Brook Wins Nannup Final in Narrow Australian Rules Clash
Nannup Brook defeats Nannup 10 6 to 8 13 amid poor kicking and crowded play. Large crowd witnesses a seesaw final with Nannup Brook pulling ahead at halftime 6 3 to 2 6. Best players include R Neilson and H Howes for Nannup Brook and Wakefield Shelley Roberts for Nannup. Umpire Billy Hutchins from Busselton keeps the game open and fair.
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Nannup
Nannup Brook
Nannup Association
Ard
Brook
R. Neilson
Neilson
R. Howes
Rodda
H. Howes
Wakefield
B. Shelley
Roberts
Backie
Meldrum
T. Shelley
Billy Hutchins
Busselton
Nelson history made as finalists draw
A hard fought football match between Balingup and Centrals ended with a draw, 10-14 to 10-14, after a choppy final quarter. Key players included Yates, Bailey, Carter, and Widdup delivering scoring for Centrals and Balingup, with Goalmouth pressure and rugged midfield play shaping the late drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Balingup
Ryan
Greenhushes
Allsop
Bailey
W. Carter
Greenbushes
Carter
Yates
Centrals
Carter- Yates
Central
H. Carter
Wally
Magpies
Bell
Centrale
Tresize
Widdup
Paddy Ryan
Herbert
Handyman
Jones
Offer
Graham
Perks
Carroll
Lindsay
Oalmouth
Sells
Haig
Chapple
Fenazey
Pauley
Jenkinson
Wédddup
Jenkins
K. Ryan
Brother Paddy
Harrod
Bullngup
Centrala
Nannup Bowls Opens Season Soon Plan Set
Nannup Bowling Club plans opening day in the first week of November after an annual meeting in the pavilion. F Badrick chaired the meeting with nominations for officers. Incoming officers include W Jenkins president F Badrick vice president A Rowe secretary A Smith ers greenkeeper. Committee H Happ P Mohr W Dunnett delegates W Jenkins F Badrick to South West League J Tatham Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
Nannup Bowling Club
F. Badrick
W. Jenkins
F. Badarick
A. Rowe
A. Smithers
H. Happ
P. Mohr
W. Dunnett
J. Tatham
Perth
Freemasons vs Greenbushes Darts Match at Greenbushes
In Greenbushes last Thursday the Greenbushes team defeated the Freemasons 4 sets to 0. Tasty supper was provided, and the competing players included Greenbushes F Heywood C Wilkes Vic Feazey Ray Green Tom Feazey F Viner E Jones L Green and Freemasons T Myers H Lilly J Prastidis C Russell Faithfull T Cruse R DePedro M Maher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemasons
Greenbushes
F. Heywood
C. Wilkes
Vic Feazey
Ray Green
Tom Feazey
F. Viner
E. Jones
L. Green
T. Myers
Bridgetown Bowling Club Receives New Electric Mower
Secretary Mr. R. Rawson announced the Bridgetown Bowling Club will take delivery of a £120 electric mower to upgrade the greens. The machine had been on order for two years as applications for the 1947 Bowling Carnival flood in. Rawson received 11 letters Saturday and 4 more Monday, some containing names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Rawson
Bridgetown
Rawson
Bogey Competition Honors Go to Peter Salvair at Golf Club
Saturday's golf bogey event saw Peter Salvair win with a 5 handicap finishing even par 75. A small field produced solid scores led by P R Salvair and J A Kirby with 8 and 1 long. Next week's match promises the President's Trophy.
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Peter Salvair
All Square
Atick
P. R. Salvair
J. A. Kirby
1. Long
T. Salvais
Bridgetown Rifle Club Completes Third War Era Bee
The Bridgetown Rifle Club held its third postwar Bee at the range last Sunday with many enthusiasts clearing saplings and hauling logs. Much work remains including building a stop butt and setting up a telephone line ahead of the next Busy Bee, as officials plan an inspection before shooting resumes.
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Bridgetown
Rifle Club
Omer
Bridgetown Tennis Club Plans New Courts and Season Start
Bridgetown Tennis Club reports court improvements nearly complete with two new courts planned this season. Opening day set for 3 pm to unveil memorial gate for the late T Graham. Malcom Scott to conduct official opening. Elections appoint R W Scott patron, A Flintoff president for 19th term, P Evans captain, H Moore vice captain, Miss Freda Taylor ladies’ captain, and Mrs Scaddan as ladies vice-captain. A working bee on Sunday 10 am–12 pm aims to ready courts for opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Graham
H. ©. Moore
Malcolm Scott
L. Scaddan
Moore
Scaddan
R. W. Scott
Messrs
Argyle
R. C. Willams
P. Salvair
D. Farris
P. Evans
H. Moore
Freda Taylor
P. Henderson
H. Long
H. Flintoff
H. Jones
J. Walker
B. Brathwaite
G. Abbotts
R. B. Rooke
A. Scott
Landles
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Advocate Race Card Highlights October 12 1946
The Bridgetown Advocate lists racing tips for Saturday with race names including Palmyra Handicap Fremantle Handicap Beaconfield Handicap and Rockingham Handicap among others. Scratchings are noted for multiple events and a series of Maiden and Initial Stakes races appear with listed runners and trainers. The page also shows nursery and maiden events at Moonga Perth and Caulfield Cup related lines with horse names such as Golden Heather Regal Star and Bernborough.
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Gay Queen
Caulfield
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Prosser
Mark By Sells
A. Flintoff
Bridgetown Club
Nelson Tennis Association
Flintoff
Evans
Advocate
Mandicap
Princess Redfred
Arab Childe Jae En
Marchalong
Captain Fayette
Johnnie Lee
Digger Derby
General Elmo
Palmyra
Ranji
Aurora Logan Sheik
Golden Heather
Globe's Wood
Worthy Shasu
Fremantle
Dixie Stretta
Mecca
Lockhardt
Arrowood
Pronto
Winsome
Bobbie
Beaconsfield Handicap
Emerald Robert
Radiant Warrior
Keysbrook
Foray
Lily Girl
Royal Pool
Lorna Dalza
Nelse Royal
Baron Antique
General Marlene
Broad
Johnnie Robert
Forest Dixie
David Dixie
Neat Lu
Jewel's Heir
Gipsy Tap
Lila's
Walla Linda
Don Sebastian
Rockingham Handicap
Sheik Corinthian Novonia
Tady Mandalup
Rose Minting
Cgeneral
Brutus
Anna Kay
Olive
Admiral Park
Melbourne
Mona Nursery
Eda
Paitin
Braesomar
Lurwood
Revinach
ASBAM
Ideal Bon Walktop Pannier
Agricup Adelon Soloist
Myaba Oe Pak
Ah Prince Elite
Compradore
Gilgering Prejudice
Bobby Breen
Troyal Enfield
Port Royal
Highway Handicap
Dear Brutus
Sans Sente
Lord Wold
Stirling Welter Silver Rice
Beaufine
Saya
Bridgetown Advocate
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