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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
6
Strayed bay colt unbranded with no marks found in paddock. Owner may claim by applying to F. la Morgan and Son at S Boyup Brook and paying expenses.
Printed and published by Francia L. Semmens for Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd. at their office Steere St. Bridge Town.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club held a social in the Lesser Hall on Monday night to launch the season with a dance and entertainment. Miss Mary Walker and Mr Bridges sang, Miss Faith Briggs performed a solo, and life memberships were awarded to Mr and Mrs Pop Henderson. Mr Harold Tomelty spoke of wartime service and Mrs Tenderson's clothing donations, with support from Mr Percy Evans. Music was by Mrs Tomelty and Mr E G Smith.
Mrs Edith Emma Farquhar of Yarnup died on Tuesday at the age of 31. She was wife of Stuart Paterson Farquhar and survived by three children Allan Robert and Jean aged nine eleven and two respectively.
The meeting will be held in the Town Hall Gents Cloakroom at 7 45 a m on Monday 1 March 1948 All old members intending members and players are requested to attend This includes B Grade A R Gosling Hon Secretary.
A Sunday railway picnic excursion drew many from Bridge town and nearby stations. Passengers include Keith Butler, Misses Wass and Moriarty, Jean Evans heading to Melbourne from Bridgetown, and numerous locals returning from holidays or heading to Perth.
In their sale yards farmers are invited to bring stock suffering from any disease for diagnosis and treatment advice from Mr Carroll.
Miss Jean Evans was honored with a going away party at her home as she prepares to study journalism in Melbourne. A large crowd attended by bus and other transport, and she received a traveling gift from the crowd. Mr Howarth Flintoff gave a short speech, Jean replied, and her father L A Evans spoke briefly. Games were enjoyed and music provided by Miss Mary Walker and Mr Fred Smith.
A lively Tuesday performance of Cinderella at Bridget Town Hall drew good attendance. Producer Lennon excelled in multiple roles including the Ugly Sisters. Don Williams choreographed dances and led numbers. Cast members included Lorys Blencowe as the magician and Yvonne Cary as Cinderella with strong supporting performances.
The Bridgetown branch of the Ju Lor Farmers will celebrate its tenth birthday. The milestone invites young farmers from the district to join the party. Mr R W Bolton is handling the invitations.
Inspector A. Reid of Bunbury conducts the annual inspection of the Nann police sub-district while guests stay at the 14 Nannup Hotel. Mr and Mrs T G Wilson completed a business trip to the city last Friday. Misses G M and H J Rober from Cundinup returned home after holidays in Perth.
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