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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

6

Centrals defeat Rovers in Greenbushes fixture 44 points

Centrals rout Rovers 44 to score in Greenbushes last Sunday with a strong start and decisive finish. Rh Long was injured early and replaced by Taylor as Centrals built leads, while Giblett and Winnish led the home side with key goals and major scores. Bridgetown Road Board moves to borrow £1250 for blue metal road works.

Centrals Rovers Greenbushes Vic Gentrals Rh. Long Taylor McDonald

No Shorts Play By Rovers In Tight Local Match

Relieved of his shorts early, Lionel Allen wore guernsey and bathers as play continued. Rovers edged Centrals late with a final score of 5 4 to 4 9 after a fast, costly second half featuring Giblett and Winnish.

Lionel Allen

Centrals Triumph In High Scoring Rovers Clash

Centrals defeated Rovers with a final tally of seven goals and seventeen points to six goals and five points. Key moments included W Carter and I Allen forging runs, a Green W Carter Yates combination setting up major scores, and Winnish delivering decisive passes and goals to secure Centrals' win.

No Smokes No Drink Lifters Centrals' Night Passion

The report notes Centrals players abstain from smoke and alcohol during the week and their blue and whites rise in form. W Carter makes the second minor as a long sequence of one‑flaggers unfolds. Play shifts across positions with Collins Lewis and B Harrison combining for a minor, while J Giblett shines as Rovers press the edge. Whistle Jones features in the tense sequence.

Centrals W. Carter Rovers Collins Lewis B. Harrison J. Giblett Jones

Ground Improvements at Greenbushes Recreation Ground

Hats off to Greenbushes Road Board and others responsible for improvements to Greenbushes recreation ground. A new dressing room has been erected, clearing work completed, and the playing area has received attention.

Greenbushes Road Board Greenbushes Recreation Ground

Unclear midgame rally shifts lead in local contest

A sequence of plays describes a tight fight as Central trims the gap to one point with a 7" rise and Coleman and Ward contribute. G. Giblett and Collins prevent further advance while Palmer Bell and Trawlands initiate a Central attack. Rovers respond with a drop kick by Lewis to grab the lead.

Coleman Ward G. Giblett Palmer Bell Trawlands Collins Elphick Tewis W. Arrinson Graham W. Allen Sells Green Lindsay Rovers Lewis Johns

Magpies Lead in Hockey at Bridgetown Seven to One

Centrals crushed the Blues 10 21 to 5 7 with 31 scoring shots to 12. Best for Centrals were Herbert Lindsay Green and Winnish with Sells. Rovers’ leaders included Giblett Jubns and Mims. 6 GRADE Centrals beat Rovers by seven to six. Magpies forward work and injuries affected play as Manjimup and Pemberton fixtures split the week.

Magpies Bridgetown Toca Blues Lewis W. Harrison Graham Herbert Centrals Per Sells Glennie Taylor Rovers Lindsay Green Winnish Sells W. Carter W. Allen Giblett Jubns Mims Coleman Lynam Ward Wales Carter O'Neil B. Harrisson Ward Manilnup Robins Pemberton

How They Stand: Pemberton over Jardee at Pam berton

Pemberton defeats Jardee at Pam berton while Mumpies win at Manji mup. Blues face Golds at Bridgetown with Jardee on a bye simulated in standings.

al Pridgetown Manjimiy Magpies Robins Pemberton Jardee Pamberton Mumpies Pools Manjimup Blues Golds Bridgetown

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