Coming of Age Celebration at Boyup Brook Hostel
Miss Leonobs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ko TL Johan, celebrated coming of age at Boyup Brook Hostel with a large reception and afternoon tea. Guests enjoyed dancing and music by local performers, with Miss Johnson in blue silk hosting and Mr. W. M. Hack overseeing ceremonies. The feast featured supper praised as the best since the war, and the Hokey Pokey provided the highlight of the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Leonobs
Ijohnson
W. M. Hack
Mr. Hack
Mise Johnson
Maisie
Social and Personal Notes From Boyup Brook District
Social and Personal notes recount moves visits and transfers in the Boyup Brook area. Mentions include D Forrest of Kwalganup on leave abroad, Mrs R Stephen and Shirley Chidgrey of the RAAF home on leave, Mrs Hack and Mrs Ben Virgin visiting Perth, families at Scott’s Brook and Albany, a Methodist minister farewell and transfer, Rev Norman Inwood, hospital news about Mr Doug Mack, and local Water Board matters about pipeline connections for housing schemes and Commonwealth Housing.
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Tin Forrest
Othe Wala
Daneh
D Forrest
Kwalganup
R. Stephen
Perth
Shirley Chidgrey
RAAF
Tunningo
Hack
Metropolia
Ben Virgin
Sanger
Dick Usher
A. R. Yates
Scott's Brook
Brown
P ¥Inginup
Tvincan Muir
Mine
Albany
GH. Farman
Bridgetown-Boyup Brook
Methodiet
North Leederville
Norman Inwood
Doug. Mack
Keoninup
Bridgetown
PD. Forrest
Charlie Mise
Kathleen Gates
Jack Simpson
Bgoyup
Firook
Tom Harrison
ATF
James Harrison
Acahin
P. McMahon Glynn
W. M. Hack
Glynn
Hospital planning meeting aims for Bridgetown visit
A government health visit is requested to discuss hospital planning for the Bridgetown region. A departmental committee led by the Minister for Public Health will inspect Bridgetown and Manjimup area facilities and consider a regional hospital to serve Upper Blackwood residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Dridgetown
Bridgetown Viner Chewkwood
Mannop
Balingay
Greenhohes
Poand
Othe Upper Blackwood
Bridittown
Coblie Town Clerk Report Raises Unclear Prep Measures
A debated proposal tied to Coblie Town Clerk discussions cites sources from Senter Nash and We Wo Ao Scully. Officials deny definite details and promise no postponement while noting dates and tentative plans tied to a future preparatory measure.
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Coblie
Powe Packwood
Ueward
Collie
Trent 4) Oey. Aesaeity in its last meeting decided to aeronise
The fragment reports a group and its last meeting deciding to implement a new plan or project. It mentions filling tasks, internal decisions, and possible relocation or construction elements. Names and places are garbled, but the context hints at a local council or committee considering shelter or facility work and site changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent
Aesaeity
Beep? Local Bees Boost Agrarian Experiments At Avondale
The Deepening of Agriculture reports 23 flax and Vin ace varieties sent from the Lhoyuyp Siook School to Beverley's Avondale Research Station. Beekeeping experiments show promising results recognised beyond the grounds, aiding rural prospects and community morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale
Beverley
Tentative Fruit Distribution Notices From Local Schools
Disrupted text notes limited orders for aggsles fishes and fruit parcels. Bags and orders arrive to be despatched to centres as fruit ripens. A pest relates to children's effort and growers report 2000 bushels shipped statewide last year. Apple spinners urged to contact the Head Teacher.
Cricket Match at Wile Ends in Easy Win for Visitors
Munch wax won the toss and batted, scoring 21 all out as Moyup suffered a low total. George Stephen starred for WAG taking 4 wickets for 0 runs, while Wilga struggled to 15 with D. Lioyd top scoring at 14. Ladies provided a cheerful afternoon despite intermittent drizzle. Next Sunday the Vipper Parkword Association faces Kojonuj Association at Brook, starting 4:00 p.m.
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Wile
Moyup
Tes
George Stephen
WAG
Boyup
Mons
Wilga
Maonoee
FE. D. Lioyd
Pemberton Notes and Community Trip Highlights
A local report notes a new baby for the Varnavides family and Miss Joan Kern's discharge to recover at home. Rainfall measured over an inch last weekend. Miss Joan Freemantle begins leave, with Perth trips mentioned. A club trip to Gardner on April 8 enjoyed surfing and cricket despite drizzle. The Pemberton Progress Association met April 10 to discuss street lighting costs, sawdust damage to toad habitat, and hospital fundraising plans in Manjimap.
