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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
4
George Happ received a violent electric shock while turning on a water tap at his home causing his arm to be jolted from the tank. A faulty house wiring, fixed by Bunbury electricians, was identified as the cause.
Change-over activity includes Bert Graham and Maurie Brennan's Jordon Phillips with Gordon to farm part time. George Coxes plan to take over Gordon’s house with his wife. Don Forbes negotiating sale of his farm to Cooper family from South Australia. If sale proceeds, Forbes family will move to Mayanup briefly. Forbes hopes to return later if a suitable property is found. The Grahams plan an extended England trip as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Sr.
A Tuesday gathering at Barbara Dilley’s home brought about a warm birthday tribute with about a dozen friends. Attendees included Geoff Pereman, Ken Pereman, Margaret Millington, George Happ, Tom Prendergast, Sheila Garrity, and Barbara’s family. Gifts included a bracelet from her father, a keepsake she values highly. May our congratulations also be shared.
Rain soaked the match as Nannup narrowly defeated Balingup by one point with Carney 16, Woods and Spitz starring for Nannup while Allsop and Jenkins fought hard for Balingup. The game featured heavy kicking errors and tight defense, ending with Nannup holding a late lead and a celebrated win.
The Railway bus carried passengers to Donnybrook and Bal ingup for inter-divisional events and visits. A Bunbury bound special bus brought Mullalyup folk to the sea port. two rear tyres blew near Donnybrook on the return. Several locals and relatives were noted, with birthdays and visitors spellbound by a grand Mullalyup day. Master Lyn Gates turned nine and Mrs Cooper Jnr had a birthday. bragging of visits by the Fogarty and Warner families.
Sunday's games feature Centrals versus Boyup Brook at Greenbushes, Warriors against Balingup at Bridge Town, Nannup hosting Rovers in Nannup. Nannup players, including Tom Prew, show strong form as Balingup leads early and the crowd reacts. Nannup pins back in a tense finish and clinches the win 8.15 to 48.14.
A fragmentary notice appears to concern a Co. R. G. Heath at Yornup and a house valued at £1200 with a release application dated 3. The text is incomplete and obscured. Entities include R. G. Heath and Yornup. Further details are unreadable.
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