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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

2

Edwards wins four badminton titles at club finals

R Edwards dominates the tournament, taking the men's and handicap events as Prastidis, Clarkson, Salvair and others claim titles. The prize presentation by Mr M F Scott highlights club progress and a plea for reduced rent until finances improve.

M. F. Scott Scott R. Edwards J. B. Clarkson P. Salvair J. Prastidis Copeman Salyah Rk. Edwards J. EB. Clarkson Edwards Prastidis Lafely J. B Clarkson L. Sussmill Susemill Clarkson F. Clarke Clarke Proustidis Salvali Salvair Miss Pearce

Tennis meeting sets November 13 opening day

At a 95 attendee general meeting President H. O. Moore led a discussion on opening date and club roles. The group named officers including President Moore Patron Scott Secretary Salvair Vice presidents Flintoff Williams Arkle Seaddan Mac kinnon Treasurer Farris Captain Flintoff Vice captain Evans Ladies captain Taylor Ladies vice-captain Siggins. Ground and committee members formed with selection postponed for coach. A road board chairman Scott was asked to carry out the opening ceremony on November 13.

M. F. Scott Boyup Brook Club Life

President Discusses Expansion of Club

The Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club reports a 132 member season record and plans four new all weather courts to ease crowding. President H O Moore praises Miss Freda Taylor and vice-captain Mrs Scaddan for social leadership and notes improvements overseen by ex-president Arthur Flintoff and his son Howarth with a skilled green-keeper.

Moore Arthur Flintoff Flintoff Howarth

Secretary's Annual Report Highlights Club's Recovery And Growth

Secretary P. R. Salvair reports a strong recovery after the war years with Union players showing keen interest in tennis. The club notes four new courts nearing completion and a successful season marked by improved standards and a grand master tournament despite wet weather.

P. R. Salvair Mr. Salvair

Community praise for annual tournament and new courts

Ben shares eagerness to deploy the new courts and Mr. Moore thanks members for their support. He notes the annual tournament was a success thanks to everyone who contributed and helped bring the project to fruition.

Fleeton Bridgetown Ben Moore

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