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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1939

Page

8

Bridgetown Girls Prepare for Country Week Hockey Parade

Bridgetown will compete in Country Week in Perth starting Monday July 17 under the West Australian Women's Hockey Association. The team, younger this year, aims to defend past prestige in A grade, led by Gwen Hubble with a mix of veterans and newcomers.

West Australian Women's Hockey Association Perth Brigetown Bridgetown Bridge Town Lady Mitchell Esplanade Gwen Hubble Chris Green Hazel Duncan Dorothy Beavis Irene Beavis Evelyn Mottram Lois Mackinnon Alama Rainoldi Audrey Pearce Shirley Moore Doreen Wilkins

Bridgetown Dazzles With Dr Kildare and Romantic Comedies

Bridgetown Theatre showcases Young Dr Kildare with Lew Ayres Lynne Carver and Lionel Barrymore opening July 15. Three Loves Has Money with Janet Gaynor Robert Montgomery and Franchot Tone launches same date. Love is a Headache stars Gladys George with Franchot Tone, opening July 19.

Dr. Kildare Bridgetown Theatre Lew Ayres Dieter Kildare Lynne Carver Lionel Barrymore Janet Gaynor Robert Montgomery Franchot Tone Nancy Bridgetown Gladys George Miss George Hollywood Valiant Carrie Madame X

Study Circle in Bridgetown Studies Modern Thought

The University study circle in Bridgetown remains active under Mr. M. Jones guiding Modern Thought discussions. A July 21 Paddy's Market event invites attendees to enjoy a hot dog.

Bridgetown M. Jones

Bridgetown Junior Farmers Club Plans Inter Club Meet

Bridgetown Junior Farmers Club met on Thursday evening to discuss an inter clubs athletic meet and debate. Mr Moves presided and Mr Tones Tewae proposed a debate on August 13 about Horses Tractors in the Bridgetown district. A planned visit to the Bridgetown Advocate plinth works is set for July 19.

Bridgetown Tones Tewae Urdgetewn

Bridgetown Notes Sketch Community Life and Plans

Local brief covers Cub enrollment at Girl Guide Hall on July 20, Senator McBride visit on July 13, Bridgetown Road Board discussions, euchre series prizes, Bridgetown Repertory Club plans, and requests for a Bridgetown Historical Society and local museum. Also notes on culvert collapse at Scott’s Hotel and church service at Church of Christ conducted by Pastor Nightingale.

Girl Guide Hall Fullerton Senator McBride Bridgetown Road R. S. Tozer Bridgetown Methodist Men's Society Bridgetown Road Board John F. Smith Rob Blechynden Hampton Street Bridgetown Repertory Club R. E. Pouset Fridgetown Bal Board Scott Manjimup Churches of Christ Church of Christ Bridgestown Repertory Rooms Was Nightingale Cole Tte

Wedding Bells in Bridgetown AUpdater

The marriage of Brenda Francis Campbell and Allan Richard Trigwell was solemnised Tuesday at the Church of England in Bridgetown. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Strugnell with reception for 110 guests at Lesser Hall and a honeymoon to follow.

Church of England Bridgetown Brenda Francis Malcolm Campbell Allan Richard Econd Trigwell Haddelton Rey Strugnell Eddie Pearce Pixie Henderson Kath Stretfield Donalda Campbell Ron Trigwell Strugnell

Mi holes bogey contest crowns Drummond at Balingup

At the Balingup links on Saturday the Mi holes bogey competition concluded with T. Drummond winning nine up and E. Hunter two down. The course was excellent and scores showed notable improvement from the prior week. Brummond has reduced his handicap significantly over the season. On Sunday a novel 18 hole handicap match format saw pairs play with strokes conceded by the scratch player, won by several close results.

Balingup Links T. Drummond E. Hunter Brummond F. ©. Nelson G. Yvull Griffin P. Wright E. P. Blakeney J. Warmer R. J Blechynden Somerset D. Wauchope Philipps R. F Darling F. Hawt

Balingup Defeats Warwickers In Local Football Clash

Balingup beat Warriors 74 to 57 on their home ground after a strong first quarter lead. A. Bailey and R. Churchill led Balingup while Morse and Chapman shined for Warriors. H. Briggs suffered a hand injury and was replaced by G. Bailey in the third quarter.

Balingup Warners Bridgetown Warriors Prezise A. Bailey R. Churchill Morse Chapman R Balingup H. Briggs G. Bailey

Rovers Rout Centrals as Centrals Field Incomplete Side

Rovers hosted Centrals on Sunday with Centrals unable to field a full team. Rovers won by a comfortable margin in a one sided match.

South-West Dairy Farmers Achieve Another Strong Year

The South-West Cooperative Dairy Farmers Ltd reports a remarkable year with rapid growth from a small startup to a large regional concern. Butter production rose from 23 tons in 1909 to 3020 tons in the present year, while payments and assets surged. The Sunny West butter enjoys top quality credit, evidenced by multiple silver cups including the Orient Line export butter prize won yearly since 1981, credited to cooperative spirit among producers, consumers, and management.

