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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1949

Page

8

Smith and Doust Involved in Perth Visit and Trout Talk

Mr. and Mrs. G. Ted Smith visited Perth to wake his second class steam examination. R. Doust, secretary of the Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society, will travel to Collie for a Trout Council meeting. Judging of school trout essays is underway and winners will be announced soon. Prizes for best boy and girl essays are donated by J. I. Smith and R. Doust.

Ted) Smith Perth Ted R. Doust Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society Collie Trout Council Winnars Messie J. I. Smith

Special Cattle Sale Bridgetown Announcement

Bridgetown schedules a special cattle sale on Tuesday August 23 at 2 PM Entries focus on right aged Helfers suitable for mating aiding breeders with high value stock and mating-ready quality cattle

Bridgetown

Auction notice for mixed cattle from multiple vendors

Elder Smith and Co announces an auction of 145 cattle including 40 Short horn cross heifers 2 years, 15 Shorthorn cross heifers 18 months, 15 Shorthorn cross steers 2 years, 14 Shorthorn cross steers and heifers 18 months, 15 Shorthorn heifers 15 months, 7 Guernsey heifers yearlings, 3 Jersey heifers 11 months, 20 Shorthorn cross steers yearlings, plus 10 Jersey heifers 2 years. Mesers Runciman and Inglis handle terms. draft into pens for buyers. Details Perth or Bridgetown.

Sienna Guernsey Jersey Runciman & Inglis Boyup Brook Ines

Bridgetown Road Board Seeks Junior Male Clerk

Applications invited for the position of junior male clerk with a starting salary of £5 per week and a three months probation. The post promises advancement. Apply with testimonials to this office by Friday 2 September 1949. E. C. Siggins, Secretary.

E. C Siggins

Local Socialites Feature in Village Play and Notices

The program highlighted Jacqueline's Socialities with Amelia De Zot and others in key roles while L Henderson M Clarkson A Connell E Williams M O'Connell 3 Busch and A Fiaschi filled supporting parts. Audiences applauded as infant percussion opened the show followed by songs and a Red Riding Hood scene featuring Jennifer Wemm Kay Pearce Tony Le Steere Angela Warburton and others.

Amelia de Zot Lacy A. Wheatley Our Lady J. Maslin Francesco A. Franks Angel of Con Red Riding Hood Jennifer Wemm Kay Pearce Grandma Tony le Steere Wolf Angela Warburton John Edwards Robert Wheatley Mother Mahree Margaret Clarkson Choly Waltaing Matilda Janet Meredith Diana Scott Anna Fiaschi Brian Fairclough Mr. Smith Peter Moulton Grace Crowley Barry Wright Ron Doust Bruce Moulton Basil Manola Lance Hester

Sendoff for Mr Hugh Long in Bridgetown

Community event honors Mr Long with praise as a gardener and neighbor while acknowledging his District Council service. Speakers from the Trotting Club and cricketers praise his work. Mr Long reflects on Bridgetown’s sports facilities and his wish to return someday.

Long F. Lee Steere MR. Long Bridgetown Tie

Controversy Over Penalty Decision In Women’s Hockey Draw

In Warren Bridge town, Robins and Magpies drew 2 2 after an umpire awarded a Robins penalty goal for interference by Magpies. Doris Crombie and Phyllis Gates had led Magpies 2 0 at halftime before Avis Oliver replied for Robins. Pemberton beat Bridgetown 6 1 at Jardee, with O Lawrence scoring five goals.

Robins Magpies Warren-Bridgetown Women’s Hockey Association Manjimup Doris Crombie Phyllis Gates Avis Oliver Gillard Brenda Gommel Joyce Gibellini Robina Pemberton Bridgetown Jardee O. Lawrence J. Kelly Tum Wilkins H Robine Eiven

Churches of England Sunday Service Schedule

On Sunday August 21, the tenth Sunday after Trinity, Holy Communion is set for 11 a.m and a Holy Eucharist followed by Evensong at 1 30 p m.

Methodist Church Schedule Notes

Sunday services listed with times at Nannup and Boyup Brook. Rev A L Meyer leads family worship and evening service. Sunday School at 11 am. additional evening worship at 7 80 p.m. Mr G Usher referenced.

A. L. Meyer Nannup Boyup Brook G. Usher

Leaving After 26 Years in Pemberton Burney Couple Farewell

After 26 years of service to Pemberton, Mr and Mrs Burney bid farewell and relocate to Perth suburbs. The Sacred Heart Sodality presented Mrs Burney a travelling rug in gratitude for her leadership since the group’s start. Friends wish them peace, health, and happiness in the years ahead.

Pemberton Burney Sacred Heart Sodality Pemberton Roman Catholic Church

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