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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1947
Page
6
William Coverley born 1859 Mullalyup came to Bridge town sixty years ago. He married Mary Veale and had eight children. His wife predeceased him. Graveside service led by Rev. Ther man. Funeral arrangements by Wm. Moyes. Pall-bearers listed among many relatives and friends.
Auctioneer 300 Cattle from multiple owners listed for sale at 2 pm. Mix includes fat Shorthorn and crosses, Friesian steers, Aberdeen Angus crosses, cows with calves, and mixed stock. Further entries invited at Angles Junction yarding 25 000 sheep and lambs. prices steady except medium lambs easier.
A preliminary meeting to form the 1947 Adult Education Play Reading Group at Manjimup will be held at Mrs. J. Gibson's home on Duffield Street Monday January 13 at 8 p.m. Plays for the season will be chosen and reading rights arranged.
Bridgetown rehabilitation committee launches a drive to raise funds for disabled ex service men to holiday at Faversham House rest home. Weekly tariff is 30 shillings. Donations may be left at the Commonwealth Employment Office or at the Advocate Office Steere Street Bridgetown.
Ideal weather accompanied a full program at Nannup recreation grounds with races for youths aged 7 to 15 and afternoon events for adults. Winners include B. Henderson in Stepping 100 yards, Kath Plagza and Kelva Badrick in Single ladies, and J. Brockman in First Class Hack race with G. Brockman close behind. The Farmers beat the Millworkers in a three minute Tug-of-war, followed by a Grand Dance in the evening.
The Railways team lineup for Sundays match versus Green bushes at Greenbushes includes R. Mellows W. Harrison W. White K. Crowley A. Close F. Semmens Hogan H. Nye D. Crowley FE. Glancy Shepherd T. Clover with Clover listed as 12th man.
Classified brief notes an advertisement seeking a house in Bridgetown. It mentions contact to arrange viewing or rental or purchase terms through Vy. C. at this office.
Vacancies exist for suitable applicants to join the Western Australia Police Force. Applicants must be physically fit, aged 21 to 27, and not less than 5 ft 10 in tall. Appointment subject to medical and educational examination. Preference to discharged ex servicemen. Apply to the Commissioner of Police Perth or the nearest Police Station.
Classified notice seeking to purchase a stroller with an iron frame and reversible handle. Respond to this office.
Lost 21 inch diameter tyre band on the main road Bridgetown side of Balingup on New Year’s Day. Finder please contact Elder Smith and Co.
Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association invites all parents and friends to an afternoon tea at 3 p.m. on Friday 10 January 1947 in the C W A Rooms to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs B A Phillips. Contributions welcomed, A T Peck secretary.
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