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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1948

Page

6

Kirup Corner Visitors and New Tower Details

Mr G Allen spent several days in Kirup during the week. A new arrival, Mr A Worthington of Belmont, will man the new look-gut tower about 120 feet high south west of Kirup. The tower was built by the Kirup Forests gang under Forester A R Kelly. Mr J McKenna motored to the city for the weekend, returning Monday. Mr Dick Warrick drove to Perth for a few days, and Mr Rupert Price came to Kirup to bring home his ill brother Bill from Fremantle hospital. Bill is improving but needs rest. Visitor Mr B Anderson of Maylands also spent a few days and returned Friday evening.

Kirup A. Worthington Belmont Kirup Forests Gang A. R. Kelly J. McKenna Dick Warrick Perth Rupert Price Bill Fremantle Hospital B. Anderson Maylands

Mullalyup Beaten In Close First Innings Defeat

In a Ferguson home match Mullalyup were bowled out for 53 with L. McDonald scoring 17 and H. Tooke 16 as Nevin headed Ferguson’s bowlers. Ferguson then posted 75 in reply while Mullalyup struggled to 50, with Ferguson winning by 38 runs on first innings and the Donnybrook association set for a bye next Sunday.

Fergueon Mullalyup L. McDonald H. Tooke P. Radford Ferguson Wo Nevin Wero A. Gardiner J. Bovell F. Goddard Ss. Gardiner E. Gardiner W. Gardiner S. Gardiner T. Gibbs Gardiner F. Flynn Donnybrook Association Manjimup

Honeymooners Join Parents as Perth Trips, Church Activities Grow

Greenbushes residents report a honeymoon couple planning to settle in Collie after visiting Mrs Patrona and relatives. Miss Charnley heads to Perth for guide training while Mrs Congdon tours Bridgetown for shopping. Mrs McKelvie travels to Melbourne as Myales and Pearle shop in Bridgetown. Oneland Church bridge evenings extend beyond last Monday due to rising popularity.

Mre Turner Collie Patrona Miss Charniey Perth England A. McKelvie Melbourne Myales Pearle Bridgetown Church of Oneland

Greenbushes Hosts Successful Children's Fancy Dress Ball

A large turnout at Mewers Hall on Saturday December 27 featured the Greenbushes Parents and Citizens Ball with colorful costumes from Audrey Moore to Maureen White. Teachers Mr Cowley and committees organized multicolored décor, music by the Greenbushes Orchestra, and judges including Mrs Herbert and Mr Smith praised costume variety and pageant energy.

Mewers Greenbushes Orchestra Cowley J. Ww. Herbert J J. Smith

Welcome Stranger Captures Screen Dream Team Charm

Paramount spent years shaping Bing Crosby Barry Fitzgerald and Joan Caulfield into a romantic centerpiece for Welcome Stranger. The film blends Crosby's songs with a tender love story and strong supporting work, matching the pair's prior success in Going My Way. Also featured is High Powered a wild action vehicle with Hubert Lowery Phyllis Brooks Mary Treen Roger Pryor and Joe Sawyer in supporting roles. Lowery stars as a construction rig operator who overcomes acrophobia to save a friend's life.

Paramount Bing Crosby Barry Fitzgerald Joan Caulfield Bing Hubert Lwery Phyllis Brooks Mary Treen Roger Pryor Joe Sawyer Lowery Bob

Church Bazaar Aids Miners Hall Greenbushes

A financially successful church bazaar was held at Miners Hall Greenbushes to benefit the Church of England. The event opened early at 11 am hosted by Mr J N Smith with luncheon on site and stalls for toys and fancy goods, cakes, sweets, produce and refreshments. A dance in the evening drew fair attendance.

Greenbushes Church of England J. N. Smith Jeanette Staines Gwenneth Lawson Mesdames Bert Haines K. Haines Meagher Mesdames Graham Shipley Long F. Allitson

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G. Allen B. McDonald V. Nevin H. Tooke F. Smith R. Smith J. Fowler P. Hadford Smith C. Richards C F. Goddard Sundries KF. Goddard Vv. Negin R. Smith Ec Radford T. Williamson J. Fowler Bovel E. Gardiner Ibn T. Williamson Rovell Goddard Nevin T. Watson RWI Williamson A A G Smith Watson Se O W R.L. Clarke W.& E. Young General Storekeepers Tom Allen Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet Oxy and Electric Ack Coleman National Library of Australia Greenbushes Personal Mra Congdon Cawley Mesdames Brokenshire D. Williams Audrey Moore Julie Coax Gillian Ingram Joan Doh Jerty Hubert Hesketh Lorette Weber Coral Wilson Carmen Miranda Jaunice Wilson Rising Sun Blixing Ingram Morerull Dorothy Newton Mary Cosgrove Maxine Halley Lton Yates Wayne Yates Denis Cawley Three Musketeers Des Yates Pierrist Marion Roberts iSheaf of Hay sShyle Nansen Lavender Lady Bob Hansen Amgoorie Tea Man Alice Patrona Highland Lassie Fredhead Highland Laddie Valerie Sullivan Dutel Biel John Sullivan Robin Hood Rae Sullivan Pink Fairy Sally Cawley Queen of Hearts Joan Hansen Gipsy Mary. Crowd Ived Riding Betty Bock Rhonda Wilkes Elaine Huison J. McKelvie Hussar Janet Charnley Les Baskerville Rez Blewett David Blewett Farmer Allan Yates John Bull W. Hesketh Elizabeth Ingram Rosalie Ingram Alwyn Williams Kath Viner Joan Crowd Ron Cox George Trenholme Graham Peter Dove Ruth Marge Wheeler Mickey Minnie Mouse Leslie Bobby Wheeler Marley Burt Mervyn Burt Christie Trevor Baskerville Jan Fullerton John Huitson W. Taylor Jnr Bunbury Wright F. Wilson Bunburi Negri Man‘jimup C.W.A Greenbushes C.W.A. Younger Joy Geauglehole Rene Deguglielmi W. Graham W.A Mia & Mitchell Mesames HH. Lindsay S. Ingram Miss J. Brock Talkies Firewood R. Ladhams Wood Contractor T. H. Feazey Baker Jepkson St. — Greenbushes Brock’s Tea Rooms Greenbushe Calista Greengrocsrine Ocerles Shamrock Hotel F. Vnner Mac McCaul CHEAM Capel Dairy Co W. G. Allen Vacuum Oil CO P.O Greenbushes Cinema Presents Robert Lowery and Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service G. M. H. Service Oxy Nia.gov
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