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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 02, 1950

Page

2

Greenbushes Notes Celebrate Engagements and Local Events

The Greenbushes section reports the engagement of Mr. Guy Thomson to Miss Cecily Egerton Warburton of South Perth. It notes site visits by directors from Sydney and locals returning from Perth with various updates. The piece covers mine water issues, community weddings, car displays, and a share of personal milestones including retirements and open-house farewells.

Guy Thomson Greenbushes Road Cecily Egerton- Warburton South Perth Thomson Perth Melville Sydney

Balingup Social Roundup Notes Weekend Visits and Trips

Betty Monger spent the weekend with the Dringes of Kirup while Don Waddington played tennis. Many locals joined Bridgetown trots visitors including the Truese, Moulton, Ramage, Knapton, Oliver, Scorer, Teggerth, Parker, Johnson, Meade, and Frazer families. Stan Bailey raced at Ivanhoe and Noreen's Wish without success. Ian Wright and companion returned to Manjimup after visiting his parents. Frazer family attended their first trotting meeting since arriving from Scotland. Frank Monger, Rex Pene, and Ralph Somerset fished the coast Friday night and returned Monday. Pam Wright traveled from Bunbury for the weekend. George Happ hosted his mother and brother from the city. Ron and Jim Ramage came from Perth with Miss Grossman and Mr. Simms for a few days. The Merretts welcomed visitors. the Wests visited Augusta. Return home for many who stayed with G Merrett and McClean family from Perth.

Bridgetown Bert Truese Cecil Moulton G. Ramage R. Knapton V. Oliver Scorer Teggerth J. Parker T. Johnson Bob Meade A. Frazer Balingup Bailey W. Bailey Snr Stan Les Aussie Roma R. Somerset Enid L. Bailey Mag Stan Bailey Ron Derna Ivanhoe Noreen Elizabeth Scotland Alec Frank John Monger Rex Pene Ralphe Somerset

Retiring Farmers Farewell Parsons Family at Warren

After more than 30 years in the Warren district, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parsons and Mr. Tom Parsons leave for retirement at Manjimup. A large farewell gathering at Warren Hall featured chairman C. S. Doust and speakers including D. Mottram, Alf Fry, Max Finch, Dean French, Matt Doust, Les Clements, and Mrs. Henry Stephenson.

Warren District Harold Parsons Tom Parsons Manjimup Warren Hall C. S. Doust David Mottram Alf Fry Max Finch Dean French Matt Doust Les Clements Henry Stephenson D. Mottram Parsons Mr. Mottram

Manjimup Triumph Over Pemberton In Inter Asia Cricket

Manjimup defeated Pemberton by 141 runs on first innings after declaring at 1st innings 321 for 6. Frank Felstead top scored with a century in a chanceless innings, supported by J Glover 34 4 as Pemberton bowlers Bunn and Edwards took late wickets. Pemberton were all out for 58 in the first innings and 38 in the follow on, with Gunning and Muir the key bowlers for Manjimup.

Manjimup Pemberton Frank Felstead Chanceless J. Glover H. Edwards R. Bunn E. Bunn John Gunning Frank Muir A. Kelly N. Baskerville Gunning Lapsley Prades AJ Aals F. Felstead A. Bunn Z. Homes Ack Datee Glover A. Muir R. Felly HA. Edwards K. Felstead F. Muir H. Browning J. Caro Sundries Ave L. Fuge R. Kel L. Court E. Griffiths J. G . L. Court Edwards Suiter R. Kelly N. Raspersille Muir Me Bunn Venst Glover Uae Llew J. Curo C Gunning W. Lapsley J. Gunning Alf Muir T. Griffiths C Lapsley F Siiter L. Court L A. Kelly D Cone Gady Wats Bowlin F. Sutter H. Browne

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Greenbushes Ron Yates Frank Huitson Wonnerup John Brennan Frank Viner Kath Bn A. Dedman Bunbury Beaman Bruce Allin Port Hedland Lindsay Bert Lindsay Mrs. Blewett Mrs. Knapton Tom Feazey Tom Percy Lorna Wilkins Jack Huitson G.R.B Bill Herbert Walter Graham Fred Wague Centrals W. M. Hughes Jack Lindsay Theenbushes Jack Smith Blackwood Athol Park Lionel Carr Carr P.M.G. Dept Park Messrs A. Bailey A. Pettit W. Banysher F Kirk R. Green H. Payne R. Sharples R. Thomas J. Jones P. J. Pickering L. Walker E. Yates J. Cosgrove J. Brennan R. Melvin F. Viner EK. Thorley Page 1 Hal Wallis Paramount Lizabeth Scott Ned Washington Allie Wrubel Miss Scott Lizabeth Los Angeles William Elliott Bill Stockton Republic Elliott Bill Elliott Boyup Brook Kirup E. V. Jones General Carrier Newton’s Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service Oxy Brock Danesz J. R. Brennan Baker Jephson St Greenbuthes Shamrock Hotel Best OF Drinks Viner Church of England Nannup H. C. Lawson Greenbushes Cinema Presents Allan Ladd Donna Reed Brian Donlevy Gail Russell Burt Lancaster A) Prue William Elliot John Carroll Catherine McLeod Capel Dairy CO W. G. Allen National Library of Australia Hubby Betty Ted Dringe Don Waddington Ian Wright Lady Friend Ian Pam Wright George Happ Mr. and _ G. Merrett Mrs. West Augusta Mrs. Oliver Jim Ramage Miss Grossman Mr. Simms Ramages G. Merrett Mrs. McClean Warren Wits X. Ely M. S. Dilley Baling UP Taxi Service Thurs Baling UP Joe Breen W.& E. Young General Storekeepers W. R. L Clarke Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick W. Allen Carrier Nla.gov
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