Bridgetown RSL Membership Grows in 1947
At December 1947 the Bridgetown Sub branch of the RSL counted 203 members, about 10 percent of the Bridge town Road Board district population. Thirty six joined in 1947, 16 left, ten financial members added a net gain of 10 for the year. The report was read at the AGM on February 3, with W L Owen retiring and J L A Evans elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
R.S.L
Bridgetown Road
W. L. Owen
J. L. A. Evans
President Report Highlights Sub Branch Activities and Fundraising
The report notes 2,000 residents in the district and 10 percent membership. It records the deaths of two veterans, strong meeting attendance, and rain-affected Anzac Day services. Trophies include Collett Cup and Mary Cornell Trophy for poppy sales, with 1,000 poppies sold. Building funds rise to £356 3 4. profits from annual ball paddys market and dances boost funds. Women's Auxiliary contributions and £20 for Food for Britain plus £16 from Bridgetown Hospital supported State War Memorial fundraising. Grey-Smith Memorial near completion. annual congress represented, and new settlers join the district. Revenue from hall hire increases with a regular music teacher. Annual reunion held with about 100 members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Board
S. Bagshaw
A. James
Mary Cornell
Women's Auxiliary
Britain
Bridgetown Hospital
State War Memorial Fund
Sunnyside
RSL
Grey-Smith Memorial Fund
R.S.L. Hall
Congress
Retiring President Extends Thanks
Retiring president extends gratitude to committee members and all helpers for a successful year. The message praises circular letters for boosting attendance and expresses confidence in the incoming president. He notes secretary Mr. Urquhart and treasurer Mr. Stevens will continue for another year and thanks the Women’s Auxiliary for ongoing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vans
Alr. W. Urquhart
I. Stevens
Election Of Officers And Committees Highlight Local Group
Officers include Vice-presidents Gordon Bennett Rowan Robinson and F J Campbell Secretary W Urquhart Treasurer R Stevens The management committee lists H Flintoff and others Auditor H E Armstrong Hospital relief and social committees feature WWI and WWII veterans with building committee mixing veterans and postwar members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Bennett
Rowan Robinson
Ff. J. Campbell
W. Urquhart
R. Stevens
H. Flintoff
Smith
E. Scott
H. E. Armstrong
J. Awcock
AL McKinnon
Bridgetown Boxing Tournament Delivers Mixed Results
Friday night in Bridgetown featured a disappointing main bout as Elphick illness kept him from competing to expectations. Other lads bouts showed grit and keen ring work with several draws and tight decisions, including O'Flynn vs Cowen, Baker vs Lee, and Ward vs Jeffries, highlighting solid form and spirited showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Elphick
A A. Kirby
Major Whartel
T. Salvair
Amy Paterson
ArmaLrodig
Fred’ Archer
W. Torrens
Torrens
Michael O'Flynn
John Cowen
O'Flynn
Cowen
A. Baker
Nannup
J. Lee
Manjimup
Baker
Lee
Kenney
Paterson
Boyup Brook
Forsythe
Russell
Marquis
Queensbury
J. Ward
Yoernup
T. Jeffries
W. Lee
Young Walton
Bridgetong UN
Wif
Walton
New Constables Appointed in Bridgetown and Westonia
Constable R Court shifts from Bridgetown to Westonia to oversee the police station. Constable J F Trainor arrives from Narrigin to fill the Bridgetown vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Court
Bridgetown
Westonia
Narrogin
J. F. Trainor
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Bridgetown R.S.L
Messrs. W. Rowan-Robinson
G. Bennett
WAR Service Land Settlement Scheme
National Library of Australia
Rod. B.rooke
Hotpoint Bandmaster Radios
Freemasons
Roy de Pedro
Ballidu
Wongan
Guyra
Beller
South-West Co-Operative Dairy Farmers Ltd
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