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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 14, 1949

Page

6

Kirup Corner News Drives South West Title Fight

Mervyn Lewis spends a Perth holiday with parents the Lewis family. Kirup locals travel to Busselton for the South West Amateur Heavyweight Title bout as Berrig Dilley loses to Stan Lelsh in a contested match.

Kirup Busselton Berrig Dilley Stan Lelsh R. Price W. Price T. Sheehan J. Lewis J. McDonald P. O'Dea Dilley

Kirup Football Training Underway With Interest Rising

Kirup football resumed with last year’s players and new recruits. Captain Robbie Allen led practice while Paddy O’Dea’s Perth season shows promising return to bolster the ruck. Coach Jim McDonald delivered a training lecture as fixtures begin April 24 at home against Donnybrook.

Paddy O'Dea Perth Kirup Donnybrook

Axe Wound Sends Akerstrom to Bridgetown Hospital

Akerstrom, known as Bill, was injured while chopping wood when the axe heel struck a hidden object causing a cut at the thumb base. He was rushed to Bridgetown Hospital last Sunday morning. surgeons expect to tie the tendon after the bone knits.

Bill) Akerstrom Bridgetown Hospital Bill

Hospital Road paving bids move to district contractor start

At the board meeting H Vincent Paving Co was invited to quote for reconstructing and sealing Hospital Road and 2 miles of major roads into town, with a May 1 start planned. Levels must be taken before works to avoid drainage problems, and a separate main street surface grant was sought from the Main Road Board.

H. Vincent The Vincent Paving Co Hospital Road I. Davies Davies Works Committee L. Thompson Dunlop Northclliffe J. Basford

Tragic Death Of 18 Month Old Kathleen Carmichael

Kathleen Carmichael died suddenly on April 4 at 18 months old. The district extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Carmichael in their great loss. A representative gathering attended the funeral on Wednesday.

Kathleen Carmichael Carmichael

The Search for Stability in Inflation and War Impact

An analysis of inflation driven by money supply versus production, noting wars as a key cause. It compares postwar wage, employment, and export dynamics with rising wholesale prices, urging increased production to sustain overseas prices and overall prosperity. The piece warns that instability could emerge if the economy slows and emphasizes the need for defences against price rises.

Australia Mallcven

Local notices recount departures and hospital updates

Mrs Doherty left Saturday after weeks with her daughters Mrs Rowlands and Mrs E Wilkes. Listed on Saturday’s bag were Mesera L Yates F Parker H Pettit S Wallace and Nolan. R Perry says he passed his exam and leaves for the Eastern States this week. FR Brittain left Greenbushes on Monday after nine months stay. The RSL farewelled him Friday evening. Mrs White left Monday after visiting Mrs Doherty. Centraly travelled to Nannup for a scratch match on Sunday with several followers. Mr A McKelvie an inmate of Bridgetown hospital. Miss J Brook in hospital. A large Methodist congregation heard Rev N Inwood’s final service on April 10. Visitors from Pemberton included Mrs M Neville Mrs W Neville and son Ray of Kalgoorlie. Mr Pietroboni went to Fremantle Monday for funeral of G Branchi. Mr Roby travelled to Perth by taxi Monday. We regret to hear his mother is very ill.

Roby Perth

Anglican Church Greenbushes Parish Good Friday Notices

The Greenbushes parish lists services for Good Friday and Easter Sunday with Holy Eucharist at Greenbushes Nannup and Balingup on April 15 and 17. Evensong times at Greenbushes and Maranup Ford are also shown, led by H C Lawson.

Nannup Balingup Greenbushes Maranup Ford H.C. Lawson

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Wwe We Mervyn Lewis A. Lewis Merv Navy T. Watson VY. Nevin Bunbury Robbie Allen Manjimup Jim McDonald Jack Coleman Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet Tom Allen W.& E. Young General Storekeepers W. R. L. Clarke National Library of Australia Manjimup News McKay G. L. Wood Commerce University of Melbourne Doherty Rowlands E. Wilkes Mesera L. Yates F. Parker H. Pettit S. Wallace and Nolan R. Perry RSL FR. Brittain Centraly Mr. A. McKelvie J. Brook N. Inwood Pemberton E. Neville M. Neville W. Neville Ray Pietroboni Fremantle G. Branchi Anglican Church Greenbushes Parish T. H. Feazey Baker Jepkson St. — Greenbushes Brock’s Tea Rooms Shamrock Hotel Mff. Viner Creenbushes Tea Rooms A. Akerstrom Newton's Garage Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Oxy Palatine Insurance & A. M. P. Insurance Greenbushes Cinema Presents Jennifer Jones Gregory Peck Joseph Cotton Lionel Barrymore Herbert Marshall Lillian Gish Crham Capel Dairy Co W. G. Allen Greenbushes R Vacuum Oil CO P.O Bridgetown Advocate Thurs Nla.gov
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