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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
2
Tom Williamson suffered quinsy and stayed in bed several days while he communicated by pencil and paper. Various residents including Darbyshire Campbell and Arthur Scott traveled to Perth or Nannup for errands and visits. News notes cover births illnesses, a tennis injury, travel by Australind and trains, and a missing parcel mystery at a local fridge.
The Balingup club hosts ongoing championships and handicap events with junior players showing promise. Matches span Men’s Singles and Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Ladies events, with many results listed and several pairs awaiting completion for final rounds.
Seventeen members gathered at Balingup Hall on Tuesday February 10 for the RSL monthly meeting. Newcomer Don Forbes from Bridgetown and first-time attendees Lew Ammon and Frank Mauger Jor were welcomed by President A. & Wright. A plan for three charity bails later in May was set due to Army Canteen Night hurdles.
The column recounts a humorous dispute over a snapper order in a fish shop with a foreigner remark and a witty comeback. It notes Happy Jones and family nearly missing a picnic train, a student return to school from Albany camp, a new son for Bob Meades, Mr Raymon traveling to Perth, Mrs Antolini's rest after illness, Rosie Tomerini changing jobs, and Olive Millward taking a short train trip.
First of six card evenings drew 16 players last Wednesday. Prize winners include Bridge Mrs Woodley and Ray Woodley. Euchre Miss J Woodley and Mrs Walton. Rummy John Sale and Rev Dillie. Hilton Bailey won by drawing his own name twice. Hostesses Barbara Dilley and Mrs Walton.
A group toured beaches near King George's Sound, with restricted access at Ttarker Bay and a quarantine officer supervising landings. They visited Mt. Barker mills, Lumpers’ Annual Plenke at Middleton, and the Fort Romaine ship on a 24 day voyage to Canada, while Albany relatives spoke on early voyages.
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