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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1948

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Manjimup Teams Dominate Hockey Carnival at Balingup

Nine teams competed in a Sunday hockey carnival at Balingup with two Manjimup sides leading the field. The event, featuring Bridgetown Balingup Kirup Boyanupyeeyup Brook and Nannup, faced last minute schedule changes as Donnybroon and Greenbushes withdrew.

Manjimup Bridgetown Balingup Kirup Boyanupyeeyup Brook Nannup Donnybroon Greenbushes

Carnival Hockey Day Ends With Gracious Thanks And Barbecue

Fans saw closely contested matches between Manjimup Kirup Balingup and Boyanup with wide margins in goals. Organisers led by Henry Gabler praised teams, gift exchanges honored core contributors, and a final barbecue capped the event despite fading light and rough turf.

Manjimup Gillard Maud Vick Dorothy Broadhurst Russell Henry Gabler Balingup Gabler Henry

Public Works Official Visits Bridgetown on Monday

Mr B. and Bentley from Bunbury Public Works Department visited Bridgetown on Monday on department business.

B. & Bentley Public Works Department Bunbury Bridgetown

Death of West Perth managing director Mr J J Simons

We record the death of our managing director Mr J J Simons at his West Perth home on Sunday morning. He was 65 years old. We extend sincere sympathy to sorrowing relatives.

J. J Simons West Perth Mr. Simons Brennan

Big Snakes Reported Early in Bridgetown District

Five snakes averaging over five feet have been killed within or near Bridgetown this month. Reports describe a river near town where a dugite measured five feet six inches and contained two hobtail goannas. Dr. W. L. Nelson killed two black snakes near his home, and a dugite was found under unusual circumstances at Patersons packing shed.

Bridgetown W. L. Nelson Paterson Bill Chapman Bridgetown Town

Field Day at Balingup Showcases Dairying Progress

Farmers' Field Day in Balingup hosted by Blackwood Zone Council and Department of Agriculture drew about 100 attendees from Bridgetown, Balingup, Boyup Brook and nearby towns. Speakers reviewed the 1946-47 Grade Herd Recording Scheme, pasture trials of phalaris tuberosa and mid season clover, and cattle fertility and hygiene topics.

Brennan L. R. Beard Beard R. A. Paul Balingup Paul W.A

Field Day At Cundinup At Mr Kemp Invitation

Farmers gathered at Mr R Carroll’s property on Monday for a field day hosted by the Parents and Citizens Association. Government Agrostologist Mr Elliott, Agricultural Dept district representatives, and South West Co-operative Dairy Farmers staff attended along with visitors from the district. Morning talks covered pastures and butterfat. afternoon tours inspected pastures. Veterinary surgeon Mr Richard Well spoke on dairy matters. The event concluded with a trophy awarded to Mr Gianoni for highest points in the Nannup district.

Blackwood Zone Farmers’ Union Department of Agriculture Balingup H. Elliott R. A. Paul K. Simes Agricultural Department L. Snook R. Bell South-West Co-operative Dairy Farmers Ltd Bridgetown Boyup Brook Nannup Greenbushes Kirup Mullalyup Yarnup Co-operative Dairy Farmers R. H. Rose South-West Cooperative Dairy Farmers M. Brennan Rose Brennan Stei Bell Paul Het Whil- Iamia Sethe West Karnes Ltd Mr. Letchford Jnr I. G. Letchford Letchford Jnr Cundinup Kemp Parents and Citizens’ Association R. Carroll Elliott Ken Simes Agricultural Dept Richard Well South-West Cooperative Dairy Farmers Ltd Gianoni

St John Ambulance Bridgetown Sub-centre Annual Meeting

Bridgetown Sub-centre of the St John Ambulance Association will hold its annual meeting tonight at the Ambulance Hall. Attendance is urged to hear the balance sheet and general report of the year’s meritorious activities. All officers serve voluntarily and deserve support. A quorum is ten.

Bridgetown St. John Ambulance Association

Cart Crash Near Nannup Injures Buckley Family

A horse bolted on the Pemberton road about four miles from Nannup yesterday afternoon causing a cart to be overturned. Occupants thrown from the cart were Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Deere, and two children, one about years old and the other an infant. Mrs. Buckley sustained injuries.

Nannup Pemberton Road Buckley

Broken collarbone victim rushed to hospital after incident

The injured person broke a collarbone but pluckily walked back to Mor. Vi Phubelin's property. Manager Hutching conveyed the victim to Nannup Hospital for treatment.

Mor. Vi Phubelin's Mgr. Hutching Nannup Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Guildford Gladys Marsh Billy Craig D. Boyanup Mari. Liddelow Joyce Crowd Avis Oliver D. Boyup Brook Joan Wilkins Lil Smith Maxine Smith D. Bridgetown Lilian Dyer Doris Crombie Boyut Brook Irene Banner Doris Hutchins Balingup Club IL Gubler P. Russell Bridgetown District Ray Brazier Wir Balingap C.W.A Anmal Nutrition Haid F. QO. Nelson Balingap ST. John Ambulance Annual Meeting Nla.gov
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