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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

2

Local notes mention Jean Churchill in hospital and arrivals

The item notes Mrs. Jean Churchill remains in Nannup Hospital with a hope of her return home. It also reports Mr. and Mrs. W A Whip Moulton moving from Balingup to No 3 Arthur Street Sey Tw and various local updates including Ken MacLoughlin and Jack MacLoughlin visiting Bunbury, Mario Seia traveling to Perth for medical care, and Vic Widdup's family on a Busselton holiday.

Jean Churchill Nannup Hospital Jean W. A Moulton Balingup Arthur Street Sey

Death notices and light local humor from Northam

Death records state Mr. C. Larsson of Northam has died with sympathy sent to the A and Wrights. Alan and Frank Mauger Snr traveled by road to attend the funeral, returning Friday. A local tale recounts pine cutters near a house who vowed a round of drinks for bad language. an accident left Jock with a finger injury as the rope snapped and sparked a six round cost.

C. Larsson Northam A. & Wrights Alan Frank Mauger Snr Jock

Familiar face Gerry White seen at Kirup boundary event

The report notes Gerry White at Kirup on Sunday after a fishing stint at Augusta. A. J. Trezise began annual leave Friday and traveled with Bob Meade to Bunbury to attend the Port show. Bert and Noreen plan a week with the Whip Moultons then rail trip to Manjimup to visit Bert’s parents.

Gerry White Kirup Gerry Augusta A. J. Trezise Bunbury Bob Meade Bert Noreen Whip Moultons Manjimup

Engagement announced for Mauger and Greenham families

Joan Maud Mauger of Balingup will wed Maurice Gordon Greenham of Koorda. The engagement links two Western Australian families as they plan a forthcoming marriage.

Joan Maud F. A. Mauger Balingup Maurice Gordon

Acting manager to be relieved by Roy MacLoughlin

Olive Millard travels to Perth by Friday train then boards the East bound express at Merredin for a three week leave. Ted and Mrs Francie depart by car for the city on Thursday morning with the Alan Allsops accompanying them.

Roy MacLoughlin Olive Millard Perth Merredin Ted Mrs. Francie City Alan Allsops

Coming of age party spurs invasion from Balingup

About 40 residents from Balingup traveled by bus and private cars to Bridgetown for Win Cox's coming of age and a house warming. The crowd filled the house with games music and dancing. Ken MacLoughlin Snr presented a gift a shoe wrapped in paper with a long chain. Some guests departed after midnight with a late arrival due to distributor trouble.

Balingup Ken MacLoughlin Bridgetown Jack Cox Win Jack Ken MacLoughlin Snr Mac Balingap

Baling Up Breezes P C Association Buys 230 Projector

At the monthly meeting the Baling Up Breezes P C Association approved purchasing a £230 16mm projector. A house to house collection will be held to cover costs with donations acknowledged in the Press. Collectors were named and donors thanked, noting no amount is too small to help the cause.

Parker Uren Town, Mesers White J. Parker Williamson A. &. Wright F. Jenkins Association R. J. Blechynden Cleveland C. Russell R. F. Darling

Baingup Kirup Meet Sets Tone For First Association Match

Sunday trial at Kirup showcased junior dash and senior quick thinking as Charlie Chapman John Walpole and W Ammon impressed. Kevin Blakeney new to club showed strength while losses of Allsop Hayes Chapple and Ken Merritt leave large gaps ahead of next Sunday's Centrals clash. Ugly Men event gears up with boxing hall tournament featuring J Baruffi and Ron Burwell while Aubrey Moore plans a Labor Day children's sports day and other festivities.

Dinkum Kirup Charlie Chapman John Walpole W. Ammon Kevin Blakeney Centrals Allsop Hayes Chapple Ken Merritt Balingup John Mauger J. Baruffi Bunbury Ron Burwell Aubrey Moore Fred Tomerini Fred Hil Guernseys Frank Jenkins Frank Ays Tad

Local Youth Club Discusses Finances and Education Roles

The association held a meeting at the Rec Room with Mr. B. McDonald presiding. They agreed to a £1 yearly electric light minimum, discussed timber shortages, equipment disposal, and plans to aid school children with gym equipment. An orchard project was debated and a twelve month school master led oversight was proposed.

C &Aoe Reat B. McDonald Davidson Walton Parker Perth Road Board Parents and Citizens’ Conference Messrs. Sadler Parker and Walton

Perth Easter Bowling Carnival Triumphs by Local Team

A local verse celebrates the Perth Easter Bowling Carnival victory. It highlights four men led by Tombo with strong performances from DiII Walter and Aussie, praising consistent wins and the team lifting the country fours plate and championship cup.

Weill Perth Tombo Diii Walter

Big Night For Debutantes Debutante Ball Plans Discussed

The Red Cross held its monthly meeting mainly to arrange the forthcoming Debutantes Ball. Twelve debutantes are nominated and rehearsals begin tonight. Music will be provided by Mr. Walton who pledged a special program. The gathering was well attended with over forty members present, a near record for the group.

Red Cross Walton

Tennis notes trophy presentation marred by clash with Kirup football

Sunday’s court event saw poor attendance as the season’s first football match at Kirup overlapped. Trophies went to Max Williams for Men’s Singles, Doug of Wauchope in Men’s Handicap Singles, K Blakeney and A Walton in Men’s Doubles, with Mrs A E B Walton receiving the Ladies’ trophy.

Kirup Max Williams Doug Wauchope K. Blakeney A. ©. Walton A. EB. Walton

Kirup Footballer Injury Angers Local Fans

Footballer Ken MacLoughlin suffered a temporary scare at Kirup after a collision with Bob Wall. He was winded but regains composure, marking a notable incident in a quiet local match.

Ken MacLoughlin Kirup Bob Wall

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The R.S.L Vic Mrs. Widdup Marlene Busselton Ray Woodley Jean Church Mario Seia Mario Ken MacLoughlin Jnr R.S.L. Ball Baling UP Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd National Library of Australia Corresp P. and C. Association Mesdames Alderson L. Bailey Messrs T. Williamson FP. Jenkins B. Mac Donald Pairy W.A. Distributors Faceboa Nla.gov
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