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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
6
Robins and Pemberton clashed in a fast paced premiership decider of the Warren Bridgetown Hockey Association. Robins seized the lead in the second half after a balanced first half and held on to secure the title despite Pemberton’s strong challenge.
A GALE IN FORM at Manjimup Golf Club with an eighteen hole score of 38 improving two on handicap. Reg Mews and Eric Gomme tied for next best with 96 as other players posted scores including J. McNally 34 Crute 34 Ipsen 33 and many more. After the trophy presentation by Mr Gomme the club president Dr M F Williams announced a Canadian Mixed Foursomes event for next Saturday afternoon.
Mr Norm Steere and wife leave for Perthe for a new post after months with Geo Embleton. Road Board updates include J Eli son gazetted as official building surveyor and W Hill absent from last Saturday’s meeting. Various social events and visitors wrap a busy week, with spring ball at the Town Hall and RSL meeting featuring a new member E Hayes. Tourist bus passengers lodge at Hotel Manjimup, led by driver H Marshal.
The Community Centre Ltd sought a hotel licence amid opposition from Sgt. Chambers for potential conflicts with his duties as a public accountant, Rev. E. O Rourke citing insufficient district need, and Mr. J F Kamman challenging site suitability and financial viability. Evidence was presented by Edwin Riebeling James Freeman Berry Joseph Margereson Colin Bert George architect Harold Boas and Dr Mr Williams. By 2 45 pm evidence concluded and the Count announced an inspection with a Perth decision due November 8 at 2 30 pm.
A special store refit sale at Woolworths Manjimup drew crowds before opening with towels and white cotton as major attractions. Shoppers, from Warren district and visitors from Bridgetown, bought beyond the stated limits while state manager R. Liddell supervised the rush and praised the event.
The Manjimup Road Board held a meeting last Saturday in memory of former member and vice-chairman H P King. Chairman J W Margereson led tributes as members stood in silence and a photograph was to be obtained framed and hung in the board room.
A wall-bred shorthorn bull brought to Perth Royal Show from Victoria has been purchased by Mr. C. A. Blechynden of Perup. The bull cost 280 guineas and is expected to lift local fat stock quality and stimulate breeding, with exhibition at the Warren Show drawing much interest.
The functional evening honored football club members and supporters at Manjimup with a brief formal program led by club president Mr Brian Burney. Awards included the Creightmore trophies for best and fairest in A and B grades, with Maurie Dunn and Roydie Grand among winners, plus life membership for Mr Fred Young.
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