South-West Orient Line

Perth Holiday News and Wheatbelt Travel Notes

Mrs Dawson of Mullalowp visits Perth then plans calls on son A Dawson at Gnowangerup and daughter Mrs Kingston of Denmark. Mr and Mrs Wauchope of Balingup return from a motor tour across the wheatbelt to Shark’s Bay, noting floods and detours but a memorable holiday. Friends Meagher Bree and Reon Green recover from a car crash. Mr H Pittard of Balingup Cheese Factory fractures knee cartilage. crutches likely for weeks.

Rete Wheatbelt Meagher Bree Reon Green H. Pittard Balingup

Mullalyup Cricketers Dance Supports Club Funds

A July 1 fundraiser at Mullalyup Hall drew local and visiting patrons for a dance by Hammond’s Swing Four. Secretary H Gabler organized the event with Mrs C Gabler handling catering and Miss M Creek winning a lucky spot dance. Gabler expects the night to yield a satisfactory profit and aims to strengthen club finances for next season.

Mullalyup Mullalyup Hall H. Gabler Hammond C. Gabler M_ Creek Gabler

Baling Up Golf Club Bridge Afternoon For Fund

The second bridge afternoon in a series to raise funds for the club building fund was held at the club house on Friday afternoon. A good attendance of ladies enjoyed the event with play followed by afternoon tea.

Deanmill Jays Pemberton Robbie Hutchinson Agnes Hutchinson P. Kelly Dot Fuge Molly Green Bobbie Jean White Bobbie Hutchinson Betty Hanrahan Percival Nelson Dot Pemberton Land Bridgetown

Arbor Day at Bridgetown School with Orchard Planting

On Friday afternoon Bridgetown State School held an Arbor Day planting an experimental orchard. Nine apple trees two walnut trees and two almond trees were planted plus seven rose bushes by the girls. The trees were donated by Messrs Hunter nurserymen Mullalyn. Head Teacher Mr Jones spoke on street tree care and pupil pride.

Bridgetown Messrs. Hunter Mullalyu Mr. Jones

Warren Schoolboys Defeat Nelson in Return Match at Manjimup

The Warren schoolboys beat Nelson 10 goals 10 behinds to 4 goals 2 behinds in a return game at Manjimup last Friday. Coach notes marked improvement and urges parental attendance at the Manjimup oval on Sunday July 16 to see the team play an ex-scholars team. one o clock start for the boys followed by Warren versus.

Warren Nelson Manjimup Manjimup Oval

Hospital Conference At Bridgetown Presided By Panton

A Hospitals Association meeting at Bridgetown discussed agenda motions for a Perth conference. Delegates from Manjimup Nannup Green bushes and Bridgetown Hospital Boards attended. They proposed monthly salary payments by the Health Department and appointed Deacon and Bryant as representatives.

Hospitals’ Association Bridgetown W R. Panton Manjimup Nannup Greenbushes Perth Health Department Messrs. Deacon and Bryant

Badminton Night as Greenbushes Visit Bridgetown

A Greenbushes team travels to Bridgetown for a club match. Players include Micees R-Lake, D Feleton, A Leon ard, M Tynes, N Coverley, R Hastie, BR Kirby, Mrs Paton, H Nesbit, D Shanahan, T McInnes, J Lyons, J Paton, Crow d, W White, and R Dilks. The Bridgetown vs Manjimup results recap a series of doubles and mixed doubles with wins by Teede, Bartlett, Ausden, Teede, Teele, Me Intyre, Bearman, Waller, and Mackenzie.

Greenbushes Bridgetown Bridgeown Micees R-Lake D. Feleton A. Leonard M Tynes N Coverley R. Hastie BR. Kirby Mrs. Paton H. Nesbit D- Shanahan T. McInnes J. Lyons J. Paton W. Crowd White R. Dilks Manjimup Blackwood Leones Green Dyer Teede le IT Teele Wilks Wheatley MeIntyre Bearman Treadgeld Mr. Stewart Bartlett Ausden Stewart Rooke Chapman Cant Barrett Muir Harris Jones Ancock Weil Waller Newman Horton Mackenzie Phillips Mike C Green Mise BE G. Teede E. Teede Warlett McIntyre

Obituary of W. F. White of Mayanup

Residents of the Upper Blackwood and Bridge districts report the death of W. F. White of Mayanup after months of illness and an operation at Mount Hospital. He was a respected Methodist preacher and community member. funeral details are to be announced in the next issue.

W. F. White Upper Blackwood Bridge Mayanup Mount Hospital St. George's Terrace Methodist Church

Vincent Bound Over After Strychnine Incident at Court

At Bridgtown Police Court Richard Vernard Vincent faced magistrates Messie Bartlett and Williams after an apparent self harm attempt with strychnine. He was bound over for 12 months to keep the peace and be of good behavior with 25 pounds security. Evidence showed he accompanied employer Mr Guy Thomson to Greenbushes where a car crash left a passenger injured. Vincent then drank from a bottle of strychnine in the engine room before colleagues intervened and he was taken to Bridgetown Hospital by ambulance.

Bridgtown Messie A. E. Bartlett R. C. Williams Js.p Richard Vernard Vincent Vincent Guy Thomson Greenbushes Rocom Thomson's Mr. Thomes Bridgetown Hospital

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