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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

6

Kirup Corner Notes and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs T Watson motor to Busselton for a fortnight then Perth. Les Cake to undergo medical treatment in Perth. Barbara Nevin of Kirup School wins a five year scholarship recommended by the District Inspector of School. Fremantle likely start after Xmas. George Allens send off included Mr and Mrs W G Allen and Mr and Mrs Bill Allen Jr. Mrs R Blair of East Fremantle returns after weeks with the Nevins.

Mrs. T. Watson Busselton Perth Les Cake Les WINS Barbara Nevin Kirup School Fremantle Kirup George Allens W. G. Allen Bill Allen Jr Greenbushes R. Blair East Fremantle

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Mullalyup Defeats Beelerup On First Innings

Mullalyup are bowled out for 89 with Crombie and Ellis adding 40. Beelerup falter to 19 before a stand by Rudd and Hammond steadies to 62, then all out for 67. Goddard claims four for one in the innings. In reply Mullalyup declare at 51 for four, Beelerup slump to 24 for two as Goddard adds two more wickets.

Mullalyup Beelerup W. Crombie H. Ellis J. Bovell T. Rudd B. Hammond Rudd F Goddard Goddard F. Goddards R, Kitney G. Wood R. Kirkpatrick H. Bilis Guidiel F. Clayton Uidiel Nevin AR. Kitney F. Smith P. Radford R. Kitmey la. Ellis R Kitney PF. Goddard R. Kitney Smith V. Nevin Lagat H Ellis R Smith Mullaiyue

Myrna Loy Stars in The Best Years of Our Lives Drama

A Greenbushes Talkies notice previews an artful drama from Samuel Goldwyn. The cast includes Myrna Loy Fredric March Dana Andrews Teresa Wright Virginia Mayo Cathy O Donnell and Harold Russell with a banker husband social whirl and romantic entanglements driving the plot.

Samuel Goldwyn Myrna Loy Fredric March Dana Andrews Tereea Wright Virginia Mayo Cathy O’donnell Harold Russell March Miss Loy Miss Wright Andrews Miss Mayo

Perth Weddings and Local Trips Highlight Greenbushes News

Mrs J Doherty and granddaughter Joan traveled to Perth for her daughter Marys wedding held last Saturday. Mrs W Johnston also went to Perth for her son Herbies wedding.

School Break-Up at State School with Christmas Lunch

The annual break-up and Xmas Tree event at the State school on Friday featured a Christmas lunch organized by the Parents and Citizens Association. Father Xmas arrived at 1.30 pm and handed out presents, sweets, balloons, and trumpets, with each child receiving an ice cream before going home. Tiny Tots also received toys sent home with their siblings or guardians.

Assn Xmas

Auxiliary Secretary Resigns from ASL Women's Auxiliary

At a Saturday ASL Women's Auxiliary meeting Miss J Beauglehole resigned as secretary with regret praising her term. Miss A Staines will fill the role until February when she departs the district. A new secretary is needed for the interim as the men aided with a working bee and tea. Mr N Morris outlined a plan to advance RSL interests with support from the ladies for Greenbushes and nearby. The group prepared crockery for an opening night slated for the New Year.

ASL J. Beauglehole Joy A. Staines N. Morris RSL REL

Police Court Charges In December Double Docket

In December 10 session JP Mr J H Smith heard Ray Henry Green charged with ill treating an animal and fined 10 shillings with costs. December 12 Clarence Edward Cooper faced disturbance charges and fines of 2 pounds with costs, plus 2 pounds 1 shilling and 12 shillings 6 pence for resisting arrest. Constable Baskerville reported.

J. H. Smith Ray Henry Green Costa Mesarsa G. Thomson Clarence Edward Cooper Cooper A. C. Baskerville

Elsie Patrona Celebrates Twenty First Birthday in Greenbushes

About 50 guests joined Elsie Patrona of Greenbushes for her twenty first birthday party in the CWA Room. The event featured dancing, a supper, a gift of the CWA Room key, and a cake with twenty one candles. Relatives and friends attended, with music by J Smith and J Newton, and thanks extended to sponsors and helpers.

Elsie Patrona Greenbushes Mrs. D. Patrona CWA W. G. Allen Eisie Dad Mum J. Smith J. Newton

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