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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1948
Page
6
A reader from Carmella, Catterick, via Bridgetown extends sincere thanks to neighbors and the Catterick fire brigade for assisting in tackling a fire on a Friday at a property on Priday.
A fire started by a spark from a railway engine near a railway bridge damaged property. The owners thank those who assisted in extinguishing the blaze and preventing further harm.
For sale an Aladdin Kero lamp in bronze 2ft 9in high with new glass mantle bic shade and good condition price 3/10. Also chicken brooders one holds 50 chicks and smaller models 15/ and 26/ each. Apply I Thornton Greenbushes.
On January 22 Paul Schramm gave his second recital at Bridgetown Town Hall as part of a country tour arranged by the Adult Education Board. The article also notes local visits and leisure trips of residents and visitors, with several staying at the Freemasons Hotel and plans for fishing and travel to Broome, Denmark, and Nornalup.
The article argues hot days cause foot discomfort and nerve strain from corns bunions and hammer toes. It lists simple remedies including plaster discs medicated centers paints salves plasters toe inserts powders insoles and soothing tablets available from chemists in Bridgetown along with Pineapple Corn Killer at 1/6 per bottle post free.
The Lesser Hall hosted a large party to celebrate Miss Phyllis Dusting attaining majority. Guests praised her white tr Marquisette dress and blue crepe ensemble as the event included a key of the door presentation and an engagement to Mr Tinwild Wood of Bridgetown. Hospital news and local social sightings follow with parade attendance at tennis and a swimming carnival.
Chapter of a tennis update listing match results with players Salvair Ward Davies Cook Kelliher Meares Forrester Prastidis and Hester. Rounds include second and third round results with set scores and some walkovers.
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