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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1948

Page

5

Red Skelton Leads Cast In The Show-offs And Other Notes

Red Skelton returns to the screen in The Show-offs playing Aubrey Piper opposite Marilyn Maxwell as Amy. The piece also notes Eddie Rochester Anderson Lloyd Nolan and others, plus local Perth social items and weekly bus trips, bridge, and visits.

Aubrey Piper Amy Fisher Red Skelton Marilyn Maxwell Amy MaryJorie Main George Cleveland Pop Fisher Virginia O'Brien Marshall Thompson Joe Leon Ames Eddie Rochester Anderson

Sunday services listed for Greenbushes parish

The Church of England Greenbushes parish schedules Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. in Greenbushes and Evensong at 2.30 p.m. in Maranup Ford and 7.30 p.m. in Balingup on Sunday July 18. Rector Lawson signs the notice.

Greenbushes Maranup Ford Balingup H. Cc Lawson

Dog Poisoner Active Strikes in Town

Local households report dogs dying or sick after exposure to suspected bait. Residents fear a reckless offender may endanger children as well, with inquiries ongoing into who is responsible.

Obituary: Thomas Exelby 78 Greenbushes Pioneer Photographer

Thomas Exelby, 78, longtime Greenbushes resident and former Dreadnought mine manager, died July 8 at District Hospital Bunbury after 2 months in care. Survived by a widow and daughter. Funeral held July 9 at Bunbury cemetery Methodist section. Rev. A Mason officiated. Pallbearers: W Graham, P Williams, W Taylor, J Nuttall.

District Hospital Bunbury Greenbushes Thomas Exelby Exelby John Lindsay Bunbury Cemetery Rev. A. Mason Messrs W. Graham P. Williams W. Taylor J. Nuttall

Tin mining activity grows around Greenbushes field

Interest in the Greenbushes tinfields rises with reports of a new plant to be built at Boronia Gully. Freddy Cruickshank injured at Freemans Ltd plant while throwing a tool. Several firms including Commercial Morgan, Freemans, Freeman & Fox, Melville, Bridgetown Mineral, Gibsons, and Smithfield Mining advance dredging and new machinery at South Greenbushes and surrounding areas. Analysts note potential tin ore between Smithfield and Greenbushes with seams believed to extend in that direction.

Greenbushes Boronia Gully L. Cruickshank Freemans Ltd Mr. Cruickshank Freeman & Fox South Greenbushes Smithfield Mining Co Smithfield

Ducks Walk on Water in Frozen Farm Pool

A local farmer on a frosty morning pauses by the cow shed and spots ducks appearing to walk on ice. Investigating further, he finds the pool has frozen over, making the scene look like ducks moving on water.

Road Board Plans War Memorial Gates And Park

The road board votes to leave £100 open for non-ratepaying residents to subscribe, funding a Memorial Gates and surrounding Park. A living ex servicemen honor roll will be kept separate from fallen names, with no distinction in treatment.

Road Board L. A. Evans R.S.L Moyes Malcolm Scott Messrs. Moyes Cc. P. Scott

Manjimup Leads Robins In Women’s Hockey Derbies

Manjimup battled to a draw with Pemberton after a hard game as Robins, missing four regulars, stayed unbeaten this season with goals from Myra Rosman for Pemberton and Norma Trevor in a tense clash. Rene Paddon scored for Deanmill and Magpies defeated Bridgetown Blues with Marg Liddelow netting all three.

Pemberton Robins Robins Ecal Norma Trevorrow Myra Rosman Deanmill Jardee Rene Paddon Magpies Bridgetown Blues

Bridgetown Men Challenge Blues and Golds Team

After beating the Bridgetown Blue Women team, the Bridgetown Men's Hockey Club challenged a combined Blues and Golds A Grade team for July match practice. Mr. J. R. Fullam said the club, now 15 strong, hopes to recruit more players and form a district Men s Hockey Association. inquiries welcome at his phone number.

Bridgetown Blue Blues and Golds J. R. Fullam Fullam Bridgetown

Results at a Glance Robins, 1 Drew With Pemberton

Robins and Pemberton battled to a 1 1 tie in a tight game with neither side breaking away early. Key plays by Robins and Pemberton kept the score close throughout the matchup at the arena.

Greenbushes Lose To Boyup Brook In Scratch Match

Greenbushes travelled to Boyup Brook for a scratch match on Saturday. The final score was Boyup Brook 2 goals to Greenbushes nil. Umpires were Mr Mc Combe and Mr McGurk. An afternoon tea followed and Greenbushes captain Mrs McKelvie thanked the hosts. Next Saturday Greenbushes hosts Magpies in the association series.

Greenbushes Boyup Brook Boyup McCombe McGurk McKelvie Magpies

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Talkies Lloyd Nolan Robert Montgomery Audrey Totter Mrs. Stitt Miss Liddicoat Perth Mesdames Row Mervyn Yates E. Mays South Australia H. McDonald W. Brookes Fremantle England N. Wellington Mr. B. O’bourne Brock’s Tea Church of England Shamrock Hotel Mac E. McCaul Greenbushes Cinema Presents IN the Lake Lloyd Nolan Tom Tully Capel Dairy Co W. G. Allen Greenbushes Vacuum Oil CO P.O Newton's Garage Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Oxy National Library of Australia Eanst Kirup W. Meagher Bunbury Hospital Mr. Exelby Commercial, Morgan & Co Balt Water Gully Melville Goldfields Co Bridgetown Mineral Co Sydney 3 Seas Gibsons Perth Co Boronia North Greenbushes W. C. Moyes Manjimup Blues Tipbins Golds Hampton S&t South West Photo Service Peter RA Salvair Hampton Street Bridgetown Dry Cleaners Terminus Hotel Glen McAlinden Nla.gov
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