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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 26, 1949

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Bowlers End Season With Gala Trophy Presentations

The Bridgetown bowling club held a large season finale with trophies awarded for men and ladies divisions. Don Rooke and Mrs Moulton led trophy recipients while several officials thanked donors and noted plans for the 1949 50 season. Apologies were accepted from several members and staff arrangements for holidays and tomato packing moves were announced.

Moulton Toyer Neil Crowd Angell Wilkins Nicholls Windass Zinnecker Snr H. C. Jones Messrs M. F. Scott J., Evans E. Mitchell W. Toyer M. Blechviden

Bridgetown Junior Farmers Entertain Visitors

Bridgetown Junior Farmers hosted 20 Bunbury High School students for a three day visit led by district supervisor Mr. G Brennan. The group toured Wes farmers and Patersons packing sheds, enjoyed social events at the RSL hall, saw a Machin sisters performance, and toured Bridgetown district before returning to Bunbury.

Bridgetown Bunbury High School G.brennan Wesfarmers Paterson RSL Machin Focal Club Bunbury

New Member J Gilbert Wins Final Bernie Hubert Stage

Excellent shooting by new member J Gilbert won him the fourth and final stage of the Bernie Hubert trophy and the spoon for the day. The event covered targets at 500 and 600 yards.

J. Gilbert Bernie Hubert

Road Crash Leaves Vehicle Damaged on Balingup Road

A truck collision on the Balingup Nannup road left the vehicle ripped from its chassis. The driver sustained only minor cuts and abrasions, with medical staff treating injuries at the scene.

Balingup Nannup

Visiting Premiers Officials Entertained at Bridgetown Dinner

Visiting premiers and officials were entertained at dinner hosted by the Bridgetown Road Board at the Freemasons Hotel. Attendees included Greenbushes Road Board chairman Guy Thomson and Nannup officials. speakers touted South West potential for dairying apples cattle wool flax and population growth, with cross state linkage highlighted by Premier Playford and Deputy Premiers Gair and Fagan.

Bridgetown Road Board Freemasons Hotel Guy Thomson Greenbushes Road Board Messrs 8. Ford A. Hutchins Nannup Road Board F. J. Lee Steere CDL R. 8. Hester South-West Development Committee M. Scott Bridgetown Fagan Tasmania

Bridgetown Scouts Welcomed With Record Registration

Bridgetown scouts report a 1949-50 roll exceeding 4b members, the highest yet. A Friday muster featured knotting demonstrations by Mr. James, while Tuesday saw Doug Lauchlan celebrate his birthday with troop congrats. Ambulance class meets Wednesday at 7 30. Six boys joined Friday night including J. Coonell D Sadlier G Sadlier and B Wheatley. M Willis B Shephard and C Tuack return to school. Thanks to H J Smith for supplying his truck for Saturday bottle collection.

Sandilands James Ture Doug. Lauchlan J. Coonell G. Sadlier B. Wheatley M. Willis B. Shephard C. Tuack H. J.smith

Liberal and Country League Branch Formed

Bridgetown Liberal Party merged with the Liberal and Country League and elected Malcolm Scott as president. Officers include H Davis Fr Willmott G Farquhar Williams and Pearce with Hull as ex officio president and vice presidents. Council delegates may be added. next meeting set to appoint leaders.

Bridgetown Liberal Party Liberal and Country League Malcom Scott Messrs H. Davis Fr. Willmitt G. Farquhar Williams Pearce Mesdames Brinkles Hull Hall

CDL Endorses A W S Wagner for New Luck Wood Seat

The club or party endorses Mr. A W S Wagner as the candidate for the Upper Blackwood district seat in the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections. The selection was decided by the group this week.

A. W.S. Wagner Blackwood Strict New Luck Wood Legislative Assembly CDL Wagner Army Air Force

Dave Jack Hosts Social Before Scotland Visit

Dave Jack a loyal Warriors supporter hosted a maroon and gold social and dance in Lesser Hall on Friday night. The event celebrated the club's success against Rovers with a full attendance, supper, and dancing as Dave prepares to visit his father in Scotland.

Warriors Rovers Dave Jack Association Maroon and Golds Jack Dave Scotland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridgetown Bowling Club Don Rooke George Giblett City Javes K. Wilkins W. Pearce G. Whistlecroft Mesdames Wilkins Zinnecker Cox Runev Mesdameses Ramage Wheel Bill Miss Toyer Wilins Andicap Oowersup Wilking Sampionship Paira Tar Any Mitchell Moulton Oodioan Paira Wilkins i Nitehell Mesdames Briggs Ruck Mesdames Bill Mesdames Mitchell Thorne Mesdames Weighell Mrs. Tixon Willis Pandicappalra W. Abbotts J. Willis EH. Peerce H. Doust E. Pearce H. Cc. Jones Aa. Branniein D. Brunetti D. Summers Aa. Moulton J. Lynn L. Machin E. Briges C. Whistlecroft King W. Meredith W. Polina Toger L. Evans Me. Kkinnon Ft. Urquhart Toyer Paira Mrs. Mclain W. Bazeley Mrs. Meredith Messrs. Milward, McLure, Gentley Dakin R. J. Darrington Clarkson's Bakery Mal Ron Knight Northam Artie Carroll Glen McEvoy Geraldson J. Giblett B. Hubert J. Chevis L. Simmons K. Shephard L Lowe B. Green Spoon Yornup Mr. Playford South Australa South Australia Western Australia Playford L.A Gair Queensland Australia United States Bridgetown Scouts Leelee Vist I. Vibelowwn Nla.gov
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