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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

8

Visitors Lodge at Bridgetown Hotel Reported

A series of short-term guests checked into the Bridgetown Hotel this week. J A Harwood of Perth attended, followed by A Read also from Perth on a recent arrival. The Robinsons from the city plan a fortnight stay. Lyndon James, a foot specialist, visited for two days. Others include Mesdames Rennie Coles from Perth, W A Lester from the big city, and Mosman Park visitors A and E Morgan. W P Le Leivre from New South Wales is also listed for a stay.

Bridgetown Bridgetown Hotel J. A. Harwood Perth A. Read Applepolis Robinson Lyndon James Foot Speecialist Mesdames Rennie and Coles W. A. Lester Mosman Park Mesdames A. and E. Morgan N.S.W W. P. le Leivre

Auction at Nannup Yard Offloads Varied Household Goods

A public sale in J. E. Lindsay's Yard, Nannup, at 1 p.m. lists new or nearly new items from multiple owners. Items include a fire grate, bicycle, Aladdin lamp, petrol pump, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, clothes horse, baby stroller, shovels, chains, lenses and more with entries invited.

Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd S.J B.F

Monthly meeting announced for 8 p.m. in CWA Hall

The notice states a monthly meeting in the C W A Hall on Monday night at 8 o’clock. Secretary T H Eastcott signs the notice.

C.W.A. Hall Lesser Hall

West Perth to Play Nelson Assn Here

A West Perth team will visit Bridgetown to play a side from the Nelson Football Association on August 7. Nelson declined an invitation from Swan Districts to play in the city on the previous Sunday. The move to play a metropolitan side emerged from a Bridgetown meeting of delegates, with secretary Ben Fisher tasked to arrange Swans participation.

West Perth Bridgetown Nelson Football Association Nelson Swan Districts Ben Fisher Swans Donnybrook Katanning

Junior Farmers Inspect Lucerne Crop at Wilgarup

Bridgetown Junior Farmers visit Mr. R. H. Rose's Wilgarup property to inspect 20 acres of Hunter River lucerne planted last September. They learn fertiliser and seeding methods, observe sub Clover and Phalaris Tuberosa, and plan to trial plots themselves with future fertiliser experiments discussed by Dr. Dunn.

Bridgetown Junior Farmers’ Club R. H. Rose Wiigarup Rose Dunn R. Dixon R.S.L. Hall T. Windass

Balingup Secures Season Opening Win in Tough clash

Balingup triumphed over Warriors 11 goals 13 points to 9 goals 11 points as Goff Merritt departed with an injury and W Ammon stepped in. Ted Glancy and Les Bailey sparked the home attack while Kevin Blakeney and A Bailey contributed key moments as Balingup led from the center and held on at the final bell. Umpire Caddy officiated with steady calls.

Goff Merritt W. Ammon Warriors H. Merritt M. Glancy Balingup Knapton Ted Glancy Widdup Wren Glancy Caddy Les Bailey Simms Williams Jenkins Hayes Ball Way Kmapton Kevin Blakeney Young Ammon Baling St. Grey Herb Nye Grey Les Guy A. Bailey K. Blakeney Father L. Bailey Trezise Maurie Ernshaw Bridgetown

Balingup 2nd Eighteen Unbeaten After Close Battle

Balingup 2nd eighteen remain undefeated after a tight clash with Warriors. Banks of Balingup led by Bailey with early goal while Warriors captain Smith stood out. Spectators crowded the boundary as Balingup fielded a stronger side in the final period and pulled ahead.

Balingup Warriors Jim Prastidis Bob Blakeney Allan Allsop Lou Ammon Sid Brayshaw Hilton Bailey Smith

Truck Crash on Manjimup Road Injures Driver in Bridgetown

A Chevrolet truck driven by Mr Allan Scott of Bridgetown skidded in mud on the Manjimup Road on Monday and collided with a tree. The front of the vehicle was badly damaged but the low speed prevented extensive wreckage. One passenger was unhurt while the driver sustained a cut to the forehead.

Allan Scott Bridgetown Manjimup

Municipal Board Plans Vigorous Rabbit Destruction Campaign

The Greenbushes board directs its vermin inspector to intensify efforts policing rabbit destruction. Notices related to this campaign are to be viewed and, if received, must be acted upon.

Eagle shot at Winnijup shows a wedge tail wingspan

A wedge tail eagle was shot on the Winnijup property yesterday morning by Mr. Malcolm Scott. The bird’s wingspan measured eight feet eight inches and it was later brought to town by Mr. Ren King.

Malcolm Scott Winnijup Bird Ren King

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelson's Pharmacy Commonwealth Department of Health Doctors of Australia W. L. Nelson Western Australian Government Railways Boyup Brook R. M. Evans Francie L. Semmens Steere &T Country Newspapers Pty, Ltd J. E. Lindsay's Nannup Farmers’ Union Greenbushes Branch Mae Vatu Private Hargrove Corporal Hargrove Robert Walker Keenan Wynn Laird Babe Linah Darnell George Sanders Brokowski, Rubinstein Lily Pons Jan Peerce Rise Stevens Jasha Heifetz Bridgetown Dry Cleaners Nelson Assn Lucerne National Library of Australia Church of England Greenbushes H. C. Lawson Just Kodak Bridgetown Hospital Watkins Cunningham J. L. Gisborne R.A Robert Burns Lodge Rovers Gentrals Waririors Woods Centrals Nla.gov
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