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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
8
Classified advertisement by Jack Smith stating long parliamentary service and intent to advocate for Blackwood and the State. He promotes independence and pledges full-time attention if elected, contacting electors across the region and urging votes for J H Smith.
The Greenbushes Branch of the Farmers' Union of Western Australia will hold its monthly meeting in the C.W.A. Room on Tuesday February 28 1950 at 8 pm. T. H. Eastcott Secretary.
A genuine disposal sale is listed for the Greenbushes property known as Charlie Baynes situated on the Boyup Brook Road, miles east of Greenbushes.
Instructions received from Mr F Mastaglia who recently purchased items to offer by auction the stock and plant at Greenbushes comprising Jersey heifers cows mares farm machinery milking equipment and sundries. Stock includes Jersey cattle heifers cows calves and a mare. plant includes milking machines separators vats and harrows. Terms are cash with further particulars from Perth Bridgetown or R B Lindsay agents Greenbushes. Local organisation to provide light refreshments.
Hire notice seeks a capable woman for office duties including bookkeeping at Fisher's Garage in Bridgetown. Requirements and contact details appear in the public vacancy notice.
A fragmented list shows multiple towns with upcoming public meetings scattered through March. Entries include Boyup Brook Westonnee Mill and Hall Chowerup Donnybrook Ken Ninup and Yornup with dates ranging from March 14 to March 23.
Social notes report Valerie Clarke daughter of Mr and Mrs R Clarke celebrated her 13th birthday with a Sunday party on February 12. Friends included Peggy Armstrong Margaret Clarkson Anne Franks Frances Fairclough Lorna Toovey Moreen Brannigan Lila Donaldson Margaret Archer Eileen Waters and brothers Donnell and Robert Clarke.
New Australians gather to mark their 32nd anniversary with speeches by Z Samuelis H O Moore W L Owen and Father Kelliher. They recall Lithuania’s 1918 independence and praise freedom democracy and prosperity found in Australia. A choir sang as Australian and Lithuanian flags were displayed and the event honored the service of Allied forces. The R C Church Committee and convent sisters arranged the event.
A white cockatoo named Cocky went missing about three weeks ago. A reward is offered for the bird's safe return to P. Prendergast, Balingup.
Vivian Oliver visits her brother in Augusta while accommodation strains appear. Keith Hand visits for tennis and to see his son Lance. Frank Happ and Mrs. Happ of Wilga seen at Balingup. Dolly Rose Morris helps at tennis luncheon prep. Tenders called for road board hall renovations. Barbara Dilley ends Geo Happ store duties for a fortnight break in Bunbury. Mrs Prendergast offers reward for white cockatoo Cocky.
Readable results show Miss J Ryan defeating Miss Nicholas in the final 3-6 6-1 6-2 for ladies singles, with numerous early ties including Miss D Mofflin, Miss Earle, Miss R Ryan, and Miss Lynn. Doubles events list partnerships like Mrs Bandy with Miss R Ryan and Miss Nicholas with Mrs Melers, plus several semi finals and a Perth final to be played.
Bridgetown hosts a town fire brigade meeting after a letter shows WA Fire Brigades Board will visit in two months to discuss forming a local brigade. Captain George Fenton notes delays are routine and Bridgetown will eventually gain a brigade, with focus on technical and financial issues and firefighting plans.
Mayanup 2 p m Boyup Brook 3 30 p m Rev A T Meye Greenbushes 4 0 p m Mr A G Ranj
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