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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

4

Government Case for Bank Nationalisation Debate in Australia on banking control

A meeting led by Mr Malcolmn scott and attended by Senator Fraser discusses nationalising banks in Australia. Proponents argue for decisive government power to curb inflation and consolidate control of credit, citing wartime measures and the need to stop counterfeit credit.

Malcolmn Scott Senator Fraser Fadden Curtin Australia Lemmon Commonwealth Bank Mr. Lemmon

Drink as Medicine Manjimup Sheds Light on Local Drinking Case

James Mathew Cheetham faced the Manjimup Police Court before Messrs GC J Doust and J W Margereson for excessive drinking. He was placed on a 12 month prohibition list with costs of 3. Strahan stated the charge and Cheetham admitted using liquor as medicine for asthma and promised to drink only a small amount at home in the mornings if allowed. Margereson weighed in noting Cheetham’s long familiarity and generally decent character but said he must be protected from himself.

J., Doust J. W. Margereson Manjimup James Mathew Cheetham Set. Strahan Cheetham Strahan Margereson

Bridgetown Scouts Farewell For Four Local Lads

Four Bridgetown scouts head off to school this year: Peter Draper Mick Willis Adnan Peck and William Shephard. A recent treasure hunt tested district knowledge while the annual camp drew a smaller turnout. Parents' Association plans a first meeting on Thursday February 12 at 7 p.m in the Scout Hall. Patrol leaders and the troop leader meet next Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Cubs meet Saturday February 7 at 2 p.m.

Peter Draper Mick Willis Adnan Peck William Shephard Parents' Association Scout Hall

Virgilian Social at Yarnup Hall Delights Dancers

A Virgilian social at Yarnup Hall Saturday night drew cheerful remarks from attendees. Supper and music boosted the mood with a strong sense of community. Pianist Miss V. Machin led the night, Lionel Archer served as master of ceremonies, Billie Burke performed on guitar, and Mrs Rex Leonhardt and Mrs Machin oversaw arrangements.

Mise V. Machin Lionel Archer Billie Burke

Bridgetown Bride Weds at Maylands in Elegant Ceremony

Bridgetown girl marries at Maylands Centenary Hall with father giving away bride in an old world marquisette gown trimmed with French chantilly lace. Attendants in delphinium blue crepe, best man from Fremantle and Bridgetown groom's brother attend. Reception at Maylands. cake cut at 9 with mother of bride making the cake. Couple to reside in Palmyra.

Joan John Foster Bridgetown Norma Connell Mt. Lawley Tommy Feeney Fremantle Ross Coverley Wags Groomeman Centenary Hall Maylands Allan W. E. Coverley Baasendean Aukland Vening Werpent Dondey Palmyra

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