Easter tennis event hit by heavy rain at Bridgetown
Rain dampened Bridgetown Easter social with tennis plus a picture show barbe cue dancing and go ball. Results show J Case beat B Kinnane 7 5 6 4 in men's singles and Mrs Aitken defeated Mrs Wood 6 1 7 5 in ladies singles.
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Mars Bridgetown
J. Case
B. Kinnane
Aitken
Wood
Lee
Nicholls
Perth
M. Hester
Miss Hope
Mrs. Nicholls
H. Waddington
M. Minchin
Faversham House Funding Plans Face War Veterans Fund
Bridgetown Sub-Branch of the RSL reports HQ reply on Faversham House funding and War Veterans Fund. State Secretary John Chappell notes no Lottery Commission approach due to prior assistance. Aged Soldiers and Relief Fund cannot fund as suggested. War Veterans Home funds remain invested with interest, and income decisions await Congress. sub-branches urged to finance Faversham by per capita levy, while country branches contribute fruit and produce.
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Bridgetown
RSL
Faversham House
War Veterans’ Home Fund
John Chappell
Lotteries Commission
League
Faversham
Congress
Jagat
Allan Kirk’s Farewell Dinner Before Perth Move
Friends gathered for a farewell evening as Allan Kirk prepares to join Sandwell and Woods in Perth. Athol Thain presented a leather writing set, with guests including Miss G Smith and Mr A Thain.
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Allan Kirk
Sandwell and Woods
Perth
Athol Thain
Allan
Miss G. Smith
A. Thain
Mesdames Kirk
Wallis and Weighell
Miss
G. Smith
C. Smith
Jill Johnstone
Ruby Maxwell
Norma
Betty Doust
Maida Drummond
Rae Waters
Vera Richardson
June
Shirley Veale
Betty Hood
Barbara Down
Doreen O'Neil
Shirley Krachler
Mesars
W. J. Kirk
L. RR. Wallis
D. Kirk
A. Kirk
P. Doust
Cyril
Cliff Head
J. Tomelty
L. O’niel
D. Billington
G. Gillespie
T. Romans
P Offer
J. Bentley
R. Bolton
F. Down
W. Whistlecroft
G. Bill, Athol Thain and
C. Falloy
Ground Clearing Begins for Leaning Tree Hill Sports Ground
Work on the Leaning Tree Hill site started last week with G Morgan operating a bulldozer to clear the ground for a new sports facility.
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Leaning Tree Hill
G. Morgan
Man's slow recovery prompts specialist visit
Mr. A. Tom Tomerini has not shown hoped for improvement and plans to see a city specialist. The report notes he caught Tuesday's bug and was in Australia.
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Tom) Tomerini
Tom
Australind
Bridgetown Obituary for Ellen Kehbeewa McLure
It was with regret Bridgetown residents learned of the death of Ellen Kehbeewa McLure aged 69 on Tuesday. The funeral, largely attended, was held yesterday afternoon at the Roman Catholic portion of the local cemetery with Father Kelliber conducting the rites. McLure, born in Yarra Gippsland Victoria, lived in Western Australia 42 years, farming with her husband before moving to Lofty Street where she passed away. Pallbearers were J C Jones, H E Armstrong, T E Bolton, G Whistlecraft, L A Evans, and W Bazeley.
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Bridgetown
Ellen Kehbeewa McLure
Kelliber
Irs Meluure
Yarra
Gippsland
Victoria
Western Australia
Tweed Road
Lofry St
Messrss
J.C Jones
H. E Armstrong
T. E. Bolton
G. Whistlecraft
L.A. Evans
W. Bazeley
Easter Visitor Mr J Edmeades Tours Manjimup
Former Stat footballer Mr J Edmeades visited Manjimup with his wife during Easter. They joined local residents and were photographed at the event, highlighting a notable sports figure taking part in community activities.
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Stat
Mr. J Edmeades
Manjimup
Manjimup Road Board Faces Dry Cleaning Permit Clash
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners owner Mr. Carl Moyes walked out of a Manjimup Road Board meeting after disputing Housing Commission information that no dry cleaner operated in Manjimup. Board officers defended the Housing Commission briefing, delaying any local permit action.
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Carl Moyes
Bridgetown
Manjimup Road
State Housing Commission
Manjimup
Housing Commission U
Davier
Mr. Moyes
Moyes
J. Elliot
Davies
Housing Commission
Wardell-Johnston
Bridgetown Juniors Win Inter-Club Debate on Cattle
Bridgetown Junior Farmers beat Balingup in a debate on Dual Purpose versus Dairy Cattle. R Hall earned 75 marks for Bridgetown with an 11 minute speech, while Derry Sleger of Balingup showed strong knowledge and convincing delivery.
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Balingup
Bridgetown
Messrs. Smith
R. Hall
Turner
Derry Sieber
John Sale
Maureen Blythe
Clear
Messrs. Chapman
Bolton
Derry Sleger
Disturbance Charge in Bridgetown Court
Three men faced Bridgetown Police Court this week for causing a disturbance at Mr R. 8. Hester's Belvista property in George Idzants. Idzants was fined £1 with 5s costs while Dzenis, em pare and Bieleota were each fined £10 with 2s costs.
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Bridgetown
Hester
Belvista
George Idzants
Dzenis
Empare
Bieleota
Claremont League Names Captain for Football Team
Mr ya Young, a well known figure in Manjiniup, has been selected as captain of the Claremont League football team.
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Ya Young
Manjiniup
Claremont
Fall From Motorcycle Injures Local Man Jack Graham
A 30 year old man, Jack Graham, was admitted to Bridge Town Hospital after a motorcycle fall on Saturday afternoon near Jayes Runed Wid bineA. He suffered injuries requiring treatment. he works for C.G. Money of Dinininupeale, Kulikup. The machine capsized as it skidded along the roadway.
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Jack Graham
Bridge ‘Town
Graham
C.G. Money
Dinininupeale
Kulikup
Jayes
Bunea
Gialatn
Anzac Day Arrangements Announced for Dawn Service and Parade
Arrangements for Anzac Day have been completed with a Dawn Service at 6 o'clock. Ex service members will assemble at 2.30 in the RS L Hall for a parade along Amos and Steere streets to the Town Hall for a service. Rev. T R Pelham Thurman to deliver the address. Wreaths will be laid after the service. Keith MacKinnon to sound bugle calls at dawn and afternoon services.
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R.S.L. Hall
Amos and Steere Streets
Town Hall
T. R. Pelham-Thurman
Keith MacKinnon
Bank official to leave Manjimup next week
Mr L. Gale of the Commonwealth Bank will depart Manjimup next week and will be farewelled at a Golf Club function on Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Ron Muir and Mr Son Muir have returned from a holiday including a stay in New Zealand. Mrs Son Muir will return in a few days.
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L. Gale
Commonwealth Bank
Manjimup
Golf Club
Ron Muir
Son Muir
New Zealand
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Alan Kirk
ROUSE
Manjimup Road Board
Mae Ey
Meh
Dana Andrews
Merle Oberon
Hoagy Carmichael
Jeanne Crain
Dan Dalley
Danny Kaye
Virginia Mayo
Secret Life of
Walter Mitty
Technicolor
Jean Porter
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