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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1948

Page

2

Sunday Beach Outings Draw Locals to Bunbury Busselton

Local residents enjoyed sunny weather at beaches with a Bunbury rally by the Cooperative Movement of WA and a Busselton trip for cricketers and supporters aboard Mr West's bus. Social notes mention families visiting, Red Cross planning, and pupils moving to new schools while travelers head to Albany and Muresk.

Bunbury Co-operative W.A Busselton West Blakeney John Davidson Roma Bailey Albany R- Walton Emu Point Bert Station House Parker

Balingup Road Board Seeks Bathing Shed Tender

TendersClose March 8 1948 invited for erection of a weatherboard and iron bathing shed 12 by 10 with a gable roof. For details contact Secretary R F Darling. Lowest tender not guaranteed acceptance.

Tennis club doubles and social calendar fill plan

Tennis players resume practice for forthcoming club championships and handicaps with entries due next weekend. President R J Blechynden commended members for support during the recent tournament and urged continued help. bridge evenings start this week lasting six weeks with Mrs Walton in charge. New members proposed include Mrs W Widdup Mr Woodley and Mr J Baruffi.

R. J. Blechynden Walton W. Widdup Woodley J. Baruffi

Jarvis Palmer Wedding Described with Floral Decor and Reception

The Jarvis Palmer wedding featured oleanders and blue hydrangeas in church decor. Audrey wore a white satin gown with yolk trim and a long veil, accompanied by her father. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Jean Churchill and flower girl Marlene Widdup. The reception for about forty guests, cake by Mrs. Clarke, and toasts by Mr. E Waters followed the ceremony. The couple left for photos in Bridge town, with Audrey in a maize linen going away dress.

Mac Audrey Jean Churchill Bridgetown Jarvis

Farewell to the Reg Chappes of Balingup

Reg Chapple and his wife left Balingup on a Thursday morning for good en route to Wiyalkatche. Friends from the football club gathered to present them with a farewell gift and bid them luck in their new job. Reg and Mrs Chapple were held in high esteem by locals and a public farewell could not be arranged due to the hurried departure.

Seribe Roy Scott Ron Blythe Albany Ron Bridgetown Athol Thain Whip Moulton Balingup Bert Mrs. Trezise Reg Chapples Henry Pills Reg Chapple Wiyalkatche Reg

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