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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
5
A playful tale about a cow herd owner away in the city and an employee unable to milk the cow. The worker fails to approach the animal despite wearing the owner’s jumper hat and trousers, the cow resisting many, then is finally milked after a cowboys’ intervention. The next day the owner returns and milk proceeds normally.
The report notes swimmers in a busy day as Lyle Bailey Colin Bailey and Johnnie Parker enjoyed the pool while John Trotter Harvey Walker and Colin Garrity hurried toward the water to test a new canoe and a barge setup.
Three young children, two girls and a boy, wandered off from a hockey ground on Sunday due to no cool drinks. They were found later at the boy's home, seated at a table with an opened Swan lager bottle between them. One child had taken a swig and was put to bed, while the other two were only at the lip licking stage.
Local residents and visitors from Balingup visit Bridgetown for weeks with building work and social ties. Mrs Wright and Elliott travel to Bridgetown for extended stays. Mrs Cox returns to Bridgetown for hockey and family visits. Ian Wright seen at Hockey Carnival. Pat Gallagher recovers from a finger injury affecting work, with replacements noted from Collie and Kulin.
A motor cycle missing from Manjimup on Saturday night was found abandoned in the bush near Warren road on Monday. It belonged to William James Udell and had been parked in front of the town hall while he attended a cinema. A school bus driver named Anderson located the bike and police were notified.
Readers invited to submit items of social news of any size for the newspaper. The paper encourages announcements of gatherings, engagements, weddings, births, anniversaries, and other personal milestones to share with the community. News tips welcomed.
October meeting chaired by President A Prowse agrees to rain insurance for 10 points from 10 am to 1 pm. Children for sports run by Mr Meares 10 am to 1.30 pm. Judges appointed. Mr Hall of Wagin may bring champion sheep dog with expenses toward visit to Bridgetown district. Officials and stewards named for gates, ring events, and sections. Busy bees set for Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays until show day.
Two vehicles collided on Graphite road near Manjimup on Sunday night. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage and were towed from the scene. Driver of the sedan was Mr M. Sikirich. the utility was driven by Mr Maunders.
At a C W A meeting in Bridgetown the group discussed district division with a proposal to transfer Balingup to No 2 district. Delegates will decide at the Collie gathering on November 3. The unit also debated buses for school travel and a £10 donation to fund a clinic car.
Two boys fail to get their mother and father to agree over ice creams for sale and ask their dad for a loan. They later tell their parents that dad wants to borrow money from the boy to lend to them.
Report describes a crowded scene as many Biters Bit Fireworks appear costly and plentiful. A group gathered around a bomb intended to be thrown at another crowd, but a larger device fell nearby causing a disrupted plan and potential danger.
The Balingup tennis committee met last Thursday with full membership to cover imports such as Country Week starting February 7 1949 and Country Cricket Week. A. R. Dowrick and D. Wau chope named as secretary and captain with other members including M. Williams J Mauger A G Scott and F A Hanter. The association approved grants to the Christmas Tree Fund and Children’s Living Tree Appeal and planned to send a team to Adelaide for preliminary trials with finance assistance as needed. Inter club match with Beyup Brook was accepted for January 9 with 10 men and 8 ladies expected. Used balls will be shared among Balingup Kirup Mullalyup schools. Tournament dates set for February 12–13.
The club heatedly debated hiring a new groundsman after Mr. M. S. Dilley resigned and decided to advertise locally. The courts pump motor, overhauled recently, still troubles. the ground committee will study options or a new motor. Association objections to tournament prospectus alterations were raised, with a November 4 annual meeting set and a wish for strong member turnout.
At Nelson Press in Bridgetown Ring 136 rapid printing services are completed for a local order, highlighting efficient turnaround and machine capacity.
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