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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
8
The Toyer trophy rounds continue as Bridgetown bowls holds sections 1 2 and 3 undecided. Club secretary Mr F L Buck said yesterday that Mr and Mrs Evans won section 4 while honors in section 5 went to Mr and Mrs Weighell.
Ron Blythe departed on Thursday heading toward the city seeking brighter prospects and new opportunities.
Tenders invited for the purchase of a Bedford 1939 steel bodied four ton tip truck. Inspection available at the Board Depot Bridgetown Barlee Street 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Highest bid not necessarily accepted. Closes 8 June 1950 Bridgetown. E C Siggins secretary.
State Organiser Mr J Young will visit Nannup at the CWA Rest Rooms on Tuesday May 23 at 7 45 p m to discuss forming a branch of the Junior Farmers for all young people in the district.
Auction note lists a 1939 Velocette motorcycle with 4150 miles in perfect cond tion. Asking 175 pounds with room for a lower offer. Contact W Ley at Scott's Hotel Bridgetown for details.
A final tetanus inoculation clinic will be held on Friday June 2 1950 at 10 am at the Town Hall. The clinic is open only to persons who have already received the first and second inoculations.
Warriors beat Boyup Brook 10.13 to 6.8 in a fast, uneven game dominated late by Warriors. MacNish shifted to half back after halftime amid a strong final push led by Prastidis Crowley Rankine and Armstrong. Best for Warriors included Guy BoreDney Faithful Crowley Rankine while Boyup Brook's Whitton Smith Banting Mead Paterson Mead and C faced a harsh deficit. Full details in Boyup Brook Bulletin.
Florence Nightingale Memorial Street Appeal in Bridgetown last Friday raised 4 7 11 for the F N M Fund. Matron Aisbet praises the strong support from the people of Bridgetown and district.
An R S L sub branch ball at Balingup drew a smaller crowd than hoped yet attendees enjoyed the night. The Balingup Band provided rhythm with Mr Prank Lake as MC keeping a lively program. Frank’s auctioneering boosted takings and buyers paid high prices for flowers and cakes.
Yesterday Mrs T Salvair won A grade with 90 19 71 and Mrs Simmons won B grade with 87 46 77 in a stroke event. A further stroke competition is planned for May 25 and players may choose their partners.
The card lists horses including Ardmillan Hurdle entries Our Land Rebel Regis Faiz Effendi Puckle Handicap Just Jane Alton Gay Saint Carnage Belinda Handicap Beau News Happy Medium Mindrill L Gordon Steeple Paroxena Ng Bahadur Benarda Aberfeldie Handicap Axony Dashing Beau. Multiple race names and horse pairings indicate a detailed program for Moonee Valley.
A compact tip sheet lists horses and handicaps including Roberts Maiden Hop Soomere Scenery Lunar Light Attheld Grant Handicap Varna Little Panto Grant Handicap Dhutia The Navy Victory Lad Excelis Sir Larry Hillman Handicap Desert Faith Enwoola Baldy Hare Welter Lord Zaimis Hare Welter Repulse Kitty Comedy Lissadel as entries and potential runners for the day.
Horse racing notes list a series of maiden, handicap and cup event entries including BESSIE AGAIN GLAMO MILK KIMBERLEY LH Wyndham HEATHER KULIN SHEIKS FINALE LORD STURT LEE SHEEN WINTER CUp EARLS FIRST BOBBIE DICKENS LOYAL REY CARNARVON SPANISH GLEN BLACK WIRRA RULISTA BROOME KINGSL FLICKA DOUBLE NOTE IMPLACABLE entry mix for several meetings.
A fast hockey match at Jardee ends Bridgetown two goals behind to Pemberton. Key players include Gwen Busch Joan Garrett Mary Adams for Bridgetown and Mrs D Rosman Mrs M Rosman scoring for Pemberton. Umpire Mr Johnson from Besetown. half time 1 0. Next Sunday Bridgetown faces Manjimup No 2 at Bridge town ground.
A large crowd enjoyed the C. of E. St. Pauls Ball featuring Mrs E Dycetown’s orchestra with J J Draper and K MacKinnon. Guests wore elaborate gowns while Miss Nene Adams performed, as tables overflowed with supper delicacies and the evening closed with dancing and remarks by MC H J Smith.
A gathering featured a presentation to Mr and Mrs Goodridge by Mrs V Doust on behalf of the board and auxiliary. Attendees included Messrs Elder Wauchop Smith Salvair Ruck Tapess hospital secretary Williams and Dr Williams with Mesdames Donst Scriven. Tea was served. Fuller report promised next issue.
The first day of competition saw Greenbushes host matches with Boyup Brook drawing. Kirup beat Boyup Brook, Robins defeated Nannup 9 nil, and Balingup beat Nannup 8 nil. Next Saturday features Balin Buel Vv and other pairings at Boyup Brook and Kirup.
About 25 people from Balin P traveled last Saturday to donate at the Blood Trans fusion Service event staged in Bridgetown.
In Bridgetown services at 11.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. led by Rev. A. L. Meyer. Nannup holds a 3.00 p.m. service with Rev. A. Meyer. Boyup Brook conducts a 7.30 p.m. service with Mr. G. W. Usher.
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