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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1947

Page

4

Appadene Xmas Outing Shines in Rural Celebration

Tiny Appadene hosts a pre Christmas event featuring a high tea at 5:80, a concert of plays and songs written by teacher Mrs Randall, and a Christmas tree. Children perform as insects and butterflies, with a second play Madame's Hat Shop, culminating in Father Xmas distributing gifts and a midnight dance and supper.

Appadene Randall John Nixon Bob Shepherd Mrs. Randall Margaret Metcalf Madame Peggy Jones Mrs. Thompson Valma Johansen Mrs Jenkins Roma Johansen Miss Tims Myra James Xmas

Audrey Totter Shines in MGM Rise to Leading Role

Audrey Totter is introduced as MGM's glamour addition. She dreamed of acting since age four and spent fourteen years in stock, stage, and radio before arriving in Hollywood. Her first lead in The Cockeyed Miracle marks a potential year’s hit.

Audrey Totter M-G-M Jorest Audrey Hollywood

Potatoes Pour In New Season Under Way

The district watches a brisk potato season as 300 tons are urgently ordered for Fremantle to fill overseas requests. Manjimup Trading Co and agent Bill Brown coordinate the order with growers whose crops are ahead. Digging increases toward month end. yields look bright despite frosts. Progress reports will be awaited with interest.

Fremantle The Aus Tralian Potato Committee Manjimup Trading Co Bill Brown

Stud Shipment Opens New Market for Canadian Berkshires

The shipment organized by Elder, Smith and Co. will be the first of its kind from the state and includes Canadian Berkshire stud pigs from several centres. Four consigned by Mr Rose depart January 14, with the batch to sail from Fremantle aboard the Koolinda on January 11. Mr J Taylor, Wilder's stud stock representative, oversees the arrangement. A Wilgarrup despatch notes two Romney Marsh Rams sold to Mr M. B. Morrell’s Pinjarra stud, highlighting Mr Rose’s breeding success.

Singapore R. H. Rose Wilgarrup Elder, Smith and Co Rose Fremantle Koolinda J. Taylor Wilder Mr. Rose M. 8. Morrell Pinjarra

Pemberton Town Comes Alive After Coast Holidays

Pemberton buzzed with activity as residents returned from coast holidays on Monday. People prepared to resume work on Tuesday, signaling a return to normal routine in the town.

Pemberton

Pioneer Herbert Giblett celebrates 70th birthday

Prominent member of a pioneer family, Mr. Herbert Giblett, born in the district and lifelong resident, marked his 70th birthday with a daytime family gathering at Brockman street in town. The event featured a birthday cake toast by William Mottram and a surprise evening function with dancing and a supper hosted by friends and relatives from the Giblett and Doust families.

Herbert Giblett Dingup Clara Doust Rosehill Giblett Perup Weenup Mr. Giblett Brockman Street Giblett and Doust Mrs. Giblett Dave McClure Bridgetown Mr McClure Wiliam Mottram McClure C. S. Doust

Northcliffe School to Expand After Treasury Approval

Northcliffe’s growth prompts a major school project. Treasury approves moving the Palm Creek building to Northcliffe with added verandahs, teachers’ room, heating, stoves, drainage, electric lighting, and lavatories. The Education Department will reallocate and repair facilities to accommodate increased child population.

Northcliffe Hoar Education Department Treasury Palm Creek

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