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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

5

Scouts Return from Albany Camp After Enjoyable Holiday

Twenty six suntanned scouts completed an 18 day camp at Albany returning late due to two truck blowouts. Weather was mostly fine with two wet days and no illnesses. They visited Porongorups Nannarup and Frenchmans Bay, swam, and staged a community concert. Albany civic party praised the camp’s cleanliness as Bridgetown and Mt Lawley scouts toured the site.

Albany Porongorups Nannarup Frenchman's Bay Albany Council Sandilands J. Salmon Mt. Lawley Bridgetown P.T Middleton

Big Appetites at Albany Scout Camp Lunch

Verdent report shows 27 boys fed with a heavy lunch including 6 lb sausages 4 loaves bread 2 lb jam and 1 gal milk. Tea time featured corned beef butter honey jam tomatoes and cocoa along with additional bread and canned fruit.

Albany

Northam Scouts Tour South West and Upcoming Joiners Call

A party of 14 scouts from Northam Troop No 47 returned from Pemberton after a two week Western tour. They visited Augusta and inspected the Bridgetown Group. Next Friday night January 27 older scouts and those aged 11 seeking to join meet at 7 15 PM at the Scout Hall. A Tuesday night meeting discussed months ahead and patrol changes. Cubs meet February 4 at 2 PM and Group Committee meets February 21.

Northam Troop No. 47 Pemberton Augusta Bridgetown P.L

I Remember Mama A Screen Classic At Bridgetown

Irene Dunne stars as a dedicated Norwegian mother in a warm family drama set in San Francisco forty years ago. Co stars include Barbara Helg Geddés Oscar Homolka and Philip Domn in a heartfelt portrayal praised as a season highlight. Speed To Spare offers a high velocity cargo truck thriller with Richard Arlen and Jean Rogers in a Pine Thomas standard.

Mama Irene Dunne Hollywood Barbara Hel Geddés Oscar Homolka Philip Domn Miss Dunne San Francisco Richard Arlen Jean Rogers Pine-Thomas Paramount Pine- Thomas Bridgetown

Kirup Wins Balingup Challenge Cup In Tough Conditions

Kirup Rifle Club sent two teams to Balingup and won the cup by a narrow margin. Clarry Benson tied a top score of 95 for three ranges, securing the highest individual score and a cigarette case trophy. Team results: Kirup No 1 445 Thompson's Brook No 1 443 Balingup 441 Kirrup No 2 429 Balingup No 2 404 Jarrahwood 403 Thompson's Brook No 2 392.

Kirup Rifle Club Balingup Kirup Clarry Benson Thompson

Delegates Report To Fire Brigade

Approximately 30 men have expressed interest in forming a local fire brigade lacking equipment. Road Board support hoped to secure funds and temporary officers have been elected. The brigade attended its first fire on Sunday and plans with Westralian Farmers for three siren blasts during outbreaks.

The Fighting O Flynn Brings Rugged Fight to Bridgetown Screen

Advance reports describe Doug using fists feet teeth and a gun to overpower heavies in this rugged film The Fighting O Flynn starring Fairbanks also features Richard Greene co starring with Arthur Pierson directing The Name Hass Both films screen at Bridgetown on Feb 1.

Doug A Fairbanks O'Flynn Richard Greene Premene Hey Oere Arthur Pierson Lou Bridgetown

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Middleton Beach Clarke's Adataue Wilkinson and Armstrong Blacksmiths, Oxy & Electric H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd Tractor Tyres Hampton Street Rhone Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Harmer & Rouse Bridgetown Advocate Thurs National Library of Australia Northam Scouts Talkies A. Kelly J. McDonald B. Hinnickson R. Quinn P. O'Dea R. Warwick Perth Dianne Warrick Miss P. Quinn Mrs. R. Quinn C. Newlands Fire Brigade Road Board W.A Nannup Cambray Wannup Railways Hall McCullough Watson Gordon Raines Sommerville Noble Wilson R. H. Scott F. Badrick Nannup Chamber of Commerce D. Smith Kauri Timber Co Peter Doast DODGE Austin R Urquhart Winterbottom Motor Co., Ltd Bridgetown, Greenbushes Balingup District IW. & E. Young General Storekeepers W. R. L Clarke Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick W. Allen E Carrier Shell Company Ltd Nla.gov
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