Bridgetown Scout Notes and Mt Hawthorn Visit Details
The Bridgetown Scouts announce a campfire social on September 1 to honor Mt Hawthorn Troop with a group photo from last Saturday. The itinerary lists arrivals August 27, camps, football, social events, farm billets, and a YAL Concert, with Mt Hawthorn departing September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hawthorn
Allen Bentley
Ray Rodda
Les Machin
Bridgetown
Sandilands
Bunbury
Sunnyside Hall
Pemberton
Bridgetown resident urges balanced view on motor cyclists
A Bridgetown resident, Mr Kirk, argues against demonising motorcyclists while acknowledging accident risks. He calls for fair speed enforcement, noise reduction across all vehicles, and more responsible driving to protect vulnerable road users. He cites Clare Mont Speedway safety and urges riders and drivers to share the road.
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Mr. Kirk
Scott's
Yornup men in road smash injures fishing party
A fishing party heading from Yornup to Augusta crashed their truck into a tree across the road 15 miles from Nannup. Three men Robert Yates Thomas Jackson and Arthur Baker were taken to Nannup Hospital with lacerations and broken ribs while the others were shaken. Forestry officer Wesley James Forrest walked six miles for help and the group awaited another vehicle to Nannup. The tree had likely lain across the road for weeks.
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Augusta
Yornup
Nannup
Nannup Hospital
Robert Yates
Farmer
Thomas Jackson
Arthur Baker
Yanmah
Wesley James Forrest
Yaomah
PMG
Tree
Hospital Activity at Bridgetown July Figures
Matron Aisbett reported at the August hospital board meeting on Tuesday night. July totals show 43 admissions, 67 outpatients treated, 2 discharges, and 3 deaths at Bridgetown hospital.
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Bridgetown Lospital
Aisbett
Footlight Parade sails to Bridgetown by YALL boys
A party of 49 YAL boys visits Bridgetown on Friday September 2 to present Footlight Parade at the Road Board Hall. The show features a 24 item program with vocal ballet and comedy, led by Dan Cuthbert and Jack Cotterill. Box plan at Wauchope’s Newsagency with no extra booking charge.
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Bridgetown
Road Board
Goldfields
Wheatbelt
Perth
Dan Cuthbert
Vienna Woods
Lindsay Groom
Jack Cotterill
Brian Percival
John Duff
Brian Carlisle
John Anstey
George Franklin
League
Wauchope
High School Students to Receive Moving-away Allowance
A motion at a meeting in Bridgetown urged paying a moving away allowance to all high school students. It was agreed the issue be raised at the South West Parents and Citizens Conference in Boyanup on August 20. Currently payments go only to students within certain distances.
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Bridgetown
Parents and Citizens’ Association
South West
Parents and Citizens’ Conference
Boyanup
Paper Office Sells Rubber Stamp Supplies
Rubber stamp supplies are available from the office of this newspaper. The notice directs readers to obtain stamps and related items directly from the paper’s office.
Rovers Versus Balingup Match Leaves Colin Bailey With Broken Arm
At the Rovers v Balingup game the only casualty was Colin Bailey who tripped while heading to the scoreboard and broke his arm. He was rushed to Bridgetown Hospital and reports no pain noting his injury helped his Fancy Dress Ball persona as a Wounded Soldier.
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Rovers
Colin Bailey
Colin
Bridgetown Hospital
Bridgetown Legion nominates popular baby Kerry Wilte
The Bridgetown sub branch of the Australian Legion nominates Kerry Wilte, the young son of Mr and Mrs A E White, as its popular baby in a competition organized by the Bridgetown Infant Health Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen
Kerry Wilte
A. E
Chum) White
Bridgetown Infant Health Centre
Lost Man Found After Bush Search Near Nannup
Thomas Longbottom, reported missing near Nannup, was found at Dixon's property about 22 miles from town. He had wandered while shouting at kangaroos and did not return as expected but was little the worse for his experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
Thomas Longbottom
Dixon
Longbottom
House Warming for Eddie and Mrs Wilson at New Home
A large crowd gathered August 6 to celebrate the newly acquired home of Eddie Wilson and his wife. Guests enjoyed dancing, community singing, and performances by local artists led by Lionel Archer. Eddie’s parents provided transport, and the couple received musical toasts. A sumptuous supper honored the hosts and the ladies who prepared it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Wilson
Lionel Archer
Albert Wilson
Eddie
Tug) Wilson
Italian Driver Strikes Cow Near Busselton on Nanup Road
A motor car driven by an Italian hit a cow seven miles from Busselton on the Nanup side while travelling towards Nanup from Perth. One passenger, nn latly, was taken to Busselton Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
Perth
Busselton
Nanouy
Nn Latly
Busselton Hospital
Pioneer of Boyup Brook District Dies in Belmont
Beloved pioneer Ernest Albert Proctor aged 74 died at Belmont on August 3 after six months of illness. His funeral was held August 4 in the Anglican section of Karrakatta Cemetery, with services at his son Roy’s Belmont home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup Brook
Ernest Albert Proctor
Belmont
Karrakatta
Roy
Also Mentioned on This Page
GOC
Joe Waddington
Joe's
Crane L. Samoans A
Steere
St. Bridgetown
Claremont
Balingup
Greenbushes
Kirup
Mullalyup
ROUSE
Yall
Geo, Heywood
Hampton ST. Bridgetown
Peters
Sherbrooke House
Mrs. Rennew
Taylor
Holden
Fisher’s Garage
Kirup Mullalyup
J. W
28Th Battalion
Tur Kookaburra
Bridgetown Advocate
Glen McAlinden
Nla.gov
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