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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
6
A 3 year old heifer with calf at foot strayed into a paddock opposite Scott's Highway Bridgetown. Branded VV or OVV on milking side with a hat mark. If not claimed within legal time, will be sold to defray expense by J. J. McALINDEN.
A brief classified note seeks a young woman recently left school to work at Se Fisher's Garage. It requests applicants to contact the garage directly for details.
The Bridgetown Road Board seeks empty 44 gallon drums suitable to hold tar. Drums will be purchased at valuation. Secretary E. C. Siggins announces the offer.
In the Supreme Court of Western Australia Probate Jurisdiction the will of Selina Abbott deceased is probated. Creditors are asked to send written particulars of claims to The West Australian Trustee Executor and Agency Co Limited 185 St George's Terrace Perth by 12 January 1948 before distribution of estate assets. Dated 5 December 1947. Walter Maxwell Nairn solicitor for the executor.
Yornup secured an easy win after Railways bowled out for 59 at lunch and Yornup reached the target with 7 wickets in hand. D Crowley led with 11, while W Dwyer made 60 and Davies added early support for Varnup before stumps with Railways at 66 for 4.
N Marshall Yornup and W Harrison open for the side with J Davis and J Timms contributing with notable dismissals. K Crowley and Mellows secure wickets as D Crowley and Chapman break partnerships. final total 158 all out after 36 51 64 69 138 partnerships, L Smith and L Smith both not out.
Bridgetown opened with Jones and Gray to lead 73 before Gray fell. Sunnyside, led by Giblett and Farquhar, steadied at 118 for 6 at lunch and posted 161. Wickets tumbled after lunch and Sunnyside won by 26 runs as Roe and Morgan excelled with four and six wickets respectively.
The staff gathered at the Quarry mess hut to celebrate the year with a long table laden with eats and a keg from management. Toasts honored the foreman Mr Baxter the management the mystery wood chopper and Mrs Dowling the cook. M C Bill Hutton presented her with a handbag and rug amid thanks and sorrow at her departure. Music came from Mr Archer on the accordion.
Pleasant day at Sun Nyside with swimming cricket and children enjoying the outing. Mr L Sussinill brought home Mrs Sussinill and their son Barry from the metropolis. Harold Jones and Merv Veitch likely depart soon. Mrs A Wauchope spotted after weeks away. Christmas events include XMas meeting at Bridgetown lodge and Poy Wenderson’s Xmas Show on December 29.
Colorful Bridge Town Town Hall event drawn large crowds of children and adults. Ten prize winners named include Thay tots Rhonda Draper Kay Pearce Pam Goodridge and more. Dancing ran from ten to one with music and supper praised by attendees.
A Saturday party at Mere diths celebrated Joyce’s eighteenth birthday with games and a late supper at 11.90. Arthur Braund presented a leather writing case and Trevor Bevutt received an 18th birthday gift. The gathering ended in the early hours with guests returning home. Miss Mary Walker of Westralian Farmers appears in city notices.
Nomination endorsements are sought for a Liberal Party candidate to contest the Nelson electorate at the upcoming election. The call invites party members and supporters to submit endorsements and support within specified timeframes.
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