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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1948

Page

6

Road Transport Supports Perishables From Manjimup

The Manjimup Chamber of Commerce urged road transport for perishables to and from Manjimup. They cited rail delays harming local producers and proposed guarantees of timely delivery to markets. A conference and executive push were approved to press authorities for improved road links and co ordination with Bunbury and beyond.

Manjimup Mr Clarson Perth Newton Meekatharra Bunbury Clarson F. Newton C. George E. Gomme

Runners Up in Manjimup Golf Championship

The Manjimup course hosted a windy championship and handicap event with players from Bridgetown Boyup Brook and locals. Muir and Ipsen won the championship by seven strokes over Ek Hester and HL Armstrong with a gross 1 run for 36 holes. Arch Chatley Lewtees led the all day handicap, nett 149, while visitors M Scott and W Meares took the morning trophy. The day featured extensive scores and handicaps, with Dr M F Williams presenting trophies and notices of future events including the Bridgetown Canadian Foursomes and the Diggers Cup.

Manjimup Bridgetown Boyup Hoeuk Muir Ipsen Ek. Hester Arch Chatley Lewtees M. Scott W. Meares H. Lone Cr. Hester Moyes S&s. Wheatley H. Butler J. Kerr RR. Hester H. Moore A. Hattw 8. Francis Ron Muir G. Hughes A. Mackinnon EF. Briggs Affleck J. Kirby Amd R. Clarke DD. Rooke W. Ring F. EB. Hester A. Scott W. Hunter F. G. Nelson Phillips D Wauchope M Scntt L. Pluelkow G. Treloar H. Parral K. Hales A. McDonald R. Four Acres A Houston FP. Taylor J. Taylor Crute Db. Stewart ER Godfrey J. W. Muir Murray Kt. Butterley L. Rees A. Chatley H. Dyer J. Coe E. Gomme FF. Sparling

Spring Rain Brings Favorable Growing Conditions at Manjimup

Weather in Manjimup alternates bright sun with showers,Forecasts point to a record season as growing conditions improve. Recent rainfall totals at the Manjimup Post Office include 6 pts on Wednesday 15, 1 pt on Thursday, 29 pts on Saturday, 72 pts on Sunday, 60 pts on Monday, and 4 pts on Tuesday.

Manjimup

Pardelup Escapees Remain in Manjimup Lock-up

The Pardelup escapees captured by Sergeant T. Strahan and Constable W. O'Hearn at Nyamup mill remain in Manjimup lock-up. A technical hitch delaying a warrant prevented transfer by Monday morning. Local police lament the cells' overnight bunk design undermining secure detention.

Pardelup T. Strahan W. O'Hearn Nyamup Manjimup

Junior Girls Sing at Manjimup Competition

The National Fitness Club held a singing contest for junior girls at the RSL Hall in Manjimup. Prizes awarded include Class 1 Mary McGuire first. Class 2 Pat Farrell first with Rae Dawson and Phyllis Coutts tied for second. Shirley Giblett third. Class 3 Jill Smith first with Leigh Gordon second and Merle Brown unspecified third. Special prizes went to Glenis Gordon and Janette Monkhouse, judged by Mrs F Thompson of Nornalup.

National Fitness Club R.S.L. Hall Mary McGuire Pat Farrell Rae Dawson Phyllis Coutts Shirley Giblett Jill Smith Leigh Gordon Merle Brown Glenis Gordon Janette Monkhouse F. Thompson Nornalup

Manjimup Repertory Club Hosts Pemberton Evening

Members of the Manjimup Repertory Club and Pemberton participants staged a varied program at Pemberton Mills Hall on Thursday night. Noel Coward’s Hands Across the Sea led the play list with strong reception, supported by songs, sketches, and impersonations from local and Perth visitors.

Manjimup Repertory Club Pemberton Mills Hall Pemberton Repertory Pemberton Club J. Rowberry Noel Coward J. Gillard L. McGuire A. Scott Jardee E. Bracknell Mother Macree Mandalay Connie Sherwood Pedro Tristesse Anderson Perth Pemberton Lronbark David Allen O'Keefe J. Trevorrow Manjimup

Barbecue Cup Trophy Won At Manjimup Golf Club

Aub Best won the Barbecue Cup at Manjimup Golf Club with 41 points after birdie on the final hole, beating Harold Butler who had 39. The trophy, a stableford event, honors a three win rule. A barbecue followed the day’s play and Country Teams winners were toasted by J Cabbedy.

Aub R. G Manjimup Lock Harold Butler J. Cabbedy KE. Adams Lance Gale Jack Ipgen Son Muir Alex Tiwans Alex Evans

Manjimup Community News and Upcoming Events

Appointments reach Perth conference as Mr W Richardson and Mr T Salvair serve as Lower Blackwood Hospital Association representatives. Local visits, school gatherings, and social events fill the week with balls, showcases, and presentations planned in Manjimup.

W. Richardson Jardee T. Salvair Bridgetown Lower Blackwood Hospital

Prints of all local photos available from this office

The notice states that prints of all local photos appearing in the paper can be obtained from the publication office. It directs readers to contact the office for access to the photographic prints.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridgetown G Olfers Jack Ipsen Blackwood District Golf Assn B. Fisher Tralian Holden Automobile Sydney Atkinson Motors Fisher’s Garage National Library of Australia Sports Council F. B. Wiseman J. Davies Margereson Wiseman Eileen Hall Victoria Park Joyce Scott South Perth Davies C. Truslove J. Wheatley Wheatbelt H. Thompson Manjimup R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary City R. Monkhouse Lou Thompson K.S.L. Ban United Appeal For Children Church of England James Mitchell Quinnimup M. Humphries Manjimup St John Ambulance Mrs. Farmer Mercury Prices F.O.R South-West Co-Operative Dairy Farmers Ltd Bridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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