Travelogue of a Royal Visitor to the Middle East Tour
Mr and Mrs Phil Grey of Bri town recount a long journey by train and air to the Middle East with a party including Bajor Olive Gough. They describe stops in London to Bournemouth, Marseilles, Malta, Cairo, Alexandria, and Jerusalem, with panoramas of Malta’s war scars, Nile sights, and holy sites. The narrative notes RAF hospitality, Egyptian climate, shopping freedoms, and reflections on Palestine and Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Grey
Britown
Olive Gough
ATS
Education Hranch
Lindon
Middle East
London
Bournemouth
British Overseas
Marseilles
Malta
RAF
Uilicors Mens
Cairo
England
Baker
Daya
King Tut
Weil
Alexandela
Nile
Alevandria
Engliah
Celunde
Trust Caine
Hsife Tk
Sinindestet
Howeeer
Wir
Doris
Birthday Party at Hester Hall Celebrates Youngest Daughter
September 4 birthday gathering at Hester Hall hosted by Mr and Mrs Kus. Arma Dancing and a dainty supper delighted guests as a two tier wake ride was displayed. Engagement announced by Mr Ron Hayward as Mr Kus’s daughter received best wishes and thanks were given to helpers before dancing resumed into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Hall
Annt
Feed Smith
Hester
Kus
McAlinden
Aloo
Ron Hayward
Ahecone
Honarias
Hayward
Sith
Death of Mr A Wauchope at Balingup
August 24 death occurred of Mr A Wauchope at his residence. He was a keen district worker, prominent in tennis club matters, and respected as a citizen. He leaves a widow and family. Various local notices mention congratulatory events and birthdays including Mrs Rowe’s mother’s 80th birthday, and local residents visiting Perth for the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL & Boal
Lane
Calvary
Supwlor
Olivee
Gethsemane
Gothaumane
Christos
A. Wauchope
Waushope
Campbell
Darbyshire
Anglican Church Greenrushes Notice
Posted notices list service times and calendar items for the Anglican church. Details are unclear due to damaged text but include morning eucharist and related offerings with references to parish terms and dates.
Southampton Bridge Settlers Lock Off In Flood Damage
In Bulingip locals recount the Southampton Bridge over the Blackwood River bowing a foot at center. With water rising and debris packed beneath, crews faced restricted access as settlers, led by Cob Bruiser’s chair, protested engineering limits while crew and engineers debated pile cutting and river levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jia, Leesteery
Bulingip
Southampton
Blackwood River
Moulton
G. E. Whites
Carliers
Rsa
Hye
Guy Roor Koans
Cob Brusier
Flood Damage Road Board Move in Inner Southwest
The Upper Blackwood road boards move to approach the Minister for Works seeking grants for repairs after flood damage across Inner Southwest roads. They ask Bridgetown Marijimaji Greenbushes and Balingup road boards to appoint a delegation to wait on the Minister. Funds are uncertain for the expected heavy expenditure to repaint and repair the damaged roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Abe
Anl
Weaturn
Ube Bridgetown
Marijimaji
Graenbushes
Balingup
Red Cross Fundraiser Notes and Community Help
The article describes a Red Cross event labeled Red Cross Cat Friday, requesting donations including Lexy and cakes, with Winnijup ladies involved and a plan to continue relief efforts. It mentions no response to certain requests, availability of help, and ongoing support for September while restricting acceptance of waste products except paper.
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Raniien
Lana
Xule
Hunthcote
Soldiers Welfare Donation to Australian Confirms Fund
The Soldier Welfare Committee at Bridgetown discussed a proposal to donate to the Australian Confirms Fund. After brief debate the committee decided to contribute £96 to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACF
Bridgetown
Australian Conferms Fund
Current Coupons For Retaining Year Now Available
A brief shopping note highlights current coupons for the retention year. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate new offers and updates labeled with numbers and symbols. The fragment mentions November 18 and references various codes such as swancore tad and black 0.
