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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
1
The Advocate debuts a new feature and writer with light town tidbits. A Bridges Town bridge game highlights Dave Jack of Hotel Bridgetown at the oval, and humorous bits recount mismatched events, mail rounds, and a playful clash between two men and a pig.
Bridgetown Hospital seeks a laundress as the current helper plans to leave for South Australia in two weeks. With no cleaner available, the hospital may lack clean linen unless a volunteer or paid laundress is secured. Contacts are matron or secretary for those willing to assist.
G Rechichi a Greenbushes farmer crawled about a mile through dense bush after slipping from a truck carrying produce near Wilga road three miles east of Greenbushes. He was found by Hatter and Allen who assisted and transported him to Greenbushes Police Station and Bridgetown Hospital. Allen praised his grit saying he was as game as Ned Kelly.
The Donnybrook Social Club led by Perth radio figure Bill Talbot presented five one act plays and musical items before about 102 attendees. Proceeds totaling about £6 benefited the Infant Health Centre funds. The program featured The Wrong Flat a farce with a jealous husband and French couple, plus burlesques and songs by Miss McNally and Mr. Langley. The newly formed Bridgetown club plans vaudeville shows to showcase local talent.
George William Kelso appeared in Bridgetown Police Court charged with being drunk. Bail was set at £1 and costs were 3 shillings.
James Gilchrist a World War I veteran and Bridgetown retiree died this week at Bridgetown Hospital aged 75 to 76. Funeral was held in the Church of England section of Bridgetown Cemetery conducted by Wm Moyes and Son. Floral tributes came from family and friends and local businesses including Terminus Hotel staff and Druids Lodge.
Printed and published by Francis L. Semmens at Steere Street Bridgetown for Country News papers Ltd.
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