Pemberton School Concert Delights Packed Audience
After weeks of hard rehearsals the annual school concert in Pemberton drew a packed house. The show featured a standout trio of young performers and a well-acted play Underground about pre D Day France. Senior boys impressed with vaulting and parallel bars as the Parents and Citizens Association raised about £50 from door takings.
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France
Boye
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Roy Kelly
Audi
Axxocijstion
V D C Rifle Shoot And Ladies Day At Local Range
On Sunday the V D C arranged Ladies Day with eleven ladies shooting 22 rifles at 75 yards. Mrs Green led scores among the ladies with 14 of 15, while other women followed by lower scores. Men’s team displayed good results led by Rate with 41 points, and a prize cup donated for the lowest score went to Todd.
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V.ivc
Green
F. King
Linvis
Wo2
Rann
Cpl
Graham
Cpl Green
Pte. King
Cpl Davis
Pte
Lith Fir
Roby
Pre
FH. G. Smith
D. Smith
G. Smith
Thmny
Cpl. Manning
H. Goddard
Lt. Simpson
Churcher
Ptes
Fuga
Marlow
Capt
Dickerson
Golding
Ptes. Collins
Callegari
Church
Decampo
Set
Apt. Dickerson
Rainfall Records Set Over Week End
Rainfall totals were reworded over several days with a total of 160 inches recorded for the week ending Monday morning.
Youth Club Log Chops Plan For Community Event
Entries received for Ing chops mark a busy day with a pregtamme and a large turnout expected. Red Crows Pemineton branch will serve afternoon tea for a small charge, a dance at eight, and supper provided by Parents and Cii aoe Association volunteers. Building progress at the Youth Club seeks more workers. no carpentry skill required, just willingness to hammer and saw. Community workbee urged each weekend to finish bathing facilities for the town’s children.
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Pemineton
Red Crows
Parents and Ciiaoe” Association
Yaley
Aliug
Obituary: Mrs Caroline Scott of Donnelly Hive
The late Mrs Caroline Scott widow of William Scott of Donnelly Hive, from an old pioneer family, lived on the Donnelly farm after marriage. A Christian, kind and fond of animals, she leaves a stepdaughter Mrs Jack Bennett and stepson Messrs John and Tom Senate, with relatives across the State. She is laid to rest in Manjimup Cemetery as prayers for Resurrection are offered.
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Scott
William Scott
Donnelly Hive
Clarke
Mr. Scott
Donnelly
Jack Bentt
Reganup
Mors Allen Mgullimoge
Messrs
John and
Tom Senate
The
Manjimup
Social and Personal Notes From Bridgetown District
Community news from Bridgetown including travel of Mrs Shephard to Armadale and Perth, births celebrated by Mr and Mrs Lachlan, visits by Mrs Glen McAhboden and Wayne, illness of Jack McAlinden, Sad Jack Walker’s army release, Rector Cardell Oliver’s departure to Guildford Grammar School, a farewell social, a novel Christmas gift idea using a Charities Ticket, Mrs W Coverles turning 70 with family gathering, Minister Coverles traveling to Bridgetown, and a jolly Eight Mile Well sports day with over £100 takings despite a mishap requiring hospital visits.
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Shephard
Armadale
Perth
Bob Lachlan
Tweed Road
Glen McAhboden
Wayne
Jack McAlinden
East Perth
Bridgetown
Cardell Oliver
Guildfied Grammar School
ILS
Grand Concert by Sisters of St Brigid at Bridgetown Town Hall
The Bridgetown district enjoyed a grand concert organized by the Sisters of St Brigid's Convent at the Town Hall last Friday December. Young pupils performed on the big stage in varied costumes, with plays songs and recitations praised for rehearsal, confidence, and charm. Senior girls wore navy and white with a striking red drill, while the audience appreciated the children’s disciplined performances and the choir under Mr Nelson.
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Sisters of
St. Brigid's Convent
Bridgetown
Nelson
RACES AT GREENBUSHES SIX EVENT MACE PROGRAMME
On Saturday January 6 the Greenbushes Balingup Sports Committee will hold a six event mace programme at Greenbushes for all classes of horses. The course is in good order and the 8 member working committee led by secretary Mr Noah Baxter has preparations well in hand for a successful meeting. Luncheon and afternoon tea will be available on the ground.
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Greenbushes-Balingup
Greenbushee
Mir
Noah Baxter
Scout Camp Plans and Donations Highlight Local Meeting
Friday evening Scouts are urged to bring refreshments while parents eye camp plans with December 16 closing for applications. The 35 shillings covers rail fare for 14 days. Moore and FP Dowet earned First Class. Donations to the building fund include Sister Twina and Mrs Stevens.
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Camp Dre
Sister Twina
Chevin
3. Stevens
First Bridgetown Girl Guides Hold Year End Meeting
The First Bridgetown Company of Girl Guides held its final meeting of the year on Saturday. Beverley Hall Lorna Walsh and Norrie Cornell were enrolled by South-West Commissioner Mr E Abbotts. Mrs Abbotts resigns after this enrolment.
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Bridgetown Company of
Girl Guides
Beverley Hall
Lorna Walsh
Norrie Cornell
E. Abbotts
Red Cross Activities Highlight Busy December Fridays
The Red Cross notes busy December Fridays with toys gifts and afternoon tea receipts rising above November. Bridgetown Wellford branch held December 9 sports meeting at Eight Mile Well with fruit vegetables sweets and sale items. proceeds exceed last year’s sports day. An anonymous £8 donation to the Prisoner of War Fund noted. December 21 sale urged. Emergency Service Corp Bridgetown reports many exams and training completed with ESC F.S.C. and home nursing certifications and several members advancing to full nurses' training.
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Wellford
Eight Mile Well
Bridgetown
Red Cross
Emergency Service Corp
E.S.C
F.S.C
Conference of the South West Industrial Association
A correspondent criticizes the conference for inaction and urges broader regional development. The letter questions Eisenhower’s involvement, hinterland growth, and local port prospects, asking whether Bunbury has enough motor cars and petrol. The writer emphasizes interest in South West progress beyond immediate trading.
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South West Industrial Association
Payne
Eisenhower
Bunbury
South West
Book Tokens Gift Plan Praised By Readers
The notice thanks readers for enthusiastic descriptions of the Book Token plan and for spreading the gift idea. It asserts readers are choosing from a wide state selection across fiction romance adventure mystery travel biography current events devotionals drama art psychology and technical and scientific books, plus children’s titles.
Coal Miners in New South Wales Seek Wage Pegging Lift
Smiths Weekly reports NSW coal miners on the northern field earning up to £3 daily with wartime pay raises. Fortnight shares have reached £112 at Aberdare Extended Colliery and higher wages prewar. Miners demand ending wage pegging and higher pay to boost output while facing taxation and absenteeism.
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Smith
New South Wales
Cam Shya
Jay
Aberdare Extended
South Maitland
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