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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
9
Warren Association edged Nelson by four points in a dull wind soaked match at Manjimup. Warren showed steadier ground play and stronger late, with Dore marking and Crowd scoring, while Nelsons best included Glennie Yates and Bailey in a tough contest.
The department explains that covered vans are preferred. if unavailable, open trucks with ridge poles are used but limited by new construction pace. Perishable goods loaded with machinery and oil and beer arriving in closed vans complicate segregation. Freight from Fremantle faces extra delays due to depot vehicle shortages. Commissioner of Railways will meet the Chamber of Commerce when visiting Bridgetown. Post office light policy keeps exterior lights off at 10 p.m., except where connected to street lights, due to Night Sleeping Duty rules for staff.
Nelson aims for a strong showing at Bunbury in the 1948 South West Carnival with likely their best side since 1936. They face Harvey Districts and Murray Districts, rely on key players including A Bailey J Glennie and G Giblett, and plan changes to the ruck and forward lines to contend for the final.
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