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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
6
The Bridgetown column notes race day attire with Mrs Jd Maloney Mrs Bob Doust and Mrs Young in stylish outfits. Town visitors plan travels to Perth Bunbury and America as Easter events, dances and Welcome Home activities draw crowds. Local social rounds include the Soldier Welfare Committee and various residents departing for holidays abroad.
A lettuce green suit with fringe pockets and yoke trim draws attention complemented by a white silk blouse and hat. Mrs Urquhart wears one of the season’s prettiest florals while Mrs Davies appears in a navy Beurgette frock with white flowers and matching navy hat.
Mewiin Alan and Percy Wright head to Augusta for a Banter trip while Freg Yull is home on leave with his parents in Balingup. Bert Walton returns from annual holidays at Albany. Fred Banter hosts a Bridgetown barbecue and enjoys the Easter gathering. Gerry White Fay and family plan an Augusta Easter vacation. Miss Britt from the State School visits Easter in the metropolitan area. Roma Bailley and fiancé Rex Bailley spent recent days in the city. Jean Boyd of Mt Hawthorn vacations in the city hosted by Win and Norma McLoughlan.
Ugly Men linking up candidate kickoff with a large barbecue at Haw terville. A whole bullock roasted on the front lawn and cafeteria style serving attracted about 180 attendees from towns across the Southwest. A rival candidate held a social evening at Mrs. A Wright’s home while campaigns plan more functions and talks.
In Licensing Court on Tuesday morning before Messrs Wallhop and McGrath a license was granted to the Bridgetown Club.
A Bridgetown town hall Easter event on a Monday in April, sponsored by Mr N Keremevich who covers all expenses. The program promises good music and a dainty supper at popular prices, with all proceeds donated to the Bridgetown Hospital Appeal.
Notice to creditors and claimants for the estate of Thomson Dugald Campbell late of Roe Street Bridge Town Business Manager deceased. All claims must be sent in writing to the Public Trustee, Supreme Court Building, Perth, before May 9, 1946, or be excluded from distribution of assets. Dated April 4, 1946, WV Glynn Public Trustee.
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