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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
4
The Bridgetown Bowling Club hosted a Carnival with many entries and praise for local clubs. Speakers included Mrs. Elder and Mr. Sump ton, who lauded Bridgetown greens as premier in the South-West. An anonymous donor sent a parcel with an old 1919 winners photo, unopened until official opening.
Bridgetown Tennis Club visited Balingup on Sunday and swept the match across divisions. Bridgetown won all men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles for a total 45 sets to 18 for Balingup, with numerous 6/2 and 6/4 results and tight 6/6 draws.
Activities along Brockman Street between Giblett and Rose during the week sparked rumors of a new hotel. The actual plan points to a new building next to the Manjimup Trading Company site in Brockman Street to house a Commonwealth Bank branch.
A crowded racing card lists horses such as Amberlash Wineuse and Andronicus HCP with entries including Mannequin Hantigat and Jolly Cosy Welter. Notable times show 2.20 and 11.30 for Laverton Hurdles and related events.
Mrs Johnstone widow of the late Mr J B Johnstone died this week at age sixty three. She was laid to rest yesterday in the Bridgetown cemetery beside her husband in the churchyard section.
The column records Mrs. and Mr. Dave Scott and family enjoying a fortnight at Augusta. Other mentions include Miss Lily Ryan choosing Bridgetown for a quiet holiday and Mrs. George Lynam with plans tied to Perth. A note closes with best wishes for a speedy recovery for a patient at a hospital and holidaymakers E. Kracheler family.
Late Hartley Jones respected figure born in South Australia migrated to Western Australia in 1897 married in 1911. He was with W A G R before retirement. Survived by a widow four sons and two daughters. Burial in Bridgetown Methodist cemetery this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
An upcoming wedding of local interest is announced for Ronnie Moriarty and Graham Henderson. A Friday evening event at Convent Hall drew many friends to celebrate the couple with inquiries and well wishes.
Sparse activity marks the Upper Binckwood district as farmers and families observe harvest season holidays with light work and limited public events reported.
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