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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1946

Page

3

Oil Hopes Dashed at Warren River No Petroliferous Indications Found

Geological Survey Bulletin states there are absolutely no petroliferous indications in the Warren River area. Mr. Hoar reports inquiries from Northcliffe to Bridgetown about early century oil testing. Bores reached 1719 feet with no oil. promoters’ reports misled the public. Only Western Kimberleys remains a focus for exploration by Commonwealth and State governments.

Geological Survey Hoar Northcliffe Bridgetown Warren River Western Kimberleys Commonwealth

Greenbushes C W A Younger Sets Ninth Birthday Night

The Greenbushes C W A Younger Set celebrated its ninth birthday with guests from Balingup Bridgetown and Greenbushes. The evening featured dancing games a supper and a birthday cake cut by Miss Pat Cox and Miss Kath Offer. Mr Brooks returned from Yarnup for the weekend and Mr Cyril Smith left Donnybrook after a three week holiday.

Greenbushes C.W.A C.W.A Balingup Bridgetown Greenbushes C. W.A Pat Cox Kath Offer Miss Offer Cyril Smith Donnybrook

Mrs Palmer and family return to Bunbury after weekend visit

Mrs Palmer and family travel back to Bunbury after spending the weekend with her mother Mrs Williams. Mr Exelby took Monday’s train to Bunbury on a business trip.

Palmer Bunbury H. G. Williams Mr. Exelby

Mrs. A. E. Jones Returning Home in Improved Health

Mrs. A. E. Jones came home Saturday and is reported in much better health. Mr. Doug. Graham has also returned home after several weeks at Queen's Park.

A. E. Jones Doug. Graham Queen's Park

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