Reunion of Bridgetown RSL veterans and families
A Bridgetown RSL gathering brings together World War I and II veterans and their sons. The 200 plus members share songs, toasts, and stories, with feasting of three sheep prepared by President Lou Evans, ceremonies led by the branch president, and tributes to fallen comrades.
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Bridgetown
A.lf
R.A.A.F
Royal Australian Navy
Imperial Forces
R.A.F
Royal Navy
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Imperial Service
Australia
Ernie Bentley
Lou
Evans
Howard
Flintoff
Jack Long
R.S.L
Flanders
Ted Smith
Comrades Bridges
Tillman
J. F. Smith
FE. Bentley
Bridges
J. Lone
Governor General Freyberg Visit to Bridgetown
Lieutenant General Sir Bernard Freyberg VC and Lady Freyberg will visit Bridgetown on Saturday as guests of the Road Board. The function will be attended by Road Board members their wives and presidents of local organisations and their wives.
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New Zealand
Bernard Freyberg VC
Lady Freyberg
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Road
Bridge Town Moves To Clear Forest Land For Sports Ground
The Legislative Assembly approved a bill to excise 40 acres of forest land two and a half miles northeast of Bridgetown for a sports ground. The Bridge Town Road Board will advertise loan and statutory requirements to borrow funds for Leaning Tree Hill project.
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Legislative Assembly
Bridgetown
Cattle Compensation Act Debate Endorsed by District Union
At a Blackwood Districts Zone Council Butter fat Section meeting the Union pressed for Government Revenue funded compensation rather than a direct producer levy if the Cattle Compensation Act becomes law. The Greenbushes Branch endorsed the Zone Council’s stance in a recent meeting.
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Blackwood Districts
Farmers Union
Greenbushes
Zone Coun
Youth Club Exchange At St Paul's Bridgetown
Sunday evening the St. Paul’s Bridgetown Youth Fellowship hosted Bunbury Youth Club for a buffet tea. After tea both groups gathered in the church to sing and enjoy each other’s company. Bunbury visitors spoke of a return visit in the near future.
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Youth Fellowship
St. Paul's Bridgetown
Bunbury
St. Paul's
Bridgetown
Agricultural Society under fire over grounds conditions
The discussion centers on complaints about foul grounds at the Agricultural Society show with rotten meat and fly blown scraps. Mrs McLean urges action by the Society, Health Department, or Road Board while others propose better cleaning and bins and shifting side shows. The president promises cooperation for improvements next year.
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Road Board
Agricultural Society
Veale
Scriven
Road Hoard
Peck
Bridgetown Golf Club Advances Clubhouse and Fairway Plans
The Bridgetown Golf Club committee met Friday evening and approved improvements to the clubhouse and fairways. G H Randell and E S Hester were reelected delegates to the Blackwood District Golf Association. A. T. Peck received a token of appreciation from club members for his treasurer service.
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G. H. Randell
E. S. Hester
Blackwood
Fourfold Celebration for Max Waller Wedding
Rovers Football Club members and friends gathered at Scott's Hotel on Thursday evening to toast Max Waller and his bride to be Joyce Sylvia Leon who wed the following Saturday. Fred Maslin led toasts while birthday celebrants John Fleeton Jack Gibson and Brian Walsh were wished many returns. Late night supper included ghostly sounds around fires as guests toasted the couple.
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F. Smith
Howard Flintoff
Jack Long
Mick Briggs
J. Newmann
Tipperary
Rovers Football Club
Scott's Hotel
Max Waller
Joyce Sylvia L
Max
Fred Maslin
John Fleeton
Jack Gibson
Brian Walsh
Hospital Notes At Bridgetown Hospital Update
Sister Radcliffe Taylor rejoined the Bridgetown Hospital staff on Wednesday after 10 months in the Eastern States. Matron Aisbett and Sisters Quayle and Pearse return next week. A Boy Scouts working bee at the hospital was held Saturday with B Green D McLean R Foale R Rodda D Blechynden and C Anderson among the participants. A two week demand for a boy to perform light duties runs Dec 27 to Jan 10, contact Mr Good.
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Radcliffe Taylor
Bridgetown Hospital
Aisbett
Quayle
Pearse
B Green
D. McLean
R. Foale
R. Rodda
D. Blechynden
C. Anderson
Mr. Good
Bridgetown Bowls Kick Off Pennant Season With Results
Bridgetown opens the pennant season with matches in Southern Zone and handicap pairs. Notable results: Bridgetown White 76 over Bridgetown White 63. Bridgetown Red 24 over Bridgetown Blue 24. Blue team later won by 5 points. Handicap pairs progress through preliminary and first rounds with multiple close scores and upcoming second round matchups.
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Bridgetown
White
Scarr
Wright
Darling
Jenkins
Dixon
Balme
E. Briggs
Crowd
Balingup W
McDonald
Urquhart
Davidson
L. Bailey
W. McClure
Cherrie
Bennett
Evana
Balingup
Mackinnon
Doust
Moulton
Bridgetown Blue
Dakin
Weighell
Mitchell
Millward
Bridgetown Red
Tomelty
Carts Co
Briggs
Cox
Weight
W. Pearce
E. Pearer
Farewell for Mr. Alan Peck from Bridgetown Parents and Citizens
Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association members gathered in the C W A Rooms to bid farewell to Mr. Alan Peck who transfers to Wagin. He received a propelling pencil as a token of esteem and expressed gratitude for his service as secretary and help to district development. The group toasted his future and hoped Bridgetown and Mrs Peck enjoyed continued happiness.
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Bridgetown
Parents and Citizens’ Association
C.W.A
Alan Peck
Wagin
Scriven
Peck
Walton
C. Moyes
Association
Mr. Scriven
Mr. Peck
Bridgestown
Iadieu
Publicity Plans for Bridgetown District Booklet
Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool approves preparation of a district booklet for tourists. Major Whittell to compile district history with articles on dairying timber and the sheep industry. Photographs of Bridgetown and notable sites to be included. Funding options include public subscription or a subsidy from the Tourist Bureau.
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Bridgetown
Major Whittell
Tourist Bureau
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Abbotts
E.’ Mitchell
Brunetti
D. Dakin
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Salveir
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C. Briggs
Harmer
Crowd d. Shepherd
Wilkins
H. Doust
E. Pearce
D. Mackinnon
Etts
D. Harmer
D. Millinden
Simes
P. and
Bex
Mars
Orrensville West
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