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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1920

Page

3

Saturday Holiday Debated for Greenbushes Business

A meeting at Greenbushes on May 23 discussed opening premises Wednesday afternoons and closing Saturday afternoons with late Friday hours. Representatives from Central and Wander ere football clubs urged declaring Saturday a hall holiday to enable Saturday sports attendance. The group decided to petition the Master to allow Saturday closure.

Greenbushee Greenbushes D H. Gibbney Central Wanderere Ma’ster

Bridgetown Hospital Balls and Dress Parade At the Public Hall

The Bridgetown Public Hospital fundraiser Ball nights featured adult and children fancy dress at the Bridgetown Hall. A well attended Friday program under H Carr with Maslin providing music, supper for white ticket holders, and a £37 credit balance reported. Saturday saw rain and mud but many children and guests enjoyed costume displays, supper, and a lively march, with numerous named costumes and attendees listed.

Bridgetown Mumabor Balingup Bunbury H. Carr Miss Maslin

Wedding at Greenbushea Church Ends in Quiet Victorian Nuptials

Stanley B Vague and Eva Mitchell wed at Greenbushea Methodist Church on April 29 with Rev F Riley officiating. The ceremony featured organ music by Mine Viamus and the song Eden. The couple honeymooned in Bunbury after a motor departure, with gifts including cheques and a wristlet watch from the groom.

Greenbushea Methodist Church Stanley B. Vague J. Vague North Crenwick Victoria Eva Mitchell R. Mitchell Prospect F. Riley Alf Rowley FE. Vague Bunbury

Bridgetown Notes Busy With Guests and Local News

Mrs F W Roberts and family of Spencer street Bunbury and Mrs H Rose and family of Burekup holiday in Bridgetown and stay at Freemasons Hotel. Rev J A and Mr Jeffrey and family arrived by Thursday’s train. Berrymore and Weekly from Greenbushes visited Bunbury. Gladys Moore of Balingup recovering after accident at St Clair’s Bunbury. Soldier settler W A Fleming and Mrs Fleming congratulated. Mr B Waters married in Kalgoorlie. Mrs Waters to join husband in Balingup. Mrs W P B Scott of Dilmore Winningup hospitalised with rheumatic fever. Colin Scott with knee sprain. Barty Wright leaves Boyup Brook railways for farming. Seddon fills post. Mr Gen Crowd of Manjimup recovering after illness. awaiting journey to metropolis. Under Secretary for Agriculture Trethowan, Government Analyst Mann and Chief Inspector Wycharda Wickens visited Bridgetown. Perths Perth marriage J B Johnstone Bridgetown and Ada Stavenson Glasgow arrivals to Bridgetown to reside Turner's Road in re-purchased homestead. Joseph Smith of Bridgetown 93 years old and unwell.

Perth J. B. Johnstone Bridgetown Ada Stavenson Burnside Glasgow Scotland R.M.S. Oruonde Johnstone Turner Road J. McAlinden

Wanderers and Centrals Clash in Narrow Football Duel

A large crowd watched Greenbushes on Saturday as Centrals edged Wanderers 6 points clear. Both sides boasted strong lineups, with Centrals scoring early through Ryd Smith and extending in the second quarter as Stevens and Williams for Wanderers answered. Final period fierce defense by Centrals secured the win, with key performances from Gist Brenan Johnson Smith Sloan Morgan for Centrals and Wil lums Rawlings Edwards Stevens Clayton for Wanderers.

Greenbushes Wanderers Centrals H. and C Giese Riley R. Ford L Johnson S. Smith R. Lindsay W. Slow J. Brennan E. H M Leon Blakeney W- Hogan Flatworthy J. Morgan E McAlinden L. Cruickshank R. Haywood Wanderere F. Riley J- Stevene L and T. Clayton P Allsop G. Hawards R. Rawlings A- Cures W. Walton A. McDonald Rand A Florence W. Smith W. Pears Pitts C. Williams D. Slater J Cartare Ryd Smith Hia Smith W. Sloan Goowan C. Willums Rawlings Edwards Stevens

Greenbushes Ground Praised After Strong Saturday Football

Spectators credited Harry Giese for winning the big game Saturday as Greenbushes ground conditions improved after drains were cleared. Les Clayton’s kicking featured, Central referee David McClure praised for his whistle work. A Cup presented by Mr. J Lindsay for local club competition is on display at Cowderoy’s window.

