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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1946

Page

5

Yornup Triumph Opens Bridgetown Cricket Season

First weekend fixtures in Bridgetown Cricket Association see Yornup top after a first innings victory over National Fitness. Sunnyside draw with Greenbushes as Yornup’s W Dwyer top scores with 77 and R B Timms takes 12 wickets. National Fitness bowled out for 107 in their first innings.

Bridgetown Cricket Association Yornup Bridgetown National Fitness Team Sunnyside Greenbushes Railways W. Dywer Yarnup Mill J. Dwyer N. Marshall National Fitness A. Horsley T. Bashford R. Timms R. Ig. Timms L. Meredith Dwyer H. Mabey R. B. Timms E. Basford

Sunnyside Draws Greenbushes in Features Match

Sunnyside’s M Ree scored 52 in 49 minutes before falling to L Perks who took 5 for 60 as Greenbushes held Sunnyside to 17% batting. Wheatley lost the toss. Greenbushes chased to eight wickets for 127. Sunnyside First XI innings details provided.

Sunnyside Greenbushes M. Ree L. Perks W. Wheatley

Tennis Club Opens New Courts in Bridge Town

The Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club inaugurates its new courts with President A Splintoff praising the rehabilitation effort. Guests include Mr Percy Evans and Road Board members, who stress community sporting facilities and pay tribute to late Tom Graham with a memorial plaque.

A. Splintoff Road Board Courss Percy Evans Graham Bill Braund Moore Tom Tom Graham Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club

Unveiling Ceremony Honors Late Tom Graham Club Founder

A ceremony honoring Tom Graham, a past president and foundation member, featured Mr. Moore’s unveiling and tributes from dignitaries including D. Giblett and W. Wheatley. The event included detailed cricket score notes with L. Perks and R. Harrod contributing, and a score by Greenbushes First Innings ending 127.

Market Reports at Elders Midland Junction Yard 20000 Sheep

At Elders Midland Junction market on Wednesday 20000 sheep were yarded with values firm and quality equal. After a duty at Elder Smith's Manjimup office for about a fortnight Mr Trevor Scott returned to Bridgetown on Thursday.

Elders’ Midland Junction Manjimup Trevor Scott Bridgetown

Thorough Evening Card of National Horse Meetings

A long list of race entries and scratchings across multiple handicaps. Notable horses include Lady Natalie Blonde Princess Corinthian Yeldon Highland Park Lorna Dalla On Target and Sweet Chimo with several scratches such as Arab Childe Radiant Warrior Star Ray and Ivy Derby. Final Handicap calls The Sirdar New Yorker Immediate jit and other stakes including Batman Stakes and Oak Stakes are shown with jockeys and times abbreviated.

Natalie Arab Childe Miss Matthews Dungle Thailand Darlington Nellie’s Bas Rulette Bath Sea Lulu Mick Arabian Lily Daylesford Miss Cooper Freddie Cyril Derby Don Sebastian Eurolie Boy Kalamunda Handicap Corinthian Atrowood Novonia Radiant Warrior Yeldon Broadcoon Olive Dixie Wilna Admiral Park Helena Vale Denver Star Ray Rayland Oxford Don Aurora Hang On Baron Antique Swan View Highland Park Hardy Oak Santa Mundaring Handicap Lorna Dalla van Boy Flemington Handicap Beau Gem Kindervale Amalfi Gliding Star Batman Stakes Mae Ns Ss Proctor Cotham C. B. Fisher St. Fairy V.R.C New Yorker

Donny Brooke Phone Co. Hails Prompt Efficient Service

The Burgh praising Donny Brooke Phone Co reports prompt efficient service with quick repairs and courteous staff. Local residents note reliable coverage and swift problem resolution in recent complaints filed.

Show Trots at Ser. Ser. 20 80 90

Fragmentary OCR hints at a sports item involving Show Trots and numbers 20 80 90. No clear names, teams, dates, or places are readable. Please provide a fuller readable text for a proper headline and summary.

Tips For Show Trots Before Acceptances

Publicans handicap era notes show trots with Rushworth Lad facing Broad Lady and Wee Broad in a tight race. Heather Wyn tracks Hastie Nelson while Lord George aims to challenge as the field forms for the upcoming show event.

Bay Nelson Bill Nelson Heather Wyn Nelson Austin Minton Miss Stretta Hilton Mavista Amazement Hastie Nelson Ee Bay Nelson Hastie Nelson Mise Stretta Robert Little Arab Hilton Mavista Land George Broad Rushworth Lad Broad Lady Wee Broad Lord George

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yornup Superior E. Bashford National Fit B. Timms H.mabey Smith Marshall E. Bashford Marshall H. Wood L. O'Neill H. Moyes Scott R. Rankine Billington B. Staretail R. TB. Timms W. Dwyer Meredith B Mab Mabey R. Marshall T. Bash H Mabey T. O'Neill National Fitness Versus Sunnyaide First Linnings R. Hancock & Sons Monumental Masons Spencer Street Bunbury Hampton Street H. C. Moore H. Flintoff Rugged Strong Flintoff D. Giblett Perks Harrod Ibn Roberts M. Roe F. Lee Steere Broomfield Bells F. Braines K. Braund K. Smith Ee W. Elphick Hornsley Ec Wheatley Braund Dilks Eras Harrod Ec Braines R. Wheatley L. Hornsley Roe K. Thorley Allen W. Braund A. Braund Elder, Smith's Advocate Perth Melbourne Gallant Shah Devon Yukka Grove Handicap Santhemne Starry Sky Brutus W. A Guineas Garawind Gay Parade Escolta Ideal Son Hutt Stewards H'Cap Reynaud Meteor Kondinin William Brittain & Son Funeral Directors Donnybrook and Donnybrook Hastie Nelson Heather Wyn Little Arab E.G. Smith Victoria Street NEW Cool Wave Specialists Thelma Gardiner R. Urquhart Chaff Wigmore's Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd BF. Criteh and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Incurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association Nla.gov
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