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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1946

Page

3

Women’s Hockey Spotlight Bracket Action at Deanmill

Slippery field slowed a promising contest between Bridgetown and Deanmill with many falls and tight play. Bridgetown led by L Wilkins pressed early. Deanmill’s C Padden and G Busch countered as Padden helped keep the blue and white hopefuls in the match. Final whistle saw Bridgetown 1 with Deanmill in a draw as P Moore starred for Bridgetown. Jardee’s season ends with a 0-6 loss to Pemberton, Pat Battilana and Eva McArthur out, ten players on the field. Standings show Pemberton 17, Deanmill 16, Bridgetown 11, Manjimup 1d. first semi between Manjimup and Bridgetown at Manjimup.

Deanmill Bridgetown C. Padden L. Wilkins G. Busch W. Muschamp Richards R. Padden Ines P. Moore Deanmit C. Aubrey Jardee Pemberton Pat Battilana Eva McArthur Manjimup

Nannup Brook Defeats Jarrahwood in Local Match

Nannup Brook easily beat Jarrahwood at Nannup on Sunday. The game lacked life until half time with Jarrahwood out of form. Final scores show Nannup Brook ahead 183 to 30. Best players included K Murray and T Warner for Nannup while V Vernon and T Widdison starred for Jarrahwood.

Nannup Brook Jarrahwood Nannup K. Murphy T. Warner V. Vernon T. Widdison

Balingup Claim One-Day Premiership In Narrow Final

In a pitched one day contest, Warriors and Boyup faced off with early scores from Scott and Price for Warriors and Miller for Boyup. The match swung throughlasting pressure with Prastidis and Harrison pivotal for Warriors as Balingup surged late to seal a 4-4 22 to 4-2 victory, while Centrals and Rovers traded goals in a secondary clash.

Warriors Scott Price Boyup Armstrong Rovel Miller Winnish Jim Prastidis Guy Sone Sterling Rankine Red Golds Longbottom Prastidis Coleman Hogan O'Reilly Warrior Warriors Bayup

Balingup Warriors Edge Greenbushes In Open Match

Centrals capitalized on a fresh shift to seize momentum at the start. R Balingup struck first but Greenbushes took control with speed and teamwork, driving through centers where Yates and Miller fought hard.

Centrals Rovers Greenbushes Roverbacks Handy Garside Paterson Red Black Anderson Fleeton Rover Harrod Ancock Miller Patterson Baker Lindsay Yates R Balingup Ball Carter Boyup Balingup l Bailey Balingup Widdup Mazpies Randy Miller

Centrals Versus Balingup In Regional Football Match

In Bridgetown the Centrals and Balingup clash with wide plays and multiple goals. Highlights include Miller, Widdup, and Bailey among scorers as both teams press the attack with Greenbushes backs active and Ettridge and Caddy contributing in midfield.

Centrals Balinguup Sells Ballingup Caddy Balingup Waller J Centrale Carter Dallas Waller Ettridge Widdup Greenbushes Ryan

Saturday racing tips and scratchings from multiple meets

The page compiles tips for Saturday racing across several meetings including Breeders Handicap Leighton and Palmyra Handicaps with numerous scratchings listed such as Lily Girl Superb, Broad Zolock, Lady Narelle, and Welfare. It notes selections like Alibi Kato and Leo’s Choice with details on races, horses, and jockeys across venues including Beaconsfield Fremantle Melbourne and Richmond Park.

Lily Girl Superman Pe Hes Aire Balgay Bari Broad Zolock Lady Narelle Wellard Bronte Fayette Corvette Keysbrook Tiny Grattan Star of Lying Merrimba Leighton Alibi Kato Moulyining Gloralla Dr Lammermoor Lord Sheik Wee Globe Palmyra Leo Dudley Royal Bedouin Dixie Stretta Derby Blackarl Chic Prince Lightning Globe Wite Witi Alma Donald Cyril Derby Richmond Park Handicar Highland Park Lila's Walla Beaconsfield Selee Baris Huon Park Glen Raid Fremantle David Dixie Alamein Robbie Kolrock

Weather Summary for Bridgetown Aug 1946

Rainfall for August totaled 481 points over 21 days, compared with 44 points over 24 days in 1945. The month’s total stood 878 points lower than July’s 30 day total. By August 31 1946 Bridgetown had 8422 points of rainfall overall. Temperatures rose from 61.4 degrees on Thursday August 29 to 72.6 degrees on Wednesday. Barometer readings were fair to changeable.

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Darts Teams Battle for Second Place at Terminus Hotel

After elimination games Scotts lead with Bridge Town and Terminus tied for second while Freemasons Hotel sits third Bridgetown faces Terminus to decide second and third. Last week Scotts Hotel beat Freemasons 2 1 in a 201 and 801 darts match with Freemasons winning the cricket game. Freemasons will meet the night's loser in the first semi final at Scotts Hotel on September 12.

Scotts Bridgetown Terminus Freemasons Hotel Scotts Hotel Freemasons P, Blechynden J. Lawrence J. Cutmore M, Waller E. Symonds

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