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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
1
The star forward claimed the Brady Medal for Nelson Association fairest and best this season. He also received the Morgan Trophy and the Ornam ental Trophy donated by Roy de Pedro for the grand final fairest and best, plus Mr. B McDonald's trophy for Balingup fairest and best.
The Road Board chairman narrowly avoids serious harm after his horse and cart bolt when spooked by the scent of a nearby carcass. The cart overturns and he sustains minor injuries, while his cattle dog remains unharmed. The incident occurs during a coastal property visit as he continues his journey after repairs.
Dorothy Fleeton daughter of W J Fleeton Bridgetown wed Father Kelliher officiating. Bridesmaids Thelma and Pat Fleeton wore apricot crepe de chine. Attendants wore blue crepe and pink camellias. Bride wore pale blue ensemble for travelling. Best man John Fleeton and groomsman Glen McEvoy. After breakfast toasts and dancing to midnight.
Joy marked her 20th with a playful birthday hunt. A call from 6GE kicked off the clues hidden under a cake and around the house, leading back to the main celebration with a cake, vase, and birthday book. Mrs. Graham and Miss J. Bloxsome served supper as Mr. A. J. Mosedale proposed Joy’s health. the group sang a farewell tune.
About 20 young people gathered at Mr and Mrs Urquhart home on Saturday to celebrate Heather Urquhart’s 18th birthday. The evening included community singing games and a supper. Heather received a gift from friends, and thanks were offered by Mr Max Armstrong and Mr W Whelan.
Albany Woollen Mills football team will not travel to play Rovers on October 5. Transport arrangements could not be secured.
The Owen Sparks Memorial Cup play off ends with T. Salvair sharing first place after a 74 off the stick. He ties with C. A. McKinnon and D. E. Rooke for the top score in the Golf Club monthly 18 hole stroke event with scores 67 net. Next Saturday features a four ball best ball match.
Colin Elphick will travel to Perth on Tuesday to take an aptitude test connected with a carpentry course under the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Scheme. His cheerful presence will be missed for about four or five days.
Death occurred at his home on Saturday morning when Mr Bagshaw aged seventy two died suddenly at his property on Nannup Road He leaves a wife a son and daughter and his death is described as a severe loss to the community.
Les Duncan endured severe pain after twisting his knee and dislocating it during Sundays game with Warren. He was on the ball when he turned and wrenched the joint, with well wishes for a swift recovery.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club formed a choir with about fifteen eager members. The group will debut to the public during the club’s monthly evening at the Playbox Theatre on Monday night.
Bridgetown Trotting Club codes three races at the Bridge town Agricultural Society show on October 31. Nominations are out. First race Encourage Stakes for maidens at one mile with scratch 2.47 and prizes £7 £2 £1. Second Hotelkeepers Handicap one mile scratch 2.28 or better with same prizes. Third Show Handicap over one and a quarter miles from scratch 238 or better.
The club announces its first trotting gathering signaling an auspicious season. The first full meeting is scheduled for November 15, inviting members to join and begin competition planning.
Albert Edward Bartlett of Winnisup was fined 2 pounds and costs for driving a motorcycle outfit over Steere Street railway crossing near an approaching train. The railway prosecutor said Bartlett passed the crossing against a warning light from the shunter who swung the lamp. Bartlett claimed his view was obscured by a building. The case was heard in Bridgetown Court before Justices Kirby and Bartlett.
The Bridgetown Red Cross hosted a Masked Ball on Friday September 12 with elaborate costumes lavish supper and strong judges from Perth. Winners include Mickey and Minnie Mouse Shirley Veal Peter Doust June Veal R Johnson Helen Waddington Trevor Scott Phylis Waddington Edgar Bracknell and more. The event raised about £90 with prizes awarded for best set most original and best dressed among numerous couples and individuals.
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