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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1950

Page

8

For Sale Hillman Minx Utility 1939 Model

For sale a 1939 Hillman Minx Utility in good condition with two new tyres. Also notices tender opportunities for public works in Perth and Greenbushes with deposits and envelopes marked tender. bids close 31 January 1960. W C Williams under-secretary for works.

Hillman Minx St. George's Terrace Perth Greenbushes Public Works Bunbury Court House W. C. Williams

Dinninup Sheep Sale Notice Tuesday January 18 1950

Dalgety and Company will auction 1360 sheep from Elder Smith and Co yard by kind permission. Lots include merino wethers and crossbreds, fat and mixed ages, Romneys, and ewes with entries invited. R. R. Spaven represents Perth listing and agents.

Elder, Smith and Co. Ltd Dalgety and Company Lt England Dalgety and Company Limited Perth R. R. Spaven P Brook C. E. Smith Inup Boyup Brook Sony Ars Dalgery and Co. Ltd Dalgety and Company, Ltd F. H. Proctor

South West Bridgetown Branch Meeting Postponed

Owing to members being on holiday there will be no meeting of Branch in January. Next meeting 15 February. D. P. Reid, Hon. Sec.

D. P, Reid

Public Notice Open Trout Season Declared 1950

The Society proclaims an open trout season from 15 January to 15 February 1950 in the Blackwood River area from Bridgetown to Upper Blackwood Road Board boundary and nearby waters including Balingup Brook. Rules ban undersized fish, multiple methods, and sales. enforcement by police and inspectors with penalties up to £20. Licenses cost £1 for adults and 5 shillings for juniors. membership includes fishing privileges.

Blackwood River Bridgetown Upper Blackwood Road Board Balingup Brook Meaney’s Bridge S. R. Doust Saraiar Soclaty

Household goods and furniture up for inspection

Goods and effects in good order may be inspected at the house above MecAlinden's Orchard on any day between 1 pm and 5 pm.

MecAlinden Howes

Working Bee Planned to Complete Tote Stalls

Appreciation note from Secretary UH Briggs announces another working bee next Sunday. Volunteers with building tools are urged to attend at the Tote Stalls to finish required tasks.

UH. Briggs

Mr Ton Allen Thanks Clients as Fine Extended to Successor

A note from Kirup de sires thanks clients for loyal patronage and states the fine will be extended to his successor Mr W. Allen.

Ton Allen Kirup W. Allen

Beautiful Frocks At Bridgetown Wedding

The bride walked down the aisle in a white lace frock with long trailing train. A large wedding party and guests filled Lesser Hall for a reception with toasts, music, and dancing after the ceremony.

Bridgetown Alsd K. Krapljandy Stam Palla Brick McAlinden

Bridgetown Social Notes Highlight Local Holiday News

Bridgetown residents greet the new year with updates on returning travelers and upcoming events. Local families including the Chapmans Morrells and Stockums share holiday stories while others head to Bunbury, Beene, or the coast for breaks. A grand fundraiser dance supports the Country Week Carnival as Wm Moyes and Son resume harness work and Bridgetown Dry Cleaners reopen. Valerie Ramsey and Jim Scott announce their February 4 wedding at St Brigid's Church.

Valerie Ramsey Jim Scott St. Brigid’s Church Bridgetown

Greenbushes Take Premiership Lead

Greenbushes move ahead in the premiership after a 189 all out, with Baskerville top scoring in a run out filled innings. Key dismissals include Crowley and White taking multiple wickets as Oldfield and Mellows bowl economically.

Oldfield White Mellows Railways R. Mellows Herbert Carter J. Garrett Baskerville S. Tanner K. Crowley R. Oldfield Carter A. McPhail M. White M. Pettit Dilkes R. Considine P. M. Pope Evans Carter Sundries

Balingup Tennis Event Opens With Six Grass Courts

The Balingup tennis tournament opens with six grass courts ready for play at 9:30 a.m. on the first day and 8:30 a.m. on the second day.

Officials named for Bridgetown tournament events

Officials Bridgetown captain Mr J Mauger vice captain Mr M Williams hon see Mr H R Dowrick. Tournament committee includes D Wauchope F Hunter A Walton F Lake J Mauger and G Phillips. Entries close Monday Feb 18 for men and ladies championship singles, men and ladies singles handicap, doubles handicap and mixed doubles handicap. A ball will be held on Feb 18.

Bridgetown J. Mauger Mr. M. Williams See H. R. Dowrick Messrs D. Wauchope F. Hunter A. Walton F. Lake G. Phillips

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridgetown Town Hall Wek Baricis Dinninup Sheep Sale F.U Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society Bridgetown Market Goldsbrough Mort & Co. Limited Will Goldsbrough, Mort & Go Bridgetown Advocate Anna Fiashi McRae Lionel Archer H. McRae Des King A. Phillips Smith A. Morey Floral Grafton M. Stanici M. Stampalia Krapljanov R. Stumipalia P. Paren L. Archer G. A. Hay C. R. Discas D. Stamalia Gloria Discas V. Stampalia Jennifer Hay Motijo Staniie U. Stampalia Rene de Guglielmi Mary de Guglielmi Anna Maria Fiaschi Jacqueline M. Chapman Noviend Bridge Town Mannday Jack Morrell Meekering Stanheny E. Leonard Catalina Pam Judy Brunswick Junction W. Nye Jim Moulton Beene Mr. Barry Harold Doust Mrs. G. Wilson J Walton Walton Ie Norseman State School Mr. An H. Christie Charlie Henry Cheerio Rowlory Clildece Bowige Conoe Wavllays Te Eerth Mirani Miesstan Heaton J. H Bill) Meredith Janet Bridgetown Cricket Association Wm. Moyes and Son F. W. Cornell and Sons Metropolitaan Bridgetown Dry Cleaners Roberts Balingup Tennis Club Nelson R. Blechynden H. O. Moore Bridgetown Dry Gleaners Lache George Raft June Havoc Helen Carter John Wayne Montgomery Clift Walter Brennan Joanne Dru Red River THE Pearlers MOYBE Manjimup Leaning-tree-hill C. H. Briggs National Library of Australia Nla.gov
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