Mad Hatters Novelty Dance Supports Food for Britain Appeal
The Bridgetown Red Cross announces a Mad Hatters Novelty Dance at the Town Hall on April 18 to raise funds for the Food for Britain and British Flood Relief appeals. Attendees are urged to wear the silliest hats with a prize for originality. Donations and jam gifts were recently acknowledged, and the appeal remains open for woollen garments and further support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
V. Slim
Yornup Mill
Toonth
Britain
Blackwood Times
C. E. Cook
Bridgetown Bowling Club
Bridgetown Red Cross
R.S.J
British Legion of
Anonymous
T. Scott
Bunbury High School Cadet Corps Progress Report
The Bunbury High School Cadet Corps shows strong progress with keen cadets. They have mastered foot and squad drill as rifles arrive for distribution and rifle drill training. NCO appointments totaling twenty include corporals and lance corporals. Uniforms due next week will influence Anzac Day participation plans.
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Bunbury High School Cadet Corps
N.C
Bridgetown Hospital Board Monthly Meeting Proceedings
Bridgetown Hospital Board met Tuesday with President L R Goodridge presiding. Matron reports 42 March admissions, 36 discharges, one death. April 1 census 16. Plan for hot water system proceeds with tender adverts and liaison with departments on grant splits. Lottery and Public Health letters indicate joint grants for hospital items, board to cover excess cost for larger operating table. Apply for X ray plant grant. Auditor praises secretary J Ancock after succession. discuss finance and seek a special grant to cover subsidies shortfall and ensure continued operation of voluntary hospital boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Hospital Board
L. R. Goodridge
Presidin
Mears
H. C. Jones
F. R. H. J. Smith
A. F. Elder
A. T. Peck
J. Awcock
Lotteries Commission
Public Health Department
Department
Commission
Church Services Schedule
Morning Holy Communion at 8 o clock followed by Matins at 11 o clock. Evening Evensong is at 7 thirty in the evening.
Road Transport Support Urged By Chamber With Government Change
A chamber member urged early moves to back road transport when the new government forms. He proposed writing to the Premier to request easing of transport restrictions and anticipated government support, with the policy to be reviewed later.
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Hunter
Chamber
Cafe Brawl Leads to Arrest in Local Cafe
A Monday cafe brawl ended with Percey Riley, described as a half caste, handcuffed after a struggle with police. Riley faced charges of disturbing conduct and resisting arrest before J.P. E. T. Moyes, and was remanded for seven days. A second arrest and charge are expected.
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Nicholls
Court
Percey Riley
Riley
E. T. Moyes
J.P
Out of the Past: Old Timers Recall Bridgetown Fruit Roots
A Bridgetown district reminiscence recalls early fruit industry roots from the fifties and sixties. The old timer cites split cases, pioneers like William Ausden and John Allnutt, local wagoning to Bunbury, and bush-sports lore as well as questions about wine origins and Blackwood River feats.
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Bridgetown
William Ausden
Grange
John Allnutt
Perth
Bunbury
John Allnatt
Blackwood
Warren
Boyup Brook Tennis Team Set For Sunday Return Match
A Collins team prepares to play a return match at Boyup Brook on Sunday April 13 with 11 am start. Local ladies plan a tea and many players are expected to attend.
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Collin
Boyup Brook
Bailey Brown
Bridgetown Property Sale Records 460 Acre Transfer
Mr. P Garrity sold his property noenar a 460 acre estate on the Winnigup road to Mr. Gerry Stretch. The transfer records a completed sale within Bridgetown property dealings.
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P. Garrity
Noenar
Winnigup Road
Gerry Stretch
Sunnyside Wins 1947 Nelson Cricket Premiership
Sunnyside dominates the final, beating Greenbushes who could not match the season’s form. Greenbushes also reached the Nelson Football Association final, while Sunnyside finish as the most consistent side. Officers elected include W. Urquhart as chairman and R. Neville as secretary. Toc H movement promotes interdenominational outreach with weekly unit meetings and a Four Points motto.
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Nelson Cricket Association
Sunnyside
Greenbushes
Nelson Football Association
Lewis
W. Urquhart
George Henry
R. Neville
E. T. Moyes
Thorman
Kevin ‘Woodthorpe
Bill Moyes
R.5.l
Westralian Farmers Hold First Monthly Social
The first in a series of monthly socials for Westralian Farmers Ltd. staff was held in the lesser hall last Tuesday under foreman H J Graham. About 100 attended with Mrs Tomelty at the piano and performances by Doreen Clarke Gloria Ducas the Machin sisters Tom Bashford Flick Elphie Ted Smith Harold James and Dave Jones. A dainty supper by Mrs Lilley and staff followed, and organizers declared the evening a great success inviting the next event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westralian Farmers Ltd
H. J. Graham
Tomelty
Doreen Clarke
Gloria Ducas
Machin Sisters
Tom Bashford
Harold
Flick) Elphie
Ted Smith
Harold James
Dave Jones
Lilley
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Food For
MAD Hatters
Bridgetown Hospital
J. Ancock
Johnstone
ST. Pauls Church OF
Eng
J.M
Boyup
Boyup Brook Hall
Boyup Brook Hotel
E. Cumming
P. D. Forrest
Guy Mitchell
Gordon Henderson
W. P. Scammell
Alma Dent
rMta
P. D. Patyss
David Miller
Narrogin Farm School
Hay
Gebler
Margeret
Adelaide
W. Barron
Ron Muir
C. Bleechmore
Camballan
Tony
Bridgetown Property
Herbert
Harrod
Lind
Oy Perks
Westlake
Broomfield
Carter
L. Perks
Ibn
A. Braund
B. Westlake
Roberts
Wheatley
Lindsay
R. "Brooks
Ww. Braund
Roe
Tec H
P. B
Tubby) Clayton
Toc H
Everyman's Club
Giblett
G. Farquhar
Lee Steere
C Dilks
M. Roe
E Dilks
K. Smith
W. Braund
W.A
Manijmup
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