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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1947

Page

4

Bridgetown Notes Full of Social and Travel News

Western Australia visitations and local happenings fill AROUND THE TOWN. Sten and Buck lead meetings. residents vacation in Perth Albany Bunbury and Busselton. many guests stay at Freemasons and Bridgetown hotels. births illnesses and hospital updates appear amid a flurry of arrivals departures and social events.

SSS T. Sten R.S.L Western Australia Bridgetown F. Buck

Local Health and Travel Notes from Greenbushes

Mrs B Yates was admitted to Bridgetown Hospital for an operation and is progressing well. Val Jones remains in hospital awaiting better news. Mrs Koby and Peter from Wilma and Mrs Berridge and Michael from Kalgoorlie holidayed with the Dearle family and left on Monday. The town buzzed Tuesday as E Parrish's clearing sale drew many buyers amid busy streets. Mrs Parrish arrived on Saturday.

Fred Maslin Val Jones Koby Peter Wilma E. Parrish

Manjimup Social Roundup Lists Visitors and Birthdays

The column details locals and visitors in Manjimup and surrounding areas. It notes holiday trips by Mr. RB Taylor and family, Mr. Andy Kelly, Dr Summers, and others, plus a birthday barbecue for Keith Gittes, Norm Woods, and Frank Mazzoletti. Musings include residents at the hotel, leaves from the army, and travel to Busselton Bunbury Perth.

Wally Arnott Messrs Keith Gittes Norm Woods Frank Mazzoletti

Bridgetown Wedding Among Nylon Crepe and Magnolia Satin

Eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs YT Hastie of Bridgetown wed in a gown of white magnolia satin with embroidered bodice and long train. The veil, orange blossom headpiece, and white floral decorations complemented bridesmaids in pink and blue nylon chiffon. Best man hailed from Winnijup as guests admired sequined embroidery and shepherdess bonnets.

Hastie Bridgetown W. Crowd Gloria Hastle Betty Toast Ted Waters Winnijup

Reception in Lesser Hall for Royal Wedding Pair

About 50 relatives gathered in Lesser Hall as mothers Mrs Doust and Mrs Hastie welcomed guests in navy outfits. The bride wore dusty pink and white, red rose sprays were carried, and a two tier wedding cake graced the supper table after thirty two telegrams of congratulation were read at breakfast.

Bride Carries Prayer Book In Teal Frock At Nannup Ceremony

Careana Engebretsen daughter of Mr. Engebretsen wed James Dean third son of Mrs. G Dean at All Saints Church Nannup in a Saturday ceremony Rev Lawson officiated. Bridal party included brother Hubert Engebretsen matron Jo Knowles best man Les Dean. Guests later at Mrs H Hall home.

Careana Engebretsen James G. Dean Lawson Nannup All Saints Hubert Engebretsen

Nannup News Notes Rain Hopes and Local Trips

In Nannup residents hope for rain to replenish dwindling tanks. Social news includes ladies playing croquet, tennis in fine weekend weather, and villagers traveling to Bunbury Busselton and Perth. We note recovery of Mr. Sexton after an accident and various weekend visitors and departures.

Nannup Balingup

Engagements And Ball Highlights From Local Socials

Winnie McLoughlin announced engagement to Jack Cox of Bridgetown. Red Cross ball drew a crowded hall with lively dancing and a notable supper. Thelma Walter and John Sale boarded toward Bunbury for a Youth Committee training camp. Mr and Mrs Bert Tresize welcomed a daughter.

Jack Cox Bridgetown Red Cross Thelma Walter John Sale Bunbury Bert Tresize

Prices Right for Job Printing at This Office

The office lists competitive rates for printing services including posters pamphlets and business forms. Clients can expect quick turnaround reliable quality and transparent pricing for small and large runs.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hazel Duncan Bridgetown Hospital Dusselton Mr. W. Dixon Albany Blackwood Mrs. Dixon Joe McAlinden Ted Bolton McAlinden Roy de Pedro Perth Regent Mr. C. Norton Grand Theatres, Ltd Graham Mr. Mcintrye Mrs. H. Bennett Terminus Hotel Glen McAlinden Wayne Glen Dr. Summers Perth Ladies' College Me. J. Hands Myrna MecAlinden Freemasons Mainard Turner Mesdames Galloway Larnett Neilson Taylor Cook Llewieson T. Giblett Williams Long Pettigrew Kilian Dawson Sandwill Creeper Tindal Powell Gibbings Savage Mesdames Holden Ashhurst Mr. Weston Busselton Martin Greysmith Groyup Brook Baker Potts Mt Barker Haywood, McKay, Styanty Hugh Feak W. Luff Harol Doust Cave House Yalingup Lorna Walsh Keppel Brown Dardanup A. Zinnecker Charlie Zinnecker Mrs. Hazel Stockings Zinneckers Mra A. Smith Valma Moore Roger Ryan Brian Owen Fleeton Alf Jones Alex Diggins Werth Gloria Hastie Peggy Maslin Glorli Mrs. T. Hustle Mrs Rod Rooke Colin Gilchrist Des Kirk Frank Downs Gordon Muir W. F. Dusting Marcela Jones Westralian Farmers Mrs. Edgar Hall Bill Eastcott Lutin Meredith Manjimup Fred Taylor Andy Kelly The Presbyterian Ladies’ College Norman Aitken M. E. Aitken Balcombe Victoria Reg. Mewe Mandurah Miss Sedgeman Perth Modern School Bernie Muir Lloyd Thomas Jo Cupelli Pingelly J. W. Muir Don McKay Colin George Martin and Saskie South Australia Ian Wright Robert and John Tonkinson Mosman Park A. Wells Wituinainup Harold Woods Celia Stanger Geoff Lewis John Leeman Teanmill Mrs. Smith Eff. Wilkes Mra McKay Miss Exelby Imetropolis Rev. Lawson Ecliy Lindsay Boyup Brook C. Perks Wylie Northcliffe Road G. Wella Quinninup Miss J. Bignell Mrs. R. Bignell Bank N.S.W P. Gates A. Florance Gordon H. Robinson Pride Nannup Newsettes Mr. A. Howard W. Sexton J. Sexton Olga Port Mr Warner Mrs. R. Taylor Mr. K. Boyd Willow Spring Mr. Happ C. Merchant E. Taylor Jackson Mr. B. McMahon Mrs. C. Robinson Anderson Robinson Winnie McLoughlin Nla.gov.au Nla
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