Greenbushes Notes On Hospital Moves and Local Events
Greenbushes notes report residents visiting Perth by car and bus, with arrivals from Yarnup and Bridgetown Hospital. The Greenbushes Sports Association highlights bridge winners and prize donors. A St John Ambulance class meeting failed to attract volunteers, prompting a promise of a second meeting to explain the needed training and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbushes Sports Association
B. Lindsay
K. ¢c. Lawcon
J. Huitson
St. John Ambulance
Bridgetown
Greenbushes
Greenbushes Women Fight Hard At Boyup Brook Match
Greenbushes women's hockey team travelled to Boyup Brook facing a home side that netted two goals in the first half. M De Guglielmi added Greenbushes sole tally in the second half while a Boyup Brook player left the field after the break leaving ten aside. Umpire was R McClune of Boyup Brook. Next Saturday Greenbushes heads to Kirup with an early bus departure expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbushes
Boyup Brook
Mrs. McKelvie
D. Cox
R. de Guglielmi
J. Charniley
C. Cooper
E. Lindsay
W. Streatfield
M. de Guglielmi
P Perry
G. Yates
D. Hanna
Parents and Citizens Association Meeting At The School
The Parents and Citizens Association met on Tuesday August 9 at the school with solid attendance. They report spending about 47 to improve the school plane, and thank Mrs. W White for a donated cane lounge for resting children. They seek a grey army blanket and ask interested individuals to contact Mr. Cawley or Mrs. Selfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Citizens’ Association
W. White
Cawley
Selfe
Annual Ball Marks Social and Financial Success
The annual ball on August 13 proved a marvellous success for social and financial goals. The captain of the visiting Katanning football team thanked the ladies in a after supper speech for a grand evening and the sumptuous supper. The secretary also commended all who helped make the event a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katanning
Talkies The Iron Curtain and Roses Are Red
Glamorous Gene Tierney stars in The Iron Curtain with Dana Andrews as spies intrigue. Misa Tierney finishes Roses Are Red co starring with Pegsy Knudsen and Patricia Knight in a suspense drama at Twentieth Century Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Curtain
Dona Andrews
Gene Tierney
Peggy Knudsen
Don Canstle
Misa Tierney
Twentieth Century-Fox
Dana Andrews
So M. Wurtzel
Don
Castle
Pegsy Knudsen
Patricia Knight
Anglican Church Sunday Notices at Greenbushes Nannup and Balingup
Holy Eucharist is at Greenbushes 9.40 pm on Sunday August 2. Evensong times are Nannup Ford 2.30 pm and Balingup 7.20 pm. Rector I C Lawson signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Church
Greenbushes
Nannup Ford
Balingup
I. C. Lawson
Baling Up Breezes at Local Fancy Dress Ball
The Patents and Citizens' Association held its annual kids fancy dress ball with nearly 100 children parade and a grand march led by Des Knapton. Judges faced a tough task choosing winners from many costumes including fairies, gumnut babies, policemen, and more. Monetary prizes funded by the orchestra were awarded to nonwinners after prize presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patients and Citizens' Association
Snow White
Seven Dwarfs
Oliver
F. A. Mauger
H. A. Graham
C. Russell
Association
Mr. B. MacDonald
Prize Winners Announced at Pageant with Fashion Awards
The event named prize winners across categories including Tiny Tots best character Lynette Allsop Carmen Miranda and best dressed couple B Dye and Maureen Jenkins Bride and Groom. Senior winners include best couple R Chamberlain and K Sadler Queen and Knave of Hearts and best power girl C Chamberlain Violet. Other honours cover best character Jeanne Brennan Angel, best dressed girl Nellie Baruffi Drummer Girl, and special prizes to veterans and national dress winners including Maxine Bailey Highland Lasale and Janice Darling Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Tots
Lynette Allsop
Carmen Miranda
B. Dye
Maureen Jenkins
Marlene Woodhams
Pat Hayes
R. Chamberlain
K. Sadler
C. Chamberlain
Jeanne Brennan
Angel
Nellie Baruffi
Barry Blythe
Ian White
Gres Wright
D. J. Lawrence
M. Radford
J. Hunter
R. Burt
Maxine Bailey
Janice Darling
Personal news from Eastern States and Bridgetown incident
Mrs John Parker and her son John remain with her parents Mr and Mrs J Davidson after an extended stay in the East. Ken MacLoughlin senior had a lucky escape from injury at a Bridgetown football match when a floorboard collapsed trapping his leg. He was freed after breaking the flooring and suffered only a shaken frame and a bruised leg. Mrs G Merritt departed by bus to Perth for the Red Cross Conference in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parker
John
Parker
J. Davidson
Ken MacLoughlin
Snr
Bridgetown
Red Cross
Perth
Blakeney Resigns as Bowling Club President
At a special meeting the resignation of President Mr Blakeney was accepted with keenest regret. Members praised his outstanding service during his term. Senior vice president Les Bailey will carry on in Blakeney’s place until officers are re elected at the annual general meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakeney
Les Bailey
RSL Sub Branch Meeting Lacks Attendance and Action
A recent RSL Sub branch meeting showed poor turnout with little business. Two motions were postponed for lack of representation while secretary J Firth prepared to dispose of a gramophone and arrange finances for a New Year Ball. The building committee was empowered to draw on funds up to 650 with an architect’s cost estimate requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSL
J. Firth
Jett Tw
No Owas
Governor General and Mrs McKee Visit Balingup
The Governor General and Mrs McKee will visit Balingup on Thursday September 22 at 2 30 pm leaving 3 30 pm. They wish to meet locals and see school children. district schools are asked to send children to Balingup for the occasion with headmaster Mr R Oliver coordinating arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Oliver
Road Board
Mrs. McKee
Balingup
Balingap
Oliver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. L. Cruikshank
Mr. Cox
H. C. Lawson
Gwennyth
Mr. Bencough
R. Williamson
Yarnup
J. Smith
Blanche Fletcher
A. 8. Graham
A. ES. Offer
T. Melville
Mr. T. Yates
Mrs. Eagle
J. Doherty
John Ambulance
Brock’s ‘Tea Rooms
Plestera
T. H. Feazey Baker
Jepison St. — Greenbushes
Shamrock Hotel
Best OF Drinks
F. Viner
E. V. Jones
Newton's Garage
Chevrolet, Pontiac and
Buick Sales and Service
G. M. H. Service
Oxy
BSSES
Capel Dairy CO
W. G. Allen
Sgreenbushes Cinema Presents
Geisha Girly
Cowtbatler
Colin Garrity
Rabsbit
Peter Hayes
Gumnut Baby
Maree Thillips
Policeman
Les Knapton
Pink Fairy
Kaye Movare
Ane
MR. Blakeney
Next Freemasons Hotel
R. P. Davis
M.P.S
Nelson Pharmacy
P.O. Box
Bridgetown Advocate
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