Bridgetown Social Review Recaps Week of Local Hello and Happenings
Social notes from Bridgetown cover Perth visitors Miss Phyllis Dusting and Joan Mulling, rest and convalescence by Ernie Hastie in Bunbury, holidays by Ron Cornwall in Bridgetown, and Bunbury visitors. Births, illnesses, suspicions, dances, and council events outline a lively week with a premier's upcoming visit and community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Cornwall
Bridgetown
Ron
Bank of New South Wales
Busselton
Alterations Approved for Newsagency Interior and Home Erection
The Bridgetown Road Board grants consent for D. Wauchope to alter the interior of his newsagency and for Mr. Perrin to erect a residence.
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Bridgetown Road Board
D. Wauchope
Perrin
Town Hall Renovation Delayed After Single Bid
The Road Board delays repainting and renovation of the Town Hall following a communication to F. Denniss, the sole tenderer for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Board
F. Denniss
Social notes from Greenbushes and district
Mrs McKinnon of Melbourne tours Western Australia calling on relatives. Len Green remains in Bridgetown Hospital, ex A L F, awaiting health. Mr and Mrs Broomfield welcome a baby daughter while Mrs Broomfield stays at Subiaco hospital and Mr Broomfield tends Sister Kate's. Several locals visit Perth, Kalgoorlie, Yarloop and Kalgoorlie during the week, with updates on health and family arrivals.
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Western Australia
H. McDonald
8. Broomfield
Surprise Party Celebrates Mrs. F. Badrick's Birthday
A surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. F. Badrick occurred at her Nannup home on July 9 hosted by her daughter Kelva and friends. Guests included numerous Stallards Vallances McLeans Blythes and others. An evening of games dancing and singing followed with accordion music by T. Warner. A birthday cake was shared at 12 30 before the party ended with Auld Lang Syne.
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A. Palmer
D. Blythe
C. Sexton
R. Reynolds
J. Smith
A. Ford
F. Badrick
N. Sexton
M. Harison
M. James
Mr. T. Warner
Kelva
Nannup Scene Captured In Local Notes And Dance
This week in Nannup the stork visited Nannup hospital yielding a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. R. Lyon. Local travel saw K Meldrum A Blythe and Mrs J Mountford on the Perth train, and several families touring Bunbury Busselton and Capel. A July 13 dance at Nannup Hall raised funds for the Nannup Football Club with lively local band music and raffles won by W Dyson and J Brockman.
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Stork
Nannup Hospital
Perth
Messrs
K. Meldrum
A. Blythe
Mrs
J. Mountford
Mrs. Monday
Jarrahwood
C. Ford
Busselton
R. Chaytor
Nannup Hall
Nannup
Balingup Cricket Ball Thrills Local Crowd At Night Out
Mr H J Son Smith led a Bridgetown bus full of lively youths to the Balingup Cricket Club Ball. Dave Jones entertained on the return journey with two songs. The ball featured the Balingup Orchestra, Norma Adams filling in, and trophies awarded to cricket club members after a lively night of dancing.
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H. J
Smith
Bridgetown
Balingup
Dave Jones
Dave
Hves
Norma Adams
Balingup Cricket Club
Coming-of-age Party for Miss Irene Bartlett
A surprise 18th birthday gathering for Rene Bartlett youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bartlett was held at their home on Wednesday July 10. About 40 guests attended with dancing singing and a supper featuring a two tier birthday cake. Speeches by Mr Bartlett and Mr Ruck presented Rene a wooden autographed key marking the occasion. The festivities ended at midnight with Auld Lang Syne.
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Rene
George Barlett
Ed Ferrier
Les May
Arthur Johnson
Bartlett
Mr. Ruck
Market report on cattle at Robb's Jetty and Midland Junction
Cattle yarded at Robb's Jetty Tuesday sold around 83 shipped. On Wednesday 285 good quality cattle were offered at Midland Junction. Values for good bullocks were 40s and higher, and all other sorts sold dearer than last week.
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Robb's
Midland Junction
Resignation Tendered by Health Inspector Hazelhurst
At the Bridgetown Road Board meeting last Friday secretary E C Siggins read letters from R J Hazelhurst resigning as health inspector. Hazelhurst stated he had recently been discharged from the R A A F. The resignation was accepted with re-
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McEvoy
Bridgetown Lodge
P.D.P
J. E. Botton
Bridgetown Road Board
E. C. Siggins
R. J. Hazelhurst
Nannup Defeats Jarrahwood in Close Sunday Football
Nannup beat Jarrahwood by seven points after a muddy clash as rain left the ground soft. Final: Nannup 6 goals 13 points Jarrahwood 4 goals 12 points. Best for Jarrahwood were B Harrison R Widdison V Vernon L Hally and Lofty. For Nannup R Mackie A Kearney L Miller and R Meldrum stood out.
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Nannup
Jarrahwood
Rifle Club Reforms At Sunday Meeting
A re establishment meeting of the Rifle Club was held at Mr Fr Badricks Billard Saloon. Officers were elected with R D Blythe as Secretary A E Rowe as Captain W H Blythe as Treasurer and committee members named. The range condition was discussed after a close inspection showed severe repairs needed at an estimated cost of about £100. The meeting adjourned awaiting further notice and members expressed strong support for rapid revival of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Badrick
Billard
H. Dean
J.talbot
R. Reynolds
A. Hartley
H. Blythe
G. Marlow
T. Okle
H. Happ
F. Green
F. Badrick
G. McKittrick
J. McKittrick
Jim McKittrick
R. D. Blythe
R D. Blythe
A E. Rowe
W. H. Blythe
Gordon McKittrick
Millers Triumph in Nannup Darts Contest
Mr L. Miller won the darts tournament run by Mr Dy son in Nannup. Mr F. Guthridge finished a close second. The winner received a set of darts and 25 shillings, while the runner up earned 16 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyson
L. Miller
F. Guthridge
Nannup
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