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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
1
The interschool sports event planned for November aimed to include a full program under Mr Walton headmaster with cooperation from Convent sisters. Pupils were to compete in four factions, while stalls and a tuck shop were planned on the ground.
Remembrance Day services were held at St Pauls Church. A parade featured Boy Scouts and Air Guides led by Secoutmaster Sandilands and Commissioner Mrs Hall. The board discussed supply difficulties and possible amenities while extra buildings were deemed unlikely. Matron reports October activity: 11 admissions, 57 admitted that month, 49 discharged, 14 in hospital at month end. 11 births and 4 deaths. Ambulance trolley to be purchased for £1 11s 0d. Secretarial position for J Ancock vacancy to be filled at next meeting.
Trophies donated by Messrs J F Smith H J Smith S V Wheatley and D Jack will be awarded to senior and junior boys and girls champions after morning heats and afternoon finals. Mr M Scott chairman of the Bridgetown Road Board expected to present the trophies. A Busselton conference will be held November 20 with Mr Young president of the Federated Parents and Citizens Association to attend Bridgetown aims to have representation.
Crowds attend Balingup annual show with Sir James unable to attend due to a cold. A. G. Scott leads Jersey cattle with 11 points and wins G. Drake-Brockman's trophy. Prize list covers Jersey classes, pigs, horses, wool, domestic tasks, vegetables, and dairy produce with multiple named exhibitors such as A. W. Prowse, J. Goyder and Son, Mrs. F. Hawter, and G. E. White.
A large over five foot brown snake was killed by W. Chrisp and S. Nye on the cemetery road after being spotted in the road. It was dispatched with a stick and later brought to the Advocate office by Snow Brannigan for photographing.
Lord Robertson and Mr. T N Stoate visit Bridgetown as guests of the Road Board. Mr Stoate will inspect the Leaning Tree site in connection with the board’s plan to obtain ground for a new sports ground.
Secretary of the Bridgetown Agricultural Society announced that Governor Sir James Mitchell could not attend Bridgetown to open the Show due to a cold contracted at Donnybrook. Arrangements are underway for Premier Mr BP McLarty or a representative to perform the ceremony.
On Monday night, H. T. Doust backed a Bridgetown district booklet project recalling apple cases once weighed 70 lb and noting the weight difference to the fruit inside. He offered full support, mentioning his 70 years in the area.
Bridgetown Rifle Club plans a teams shoot for a cup next Sunday with five men per team from Pem berton Manjimup and Nannup. The first Len Reid Trophy stage at Bridgetown ranged saw tight scores led by Lowe Copley Walker tied on 70. Lowe won the shoot-off and the spoon prize.
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