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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
8
The Bridgetown Road Board district announces a prohibited burning season from December 22 to March, both dates inclusive. E. C. Siggins, Secretary, signs the notice.
Bridgetown Water Area residents warned that the reservoir holds about three million gallons less than a year ago. To delay formal restrictions, users should voluntarily conserve water especially on gardens and lawns. Weekly reservoir checks will monitor levels. if the appeal suffices, compulsory limits may be avoided. Williams under secretary for water supply. 26 November 1949.
Details list particulars to H H QBLLBY at the Royal Standard Hotel in Perth. Includes guest charges, room allocation, dates of stay, and billing notes for settlement and record keeping.
Elder, Smith & Co. Limited announce vendor offerings by auction at Balingup at 10 AM for 350 cattle and Bridgetown at 2 PM for 600 cattle. Catalog includes Shorthorn cross Jersey Guernsey Friesian calves and yearling steers with ages from 4 to 20 months. Terms by arrangement with auctioneers. full details available from Perth or Bridgetown.
Bridgetown Market schedules a sale for Monday at 2 PM featuring sheep. The event promotes livestock trading and community participation in the Bridgetown area.
Livestock sale includes 460 cattle with fat steers cows heifers and weaners plus 210 sheep comprising wethers ewes and Romney cross ewes. Entries invited with terms and full auction details from the auctioneers. Also advertised are a four piece bedroom suite a dining room suite and a dual wave radio wardrobe chest and cupboards from L R Gladstone. Apply through Boyup Brook Co op Bridgetown Advocate December 1 1949.
An auction on Friday December 16 1949 by A E Bartlett offers household furniture and sundries from a disposed property. Items include dining room set, beds, wardrobes, radio, kitchen furniture, tools, cookery and household utensils, with prior arrangements with auctioneers. Perth or Bridgetown.
Two horses strayed on a property described as a chestnut hack with a white blaze and a bay gelding of medium draught. No brands visible on either. Owners may reclaim by paying expenses at Wright Balingup, apply A and S&S.
Bridgetown services at 11 a.m. and 7.40 p.m. with Rev. A L Meyer and Mr A G Rankine. Greenbushes 7.30 p.m. with Rev. Meyer. Nannup Sunday School Anniversary at 3 p.m. Monday social at 8 p.m. Prise Giving Social listed.
Marjory Meares daughter of W G Meares and Ross Foreman son of the Foremans married at St Brigid's Bridgetown with Father Kelliher officiating. ceremony featured aqua green bridesmaids, over 200 guests in Town Hall have been noted.
Jacqueline's Socialities reports a warm Christmas ahead with lettuce and tomatoes replacing turkey. Local notes include Flora McDonald's return from Narrogin, Ben Fisher's coast fishing, Joyce Meredith's Perth Rottnest trip, and a quiz about a town character who spent minutes chasing a dummy snake. Births, transfers, and holidays fill the week with townsfolk visiting Perth, Bridgetown sources noting Mr J Walton's transfer and Mrs T Myer heading to five in Perth.
The Church of England REG outlines 8 am Holy Communion with aide man Mr L Good at 10 30 am and Family Eucharist with sidesman Mr H C Davies, 7 30 pm Evensong with sidesman Mr Thorne.
At the Ambulance meeting last Thursday Mr J Walton warned the hall is needed by the school. If unavailable, next year’s pupils and teachers would face admission limits and overcrowding. The Education Department was urged to repair the hall and grant priority.
An intimate story of a ruthless industrialist using shady tactics in love, led by stars Zachary Scott Louis Hayward Diana Lynn Sydney Greenstreet Lucille Bremer Martha Vickers. Supporting cast includes Denis Hoey Edith Barrett and Raymond Burr.
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