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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
8
Advertises accommodation needed for girl packers for the upcoming Apple season. Requests Bridgetown residents with available lodging to respond.
Westralian Farmers Co operative Ltd announces a Thursday January 13 1949 cattle sale at Bridgetown with 500 cattle 500 baling 100 cattle at 11 am and 1 30 pm entries invited. The sale features fat steers and heifers aged 21 34 years and some fat cows from local gra directors.
Mr and Mrs J W Johnson of Nannup announce the engagement of their brother in law Keith Raymond Gilchrist youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs James Gilchrist of Bridgetown to Dixie Elizabeth Thorpe eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C Payne of Leighton.
Tenders are invited and will close on Thursday 13 January 1949 for purchase of a 12-20 hp 1928 Case tractor. Tyre equipment 75 per cent good. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. B C Siggins, Secretary.
Local printery offers reliable printing services with quick turnaround and durable results. The ad emphasizes quality, speed, and customer satisfaction for newspapers, posters, and binding options.
For sale a Harley Davidson motorcycle 10 to 12 horsepower with sidecar. Box standard and in perfect condition with perfect tyres. £110 or nearest offer. Apply Newton's Garage Greenbushes. COMMER TRUCK 1935 model 24 ton capacity table top in perfect condition tyres good £275 or nearest offer. Apply New Ton's Garage Greenbushes.
A gathering of lady bowlers and prospective members is called for 2 30 p m on Saturday January 8 on the greens. The meeting aims to affiliate with the WA Ladies Bowling Association elect officers and plan the programme of play.
Two wardsmaids and two nursing assistants needed at Bridgetown Hospital. Apply to Matron Nannup Bowling Club. Residents invited to the Official Opening on Sunday January 1949 by President F Radrick.
Bridgetown residents and visitors fill Christmas and New Year week with visits, holidays, and engagements. Notables include Mrs. Crawford of East Perth visiting Bridgetown, many Perth locals stopping by Freemasons Hotel, and weddings planned at the Bridgetown Methodist Church.
Jacqueline reports a busy Bridgetown social week with locals and visitors from Perth Busselton and Melbourne. Many holiday trends include extended stays for Christmas and New Year with families. engagements are hinted with several couple announcements. notable mentions include Miss June Hogg Col L B Davies and Col Jack Mitchell.
Nelson Press offers advertising space in Bridge Town with flexible rates for contract casual and space at will ads. Contact the newspaper for current pricing and availability to place your notice or promotion.
Social notes recount travel by Ron Udell to Manjimup with companions and Bunbury trip by others. Local arrivals include Lena Polina staying with the Cagnanas and visiting for Xmas Day. Birth announced for Roy and spouse in Bridgetown with football team change noted. Hospital updates warn Gil Jarvis and Mrs. Vic Ramage recovering from injuries. A rural anecdote describes a cat named Rotten Bill returning after a long walk.
Constable and Mrs. J Trainor and son prepare to leave Bridgetown today as Constable Trainor is transferred to Quairading. The couple have been well liked during their brief Bridgetown stay and leave with many friends sending best wishes.
A double christening for grandchildren of Mr and Mrs A Wilson drew fifty relatives and friends to St Pauls Church of England Bridgetown. Rev T R Pelham Thurman officiated and a sit down tea followed at the grandparents home with community singing and dancing to end the evening. The guest list included Mr and Mrs Cardinal godparents Mr B Wilson Mrs Branigan and many others.
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