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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1946
Page
2
At a Bridge town Road Board meeting the group discussed resuming part of Mrs Unstead and Mrs Wheatley blocks to create a public playground on the Steere Street reserve. An engineer survey and drainage works would be planned while negotiations with authorities were opened to advance earth works and ground levels.
At the February 8 Bridgetown Road Board meeting a deputation from the Bridgetown Hospital Board urged support for a £2000 fundraising drive. They cited urgent needs for a hot water system, an X ray plant, a new operating table, and expanded nurses quarters. The board discussed hotel trading hours and pledged hospital and War Loan support, appointing Mr Hester and Mr Moyes as delegates to the March 6 carnival planning meeting.
The Hospital Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at the Town Hall Clieai Room with Mrs. V. A. Doust in charge. New members are welcome. The group has supplied essentials but salt and pepper shakers are needed. a street stall on March 15 will raise funds and donations are welcomed.
In memory of our wife and mother who passed away on February 13 1945 inserted by her loving Hustman and family Not just today but always in silence we remember.
Bridgetown hosted a large bowls carnival drawing 176 men and a record number of ladies over a week with strong finals. Gustafson of Fremantle won the men's singles and Mrs Crowd claimed the women's title as East Fremantle lifted the Ladies Carnival Cup for twelve months. Fours and pairs titles went to local and Fremantle teams with notable wins by Nedlands in the carnival fours and by Phillips and George in the pairs final.
Bridgetown Blues defeated Nannup with final scores 77 to 61 as W Abbotts T Bolton F Waller A Zinnecker and others led the team. Blues players across rounds outscored Nannup with multiple contributors and a strong from Whites with totals near 98.
Prospective buyers Messrs F Torrien Audino of Kirup bid £656 for a 16 acre land block, with Mr F Torrie the successful bidder and paying £655 on the spot by cheque for the new ground.
In Bridgetown last Thursday night a mannequin parade showcased French Bathers for the first time. Highlighted by Miss Teddy Hester and Henry Aberdeen, the event also featured Don Rowe as the bride Peg Ozanne as the groom with Frances Dodson as bridesmaid.
The Hospital Board met Tuesday with chairman L KR Goodridge presiding. Apologies were read for Buck and Doust. January sergeant's report reviewed. grounds improved though frost on new window and verandah repairs needed. Secretary to arrange repairs. Board asked about a direct telephone link to the doctor's residence. testmaster to obtain quotes.
Lost sentimental brooch in a blue South Pacific scene. Inscribed with “Mother.” Please return to N. for reunion with owner.
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