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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1948

Page

5

Kirup Corner Pretty Frocks at Bateman Middleton Wedding

The Kirup Middleton wedding of Jean and her groom featured two bridesmaids Norms and Mavis Allen in dull crepe gowns with pink bouquets. Best man W Baker and groomsman H Western of Kalgoorlie attended. The ceremony at Kirup followed by a breakfast in the hall and a large reception with dancing and toasts. The couple departed at night amid well wishes.

Norms Mavis Allen Jean W. Baker Kalgoortle H. Western Kalgoorlie Kirup W. A. Warner Mullalyup

Social Roundup for Sunnyside and Kirup Visits

Social notes list visitors and week end stays across Busselton Perth Fremantle Mandurah Kalgoorlie Subiaco Bunbury from Sunnyside to Kirup. Names include the Read Horsman Allen Gunn Middleton Young Helton Dea re and Peterson Foote Allen and others as families spend time with friends and relatives.

Gift Evening For Miss Middleton Ahead Of Marriage

The Kirup branch of the R S L Women s Auxiliary hosted a gift evening for Miss Jean Middleton on the eve of her marriage to Mr Tom Bateman. A large crowd attended with many useful gifts. Dancing games and singing entertained guests as Music was provided by Mrs Fred Goddard Mrs R Allen Mrs J McDonald and Mrs W Price. At the close Mr J McDonald invited the couple to accept the presents and Jean and Tom spoke brief acknowledgements.

Kirup R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary Jean Middleton Tom Bateman Jean Fred Goddard R. Allen J. McDonald W. Price Tom

State President Invited to Manjimup Sub-branch Reunion

The Manjimup Sub-branch of the League plans a reunion this year and will invite State President W J Hunt to attend. Secretary asked the president to suggest a November date suitable for his schedule, with arrangements to follow. The decision follows a management committee meeting and a previous general meeting that endorsed holding the event this year after last year’s cancellation.

W. J. Hunt Manjimup League A. McDonald Hunt

Infantile Paralysis Guidance from Balingup Health Board

The Balingup Health Board circles residents on precautionary measures for infantile paralysis. Dr Kingsbury states adults can carry infection but are rarely infected. quarantine targets children up to 14, pasteurised milk is safe, and home scalding protects milk. Precautions include cleanliness, spraying with DDT, washing with phenol solution, ventilation, and fly-proof pan closet pans to curb spread.

Commissioner of Public Health Kingsbury Balingap

Precautions at Baling Up School

A concise statement by Dr Kingsbury outlines preparatory safety measures at Baling Up School. The notice stresses careful planning, orderly procedures, and adherence to guidelines to protect students and staff during activities.

Baling UP School Dr. Kingsbury

Woman Hurt When H tossed by Cow on Farm Road

Mrs J Hughes was knocked by a cow on the Pemberton Manji road adjoining her husband’s farm yesterday morning. She sustained a bleeding leg and bruises, treated at Warren District Hospital and discharged.

Pemberton-Manjimup J. Hughes Warren District Hospital

Manjimup Golf Club Hosts Bogey Event With Clubnotes

Bank Men in Farm Banking led the Manjimup Golf Club bogey competition with Jack Gabbedy winning and Lance Gale runner up. Jim Muir finished third after a scoring correction. The event qualified Gabbedy for the State and Country Championships in Perth and a barbecue is planned to bid farewell to Charlie Fox.

Manjimup Jack Gabbedy Lance Gale Perth Jim Muir Charlie Fox

Jardee Narrowly Defeats Jardee Magpies In Weekend Hockey

Jardee extended Magpies in a tight Saturday match, Magpies winning 3 2 after a late rally. Wilma Craig and Marc Liddelow scored for Magpies with Phil Gates for Jardee. Robins overwhelmed Bridgetown Golds 7 0. Deanmill edged Blues 1 0 with Rene Paddon scoring. Lente Golls had the bye.

Magpies Wilma Craig Marc Liddelow Phil Gates Jardee Robins Bridgetown Golds Avis Oliver Manjimup Joyce Crowd Deanmill Blues Rene Paddon PWLOD Te Pemberton Golds Rives Jardee Pemberton

Rifle Shooting Opens Season At Manjimup Range

Good turnout at the Manjimup rifle range for the first stage of the Davis and Davis Trophy over the long range. The 1948-49 season opener saw shooters adapt to rough light and a gusty 7 oclock wind with solid scores. Neil Scott led with 65 including 24 at 500 yards, followed by Frank Young and Harvey Sherwood on 63 each.

Manjimup Neil Scott Frank Young Harvey Sherwood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bateman -Middleton Tra Jack Lewis Jim McDonald Bill Baker Wilfred Allen Greenbushes Mir Norm Wilkinson Cecil Cunningham Bob Middleton Sid Allen Bill Price Jnr Bill Allen Snr Jack Coleman W. R. L. Clarke Tom Allen Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Mt. Magnet Bridgetown Advocate National Library of Australia Fred Goddards Sunnyside Mrs. Read Shirley Horsman Busselton J. Allen Ward Bob Gunn Australind George Allen L. French Fast Fremantle Nancarrow FE. Black Mandurah Mr. G. Strang Bill Middleton Connie Bill Young Messrs. W. Baker N. Wilkinson C. A. Helton Joan Helton Joan Bunbury E. Deere Maylands Charlie Dore Brian Colleen Kirap W. Peterson Subiaco A. E. Foote North Fremantle Norma Middleton Rs.l Balingup R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Keremelevich Nla.gov
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