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Stork
Joan Freemantle
Perth
Pevivenes
Roy Kelly
Gardner
Jone
Ethough
Des
Ada
Pemberton Progress Association
Manjimup
Sundime
Warter Hospital
Manjimap
Tiwax
Pemberton
Pembherron Youth Club Visit Sparks Saturday Football Tie
A youth club visit to Pembherron is planned for Saturday night with a football match arranged between local sides. Details note travel by coach, arrival around 6 pm, and involvement of Pembherron Youth Club and Briers youth sections with players aged 2/5 and children.
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Demberten
Webberedd
Ted Heepreeweng
Phe
Asdf
Etd
Ori Petherton
Briers
Alts Sion
Golf Notes Missing Clarity From Local Match Report
The fragmentary golf notes hint at a provincial or club event with players preparing for upcoming tee shots. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving uncertainty about participants, scores, or course details.
Wounded Trooper Rebounds on Bougainville Frontline
Trooper McAlpine, wounded in arm during Bougainville action, recovers well in hospital and remains cheerful. The unit, led by Captain Sherlock, faced Japanese forces on Ambush Alley near Government Track, with air reinforcements from Moresby arriving to bolster Way. Soldiers continue patrols and execute surprise actions, including disrupting native gardens and shelling Japanese midday meals, as they prepare for future clashes.
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Jome
Levi
Agin Beem
Bougainville Ouerarions
Fe Cowk
Tome
Tneks
McAlpine
Sherlock
Wan
Mer
Woodlumond
Moresby
Bougainville
Dap
Brefore
Cardens
Britain Accelerates War Industry Shift to Armament Production
The report shows civilian output dipping as industry reallocates to war needs. Radio sets fall to 2.6 percent of prewar levels with 445,500 wireless sets built for the army. cars and lorries rise with 44,000 passenger cars exported. furniture aids Mosquito aircraft. 37,000 tons of wire produced for defence while 757 lorries and vans serve arms production. Radar and naval devices advance, tanks upgraded, and railway bridges reinforced as Britain reorganizes production to support the war effort.
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Motor Cara
Metor
Moulerry
Tu.m.s. Rittern
Girl Guides Community Meeting and Rainy Picnic Hike
The monthly Girl Guides meeting was held at the Guid Tne on Tuesday April with Mercu ties Graham Allen and Saunders reporting on special work. A picnic pool hike was planned for Saturday afternoon but rain limited activities. participants sang and played games indoors. Some guides may have attended yet, and Mrs. tirnlam spoke briefly. helpers asked for colour badges and items through their lieutenant before Saturday.
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Guid Tne
Mercu
Graham Allen
Saunders
Tyirl Gnides
Thas
Tree
Lefer
Tirnlam
Deanna Durbin Stars in Dramatic Romance Film
The latest Deanna Durbin picture proves her dramatic range as a safe entertainer and charming bride whose world collapses after her husband’s crime. Gene Kelly, Mary Astor, Herbert Marshall, and Susan Peters co star in a lively, powerful film with Irving Berlin songs and an original by Frank LeW er.
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Deanna Durbin
Benst
Miss Durbin
W. Somersey Maryham
Irving Berlin
Frank Leewer
Donna
Gene Kelly
Kelly
Mary Astor
Herbert Marshall
Susan Peters
Methodiet Church Bridgetown Sunday Schedule
Bridgetown church services listed for Sunday April 15 with times across Bridgetown Willow Spring Nannup and Greenbuches. Rev Norman Inwood and Mr Mack named among speakers with afternoon and evening gatherings.
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Bridgetown
Willow Spring
Nannup
Norman Inwood
St Pauls Bridgetown Services May 1945 Holy Communion and Evensong
Schedule from St Pauls Bridgetown lists Holy Communion at 11 am on Sunday and evening services. An ambulance hall mission continues with messages from the Bible. Missioners Preshaw H T Bell lead the program with details for April events and public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Bridgetown
AFBYE
Holy Communion
Mayallup
Preshaw
H. T. Bell
Missioners
Unclear OCR entities: scattered names and misc notes
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Faystacka Marina Runbury and R Forrest Busselton alongside terms like accident motor cars workers compensation and estate notes. The garbled row provides no coherent event or context to summarize.
McAlpine Honored in Pemberton Remembrance Note
Trooper Ronald McAlpine of Pemberton is highlighted in a brief remembrance note after a sortie action. The article references local recognition and acknowledges his service alongside other officers.
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Ronald McAlpine
Pemberton
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