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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 07, 1947

Page

3

Rankine Thomas Wedding Gowned in Satin in Kalgoorlie

The Rankine Thomas wedding at Tintern Lodge King’s Park featured a heavily figured satin gown and tiered veil with orange blossom coronet. Bridesmaids wore pale blue georgette, with a blue tulle headpiece, as the couple celebrated with toasts and dance.

Tintern Lodge King's Park Reg. Hill Bridgetown

Smeathers Kamman Wedding Details At RSL Hall

The bride wore white crepe satin and lace with a tulle lace veil and coronet of orange blossoms. She carried gladioli carnations and agapathas. Uncle Arthur Kamman gave her away. bridesmaids Miriam Kamman and Myra Kamman wore cherry red nylon. The best man was Norman Smeathers. Lloyd Collins attended as groomsman. Reception followed in RSL Hall with a wedding breakfast by the Womens Auxiliary and dancing afterward.

Lily Gabey Kalgoorlie Bobbia Simes Dainty Beth Kirkpatrick Keith Rankine Deg Rowston Noel Wankey Arthur Kamman Miriam Kamman Myra Kamman Marian Smeathers Norman Smeathers Lloyd Collins R. 8.L. Hall Kamman Angers R. 8. L. Women's Auxiliary

Local Notices From Greenbushes Community

Residents and visitors listed include Mrs Wellington renewing acquaintances, Sgt Edwardes and family departing for Perth, and families moving to Nunup and Busselton. The relieving stationmaster Mr R Lawrence left Friday, with other households reporting visits and hospital recoveries.

Mr. R. Lawrence Mr. Scott

Approaching Mariage Evening Honours Joan Jennings Bride-to-be

A Mayanup Hall event honored the approaching marriage of Miss Joan Jennings and Mr. Bob Chapman of Noggerup. Guests offered gifts including a handbag. Mr Bill Hock gave a speech with lighthearted references and Mr Chapman thanked him for the advice and enjoyable evening.

Mayanup Hall Joan Jennings Bob Chapman Noggerup Bill Hock Chapman Hack

Local News Briefs From Bridgetown District

This week marks several community events in Bridgetown including a birth at Bridgetown Hospital with Sergeant and Mrs F Cornell's newborn son. Local residents plan holidays at Dunsborough, attend bowling carnivals, and attend the forthcoming Country Week. Notables include Mr J Clarke moving to Osborne Park, Mr J McGlew visiting for bowling, and Mrs Morrissy staying with her husband at a tobacco plantation. Community notices cover hotel stays, travel, sports, education grants, and birthdays.

F. Cornell Bridgetown Hospital F. Clarke Bridgetown Osborne Park Donnybrook Clarke Government Railways Alan John and McLeod Cottesloe Frank Cato Irvine A. Bennett King's Park Club Jock Williams D. Davia McDermott North Perth J. McGlew Joey Warden Frank McIntyre M. Deving Baker Victoria Park Club Peter Menzies Perth Addison Melbourne

Nannup News Notes Reach Through Busy Week

Local residents report arrivals by train and car from Perth and Greenbushes. Hospital patients include Ennis Monday and G Howes. L Hally suffers boiling fat burns. Seniors, children, and staff visit, birthdays celebrated, and farewells held at the town.

Miss G. Howes Nannup Hospital L. Hally

Church Services Read Across Several Towns Sunday

Sunday worship schedule lists services at Bridgetown Boronia Gully Greenbushes and Thorp miller in Millers and Millers names Rev N Inwood and Miller.

Bridgetown Boronia Gully Greenbushes Rev. N. Inwood P.m

Hockey Captain's Send-off for Val Pirienle Ren

Members of Royvup Brook Vlockey lout and friends visited Mr and Mrs Stroodman of Newgalia to give a surprise send-off to Miss Val Pirienle Ren who leaves for Teachers Training College. Alma Dent presented Val with flowers from the hockey girls.

Royvup Brook Vlockey Lout Mra. Stroodman Newgalia Val Pirienleren Patan Teachers Training College Alma Dent Val

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Rankine Thomas Romola Teagle Claremont Smeathers Edwardes Mrs. W. Cornell Nannup Miss J. Doherty Mrs. J. Doherty Mrs. L. Walton Mrs. Learmonth Manjimup L. Allen Mr. Gildera G.P.O Little John Sullivan Shoebridge Dunsborough Biss Duncan Busselton Freemasons R. Smith M. Wood David Gunter G. E. Nelson G. B. Stevenson J. T MacDonald Weston R. Miller W. LL. Brockman J. Walsh R. Jones Hopkins Rogers J. Stuart Nixon J. W Nichols Hames J. E Hands R. Law Wemasley J. Irvine Paterson Challenger Cutting Proffitt E. W. Harper Pettigrew G. Kiljan Loton J. M. Thompson R. Mesnil K. Leonhardt Mr. E Cummings Rboyup Brook J. F. Berry The W. A. Tobacco Growers’ Association Mrs. Morrissy No. 4 Bernie Muir Newton Bank of New South Wales Mr. Creasey Steve O'Neill A. Halden Bunbury Elaine Fa.s.s. Women's Auxiliary Albany Harry Noonan Mr. Raper Jean Wooroloo Thelma Raper Thelma A. H. Tassell Nannup Newsettes T. G. Wilson Cundinup Miss F. Hood Ennis D. Rowe J C. Mershant Masters R. and K. Tyler J. Green Kauri Mr. P. Savage J. Arthur A. Hartley A. Harley Mrs. G Hiummerston Country Mrs. C. Monday Dallas Mr. C. Monday B. James W. McAtee 8. Denness LA. McAtee W. Moore Noela Sexton A. Best Dowerin Mrs. J. Pearce Mins V. Baily M. Baiely Misa J. Bignell Mias M. P. Roberts W. G. Dunnett Methodist Ladies’ Guild Mrs. P. Bruce Mt. Barker E. Richardgort Nannup Hotel B. Mullen N. Morrigan Tt. Taylor Heckey M. Hodgkin A. Turner al. Molonew Allot Perth Wheeler FL Ninven Boab A. Whisser D. Bren Meckernine Lane Weston Bunbury Messrs Les Mel Dunnettt Arthur May Dave Mottram Mr. H. Winton Albert Soffe Frank Muir City Mrs. Faulks Donald Oo O Manji Mrs Don McKay Road Board J. Smith H. V. Cribb Westralian Farmers Co-operative Company Ltd W. D. Harper E. Loton John Thompson Mrs Ray Pozzi Messrs. Kelly and Pettigrew National Bank Mr. Learmouth L. Creasey Mrs. Learmouth Mrr N. Lewis Nla.gov
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