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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
2
Sunday's gathering at the sports ground drew several critics of a new cyclone wire fence on the Brook side. Rube Blechynden faced pointed questions about fence placement while one man, John Davidson with Mrs. John, left for the metro polis to see the Show. Athol Walter reportedly wins Bunbury High School Champion title again.
While playing hockey on Sunday Whip Moulton cracked a weather beaten cigarette packet from which a familiar jingle drew him closer. Opening the pack revealed two pieces inside and the brand was nearly indistinguishable after being left on the field for so long.
The item recalls a light domestic scene with a small daughter whispering questions to Mum and Mum’s patient replies. It mentions Harry Dowrick’s facial cut, the jury’s tetanus worry, and local figures like Jack Cox, Tomerial, Elsie Thomas, K. MacLoughlin, Les Bailey, Pat Ryan, and the Mauger family linked to events and travel around Perth and the Royal Show.
Attendance was lighter but three bridge tables and one euchre table filled the card evening run by the Junior Farmers and Manual Clubs. Prizewinners included Bridge Mrs. MacLoughlin and Mr. Blythe. euchre Mrs. Francis and Mr. Sale. The cake raffle went to Mrs. Blakeney. Joint hosts were Ron Blythe and Mrs. Darling.
Seventeen members gathered for the weekly rifle club shoot on the 300 yard range with conditions rated fair. Notable scores included A Scott 26 of 30 and C House 30 of 29, while D Scott recorded 82 of 33 and M Waters 29 of 26 amid mixed results.
A large crowd attended the Children’s Fancy Dress Ball raising funds for the Xmas Tree Fund. Dozens of costumes delighted judges, with awards to Janice and Richard Darling and Joan Wau chope among others. many children received prizes or small gifts for participation.
On Friday October 17 the JUNIOR FARMERS CLUB hosts a Show Day with Young Farmers Club and School Bird Club exhibitors. About 20 calves lead the Calf Club parade won by Ron Bisbe President of Palingup Junior Farmers Club. Judging runs noon to 1 pm with official opening at 2 pm and novelty sports events at 2:30 pm.
Attendance last Wednesday was again very poor. It is hoped more young lads attend the classes now that card evenings have finished. Laws have been to Perth for a thorough overhaul and are now at the station awaiting delivery. They will prove a great asset in first class cutting order.
At the September 28 meeting the Junior Farmers discussed running a full day show for the Young Farmers Club with sections such as calves lambs poultry and dairy produce. About £6 10s in prize money is set for afternoon sports. Debates were postponed due to a debater’s absence. Four clubs joined Bridgetown in a games night with prizes awarded to Searr and Ammon. Three members will attend the Perth Royal Show Camp, with Miss Blythe possibly joining.
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