Balingup Road Board Re Elects Bowler Backed Greens Plan
The Manjimup Road Board discussed land for bowling greens with Don McKay pressing for board land free of interference to other sports. A survey was authorized to let the Bowls Club proceed with greens, though control of recreation grounds remained a question and completion of the oval faced delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McKay
Manjimup Road Board
Sporting Council
Messrs. H. &. Gomme
W. G. Cornwall
McKay
P. L. Davison
L. J. Rees
Davidson
Rees
Davies
King
Margereson
Oval
Margareson
Orig
Road Board
Retiring Chairman and Balingup Board Actions Report
The Balingup Road Board reports appointing Messie White and Lewis to youth committees and discusses drainage works, slippage, and an inspection request for Mr Grace. A referendum favored selling Balingup Avenue pines, with full board discussion pending. Plans include six new street lights, graded private work limits, and cost rates for private bonds and other grader tasks. Board actions also cover equipment purchases, hall renovations, grants, and conference delegations. Public facilities, reserves, and tree plantings are detailed, with vermin inspections noted as light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Balingup Avenue
Kirup
Mullalyup
South-West Road Board Association
Bunbury
Upper Blackwood Road
Road Board
McNess Hall
Perth
Repeal of Wartime 25% Vehicle License Discount
The 25 percent wartime reduction on motor vehicle licenses will be repealed. The Cabinet approved full restoration of license fees, effective July 1, 1947, with local authorities charging the third schedule amount for 1947/48, though licenses may be issued in advance in June 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UpperPlarkwood Road Board
Robins win on late goal in stock note hockey fixture
Result stayed close until late in the second half when J Crowd scored a second goal to clinch the win for Robins with Bridgetown’s A Pearce scoring their only goal. Other results: Deanmill beat Jardee 4 2. Pig markets at Manjimup Bridgetown and Balingup reported record bacon prices with high competition among buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Crowd
Robins
A. Pearce
Bridgetown
Bridgetown B Grade Hockey Visit Sparks Close Finish
Boyup Brook edged Bridgetown 4 to 3 after a tight match played on a heavy surface. Scorers for Boyup included Mrs Ron Muir with three goals and Miss Dot Hannah added one. Miss Dorothy Fall also scored, while Hest players were Mrs Ron Muir and Miss Dorothy Fall. Umpire Mr Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Boyup Brook
Boyup
Ron Muir
Dot Hannah
Hest
Dorothy Fall
Gordon
Jock Jamieson
School Girls Edge Jardee Team in Bridgetown Battery
Jardee girls opened their season with a 4 3 loss at Bridgetown last Friday. Dorothy Booth Jean Walker Thelma Barker and Betty Johnson starred for Jardee in their first match of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardee
Bridgetown
Dorothy Booth
Jean Walker
Thelma Barker
Betty Johnson
Bridgetown Market Report Shows Higher Animal Prices
Goldsbrough Mort and Co planted a market on the 22nd yarding 177 pigs 22 sheep and 20 cattle with all pig classes at higher values. baconers reached £9 2 1d light baconers £7 porkers £6 and 12 week weaners 9s 4d. Sheep and cattle yardings priced above late rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd
Impressed Visitors Tour Pemberton District Beauty
Mrs Todd visits with her sister Mrs T Curran and niece Miss Olga Curran of Sydney. Though Curran’s home state she is visiting Pemberton for the first time and shares admiration for the district’s beauty and tourist possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
T. Curran
Olga Curran
Sydney
Bridgetown Stroke Competition At Bridgetown Links
Bridgetown Golf Greens and approaches were in good condition for last weekend’s stroke event at Bridgetown Golf Links. Scores listed include Stevenson 7 16 71, Hester 86 14 72, Salvair 78 5 73, Salvair 80 6 74, Evans 89 14 75, Brathwaite 92 15 17, Hester 91 13 78, Briggs 98 80 68, Abbotts 95 24 71, Mackinnon 91 20 71, Basford 101 23 78, Peck 99 20 70. Tomorrow’s competition will be another stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Golf Links
Stevenson
G. H. &Hester
P. Salvair
T. Salvair
P. Evans
G. R. Brathwaite
F. E. Hester
G. E. Briggs
G. Abbotts
C. A. Mackinnon
L. Basford
A. Peck
Pemberton Golf Opens Season With Morning and Afternoon Wins
The Pemberton Golf Club opened the season with a Sunday event. In the morning men's competition Mr. Knowles shot 44 4 40 to win, with D. Smith 61 10 41 and J. Rowdberry 44 3 41 among high scores. The afternoon featured a win for Mrs. Bloor partnering with J Rowberry 48 12 36, with Evans and Mrs. Knowles 48 11 37 and other pairs posting solid scores. The event appears in the Bridgetown Advocate dated Friday May 30 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Knowles
D. Smith
J. Rowdberry
R. Biffen
HH. Deadman
W. Deadman
Langton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Balingup Road Board
Corner
Manjimup
A. W.prowse
W. T. Wringe
Upper Capel Ward
Messie, White and
Lewis
Halingup
Nannup Road
Main Roads Department
Grace
Pines
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Balingap
Mr. Prowse
Lands Department
Wood and
Dearle Streets
Housing Commission
Balingup Town Lot No
South Western Highway
Happ
Walter's
Warren—Pemberton
Balingup Town
Balingup Brook
East Kirup— Balingup Road
Queensland
Tokio Radio
Pemberton
Magpies
Scouts
Elder, Smith and Co, Limited
Bridgetown Market
Golf
Grad
Pemberton Golf
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