Socialities and Local News From Bridgetown August Notes
August social notes from Bridgetown cover visits by W Johnson of Balingup and Mrs Noel Blechynden's farewell hosted by CWA. Mrs Kirke thanks her for service. several residents travel to Perth, Manjimup, Bunbury, and the city for holidays or work. Congratulations to H Moyes on a son. Bob Dixon in hospital. W Crowd welcomes a daughter. others seen around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Blechynden
CWA
Kirke
Blechynden
Bridgetown
Surprise Birthday For Gwen Payne At Lesser Hall
Miss Gwen Payne celebrated her 21st birthday with a surprise party at Lesser Hall on Saturday night. Friends gathered, dancing followed by supper, gifts included a brush mirror and comb set, and Gwen thanked guests before cutting the cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Payne
Gwen
Gordon Bennett
Local Social Notes From Bridgetown and Surrounds
Mr and Mrs Dusting have returned home to Bridgetown after several weeks in the Eastern States. Mr A Zinnecker of Scarborough is on the sick list again. Mr Kiellgren of Mandurama is spending a few days in Fremantle. Mr R Temple left Bridgetown on Tuesday’s train to reside at Bunbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Cherrie
Keith
Bill Cherrie
Bridgetown
Fremantle
Mr. Kiellgren
Mandimup
R. Temple
Bunbury
Genuine Clearing Sale at Manjimup West
Public auction by Westralian Farmers Co operative Ltd on Mrs M Young and Mr M Radamolyie properties near Fonty s Pool Seven Day road Manjimup. Includes 62 cattle with Jersey crosses in calf stock plus extensive farm plant and machinery led by three stand International milking plant and 75 gallon McCormick Deering separator. Note terms by arrangement with Wes tralian Farmers Co op Ltd. Luncheon served by patriotic body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Deering
Horwood Bagshaw
Massey SF MB
Westralian Farmers Co-op Ltd
Chatsworth Plate and related stakes preview
A fragmentary racing note outlines Saturday tips for races at Chatsworth with horses such as Viceroy Solvive Balkava and Allied Power. It lists entrants including Real Guy Hindu Prince Star of India and mentions plates and stakes like the Gambria Plate and Malakofef Stakes in a sparse program.
Perth Breeders Tie With Broad Racecard Names Listing
An OCR filled horse racing note lists breeders owners and horse names across many Western Australian towns including Guildford Wembley Rivervale Forrestfield Mt Lawley Nambung and Donnybrook. Mentions multiple horses such as Star of Lying Earls Best August Master Whips Lady Guess and Royal Title among others with race times and gate notes sprinkled throughout.
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Baron Marista
True Vista
Superwoood
Guildford
Wembley
Balgay Jim
Gaiety
Walford
Rivervale
Miss Tennessee
Johnny Pedlar
Oxford
Don
Lilly Girl
Lady Mandalup
August — Neat Lu
Wirra Roseletta
Forrestfield
Strettapex
Yeldon
Royal Force
Conda Lad
Synagogue
Mt. Lawley
Gay Monarch
Antique Pride
Kato
Red Travis
Koolamm
Visitanea
Ronalto
Wembley Gay Willow
Royals Hope
Grasie
Direct Sheik
Rivervale Star Ray
Guess
Forrestfield Tee Dudley
Liberator Dreamer
Walla Lawn
Gay Lilly
Prince
Rd Rd Workers Protest Over Press Criticism
The board and foreman clash over claims that men did not perform work during floods. Some workers defend their effort while two men who failed to do their job were dismissed. Poor tools and water supply hampered progress amid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Gregory
Bridgetown Cattle Market Sale Notice
PLDER SMITH & CO LIMITED offer 2590 cattle by auction from Warburton Bros at Bridgetown. Includes 10 fat Shorthorn cross steers 20 fat Shorthorn cows 20 fat Shorthorn cross steers 25 store to killable cows 15 Shorthorn cross yearling steers 6 Guernsey cross steers 10 unmated heifers 40 Shorthorn cross steers two years 10 cows and heifers mated plus 1 pedigreed Shorthorn bull and 6 young AI Bulls. Also 250 good crossbred Hoggetts. Further entries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plder, Smith & CO. Limited
Warburton Bros
Bridgetown
Goode couple considers Bridgetown as new home
Brigadier and Mrs Goode spent a few days in Bridgetown on their second visit and they are thinking about settling there. Kevin O Keefe of the Adelphi Hotel Perth stayed at the Freemasons Hotel for several days. Dr Bernard O Keefe and Ron Tozer also visited the town with stays at the Freemasons during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigadier
Mrs Goode
Bridgetown
Kevin O'Keefe
Adelphi Hotel
Perth
Freemasons
Bernard O'Keefe
Ron Tozer
Tender closing extended for Dr Gordon residence Bridgetown
Builders are advised the tender closing date for the Timed Framed and Tiled Residence at Bridgetown, for Dr D L Gordon, is extended to 12 noon Friday 16 August 1947. Plans and specifications may be obtained from Dr Gordon in Bridgetown or the architects office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
D. L. Gordon
Gordon
Office of the Architects
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isles
Mr. W. Johnson
Balingup
Mise P. Fleeton
R. Sutton
W. J. Sutton
J. Cutmore
Bob Dixon
Bridgetown Hospital
Mr. T. Richard
G. Rudd
W. Lee
Northcliffe
W. Grimshaw
South West Co-op Dairy Farmers
Miss N. McLoughlin
Mr. D. Gregory
Cheerio
Mr. Ducksberry
Mr. Clarkson
Manjimup
Westralian Farmers Co-Operative Limited
M. Radamolyk
Westralian Farmers Co-operative
Perth and
Warren Co-op Company
V. Cribb
Hampton Street
A. E
White
Melbourne
Chatsworth Plate
Solvive Balkava
Malakofef
ST. Rubin Hindu Prince Star of India
Thor
Gambria Plate
Gilwell
Star of Lying Earls
David Mavista
Cranbrook Maiden
Cole Porter
Minnivale
Donnybrook
Wenbury
King Mac
Bright Syce
Banese
Agnes
Cuballing
Yoantee Pantive
Tony Maslin
Wagin , Welter
Wxceibi
Pene
F. Tate
E. C. Siggins
Scott
A.L
A.I
Brackenhurst
Mr. J. Mc. E. Rule
M.V.O.A
Chas. M. Nelson
Fs.m.c. F.lo
London
Forrest Place
Wauchope
Nannup Mon
Lournay
W .L. Nelson
William G. Bennett
Absociates, A.r.lb.a
Lond
Church of England
Matinas
Beyensone
Winnijup
Bridgetown Town Hall
E. K. Hoar
Bridgetown Road Board
Malcolm F. Scott
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