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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1947

Page

6

Balingup State School Grand Variety Concert

The Balingup State School presented a grand variety concert produced by Mrs. C. D. Blakeney with Miss T. Walter and staff. Pupils performed cantatas, dances, and skits including The Magic Wood and The Sweet Shop, earning praise for talent and stage presence.

C. D. Blakeney T. Walter Messrs. Parker and O'Connor K. Linton Blakeney Susie Beverley Dilley Janet Moore Thelma Walter

Bad Luck For Kath MacMillan In Pool Fence Fall

Kath MacMillan of Wakalup, staying with the Tom Williamsons, fell from a pool fence Sunday and broke her elbow. She received Dr. Cook’s care in Bridge town and must stay home for about a month. Previous Christmas she cut her foot on tin and suffered blood poisoning.

Margaret Williamson Kath MacMillan Wakalup Tom Williamsons Dr. Cook Bridgetown Balingup Kath

Community Tennis Courts Praised After Weekend Open

Local and visiting players praised the reconditioned tennis courts with No. 1 court reopened after top dressing. Spectators enjoyed a school concert featuring Yvonne Barvin Nora Seia and Margaret Williamson with an appreciative audience and praise for staff and volunteers.

Yvonne Barvin the Sweet Shop Nora Seia Carrie Margaret Williamson Maudie Mr. & Blechynden Road Board Balingup Tom Williamson the Parente and Citizens' Associaation

Bridgetown printer notice for Country News Papers

Printed and published by Francis L. Semmens at Steere Street Bridgetown for Country News Papers Pty Ltd.

Francis L. Semmens Steere Bridgetown Country News- Papers Pty,, Ltd

Frank Mauger Returns From Apprenticeship to Farm Work

Frank Mauger arrived by road last Saturday returning to the farm to help with long awaited buildings and other jobs after finishing his apprenticeship at Midland Junction Workshops. Local post office changes include Culla Dilley resigning from the night shift with MacLoughlin temporarily replacing him. Ron Blythe and Geoff Pereman will alternate weeks to cover the shift. Merv Dilley will hand over his harboring business to Whip Moulton. Bill Grime and family visited his mother last Saturday and returned to Basendean on Tuesday.

Frank Mauger Frank Midland Junction Culla Dilley Mr. MacLoughlin Ron Blythe Geoff Pereman Merv Dilley Moulton

Bowling on Christmas Day Draws Wide Interest

The article notes a big turnout on Xmas Day with players of all ages and genders taking part. It highlights growing popularity as the sport shifts from an older crowd to include younger players who are equally eager.

Blakeney Urtain Jim Ryan Mary Jille

Boxing Week Visits and Local Revels in Balingup

Jessie Buchtmann reported international visitors Doogue and Rogerson could not visit Bal ingup due to unforeseen circumstances. The season saw many locals and guests, including Paddy Prendergast and Norm Harrix, with Xmas gatherings, travel, and celebrations across the town. Maxine MacLoughlin was hospitalized with pneumonia, and local social life featured parties at Noalimba and the Blythe residence.

Jessie Buchtmann Messrs. Doogue Rogerson Balingup Seu- West Boyle Miss Boyle Paddy Prendergast Paddy Norm Harrix Renwick Norm Bunbury Mery Waters Cecil Moulton Ron Trezise Shirley Roby Geo. Blythes Shirley Stan White Elliott Alan Wright Rokewood Harold Christchurch College Tan Wright Tom

Incomplete Scoreline from Balining Up Match

Baling up and Noggerup innings show chaotic scores with multiple dismissals and unclear totals. Notable names include Ammon, Williamson, Allsop, Dodd, and Happ in various bowling and batting efforts across both sides.

Miller Buchanan Duperup Ammon Dodd Man- Laughlin Williamson Affleck Allsop IF. Happ Chapman Cox Ec Johnaeon Carmichael Wright C. Johnson Sundries Buchanay Baling Happ

Bridgetown Road Board Seeks Empty Drums for Tar

Bridgetown Road Board seeks any empty 44 gallon drums suitable to hold tar. Drums offered at valuation. Public notice signed by E Cc Siggins, secretary.

Bridgetown Lodge Holds Christmas Meeting Adds New Members

Routine business transacted as Bridgetown Lodge held a festive Christmas meeting. Members enjoyed music and social chat before midnight with two newcomers Drummond and Higgins confirmed as members. lodge to recess until January 12. Duncan welcomed Bunbury guests and praised the new initiates. Glen Victor Morgan nominated as a new member.

Bridgetown Lodge Messrs Drummond and Higgins Davis Sister Jones Manjimup Bro Gilbert Duncan Bunbury Lodge Bridgetown Bunbury Drummond Glen Victor Morgan

Strayed Heifer and Calf Seized for Public Sale

Public notice for a 43 year old heifer with calf at foot branded 5VV or OVV on milking side ear marked Rat tall. If not claimed within the time allowed by law the animal will be sold to defray expense. J. J. McALINDEN Bridgetown Scott's Highway.

J. J. McEalinden Scott's Highway Bridgetown

Best of all Vegstables Fruit Ice Cream and Small Goods

A compact notice lists the shop motto Cleanliness and Civility Always and identifies the business as an agent for Queensland Insurance Co. The fragment presents a store banner emphasizing diverse offerings including vegetables fruits ice cream aerated waters and small goods.

Queensland Insurance Co

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Balingup State School Grand Anne Walpole Sune Dante Jim Robin Sale Bernie Blythe Sale Lily Marlene Kathleen Alderson Durham Bill Grime Bassendean Frank Jenkins Greenbushes Mrs. Jenkins Walter Bailey's Les Geo Blythes George Maxine MacLoughlin Bridgetown Hospital Noggerup Balingupist T. Buchanan Johnson Lapp White Offer Tlapp Walpole Magglouchlin Johnson Williamsin Bainbridge Nfo Merritt Cox Allsop T Happ Sum Dries Duperousel Tho Hall Perefmuan T. Aminon MacLoughlin E&. Buchfnanoe Bainbridge Ihe Ps Judasan Fey Boda Chapman i Bridgetown Road Board E. Cc. Siggins M.A Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Manjimup Mail Lournay Lournay Foundation Film W. L. Nelson Nla.gov
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