Mothers' Day at Bowling Club Brindle Hosts Indies Honor
A Bridgetown bowler known as Brindle presided over Mothers Day at the local bowling club. Men prepared tables and served meals as a tribute to the women, with plum pudding and thick ham sandwiches featured. The event mixed humor with a formal recognition of the Indies, celebrating Mothers Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zinnecker
Mick Monton
Eldar
Mr Crowd
The
Indies
Enthusiam
Splonalamspoort Hany
Bridgetown Country Women’s Association Exhibition Results
Members attending the Bridgetown CWA meeting under Mrs Faithful noted a second annual exhibition and sale raised about 24 pounds. Half goes to the association’s trade and half to candidate Wally Meuron in the Del Meo’s Competition for the Hospital Appeal. The president thanked helpers and loaners of antiques and praised the state schol children. a donation of 4 pounds was sent to the school. Proceeds from recent card evenings added 26 pounds 16 shillings to Meares’s Ugly Men’s total. A ceremonial day on May 22 was planned with state president Mrs William declining to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Country Women’s Association
Association
Wally Meuron
del Meo
Faithfull
Sid
Wally Meares
Wermonday
Williama
Hy Auld Ache
Furey ‘Drvan
Bussellen
Ovente
St Pauls Church of England Ball Dazzles In 1940 Halls Night
The annual Beidgetoor Church of England ball at St Pauls Church delighted attendees last Friday with a refined social scene. Ladies’ group performances and a generous E10 donation highlighted a well attended event featuring supper, organ music, and colourful attire. The evening evoked memories of old time dance and chivalrous conduct, marking it as a premier community affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St Paul'cult
Mart Tral
Wien
Restoration Plan for Old Bridgetown Cemetery
The Church of England Vestry forms a two part plan to curb decay and preserve graves at Old Bridgetown Cemetery. Immediate work includes fencing, clearing, rodent and scrub control, and mapping readable inscriptions. Long term goals cover records kept in the Vestry, removal of headstones and railings, leveling of paths, a central roadway with a carved monument, and a public records board at the entrance. The proposal will be debated at the town meeting on May 25 at the Lewsey Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thors
Church of England
Church of England Vestry
Conelainy
Messer
J. &. Sparks
Surat
Dow
Bridgton
Ask Chem Mts
Bay
Lewsey Mal
Kenty
Hospera
Curt Wheelé
Earle Smith
Another Honour for Minchin Family
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Minchin of Bridgetown on the FRGR De. Ellison Minchin achieving the highest surgical qualification in the Old Country. He expects to return to Bridgetown around August or September.
Accommodation mix up delays government party in Bridgetown
A government party arriving in Bridgetown on a late May evening found no suitable lodging available. The group had booked at the Proemanong Hotel for May 43 but later required May 30. Officials emphasize no blame on Bridgetown, while noting high demand and a shift of plans to Albany on May 20 caused further booking disruptions.
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Bridgetown
Perth
Proemanong
Wil
Sarir
Uta
Albany
Suppesson
Clnk
Bridgetown social notes and holiday roundup of locals
Long column from a 1946 issue details Bridgetown residents traveling to Glealdion Northampton and Perth for holidays and visits. It records arrivals by air and rail, new posts at the local telephone exchange, club openings, hospital appeals, and a parade of local residents at events, with numerous names, towns, and affiliations noted in a lively community roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
George Warburton
H. Peck
Hossey
Geoff Hooter
Ray Gnodeile
Armstrong
Dr. Cook
Swift
Slaith Perth
Claude Wheatley
David Mattrum
Warren
Bridiytown Club
Uriay
Georgy Warburton
Taviah Kridge
Putt Meera
Mr. Roseholler
H.M.8
Visturiouk
Weston Super Mare
Redruth
Cornwall
Hoth Aw Xeoat
Uwenya ‘Navy
Mediterranean
France
Norway
Ming Bwlty Whiteman
Apeul
Ven Berrive
Elva Errington
May Marsh
Beideetown
Tomelto
Mick Waller
Bia
Pinjarra
Mick
Pine Jarra
Wheatley
Wendy
Perth
Barbara Wilon Jett
Abe
Duipean
Siurley
Juan Briggs
Min
Plen
Mies Ashley
Windsor
Malbourne
Mick Yen
Mra
W. J. Pleonn
Bartars
J. Warren
MolTett
HL Christie
Saviplay
D. White
Buwolton
Mra C. Timm
Miva
Jennifer Jones
Camp Mra
Mine Jauwa
Roberts
Moe Val Willmott
Prinnd
Mina Marcaret Wilkine
Mr. Calman
Nannybrook
Raatant
Brooks
Ani
June Hastie
Gloria
Seat
Tay c
Tiey
Gm Momng
Tre
Waddington
Boyup Brook Community Carnival Receipts and Club Notices
Boyup Brook committee reports on Labor Day carnival receipts totaling £4 5 with expenses. Motions address two delegates, recreation reserve policy, and support for the WA League. Football club outlines fixtures, eligibility, travel rules, and attire. Timber mill site updates await Railway Department approval. Playground initiative urged with progress on equipment and future plans. Post office light timings noted and delays for letters after 10 pm.
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Sporting Studies of
Boyup Shk
Swardrum
O. B. Outridya
Axemon
Hull
Connolly
Ane
Ygbe T Uap
Repars
Boyup Brook
Mr Gibbs Retires From Upper Blackwood Road Board
Longtime member Mr Gibbs retires after decades of service to the district. The Upper Blackwood Road Board honors his tenure at the meeting, noting his sound judgment and dedication. Fellow trustees, including Fanderson, Abel, Glynn, Mitchell, and Purse, pay tribute as Gibbs departs.
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Gibbs
Blackwood Road
Gibbe
Sfree
Tuyer
Menbors
Atuway Baer
Emmy
Wid
Sartler Daya
Hornbark
Gibbewid
Fanderson
Abel
Glynn
Mitchell Wat Purse
Feleedanion
Couran
Alelit
Rarhsun Jnby
Alwayy
Glbhe Wuld
Nwhl
Alex. Flerecert
Dieny Furroat
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Was
Alan
C.W.A
Church of England Ball
Old
Minchin
Che Blackwood
Sern Stown
Western Australia
A. Waddington
C. Ward
R Ward
Harold Count
Bedgetown
Inspertion Vale
Margaret Campbell
Meg. le Buran
Guildford
Fred Wilson
Eight Mile
England
Burn
Preemasons Hotel
Ji Hold
Byy
Mies Wenda Murray
Min Sutin
Cthadlat Fc Henry
Mathodint Salles' Collinge
Ted Birdley
Gayle
Clare Jmont
Creeper
Twrth
Fy M. Stonk
Faronta
Gorthoys
Melbourne
Boyup
Reagan Wits
Wacekodemi
Geopnilo
Unes Homie Ant
Eule
Houndary di
Imuve
Mr. Gibbs
Boand
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