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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
8
A staff writer recalls an official letter warning of consequences and jokes about government stationery. The piece riffs on redacted language and the visual cue of a talking envelope, noting the prankish substitution of was for is and the lingering fear of “pay or else” memoranda.
Work on renovating the Hotel Nannup is underway and extensions are planned to make the premises one of the most up-to-date in the South-West region.
The St Pauls Ladies Guild expresses gratitude to all who contributed to the annual bazaar. W E Cox serves as Honorary Secretary in this acknowledgment.
In loving memory of Bol who died as a prisoner of war in Sumatra on August 28 1945. Gone but not forgotten. Inserted by Mr and Mrs Wilkina and family.
Mrs Kirke welcomed visitors to a CWA birthday event with a tea and musical program. Performers included Miss M Walker, Miss J Bentley, Mrs P Balvair, Miss J Briggs, Mrs A Mackinnon, Machin sisters, and others. cake prepared by Mrs A Mackinnon and decorated by Mrs Williams.
Saturday 18 members of the local CWA branch traveled to Nannup for the celebration of the town’s 10th birthday. Mrs. Buchanan from Busselton presented service badges to three members, with dress sprays and flowers for past officers. Tea was served as the afternoon closed.
Bridgetown enjoyed a strong night of sketches plays music and a quiz as the Repertory Club staged its monthly entertainment at the Play Box Theatre. Highlights included Telephone Tattles with Miss Carr leading and Lipstick with Mr Braund substituting after an earlier football injury.
A group of 17 scouts 8 cubs 2 cub masters and an assistant from Mt Hawthorn visited Bridgetown on August 23. They stayed with local families and enjoyed a bus trip to Pemberton the next day. Activities included games a sing song sausage and steak cooking and a compass hike to the reservoir. A wind-up social is set for Friday night at 7 30 in the Convent Hall.
The page lists race cards and entries for Newcastle on Saturday including maiden, distance trials, and handicap events. Notable names include Cole Porter full Countess Mianivale Gratuity Legend Night and Morning fields across Marine Welter and Kalimunda Island Handicap with horses such as The Drone Polly Conda and Winsome Bobbie among others.
The Young Australia League presents a six year return to Bridgetown on September 5 with the musical revue Happy Days. Stars include Danny Cuthbert, Hon Scott, Morris Oliver, Laurie Gordon, Brian and George Percival, and Lionel Northover. Proceeds support Y A L memorial at Araluen.
Readers are invited to express views in our letters page though publication does not imply endorsement by the editors. The column space remains open for community voices on current topics and concerns.
Dear Sir, on Friday August 22 the school children were given a half holiday to attend a Lord Forrest commemoration at the Show Grounds. A sports afternoon was held and prizes were promised, but none were found. Disappointment spread as residents wonder who was responsible for yet another mixup.
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