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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1948

Page

5

Freeman mines show strong tin and tantalite prospects

Greenbushes field interests mines minister Parker praised Mr. F. E. De Freeman for modern plant on his holdings including a bulldozer sluicing equipment and separators. Spending about 20 000 pounds over five years has yielded 44 tons of tin and six tons of tantalite concentrates with more area opened south of the town awaiting raing to improve water supply.

Greenbushes F. E. de Freeman Parker Freeman Cornwall

Local Briefs Highlight New Arrival and Visits

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Clyde Perks on the birth of their daughter. Mrs Myales traveled to Perth by train on Saturday to visit her niece Mrs McNamara for two weeks. Mr Russell won this week’s E S L euchre evening.

Clyde Perks Mr. Russell E.S.L

Funds Raised for Recreation Improvements

The Sports Club held a ball last Saturday night to raise funds for improving the recreation ground. Hockey, cricket and football clubs combined to raise half the needed money, with the road board covering the other half, and working bees have boosted the ground's condition. Centrals footballers had a trial on Sunday and showed promising form for the season ahead.

Road Board Centrals

Farmers Union Ladies Plan Big Greenbushes Ball

Before the general meeting the Ladies plan a Farmers Union Ball in Greenbushes to be the ball of the season. A combined committee will work hard. A new weed Tree of Heaven was identified by W Graham and the branch urged eradicating it with the Road Board. The Blackwood Zone Council replaces the name to reflect regional reorganization and vets for the South West were debated. An invitation was extended to Saxelby of the Ralingup cheese factory for a whole milk talk. Delegates to the Butterfat Conference are Hall Meagher Haines and Kydd, with the Bunbury conference set for April 16 in the Bunbury Municipal Chamber.

Farmers' Union Farmers’ Union W. Graham Dept. of Agriculture Heaven E.G Blackwood Greenbushes B. J. Stuart Bridgetown Stuart Saxelby Ralingup Messrs S.C. Meagher Hall K. W Haines J. Browne C. BE Kya E.G. Hall C. Meagher K. W. Haines C. E. Kydd Bunbury Municipal Chamber

Nannup Holiday News Highlights Local Travelers and Visits

Fremantle resident Mr. Denniss spends holidays in Nannup with daughter Mrs. McAlpine while Spencer Vallance returns to Perth after Easter. Perth visitors include Mrs. Hettick and Mrs. Salesy relatives, and Miss Carmel Kent ill in hospital. Many local residents and staff resume duties after holidays as Edna Gordon wedding prep moves forward.

Mr. Denniss Fremantle Nannup Mrs. McAlpine Spencer Vallance Perth Hume Mr. Hettick Mrs Salesy Miss Carmel Kent Carmel Wy. Cruthers Holsing Metropolis C. Gordon Edna Miss Badrick Hehir Bob Meevis Ron Steynolds Reynolds FR. Dickson Avs J. Johnson

Nannup Road Board Candidate Seeks North Ward Seat

A candidate for the North Ward in Nannup road board elections expresses willingness to serve. R H Scott outlines two years’ involvement here and holds roles as Hospital Board chair, Chamber of Commerce president, Infant Health Centre secretary, and former Busselton councilor. He pledges to work for ratepayers’ interests if elected.

Nannup Chamber of Commerce Infant Health Centre Busselton R, H, Scott

Blue Skies a Technicolor Musical with Crosby Astaire Caulfield

Paramount presents Blue Skies a Technicolor musical featuring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire with Joan Caulfield in a lavish set among Irving Berlin's songs. Olga San Juan and Bill de Wolfe co star. the picture follows the success of Holiday Inn and promises rich music and style.

ABC Fred Astaire Irving Berlin Bing Crosby Paramount Joan Caulfield Crosby Astaire Billey de Wolfe Olga San Juan America Hollywood

Steering Gear Failure Injures Baker’s Van Passenger

A baker's van driven by Bob Nuegerling suffered steering failure near Jaarrahwood nine and a half miles from Jaarrahwood. Nuegerling jumped free suffering back injuries and was treated at Niinnup Hospital after the van sustained extensive damage.

Bob Nuegerling Mr. Clarke Nuegerling Naunnup Jarrahworn Jaarrahwood Van Niinnup Hospital

Visitors at the Nannapiotel During the Past Fortnight

The hotel lists numerous guests including Mr and Mrs Pope Mrs Denis Mr Hunt Mr Stewart Mr Hinds Mr Kennett Mr and Mrs Lynn Mr Seflin Mr Pratt Mr Johnson Mr Kelly Mr vans Mr F Murphy Mr Beech and families from Herth Manjville Perth Fremantle South Perth Canning Bridge Hawthorn Margaret River West Perth and Fremantle among others.

Nannap Iotel Pope Denis Hunt Herth Stewart Manjville Mrr Hinds Perth Kennett Bridgetown Lynn Margaret River Seflin Trawthorn Pratt Hawthorn Johnson South Perth Kelly Canning Bridge Vans F. Murphy West Perth Beech Lawthorn A. Smith Masdames Smith Turner and Pacell Fremantle Messrs Tes, Gilhogley Rawson

Beat of all vegetables fruit ice cream aerated waters small goods

A compact listing highlights a broad range of grocery items from vegetables and fruits to ice cream and aerated waters along with small goods, reflecting a diverse shop offering.

Mac’s E. McCaul Dyson’s Warren Road Nannup MacKay

School notes highlight top students and sports

Last week top students included Helen and Jeffery Smith in Std V, Joan Arnold and Margaret Asplin in Std IV, Coral Dickson Jennifer Barady Hazel Dickson Alf oole in Stds VII VIII IX. Lynette Howard won the school tennis championship. Convent beat Nannup state School by two games in a Friday match. A tennis court has been laid at the school and racquets repaired by the Parents and Citizens Association. Civl guides and brownies groups are growing and two coco mats were bought for the Infants room.

Helen Jeffery Smith Joan Arnold Margaret Asplin Coral Dickson Jennifer Barady Hazel Dickson Alfoole Nannup State Nannup Convent Convent Parents and Citizens’ Association

Fingers Crushed at Karri Timber Co Mill

Gordon McAlpine suffered crushed fingers at the Karri Timber Co mill on Monday his first day back after Easter. One finger required five stitches.

Gordon McAlpine Karri Timber Co

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Shamrock Hotel F. Viner Yates Tea Rooms Church of England Greenbushes Parish A.m. Svensong Balingup H. Cc. Lawson Greenbushes Cinema Presents Technicolor NAVY Robert Lowery Jean Parker Newsreels Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service G. M. H. Service Oxy Hampton Street National Library of Australia Marina Freemasona Hotel Barney Hay Good Hudson & Standard Cars Bunbury Joe Waddington Ann AL Blythe and Son Fay Wakefield Melbourne Mr . Plunkett API Ss. Biggs Ina Las Hruce Thelma J. Rowe Ei, Roberts J. Murphy BE. Thorne Ivy Upton Nannup District Hospital Nannup Road Board Dave Jack Baker’s van Nannup Greengrocery Supply R. S. Hall P.O. Box Cur Queensland Insurance Co Lynette Howard Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil R. J. Wakefield F. J. Taylor Gallie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Nannup Meat Supply Hillman and Coleman Bridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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