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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1948

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Bridgetown Repertory Club Stages Varied Night at Playbox

Bridgetown Repertory Club drew a large crowd despite bad weather for a monthly variety concert at Playbox Theatre. The program featured choir numbers under Mr Walton, several solo acts by Janice Herlihy and Joyce Meredith, a Tony Hewett quiz with a 4 2 win for single people over married, and multiple sketches including The Ill Wind and Man In The Bowler Hat with strong ensemble and standout performances from Jay Young and Ray Goodridge.

Bling Heather Urquhart Braund Janice Herlihy Joyce Meredith Tony Hewett Bridgetown Repertory Club Playbox Theatre Bridgetown Walton Goodridge Gordon Gregson May Burley Eric Tillman John Fullam Howarth Flintoff Lou Barnacle Arthur Briand Society For the Abolition of Gam

Subscription Rate Notice for Annual Plan

The notice states a yearly subscription at 8. six per year after post free, to be paid in advance.

Collision on Boyup Brook road near Bridgetown

Two vehicles collided on a blind bend on the Boyup Brook road. A utility driven by William Mayes and another driven by Richard George Meares near Bridgetown were involved. Mayes allegedly had little room and struck the other vehicle on the left front midguard.

Boyup Brook William Mayes Richard George Meares Bridgetown Luige Mayes

First Year Players Shine in Badminton Open Tournament

The open event features thirty entries with both handicap and open races. Tuesday night showcased strong play from Yarnup and Bridgetown players, plus promising novices. Highlights include Eric Pisher defeating D. Muleshy and T. Scott overcoming G. Forrester, while Miss A. Pearce and A. Collins beat Mrs. Busch and club champion J. Prastidis. Several entrants did not appear and may forfeit if absent Thursday.

Yarnup Bridgetown Eric Pisher D. Muleshy T. Scott G. Forrester Miss A. Pearce A. Collins Mrs. Busch J. Prastidis J. Scott P. Salvair P. Doust T. Ferguson B. Fisher Lb. Mulecahy J. Fleeton PP. Salvair T Ferguson EL Fisher Doulgles A. Pearce Miss Fleeton Copeman R. Edwards Susamill PF. Clarke Clarkson R. Carrington Pearce J. Fullam Busch Miss McDonald

Hester Wins Kirby Cup at Bridgetown Golf Links

E S Hester won the Kirby Cup after a 36 hole bogey handicap event at Bridgetown. Nelson and Hester tied at 1 up after morning and afternoon play, with Hester securing victory on a long putt for a bogey four in the playoff. F C Nelson took the runners up trophy.

E. S. Hester Bridgetown Golf Links Nelson Hester F. C. Nelson W. L. Doust G. H. Randell H. G. Long P. H. Evans Evans Randell T. Stevenson Bridgetown J. Miller Pam Warburton Stableford

Association Cricket to Begin October 24

Inter club cricket will start in Bridgetown on October 24 after the Bridgetown Cricket Association AGM. Mr A T Peck elected president succeeding M Roe. Officers include H Armstrong patron, F J Lee Steere and W Dwyer vice presidents, A Braund secretary treasurer, I F Lee Steere auditor. Extra rounds set to four with a final between top two sides. Balingup may join. Yornup may combine with Bridgetown to field an extra team. Play runs 10 30 am to 1 30 pm.

Bridgetown Bridgetown Cric A. T. Peck M. Roe Messrs. H. Armstrong F. J. Lee Steere W. Dwyer A. Braund IF. J. Lee Steere Selectton Cket Association Balingup Railways Sunnyside Greenbushes Yornup

Farmers' Meat Zone Council plans split to fix unwieldy setup

The Farmers' Union group led by W. S. Bashaw in Bridgetown voted to divide the Blackwood Meat Zone Council. The new zones would cover Kojonup to Boyup Brook, and Bridgetown, Greenbushes, Balingup, Manjimup, Nannup. Proposal supported weight and grade based cattle killing rules.

Blackwood Farmers’ Union W. S. Bagshaw Bridgetown Black Wood Kojonup Boyup Brook Sidgetown Greenbushes Balingup Manjimup Nannup

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Nelson Football Association Bunbury Recreation Ground Messrs A. Trezise A. Bailey Et. Miller J. Lewis R. Neilson K. Asplin J. Smith R. Mellows M. Glancy G. Giblett W. Patterson Co. Jones L. May Winnish CG. Fox Caddy F. Veale A. May R. Miller R. Herbert K.meldrum J. Timms A. Allsop J. Gibson R. Long J. Glennie H. Nesbitt A. Close A. Blakeney A. Kearney Db. Lynam W. Carter J. Callegari W. Allen N. Lindsay V. Hubble Daphne Goodridge Ray Goodridge Kathleen Gregson Mary John Sparks Husband Guy Abbotts Phyllis Waddington James Prastidis Tom Scott P. Fleeton L. Nicholls Fe. McDonald J. Briggs Sigwins Susignill J. /ullam E. Fisher J. Siggins McDonald Farmers’ Meat Zone Council Smith's Nla.gov
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