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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
8
A monthly meeting is scheduled at the Exchange Hotel for the upcoming Monday evening at 8 o clock. The notice lists the venue and time but lacks specific organizers or agenda details.
The Sisters of Mercy express gratitude to parents and children for contributing £20 to the UNAC appeal. The message thanks supporters and notes the fund aims.
The Bridgetown District Road Board asks farmers to submit to the Board office particulars of clearing required such as acreage and country type. The information supports the claim for an additional Government bulldozer. Farmers should provide details as early as possible.
Bridgetown Convent School held a fancy dress ball organized by Sue Armstrong to raise funds for European and Asian starving children. Prizes went to Frances Fairclough, Jill Bagshaw, John Watson and Brian Fairclough among others. about £20 was raised with donations. The event featured dances, costumes, and judgeless selections by the children, with many costumes listed in attendance.
Mrs W Brathwaite and her two children left Bridgetown last Thursday for a city stay. Margaret Campbell travels Saturday to Bunbury to join the W A G R District Engineer's Office after 20 months with the Bridgetown Road Board. Various residents return from holidays or leave for new duties, with visitors including doctors from Melbourne Sydney Hobart and Perth staying at the Freemasons Hotel.
Christian Endeavorers from Manjimup joined Bridgetown Methodist and Church of Christ societies for a weekend gathering. They hiked in local hills then attended a combined meeting at Bridgetown Methodist Church led by Rev. N Inwood. Speaker Rev. Cook recalled a prior address from Manjimup and plans for a future meeting in Pemberton on September 36.
The Australian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary held a euchre night with prizes awarded to Mrs. Cherrie and Mr. Harry Lilley. Tasty suppers were praised and there is talk of a series of euchre parties offering prizes for the season's top aggregate.
Kirup hosts Mr and Mrs H Patterson and sons Harry and Bob from Fremantle with Mr and Mrs V Nevin. Perth Dental College student Morgan Smith on leave stays with his parents East Kirup. Cecily and Roslyn Ray join Mr and Mrs George Smith for school holidays. A Kirup Mullalup RS L card evening in the RS L Hall honors retiring secretary treasurer Mrs Fred Goddard. Brian Dore of Mt Hawthorn holidaying with Mr and Mrs Bill Young. Local Forests Dept works beautify borders with three acres of pines replacing scrub and ornamental trees along the road to the office.
Local notices recap travel by Messrs Smith and Rod Mac Dougall to attend a fruitgrowers conference and Pred and Clive Hunter's midnight city trip. Scales at the station are said to be accurate. The Relax Amateur Trials sponsors in Fremantle invite winners from Balingup to the September semi finals. Several residents visit Perth, Albany and Athol Park, with brief itineraries and greetings.
This week's arrivals include Mr Kant Smith veterinary surgeon Bunbury and Mr A Wells of Brady and Co Bridgetown staying at Scott's Hotel.
The Church of England Greenbushes Parish lists Holy Eucharist at Greenbushes in the morning and Evensong at 7 40 p.m. Maranup Ford also holds Holy Eucharist at 1 a.m while Walingup offers Evensong with uncertain timing and names Lawaeeon and Reetor among the listed officials.
Bridgetown churches list Sunday services and youth activities across St. Brigid's, Greenbushes, and the Methodist Church. 11 am and 7.40 pm sessions mark communion and admission to the St. Paul’s Youth Fellowship. Sunday School at CHURCH OF CHRIST. late evening services noted.
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