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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

4

Greenbushes Social and School notices

Monday travels feature Mr Stevensong leaving by bus to Mildura Victoria and Mrs Bock family visiting Donnybrook. Miss Burnside and friends holidaying at North Greenbushes. Sympathy extended to Mr W Taylor of North Greenbushes on his brother's death. Mrs Maxwell and Mrs Broad bent return from Eastern States. Mr and Miss McCutcheon departed for Perth on Saturday. Miss Cox transfers from the post office to Mingenew on September 4. sister Miss Cox to replace her. Pat and Stephanie Stevens and others return for school holidays amidst local sporting bodies. Les Breeze of the Bank of NSW transfers to Hobart in two weeks.

Stevensong Mildura Victoria Miss McCutcheon Pert Miss P. Cox Mingenew Miss D. Cox Pat Greenbushes Les Breeze Bank of N.B.W Hobart Tasmania Stephanie Stevens Pat Selfe Molly Cawley John Cawley Gilf Lindsay Fred Kerr

Farewell to Bignells in Greenbushes District

Public farewell to Mr and Mrs R Bignell and daughter Judith before their move to Northam where Mr Bignell becomes Bank of New South Wales manager. Event at Miners Hall Greenbushes attended by Greenbushes and Balingup locals with speeches from community and club representatives and a farewell cheque presented to the Bignells.

R. Bignell Judith Northam Bignell Bank of New South Wales Greenbushes Balingup G. Thomson R. J. Blechynden S. Meagher S. Guest Mr. Bignell

Greenbushes Girls Win 2–0 at Boyup Brook

Greenbushes hockey girls traveled to Boyup Brook last Saturday and won two nil with both goals scored by Mrs McKelvie. No scoring in the first half. Umpire was Mr McKelvie. Next Saturday Greenbushes hosts Donnybrook Laurels and Donnybrook Pirates in two fixtures, including Greenbushes versus Donnybrook and Bal ingup Commandos versus Donnybrook.

Greenbushes Hockey Girls Boyup Brook MecKelvie Ke, McKelvie Greenbushes Donnybrook Laurels Balingup Commandos Donnybrook Pirates

Talkies Behind The Razor's Edge Casting And Advisers

The Razor's Edge opens with Tyrone Power and co stars sipping publicly. Chief technical adviser Paul Coze, a French portrait painter, is famed for vast memory and diverse bookish knowledge. Índia sequences used Dr Paul Singh and Ahmad Kamal for authenticity.

Tyrone Power Gene Tierney John Payne Anne Baxter Clifton Webb Herbert Marshall Paul Coze Coze India Paul Singh Himalayas Ahmad Kamal

Correction notice on Farmers Union meeting at Greenbushes

Regret is expressed that an advertisement calling a Farmers Union meeting was inserted in the last issue. The monthly meeting is to be held next Monday night at the Exchange Hotel.

Greenbushes’ Farmers’ Union Exchange Hotel

Birthday visit of Bridgetown guides to Boyup Brook

Mrs Hall Miss Ozanne Brown Owl and 23 guides and brownies travelled by bus to Boyup Brook for the first birthday of the local company. Mrs Hall presented 1st year stars, an afternoon tea followed by a birthday cake. A street stall for Save the Children Fund is set for September 2 with gifts gratefully received.

Modified Garrett Engine on Trial Near Northcliffe

The first modified Australian Standard Garrett railway engine, amid major controversy, was seen locally this week. On a trial run it carried a train to Northcliffe on Monday and returned Tuesday with a full sleeper load for Bunbury, accompanied by members of the A.8.G. Board.

Garrett Northcliffe Bunbury A.8.g. Board

Captain's Trophy Won by S. V. Wheatley

S V Wheatley captured the Captain's Trophy at Bridgetown golf last weekend posting 72 with a nine handicap and followed with a 63. The club notes excellent course conditions thanks to the greenkeeper and works committee. six players broke their handicaps in the round. Saturday features Canadian foursomes and Sunday the 36 hole club championship with stroke and handicap events.

S. V. Wheatley Bridgetown Golf Wheatley Hester and Briggs Bridgetown Golf Links

RSL Ball Promises Top Entertainment Tonight

The annual R S L Ball set for tomorrow night is expected to be among the best of the year. Officials report arrangements are up to the minute and an enjoyable time is assured for attendees.

R.S.L

Red Cross Ball Sets Sights On September 17 in Bridge Town

Mr. F Veale confirms West Perth FC secretary Tom Soutar plans a Bridge Town break after visiting August 7. The Red Cross Second Annual Spring Ball will be on September 17 at Bridge Town Town Hall with a Mastivernde Fancy Dress Night in Chinatown and cash prizes for costumes. Admission 7/8 for doubles and 9/6 for singles, supper provided.

Don Fisher F. Veale Tom Soutar West Perth Bridgetown Red Cross Bridgetown Town Hall Chinatown

Foot specialist Lyndon-James to visit Bridgetown in September

The renowned city foot expert, Mr. Lyndon-James, plans a South-West tour in September after postponing an earlier trip due to illness. He will be at Mr. T. A. McInnes' Pharmacy in Bridgetown on September 7 and 8.

Lyndon-James James T. A. McInnes Bridgttown

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Women’s hockey sides boast big winning margins

Three games produced total 24 goals with Bridgetown Flues suffering a nine nil defeat to Deanmill after a scoreless first half. Robins defeated Bridgetown Golds nine to one while Magpies beat Jardee six nil. Robins climb top ahead of Pemberton as leaders clash next weekend.

Deanmill Bridgetown Flues Robins Bridgetown Golds Bridgetown Girls Avis Oliver Jayce Crowd Nell Howell Norma Trevorrow Magpies Jardee Wilma Craig Marg Liddelow PWL Thohins Wl Pemberton Blues Wat Jardes Golds Bridgetown

Prints of Local Photos Available From Office

Prints of all local photos appearing in this paper can be obtained from this office.

Food parcel reaches London from Bridgetown

A food parcel sent to London by Mrs. Hall of Bridgetown arrived three weeks after despatch through the Food for Britain Appeal. The parcel contained dripping honey golden syrup melon and lemon jam hot pot meat roll and Nestle's milk in specified weights.

London

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