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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
1
A light column discusses mail misrouting due to name similarities and post office turnover, suggesting addressed box numbers to ease sorting. It notes a boarding house revolt over blue wrappers versus cloth and calls for early RSVPs to a September 20 dinner for returned soldiers.
Members discussed resuming night trotting with costs a key factor and carried a motion to authorize the incoming committee to revisit the plan if costs permit. Club officers were elected and a round-table with Manjimup and Bridgetown trotting clubs proposed to tackle common issues.
Compere Mr Sparks led a program with Misses M Lyons and M Walker at the piano. Violin solos by Mr Rooney showcased Minuet In Beethoven and Ave Maria. Singers included Miss M Walker and Misa M Carr with selections like Serenade and Velia Gypsy. Mr Dave Jones delivered arias like I Have 50 Little to Give and While My Lady Sleeps. Saxophonist Mr McKinnon offered Alexander s Ragtime Band and Whistling Rufus. Ending numbers and sketches plus supper by Club ladies.
The bazaar raised substantial funds for church aids with a 2.30 opening by Road Board Chairman M. Scott. Stalls organized by ladies featured Produce Flowers Sweets Vestry and Country sections. Tea by Mrs. Juir and Winnegup ladies, flower cards by Mrs. Holdsworth, and a popular kids stall and cake stall sold out. Music by Mrs. Tomelty's orchestra accompanied a well attended evening dance and supper by the Guild.
At Monday night’s Bridgetown Trotting Club meeting Mr. Cowen praised officers for a successful season and proposed an honorarium of £10 for secretary R. Leonhardt, a motion that was unanimously adopted. The list includes numerous families and individuals connected to Bridgetown and surrounding communities.
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