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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
2
The head master led a polished school concert packed with two part choir numbers, folk dances, plays and recitals amid a crowded program of interschool sports and exams. After the triumph came a lively party with abundant food, many tired but satisfied pupils and rested school grounds.
Bridgetown Trotting Club raises next meeting stakes to £140, aiming at larger fields and stronger races. South-West Derby on January 24 offers £250 in prize money with £100 to the Derby winner.
Public notice states an 8 year old heifer with calf at foot wandered into J. J. McAlinden’s paddock on Scott's Highway Bridgetown. The animal bears 5VV or OVV branding on the milking side with ear mark and rat tail. If not claimed within the legal time limit it will be sold to defray expenses.
The Bullen Bros Circus performed in Bridgetown on December 15 with a grand parade. The act lineup included rope tricks trapeze aeriation clowns and a tight rope walker thrilling the audience with feats and balance.
The Bridgetown Cricket Club held a Friday night dance with lively music and a superb supper. The event boosted club spirits and finances, providing a high enjoyment social function to kick off Christmas festivities.
A meeting of traders approved forming a Manjimup Chamber of Commerce to speak for all business interests. A central local committee would liaise with Perth and include Farmers' Union representation, with sub committees for tourism and publicity, and a January start.
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