae opened scoring for Warriors. Centrals extended a large lead by half time and maintained the advantage into the third term as Lindsay Glance? and Ginny contributed. The match ended with Centrals in command and the field onlookers noting the decisive spread.
The Sunnyside Cricket Club held a wind-up dinner with Mr. Max Roe praising the ladies for their season-long backing. Toasts honored the ladies and Sunnyside’s long history, with Mr. Lou Evans presenting six trophies to players including Max Roe for multiple awards. A plentiful RSL Auxiliary spread and a post-dinner dance capped an enjoyable event.
Nyamup residents gathered last Saturday week to honor Mr and Mrs T Paveling on a valedictory social. After 18 years with Bunning Bros he retires to start a small mill venture at Bindoon. Many local organisations attended as Roy Hann presented an eight day clock on behalf of the groups.
Visiting Manjimup this week were Mr and Mrs W Row from Sydney Atkinson Motors Perth. Mr and Mrs J M Allan left Manjimup during the weekend for a Busselton area holiday.
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