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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

7

Ward and rivals clash in Yornup boxing night

Ward won two bouts, Hall drew after a nosebleed in the finale. Juvenile rivals Manji mup and Ellice, Blyth and Davies, Cowen and Blyth, Dwyer and McKennay, Scott and Quicke, and Ward’s bouts with Baker featured decisive wins, draws, and knockouts. Exhibition bouts included Weston versus Baruffi with a draw. Officials were Morey, Kirby, Patterson, and Henderson.

Hall Ward G. Johnston R. Davies

Burlesque Fans Rally During Friday Fight Night

The crowd cheered as Colin and Flick Elphick fought in a chaotic bout. Two seconds and the referee stayed active, with Mr Frank Caddy breaking up disorder using a truncheon. Seconds leaped into the ring to assist their champions amid the lively confusion.

Colin Flick Eblphick Frank Caddy Elphick Tammy

Bridgetown Scouts Hold Birthdays Farewell Don Blechynden

Bridgetown scouts held July birthday celebrations with supper and games as they bid farewell to Don Blechynden who leaves the district. Rosella Patrol presented him a writing case. A social at Convent Hall drew a good crowd with dancing and supper. Sixteen Mt Hawthorn scouts and eight cubs plan to visit Bridgetown August 23. volunteers to billet a boy are welcome. Next events include Major Hennett talk and a Baden Powell visit notice for September 6.

Don Blechynden Adams Rosellas Don

Social notes from Greenbushes and Perth visit farewells

Mrs. Blewett and Nurse Cawley traveled to Perth for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and Fred returned by car after a Perth visit to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Kerr who sailed for England on the Orion. Mrs. Brookes, Do Bells and W. A. Mays family returned from the city and Eastern States. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. B Lindsay on the birth of a daughter at Bridgetown hospital on July 30, Merrilyn Raye.

B. Lindsay Bridgetown Hospital Merrilyn Raye

RSL Sub-branch Greets E Parish Store Turned to Hall

The Greenbushes RSL sub-branch completed purchase of the late E Parish store and held a cleaning bee. They plan a dance room card rooms and kitchen with aim to fund raise to cover costs. Sub-branch trustees Lindsay and Allen collect donations while Soldiers Welfare Committee seeks funds for a pianola. Women’s Auxiliary meet Saturday at 2 pm inviting all ladies to join and assist with the project.

R. Lindsay W. G. Allen Soldiers’ Welfare Committee Shamrock Hotel RSL

Kitty and Dark Mountain Dominate Greenbushes Showings

A lively review highlights Paramounts Kitty with Paul ete Goddard and Ray Mailland in a vivid 18th century tale directed by Mitchell Leisen. Supported by Patric Knowles Reginald Owen Cecil Kellaway Constance Collier Dennis Hoey Raoul Pene du Bois and Karinska. Dark Mountain is praised as a Pine-Thomas thriller with Bob Lowery Ellen Drew Elisha Cook Jr Byron Foulger Virginia Sale Ralph Duan and a brisk screenplay by Maxwell Shane and John Guedel.

Paulette Goddard Ray Mailland Mitchell Leisen Rosamond Marshall Paramount Patric Knowles Reginald Owen Cecil Kellaway Constance Collier Dennis Dark Mountain Pine-Thomas William Berke Bob Lowery Ellen Drew Forest Rangers Toomey Quillan Elisha Cook, Jr Byron Foulger Virginia Sale Ralph Duan Maxwell Shane John Guedel

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