Fruitgrowers Meeting at Balingup Lays Ground for 1946 Plans
A Balingup fruitgrowers gathering on Friday August 31 discussed preparations for the manual conference set for June 26 28 next year. Wauchope chaired while Huster urged a controlled market scheme to stabilize prices and aid long term growth. Debates covered delivery tolerance percentages costs and payments with delegates agreeing to push for conference decisions and proposed higher allowances for futures.
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Inet
Bou
Wauchope
Cho
Scully
Huster
Neeley
Hawtwy
Avereury
Hitler
Fan Department of
Commie
Hester
Linder
Doster
Wright
Manter
Blechynden
Keifer
Tester
Mc Haver
Mills
Cleveland
Tifenhynden
Perth
Mr. Manter
Car Crash Crashes Into Tree Near Bri in Fain
A Saturday night accident on Glentalloch Road Bri involved U Clough driving toward Bri when his car struck a fallen trod. Mrs Clough suffered serious injuries while a son escaped unhurt. Vehicle wedged under a tree trunk with extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Clough
Glentalloch
Bridgetown Victory Loan Quota Appeal Planned
During the week a campaign will be made by the Bridgetown War Loan Committee to urge subscribers to back the Victory Loan. The effort seeks to boost the local quota with an organized appeal in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Loan
Bridgetown
Bridgstom
Intending Departure of Dr Williams and Mrs Williams
Residents of Bridgetown anticipate the departure of Dr N Williams and Mrs Williams to Victoria De. Williams will end his Bridgetown practice soon and relocate, while both plan to contribute to local progress. Town leaders and citizens express effort to improve the district and welcome capable residents with a strong sense of citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bridgetown
Vitoria
William Havinne
de C. Cook
Williams
Ready
Vinci
Parrots Destruction Reported in Apple Orchards
The article describes parrots causing damage by spreading material in apple trees. Mr D Walkar notes parrots were in plum trees and other areas, with apples rubbed to spread pollen. Rokewood residents observe parrots in orchards, with several parrots picking fruit and banners found under trees.
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D. Walkar
Water Supply Surveying the Pipeline Inquest
The report notes improved water quality and abundant supply. A previous survey covered miles along the western side detailing ample water near Bridgetown. Last week a follow up survey arrived in town and crews began laying out a pipeline from the dam site to the town.
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Fubure
Twani
Bridgetown
Yuriy
Social Evening Farewell to Mrs. D. Blue
A Bridgetown Ravertsey Club farewell gathering was held on Pre lay evening to honor Mrs. Dawnhye Bluey, longtime secretary of the church. Speakers Jos Pearcw and Lew Tudges voiced regret at her departure and best wishes, while Mrs. Bluey thanked everyone for the kind remarks and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravertsey
Dawnhye
Hi Chuh
Bluey
Sereary
Mesara
Jos Pearcw
Lew Tudges
Mrz. Blac
Carpet Snake Early On The Move
During the first week in August under foggy conditions Mr Fred Morinety of The Banin reported a large snake on the move claiming it was a perpetual threat. The sighting aligns with unusual activity for this district as winter approaches.
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Fred Morinety
Fenith
Waters and Roe Truck Collision Near Foalwe Hill
Friday afternoon last week Waters drove a motor vehicle up Brook Road near Foalwe Hill when a collision occurred with a car driven by Roe. Roe braked as the truck approached but lost control and swung into the oncoming lane causing fairly heavy damage to the ear.
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S. £. Waters
Brook
Foalwe Hill
D. Roe
Line War Breaks Out In 189 Australian-Made Blankety Lenom0
The report notes a line war erupting in 189 and mentions Australian made blankety Lenom0 delivered to Australian and United States forces and to Judi.
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United States
Judi
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Major Gough
Holy Land
Areb
Ruth
Jerusa
Lent
N. V. Marnton
Anna Kesul
Bate Wauchope
Dale
J. Fer Stewart
Anglican Church
Perish
Handy
Eucharter
Selig
Jeen
Southampton Bridge
Red_ Cross
Fruitgrowers’ Meeting
Mrs. Clough Ser
DR. N. 5
Mrs Williams
Water Supply
Mrs. D. Blue
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