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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

6

Greenbushes Hospital to Continue Board Management

At the July Greenbushes Road Board meeting the board agreed to extend its role as hospital management for 12 more months. Secretary J Glennie reported the hospital committee returned all books and two applicants sought the nurse position. A three person committee was formed to handle the appointment including two board members and the secretary.

Greenbushes Road Mosers N. Lindsay S. Guest Road Board Neville J.harnley

Greenbushes parish notices and community updates

Local Anglican parish notes report guests at an East Greenbushes send off and Bridgetown visits by families, hospital news, and bus travels to Perth. The town celebrates improved telephonic service and RSL Women’s Auxiliary plans for an upcoming ball with ongoing committee work and a tentative August 27 meeting.

Greenbushes Women Travel to Donnybrook for Match

Greenbushes Women’s Hockey team travelled to Donnybrook to face the local side. Captained by Mrs. McKelvie, the lineup included D. Cox, M. de Guglemi, Cc. Cooper, Charnley, W. Streatfield, BE. Lindsay, M. Bailey, D. Buchanan, P. Perry, and G. Yates. Donnybrook won two to nil with umpires Mrs. Shephard and Mrs. Hammond, both of Donnybrook. Next Saturday Greenbushes meet Balingup at the local recreation ground and a pre match meeting of Greenbushes girls is announced.

Greenbushes Donnybrook

Wakefields Welcome Baby and Local Happenings In Nannup

This week in Nannup the Wakefields celebrate the arrival of a son at Bridge town Hospital. The Nannup Rifle Club sends Messia Pollock and Fr Green to the Zone shoot at Buniury this weekend. Various residents return to duties, visit Perth, or travel between Bus Selton and Bridgetown, with family events noted including a birthday tea for Peta Green and a hospital discharge for Mr. Merchant.

W. J. Wakefield Bridgetown Messia A. Pollock Fr. Green Nannup Rifle Club Buniury Perth Doug Arnold Nannup Arnold Ashton Busselton Carter Runbury F. Kent Peta Green Helen Ford Joan Webb Lorna Mulumby Kennetha Asplin Merchant Don Waddington Jover

Hitchcock’s Rebecca Returns for Popular Demand

Alfred Hitchcock, renowned for psychological thrillers, directed Rebecca as his first Selznick project. The film, co starring Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, won major awards and is praised as a landmark Hollywood release. Screenings listed for Greenbushes on August 11 and Boyup Brook on August 12.

Alfred Hitchcock Rebecca David G. Selznick Joan Fontaine Laurence Olivier Hitchcock Selznick Susaicton Miss Fontaine Hollywori Greenbushes Boyup Brook

Centrals Overwhelm Nannup In Open Football Shootout

Centrals win 12.19 to 7.3 as Green and Brooks star for Centrals against Nannup. Spitz battles hard for Nannup while Yates and Patterson shine, Umpire Woody praised for officiating.

Centrals Glennie Nannup Brooks Green Yates Patterson Woody Leo Spitz Warner Thorley Hig Spitz Tige Woods Grannie Lindsay Jones Howe Ruseill Rowe

RSL Member Passes Away in Jarrahwood

The 28 year old RSL member George Taylor of Jarrahwood died last Saturday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J Taylor and brother to Maw Nellie Ernest Alice Frederick Colin Ronald Beverley. Funeral was held Tuesday at Busselton Cemetery with RSL sub-branch members as carriers. Last Post was given by Bugler Duncan McKellar of Bussleton and Mr Howes presided at the graveside.

Dereyseil A. EL ‘Taylor Jarrahwood Maw E. Palmer North Perth Nellie Ernest Busselton Alice K. Rowles Hoffman's Mill Frederick South Perth Colin Jarrarwood Ronald Rev .Davis R. Howes R. Hall J . Dean F. Badrick Nannup-Jarrahwood RSL Duncan McKellar Busserton Tlawes Wipling

New Officers Elected at Nannap Progress Association Meet

At the annual meeting F Badrick was chosen president for the coming year. Other officers include F Taylor as vice president Don Waddington as secretary and treasurer H Happ as assistant secretary with a committee of Happ Asplin Happ Blythe Asplin Scott and Taylor. The Annual Show is planned for October.

Nannap Progress Association F. Badrick F. Taylor Don Waddington H. Happ Happ Asplin D. Blythe R. H. Scott

RSL Visit to Bridgetown by Darrahwooud-Nunnig Sub-branch

At the invitation of the Bridge town RSL, members of the darrahwooud-Nunnig Sub-branch visited Bridgetown on Tuesday night. The party was led by Ron Howes president J Dean vice president RR Uall secretary H Brown recording secretary Co Gilbert and F Badrick.

Bridgetown RSL darrahwooud-Nunnig Messrs. Ron. Howes J. Dean RR. Uall H. Brown Co. Gilbert F. Badrick

RSL Sub-branch Seeks Wider Backing For Quorum

Nannup Jarrahwood RSL reports 60 members but difficulty forming a quorum at monthly meetings. Last week 17 attended, rising only to 19 by close. Committee urges all members to support the sub-branch to express opinions on local welfare and league matters.

Nannup- Jarrahwood RSL League

Nannup Bowling Club Plans Busy Bee and Lights

At an early week meeting the Nannup Bowling Club decided to hold a busy bee on August 20 to erect poles around the green for future electric lighting. Messia, T. Wilton and J. Papp were appointed to approach the Row Board regarding water supply to the hall as the Board takes over the pump and engine.

Nannup Bowling Club Messia T. Wilton J. Papp

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Anglican Church H. C. Lawson East Gree Bushes Mrs. R. Angus Greenbushey Mrs. Hingue J. Cosgrove Eric Fontanella St. John of God Hospital Dearle W. Graham Dr. Gordon B. Guest J. Beaglehole Melbourne South Bunbury Mrs. Logan A. McKelvie Bridgetown Hospital Greenhuehes RSL Women’s Auxiliary B. Haines J. Long Brock’s Tea Rooms Pica T. H. Feazey Baker Jephson St. — Greenbushes Shamrock Hotel Best OF Drinks F. Viner E. V. Jones General Carrier Greenbushes Cinema Presents George Sanders Judith Anderson Ream Capel Dairy CO W. G. Allen Vacuum Oil CO P.O Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service G. M. H. Service Bridgetown Advocate National Library of Australia Nannup Review Jonesy T. Brooks Russell Centrale Sen George Taylor Dean Bros Hhoays Commonwealth Nannup Hotel Doug Nannup Garage & Service Stn M. McCafferty Prop Kriesler RK. J. Wakefield Nla.gov
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