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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1947

Page

2

Fragmented Local Directory Listing of Organizations

A partial OCR reveals multiple local groups with roles and officers, including Road Theord-a and J T Mrock as leaders, Hospital Board chaired by R H Scott, Football Club led by F Badrick, Postmaster R Tyler, and various secretaries. Several other clubs and associations appear with named officers and titles, though formatting is inconsistent.

Theord — A J.T. Mrockmain R. HH. Solesy BR. H. Scott F. Taylor F. Badrick J. Johnson R. Tyler R.S.L M. Longbottom RK. Hall R. J. Dean

NANNUP REVIEW Recreation Improvement Committee Roles Listed

The notice lists roles for the Recreation Improvement Committee in Nannup with chairs and secretaries from various organizations. It names W. H. Blythe as chairman and D. Blythe as Cricket Club secretary, along with officers from Kauri Timber Co. and Farmers' Union. Other groups include the Rifle Club Timber Workers' Union and OWA with named officers.

Holiday Travel and Local Arrivals in Nannup Notes

Local items report Mrs J Mullins and her daughter traveling to the city by train for a holiday, Miss G Ellis from Augusta holidaying with the Bilis, Misa R Wilson visiting Nannup, and several others taking trips or returning home. A charity gift to Mrs Cowley is described, plus hotel guests, Bedell and Brignoli moves, schoolgirls cycling to Jarrahwood, and rainfall to Tuesday morning.

Asplis E . Misa R. Wilson Nannup G. Ellis Augusta J. Bilis A. E. Hartley John J. Wilson A. Brignoli Cannington Mr. Brignoli Mr. Brown Bayswater Miss L. Steinlin Bunbury

Wedding Bells at All Saints Church Nannup

Miss D Deere married Mr Vic Moore at All Saints Church Nannup on a sunny Saturday. The bride wore a satin dress with orange blossom headgear and veil. Bridesmaid Miss Rs Wilson wore green crepe. Best man Mr ft Blythe. After service photos, reception and toasts followed before the couple left for their honeymoon.

Miss D. Deere All Saints Church Nannup Vic. Moore Miss Rs. Wilson Ft. D. Blythe

Advocate notices and advertising appeal from Mr. F Badrick

The Advocate invites items of news and advertisements through correspondent Mr. F Badrick. It notes that increased sales make the paper a good advertising medium.

F. Badrick Advocate

Pemberton Golf Memorable Stableford And Mixed Foursomes

Sunday golf at Pemberton featured a stableford event won by A Evans with a score of 213. Other top finishers included Bloor 163 Winch 164 and Deadman 104. The afternoon mixed foursomes were captured by G Bloor and Miss Richards with a 46/10/36 score.

A. Evans Bloor Winch Ruby Deadman Knowles Clayster Smith Rowberry G. Bloor Miss Richards

Robins win local derby in tight two goal victory

Nellie Ward and Jay Crowd scored as the Robins beat Magpies 2 0 in a hard fought derby. Magpies led 2 0 at half time but Robins pressed in the second half with strong defence including Georgie Giblett and Nell Balding securing the win.

Robins Magpies Pave Nellie Ward Georgie Glhlett Macpies B. Gomme Robing Jay Crowd J. Cromble A. Yardley Getti Jine Billie Craig Georgie Giblett Nell Balding

Curtain Raiser Preview Spurs Fresh Hockey Talent

Students defeated the Rest 2 1 in a pregame curtain raiser on Saturday. Lillian Christie scored twice for the Students while Jess Falconer netted for the Rest, signaling promising form and useful recruits for 1448 hockey teams.

Lillian Christie Jess Falconer

Bridgetown Defeats Deanmill in Low-Scoring Hockey Match

Bridgetown A grade beat Deanmill 1 0 on a quiet day with five injuries reported but no serious harm. Ly G Hutchinson scored the lone goal, securing Bridgetown’s win as Deanmill’s team included J Gates and G Hutchinson among others. Busselton visitors schedule two Bridgetown matches next day, first B grade at 1 pm then A grade.

Bridgetown Deanmill Ly G. Hutchinson J. Gates G. Hutchinson R. Paddon EB. Richards B. Winfield Richards Mackinnay J. Paddon Co. Paddon Bi Salkadakos Vv. Muschamp G. Busch N. Sussmill H. Duncan Poliaa L. Wilkinson D. MacAlinden P. Fleeton M. Eastcott J. Wilkinson A. Pearce J. Garrett Busselton

Health inspector appointment delayed by Manjimup Road Board

The board faced criticism from Mr. S. Cowen for delaying appointing a qualified health inspector until housing became available. Government reports had warned of little health work, while the Commissioner of Public Health demanded appointment. The board eventually arranged for G. Hilson to carry out inspections at Northcliffe pending housing, with the secretary empowered to interview Mr. Ellson.

S. Cowen Manjimup Road Board Cowen Commissioner of Public Health Rees Davies Margereson Doust G. Hilson Northclife Northcliffe Ellson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hospital Board Messrs W. Scott J. Wakefield A. Howard D. Blythe H. Happ Spot Mill H. Patterson W. Jenkins A. Rowe Parents and Citizens' Association A. Hartley R. H H. Solesy Nannup State School Medical Fund Bull Progress Association Nannup Review Happ P, C. Mohr. Elder J. E. Lindsay Goldsbrough Mogt J. Brockman Rifle Club Blythe Timber Workers’ Union D. Rowe OWA B.C. Roberts A. J. Jesperson C. Steinlin Woorooloo Jarrahwood Freda Stallard Ennis Mow- Gay Doris Hutchins Mr. T. Bull Reveal Perth Hospital F. J. Taylor Popular Science Popular Mechanics Weldons Ladies’ Journal Woman's Journal Nannup Meat Supply Hillman & Coleman R.H. Scott Journay Orly Lournay Astringhnt Miss P. Wilson R. J. Wakefield Bridgetown Advocate National Library of Australia Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Queensland Insurance Co Pemberton Golf Hockey Robins Pat Fagan N, Ward J. Crowd Eeene Ster Board House Mr. Hodgson Nelson Press The Bridgetown Motor Transport Steere Nla.gov
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