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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1947

Page

3

Women’s Hockey Battle for Positions in Close Standings

With one round left before qualifying, Dean Mill leads scoring with 32 points, Pemberton 25, Robins 21, Bridgetown 11. Two matches lack significance, Robins–Pemberton protest could shift second place, and a Robins win or draw may affect final standings. Robins crushed Bridgetown 8–0. Pemberton defeated Magpies 2–0.

Pemberton Deanmill Robins Robins-Pemberton Bridgetown Magpies Jardee Robins and

Magpies Defeated by Pemberton 2–0 in Hockey Match

Early play was even as Pem berton and the Magpies contest ed midfield battles. Giblett and Crombie starred in defense with timely clears while Pem berton finally broke through to lead 2–0 after a defensive miscue. Magpies pressed late but could not score.

Pemberton Jean Crombie Georgie Giblett Magpie Magpies

Wedding of Bride in Greenbushes Church

The Greenbushes ceremony featured Miss J. Neville at the organ and Rev. N. Inwood performing the marriage of the couple amid floral decor by the Christian Endeavour Society. Bridesmaids wore blue taffeta, guests toasted the couple, nieces placed three lucky horseshoes, and a three tier wedding cake crowned the reception before the couple departed for their honeymoon.

Rev. N. Inwood Miss J. Neville Yvonne Nette C.W.A Bridgetown

Social notes fill trains and travels of local residents

Miss Exelby left on Friday's train with her parents for a week long holiday. Mrs Florance Gordon and Miss Selfe were seen on Saturday's train, followed by Mrs Green and daughters Pat and Stephanie on Monday. Kerr toured Bunbury by car last Friday, Broomfield and Kenwick boys were noted. Val Jones reportedly improving enough to return home, and best wishes sent to Jack Ashcroft and bride. C Edgecombe and family on three weeks holiday, Atkinson in Greenbushes, Noel White visits, then returns to Perth. W Graham and family visited daughter M Buchanan in Collie last Thursday.

E. Guest Bob Johnston Mr. Guest Mr. Johnston J. Walbuiok Rev. Inwood Lucas Yvonne Forrest Mr. Lucas Mr. Broomfield Kenwick Bridgetown Val Jones Jack Ashcroft

Magpies Win Semi Final Over Greenbushes

Greenbushes travelled to Kirup on August 30 for the hockey semi final against Magpies. Magpies won 2 0 with honors to Magpies. Best for Greenbushes were Mrs McKelvie and Miss Gladys Yates. Next match Comman does vs Kirup at Greenbushes on September 6.

Greenbushes Kirup Magpies Mag Cake McKelvie Gladys Yates Commandoes

Milk Board Inspector Plans Dairy Upgrades

An inspector from the Milk Board visited dairies in the district last week. Dairies must install brick or cement walls iron troughs iron bales and have cows tested. The new restrictions may force some dairies to close as returns do not justify the expense.

the Milk Board

Blythe Spirit and Candlelight in Algeria At Greenbushes

The article praises Noel Coward's Blythe Spirit as his best comedy with wide popularity after London debut. It notes Coward wrote it in 1941 during five days in Wales and links Kay Hammond and Margaret Rutherford to the original cast. It also highlights the film Candlelight in Algeria starring James Mason Carla Lehmann and Raymond Lovell in a George King production with Allied invasion backdrop.

Noel Coward Coward London England America Wales Kay Hammond Margaret Rutherford James Mason Carla Lehmann Raymond Lovell George King

Swearing on the Football Field Sparks Umpire Call

The Advocate notes growing use of profane language on football grounds and urges umpires to enforce decorum. Observers say officials must stop it and that action is overdue.

Baling Advocate

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