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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1947

Page

6

Balingup Clinches Premiership With Easy Nannup Win

In Nelson Association final, Balingup defeats Nannup by 10 7 to secure the premiership. Balingup led from early on with goals from Chapple Bailey Widdup Allsop and Trezise as Nannup fought hard but could not close the gap.

Balingup Nannup Oo Nannup Bain A. Bailey Widdup Keast Chapple Ralingup Naonnup Allsop Blakeney Nancup R. Neilson Spitz Naanup Rain McMahon Orange Baling Up Spitz and Bailey K. Ryan Ryan Mauger Trezise Nasnup

Presentation of Trophies Following Sundays Match

After the match President H Nesbitt awarded trophies to winners. Gordon Shield and Davey Jack Cup to Jenkins Cup for runners up Bain of Nannup received the captaincy trophy. Fairest and best in Sunday’s match went to J McMahon. Others named include A Allsop who won Brady Medal and fairest and best in Nelson Association season. B grade final won by Warriors with Rh Cox and A Bader cited for fairest and best in B grade. Rovers trophies listed for George Giblett TT Pettereen J Garrett Neil Marshall J Lewis J Timms cups all.

Balingup Pope Blechynden Bain Nannup J. McMahon Father Kelliher Roy de Pedro Ballagup A. Allsop Allsop Brady Nelson Association Warriors Rh. Cox A. Bader George Giblett Tt. Pettereen J. Garrett Neil Marshall J. Lewis J. Timms

Best Players Nanaup Pollock McMahon Sits Balingup

Notable players Pollock McMahon Sits Balingup Widdup Trezise A Bailey Allsop named among top performers.

Nanaup Pollock McMahon Sits Balingup Widdup Trezise A. Bailey Allsop

Carnival Team Chosen for Busselton Match Adds Drama

Nannup trails as Baliggup builds a growing lead in a tense quarter. Wakefield and McMahon exchange passes before a knock sidelines him briefly. The forward line shows promise but the ball hits the post as a goal is ruled.

Third Quarter Sees Nannup Trail Balingup in Tough Clash

The third quarter features a close contest as Balingup presses near Nannup’s goal. Blakeney and Chapple drive scoring for Balingup while Nannup fights to move the ball forward with Spitz, Tre sise and Ballgunup threats. Nannup trails at orange time and battles to reverse the deficit.

Nannup Balingup C. Blakeney Ryan Sneak Chapple J. Jeffrey

Carnival Football Opens With Nelson Donny Brook Clash

Nelson plays on day one of the carnival against Donny Brook at Donnybrook. Their second game is set for September 20 at Boy Haup against Warren. The roster includes J. Lewis G. Fox J. Prastidis J. Long C. Neilson Hutchins Warner O Bailey Allsop J. Neilson J. McMahon J. Guy Trezise W. Carter DBD fair C Giblett Keast W Patterson Spitz Duncan Jenkins J es Jerry Widdup G Offer Lindsa Yates.

Balingup F. Jenkins A. Allsop A. Bailey L. Bailey K. Merritt L. Widdup R. Chapple K. Ryan K. McLoughlin G. Offer V. Knapton Pailey R. Bailey H. Merritt C. Blakeney St. Hayes A. Trezise J. Mauger A. Moore J. Barrufi Nannup D. Bain C. Keast R. Neilson C. Neilson HH. Howes W. Warner A. Pollock M. Separovich C. Doe J. McMahon R. Wakefield J. Dean A. Kearney J. Green L. Spitz C. Rowe J. Jeffrey W. Wood R. Rowe Freddie Johnson Rovers Nelson Donny Donnybrook Warren J. Lewis G. Fox J. Prastidis J. Long Hutchins Warner O. Bailey Allsop J. Neilson J. Guy Trezise W. Carter Dbd. Fair C Giblett Keast W. Patterson Spitz Duncan Jenkins J. Es Jerry Widdup Lindsa Yates

Nelson Busselton A W Nelson Association Pick Team

Nelson Busselton A Nelsor Association selects a team to face Busselton on Sunday at Busselton ground. Departure routes include Bridgetown at 4 5 am Greenbushes at 9 15 am and 9 15 am from Balingup with players listed among C Neilson Crox Waiter J Lewis Prastidis Balhey L Duncan Hutchins McLean R Mellson Allsop McMahon Git Yates Carter Giblett Bain Spitz Kennerly.

Wnelsor Association Busselton C. Neilson Crox Waiter J Lewis Prastidis Balhey L Duncan Hutchins McLean R Mellson Allsop McMahon

Bridgetown RSL Brings Members to September State Congress

Bridgetown RSL held its usual monthly meeting at R Hall on Tuesday September 2. Vice-president presided in the president’s absence as two delegates were authorized to attend the State Congress in Perth on September 30. Mr. Frank Long attended, recently back from Picton and formerly active on the social committee.

Bridgetown The R.S. L Seins R. Hall Perth Frank Long Picton Long

Inter-school Sport Results From Friday Fixtures

Manjimup State School dominated the inter-school fixtures on Friday with three wins and one draw. Manjimup A defeated Bridgetown 19 21 to 0 0, and Manjimup B defeated Pemberton B 4 1 to 0 0 while Manjimup A also beat Bridgetown 8 goals to nil. Manjimup B drew with Pemberton B 1 1.

Manjimup Bridgetown Pemberton

Coupon Expirations and New Issuances Listed

The notice lists coupons across TEA, BUTTER, MEAT, and CLOTHING categories with expiration dates from September 1 to September 14 and new coupons 41-44 or 41-43 becoming available September 15. It notes specific ranges for each item and year references such as CLOTHING 1947 Issue, with Black and Green variant coupons shown.

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Balingup Ae Gend Eignteens Legion Mark Lhy Jack Allaop Aailey Mark Oyer St Bailey Baling Wakefield Dasher Dean Falingup Treglse Beast Boalingut H. Nesbitt Gordon Shield Dave Barney Hay Good Hudson & Standard Cars B90 Bunbury Jack McMahon Baliggup Jeffrey Trezi4o Teed Warner Leo Spitz Supitw H. Howes A Allsop AL Stalley Burst Ball Nanninny Nanniiy Ballnguyp Knapton Nelson, Busselton Depa Greenbushes Nille R.S.L Ren F Egans Manjimup Unbeaten Intelligent Lab Vlew Nelson Press Miss F. DE Painter Nla.gov
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