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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

6

Brute Force Captivates in Hollywood Screen Story

Film review praises Burt Lancaster as Joe Collins in Brute Force. Hume Cronyn portrays the prison captain in a tense clash as a planned escape tests the odds. The piece calls the movie superb and unforgettable entertainment in Hollywood history.

Joe Collins Hollywood Burt Lancaster Hume Cronyn Lancaster Cronyn ROUGH Ruthless Mark Hellinger Charles Rickard Yvonne DE Carlo Ann Blyth Ella Raines

Obituary and Society Notes from North Greenbushes

Mrs. M. Maxwell of North Greenbushes died July 8 at her sister’s residence in St Kilda Victoria. Transport and visitors are listed, including Green bushes captain Mrs. B E McKelvie and hockey players traveling for Country Week. The article notes the girls did not win but gained experience and look to next year’s event.

Colin Cooper A. Selfe B. Lindsay W. Streatheld D. Cox G. Yates I. Lindsay D. Buchanan W. G. Allen Graham M. Deguellelmi Gires J. Charnley C. Cooper P. Perry Perth

Greenbushes Road Board Final Warning

The Greenbushes Road Board warns all vehicle bicycle and dog owners that possession of an unlicensed vehicle or dog will lead to prosecution. Licenses are due July 1 and unlicensed road vehicles after that date will be charged. third party insurance is now attached to the license.

Guy Thomson J. Glennie

Hospital Board Reflects on Staffing and Renovation Efforts

Chairman R H Scott reviews hospital improvements over the year including kitchen extensions, new staff posts, and garden works. He notes staff shortages and resignations of matron and secretary, urges finance-backed plans for a new secretary and potential accountant adviser, and outlines planned memorial entrance and hot water system upgrades. Financials show modest bank balances and expected increased subsidy based on patient numbers.

Brockman Medical Department Public Works Dept Medical Dept Cook Commissioner of Health Bank of New South Wales Commercial Bank of Aust. Ltd Sister Longbottom

Jarrahwood Range Opened by Local Officials

Opening of the Jarahwood rifle range drew teams from Nannup Bunbury Thompson s Brook Kirup and Donnybrook. Scores across ranges showed Donnybrook 504 Kirup 499 Napant 496 Thompson s Brook 494 Bunbury 489 Jarrahwood 486. Best individual score went to Jeffries of Thompson s Brook. Official opening by Mr G Kerr with range officer Mr G Clements of Bunbury. cup awarded to Donnybrook by Mrs Kerr.

Jarahwood Nannup Bunbury Thompson's Rook Kirup Donnybrook Ward Iy Donnybrook Antip Thompson's Brook Jarrahwood Jeffries G. Kerr Mr. G. Clements Dunnybrook Kerr

New Poundkeeper Appointed and Pound Relocation

The Namnnup Road Board appointed Mr. H. Coverley as pound keeper replacing Miss Brennan who resigned. The board also voted to move the pound to a new site.

Namnnup Road

Color Printing Handled In House At The Office

The newspaper reports that all color printing is completed in the paper's own office.

Nannup Sked Adds Visitors and Health News

Mr S E Ford returns to Nannup after Perth trip while Matron Rogerson leaves for Stoglay after advice on her father illness. Miss Jim Hlonisett recovering in Nannup Hospital with appendicitis. Visitors include Busselton, Bunbury, Cultle and Perth guests at the Nannup Hotel amid local postal and basketball meeting updates.

S. E. Ford Nannup Perth Matron Rogerson Nasanup Tiatrict Hospital Stoglay Advics Jim Hlonisett Nannup Hospital Nannup Hotel Messrs Osborne Aln Siylin Rogson Stitt Negus Croft Power Hedges Miller Laterla Trarvey Miss Pox Hockley Shrew Knox Brand Morgan Savage McKenzie Busselton Mesamo Bunbury Messer Hutton and Griffiths Cultle G. Ashton

DARTS RSL Downs Hotel Team 4 0 in Tuesday Night Meet

RSL defeated the Hotel team by four games to none on Tuesday night, securing a decisive win. The result showcases RSL's solid performance across all legs and establishes momentum for upcoming fixtures.

RSL

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Talkies Brock’s Tea Rooms Greenbushes T. H. FEAZEY BAKER _ Jephson Shamrock Hotel Fr. Viner Greenbushes Road Board Anglican Church Maranup Ford Greenbushes Cinema Presents Don Porter Lois Collier SS Es Capel Dairy CO Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service G. M. H. Service National Library of Australia Nannup Review Scott Chamber of Commerce Road Board R. H. Scott Aon Ooo MelWittrick Ag F. Badrick Ag A As Pollock Sa J. MeWittrick Challe Wee Hell Mr. A. Carter Mr. Waddington Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil R. J. Wakefield Nannup Garage & Service Sin M. McGafferty Prop P.O Kriesler Poug, Arnold Bridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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