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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1948
Page
5
Nannup locals and visitors gather for holidays and social events. Residents Mrs J Jensen and Mr J King visit from Perth and Bunbury while the Buckleys host relatives. lace names and trips to Busselton, Busselton pageant, and local dances are noted along with chop contest results.
Bridgetown, without Peck, won the toss and batted, declaring at 71 for 4 after 4 wickets. Mabey led with 30 and 4 for 22, supporting double figures from Bashford and O Neill. Sunnyside struggled, with early batsmen dismissed and several misfields, as Bridgetown secured a 35-run win on the first innings despite uneven play.
The Nannup sub-branch of the PS L held its annual meeting on Saturday January 24 electing officers for the year. R Howes was named President with Z Dean and A McKerton as vice presidents, R Hall secretary, MM Longbottom assistant secretary, J Bad rick treasurer, A Watson auditor, PL Badrick acting social secretary J Dean on the committee. Memorial warden 9 Badrick. The president praised branch activities and said the building fund grew with Women’s Auxiliary help. He appealed for further member support.
After a meeting about the proposed new building a social gathering was held to wind up the year. Community members shared reflections and planned year end activities.
At Tuesday’s meeting January 20 Mesdames Haines and McCaul were named vice presidents and Mesdames A Haines Kyd and RR Sullivan trustees. The upcoming masked leap year ball was discussed with a aim for novelty acts and a “super duper” show. Regret was expressed over the continuing lines of Green Washes RISL sub-branch president, with hope he returns soon. Mr G Williams to form the committee. Mr BE Hall elected delegate to Perth conference in February. A motion to inspect stuck sales at next council meeting. Vote of thanks extended to president and secretary for Lay work.
The Greenbushes branch of the Farmers Union held its first 1948 meeting Monday 26 with strong attendance. Officers for the new year were elected led by C E Kyd as president and J F Browne as vice president. A discussion on finances and local collaboration with the Department of Agriculture followed. Plans included a women’s committee and a Farmers Union Ball.
Miss J. Green visits Mrs. R. Allen while Mrs. Woo Allen vacation with her daughter Mrs. A. Anderson of Hilton Park. Mr and Mrs. W. Allen returned from their honeymoon Tuesday night. Mrs. Drage and Jim holidaying in Perth. Mrs. J. H. McKay sailed last Tuesday from Largs Bay to Southampton. Mr. Bock has left hospital and improves. Mrs. Kyd goes to Perth to fetch Michael after three weeks there. Edwin Hoberts and family left for Busselton for two weeks. Miss V. Bailey visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Russell. Miss J. Bignell home after weeks at the seaside. Green bushes families enjoy Wonnerup beach holidays. Mr. and Mrs. JJ Walbank with Brian and Mr. and Mrs. J. Ashcroft also Jeanette and Anne McCal holidaying at Wonnerup. Mrs. S. Smith leaves after visiting sister Mrs. Eff Wilkes. Miss J. Selfe home visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Selfe.
The Church of England Greenbushes parish lists Holy Eucharist at 9 am and 11 am on Sunday February 1 with Evensong at 7 pm. Rector H C Lawson presides.
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