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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1947

Page

4

Pemberton Triumphs In Tight Pemberton Robins Showdown

In a fast paced womens hockey match at Jardee Pemberton defeated Manjimup's Robins 3 goals to nil. Moira Rosman and May Davis scored for Pemberton while Ada Loud and Nell Balding anchored the defense as Jeanne Giblett made key saves. Final plans ahead for a Saturday final at Manjimup pitting Deanmill against Pemberton with a potential rematch if Pemberton lose.

George Jardee Pemberton Manjimup Erica Gomme Moira Rosman Robins Peg Riley Jeanne Giblett Davis Ada Nell Balding Mary O'Sullivan A. Lawrence May Davis Joy Crowd Avis Oliver

Manual Club Welcomes New Members Ralph Somerset Hilton Bailey

The Manual Club announces two new members, Ralph Somerset and Hilton Bailey, joining on Wednesday night. They were busy seeking a suitable design and arranging materials. A quantity of dressed timber is available and intending workers should contact Mr Walton regarding supplies.

Manual Club Ralph Somerset Hilton Bailey

Kirup Wins Grand Final 1-0 In Battle Royal At Green Bushes

Kirup clinched the hockey grand final 1 0 against Bal Ingup last Saturday at Green bushes in a hard fought match umpired by Mr and Mrs McKelvie. Jean Middleton of Kirup and Clare Scott of Magpies were standout players with Sartorio also praised for Kirup.

Kirup Greenbushes McKelvie Roma Bailey Magpies Clare Scott Balingup Prue Davidson May Bailey

Kiddy Capers Relay Confusion At School

A school student Joan Wau chope explains she cannot run relays due to two sore knees and uncertainty which knee hurts. The lighthearted remark showcases a playful miscue in a young pupil.

Joan Wauchope Joan

Community News From Greenbushes and Surroundings

Local letters report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas and others to Greenbushes. Several residents travel to Perth for the C W A conference while R Sullivan nears home from Hollywood Hospital. A children’s party raises funds for the Endeavour Bazaar and thanks are given to volunteers and donors.

R. Sullivan Greenbushes R.S.L. Sub-Branch Hollywood Hospital Druid’s Hall H. McDonald C. Kyd Mr. P. Williams

Greenbushes Beat Boyup Brook In Three Goal Win

Greenbushes travelled to Boyup Brook last Sunday and won 3 1. An enjoyable afternoon ended with a dainty tea served by Boyup ladies. Kirup and Magpies met at Greenbushes on Saturday. Mr and Mrs McKelvie attended. Kirup won 1 0 over Magpies. Mrs Clare Scott of Magpies claimed the trophy for forest and best player.

Greenbushes Boyup Brook Boyup Kirup Magpies McKelvie Clare Scott Forest

The Green Years stars Coburn and Drake in Cronin tale

Charles Coburn and Tom Drake join forces to bring A J Cronin's story of a shy boy and his lusty great grandfather to the screen in The Green Years. The film follows the orphaned youth under a stern foster family led by Grandma Lacie and his path to self discovery with his grandfather's support.

Charles Coburn Tom Drake M-G-M A. J. Cronin Robert Shannon Grandma Leckie

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