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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1947

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Balingup Road Board Names Kirup Recreation Ground Trustees

The Balingup Road Board approved trustees C E Dore W J Allen Sr R S J Middleton S T Allen and W T Wringe for Kirup Recreation Ground following a request from the Under Secretary for Lands. Bus from Adelaide to Western Australia featured with adjustable seats wireless microphone and low chassis for timber country. Driver H Taylor praised local co operation and a pamphlet itinerary was provided to passengers. Visitors from several States praised the Omnibus Company tour and Bridgetown visit.

Balingup Road H. Taylor Taylor Road Board Australia Omnibus Company Bridgetown

Nannup Recreation Ground to Undergo Major Alterations

Extensive alterations are planned for the Nannup Recreation Ground with a bulldozer loaned by Karri Timber Co and two Road Board workers beginning work on Wednesday. The machine is expected to be in use for about ten days.

Nannup Karri Timber Co Road Board

Allsopp Wins High Football Award for Nelson League

A. Allsopp of Balingwa was named Fairest and Best player for the Nelson Football Association season. He impressed with dual footed kicking and solid, indomitable play. Seven runners-up tied for second as Allsopp led in votes for the Brady Medal.

Nelson Football Association Balingwa A. Allsopp Allsopp Brady Allsop

Bridgetown Badminton Club Monthly Spoon Night Winners

Bridgetown Badminton Club held its monthly Spoon Night on Thursday August 28 Miss Mary Eastcott won the ladies trophy with 30 points and Mr John Fleeton took the men’s trophy with 39 points.

Bridgetown Badminton Club Mary Eastcott John Fleeton

Visitor from Nairobi Impresses Local South Africa Ties

South Africa hosts Mr. Elliott from Nairobi Kenya as a notable visitor. His travel highlights include distant Africa connections and interest in local affairs. He represents a link between Nairobi and South Africa in cultural or economic exchanges.

Mr. Elliott Nairobi Kenya Africa

Armstrong Wins Ewing Trophy in 36-Hole Final

Armstrong defeated T Salvair to win the Ewing Trophy after a 36 hole final. Weekend events included an 18 hole bogey with five players at 2 down and a mixed Canadian foursome won by Mr. and Mrs. R S Hester. Other top bogey contenders listed were T Salvair G Randell C A MacKinnon J A Kirby P Evans. Weather Saturday favored play.

Armstrong Ewing Trophy T. Salvair G. H. Randell C. A. MacKinnon J. A. Kirby P. Evans H. Long P. Salvair V. Wheatley R. & Hester W. A. Urquhart R. S. Hester C. BE. Cook Warburton S. Wheatley Armstione Stevenday

Kentish King Wins Clifton Maiden Handicap At Bridgetown

Bridgetown horse Kentish King won the Clifton Maiden Handicap ahead of top rivals including Cole Porter. E. D. O’Connor’s first venture as a racehorse owner shows strong return potential. Brought from South Australia six months ago, the horse trained by Les Ritchie impressed despite a tricky beach training period.

Clifton Cole Porter Bridgetown E. D. O'Connor West South Australia Les Ritchie

Albany Woollen Mills Axed Match With Bridgetown Rovers

Arrangements are in hand for Albany Woollen Mills to play Bridgetown Rovers at Bridgetown's ground. The match is set likely for October 6 and both teams can field strong lineups, promising a keen contest.

Albany Woollen Mills Bridgetown Rovers Rovers

First Meeting Set Between Nelson and Albany Teams

Nelson and Albany prepare for an inaugural football clash as they meet on the field for the first time this season. Local fans anticipate a fresh rivalry and a chance for both squads to showcase new lineups and strategies.

Nelson Albany

Nelson to Open South-West Football Carnival at Donnybrook

The Nelson team starts the South-West Football Carnival with a 12.45 pm Friday match against Donnybrook and a 2 pm Saturday game versus Murray at Boganup. Other fixtures list Bunbury, Harvey, Margaret River, Busselton, Collie, and Warren across Donnybrook and Boyanup venues with a grand final slated for Sunday after runners-up rounds.

Nelson Donnybrook Murray Boganup Murray v. Warren Boyanup Collie v Margaret River

Young Australia League revue to entertain Bridgetown

After a war pause the Young Australia League returns to Bridgetown tonight with Happy Days a musical revue. About forty youngsters rehearse for months under producer John Anstley and band leader John Turk delivering Night in Switzerland Indian Love Call and a varied program including dancing solos recitations and sketches totaling about one hundred fifty minutes.

Young Australia League Bridgetown John Anstley John Turk Switzerland

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