Harry Giese Greenbushes Greenbushes Road Les Clayton Getarday David McClure Central Bridgetown Madame Heller Centrale Emall J. Lindsay Cowderoy

Jarnadup Opens Ve Season in Painful Loss to Centrals

In the Warren Football Association opener at Jarnadup on Sunday May 30 Jarnadup faced Centrals Manjirawp. Centrals dominated with rapid scoring led by Mottram and Liddelow while Jarnadup showed needed practice as rain fell after the final whistle. The match highlighted Centrals speed and aggression over the home side.

Warren Jarnadup Centrals Manjirawp Rowid Sellick Lawrence Kelly Schilling Inheston Reith McKay Nelson McAlinden Smith Kealy McGinn Cummins Hopkins Quarrell Les Liddelow Mothram

Centrals Triumph Over Jarnadup In Tight Rugby Series

Centrals defeated Jarnadup 11 to 4 in a hard fought match with strong offence from Smith Wilton Mottram Stokes Giblett and Liddelow while Kealy Hopking and Johnston added late scores. Jarnadup battled back led by Kealy and Hopking but could not overcome Centrals strong finishing and dominant second half. Next Sunday Jarnadup travels to Pemberton for another keen contest.

Smith Wilton Neares Centrals Jarnadup Nuch Neith Kealy Hopking Centrale W. Mottramid F. Liddelow Centraly Zarnadup J. John Eton Felstead Jlayer Kelly R. Smith Central Pemberton Centrale— Smith 4, Wilton 3, C. Mottram W. Mottram Stokes Giblett Liddelow F Hopkins J. Johnston G. Smith

Only a Cold Threatens Men Now in Everyday Life

An old public notice urges men to avoid ignoring a cold as a minor ailment. It depicts a bloated face and reddened nose from illness and warns of pneumonia and serious diseases if untreated. It promotes Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a universal remedy sold widely.

Australia Sheldon

Bridgetown Red Cross Seeks Cakes and Biscuits

The Bridgetown Red Cross Society calls for homemade cakes and biscuits to support chronic cheer complaints. Volunteers are urged to bring baked goods by Tuesday for the charity drive.

Bridgetown Red Cross Bridgetown Red Cross Society

May meeting of Bridgetown association discusses fruit shipments

The Bridgetown association met on Friday May 21 with Rev Da vin as president and multiple members present. They debated why Eastern States fruit received preference over Western Australia fruit, considered aiding the Navy Day funds, planned a conference and sub committees, and discussed establishing uniform apple export standards with Tasmania.

Bridgetown Davin Mesars W. Reid A Cullen EE Hill M. H. Campbell C. BR Ormne E. Holdsworth H. E. Braine O Sparks K Crawford F .Taylor W. Autots R Warburton B. Arkle Art Reid Fremantle Navel Comfort and Welcoms Fund Walter Prince of Wales H.M.S Cullen Mr. Welter Swan Settlers* Association Oun A.W.W. Association Bridgetown Association Uistter Braing Messie Ozanne Johnstone Reid Hester Geo. Wickens Fruit Industry Comptroller General of Customs Tasmania Wickwa Brains

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Vermin Board Upper Blackwood Road South-West Boyup Brook Ableite Crawford Upper Blackwood Boan Boans Uela Oans Western Australis Mesers E. S Wigg and Son, Ltd Mesurs Beans Ltd Bridgetown Hospital Balls Georgina Switsur Kirby Soldiers Mail Ivan Gray R. Stocking Willie Cutmore Ciwdoy Reaie Lilly Britannia May Cutmore Madge Cowen Littl Boy Hameh Markey Hirse Cutmore Billy Switeur Florin Savey Mitchell F. W. Roberts Spencer-street Bunbay Mra H. Rose Burekup Nre Freemasons Stan. Boundy Reta Boundy Rev J, A Mr. Jeffrey Messrs. Berrymore Rove Hotel Gladys Moore St Clair’s Hospital W. A. Flemming Mra Flening Mullalyup Bourne Bairn Mr. B. Watera Alf Brookland Soldier Settlement Kalgoorlie Mrs. Waters Gen Crowd Manjimup Crowd Mr. Trethowan Mr. Mann Wycharda Mr. Joseph Smith Jarnadup v. Centrals Rae Sas An Upper Blackwood Kerri Bartlett E. P. Blakeney Hampton St A. E. Bartlett & CO the Quality Drapers & Bootmen
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