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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1946

Page

3

Greenbushes Methodist Church marks 45th anniversary

The Greenbushes Methodist Church celebrated its 45th anniversary with strong attendance despite bad weather. Rev. N Inwood delivered an inspiring address and Mrs W Taylor and Mrs H Lindsay performed a duet. A late program featured numerous items, solos, and community singing, ending with notes on the organist change as Mrs Tulloch departs and Miss Neville steps in.

Greenbushes Methodist Church N.inwood W. Taylor H. Lindsay Rev. Inwood Ruth Taylor Ruth Mr. Allen Mick Hugh Williams Lois Tulloch Lois Fr. Viner G. Tulloch

Greenbushes Endeavor supper honors Rev Inwood choir

The Greenbushes Christian Endeavor event features Stephanie Stevens as the old lady in a lavender anglace and Ruth Taylor with bouquets during "Little Old Lady" and "To Mother With Love." Mr Robinson reports a year end balance sheet to fund a new organ as Rev Inwood leads thanks and applause.

Stephanie Stevens Ruth Taylor Joan Stephanie Steven Robinson Inwood Miss Neyvile W. Taylor Hi. Lindsay Ww. G. Allen Allen Mesdames Sells R. Lindsay Mr. Robinson Greenbushes N. Innooq N. Inwood F. Blackwell Finjarra

Goat attack harms Mrs Doherty in village incident

A goat being chased by children in a lane near the Newsagency prompted Mrs J Doherty to intervene. A dog biting the goat led the animal to gore her cheek with its horn, knocking her down. First aid was given by Mrs Blewett before others arrived.

J. Doherty

Back Again Excitement in Baker Home

Leon Baker returns home after five years away with Mrs Baker and their young son. The former Rover Football Club member served as fitter in the RAAF during the war and may rejoin Zinnecker's Garage. Leon married Dorothy Mitchell of Earlwood Sydney and is now residing with his parents in Allnutt Street.

Baker Leon Rover Airlores Zinnecker's

Mrs Doherty Recovers After Injury In Bridgetown

Mr Morgan took Mrs Doherty to Bridgetown for treatment by a doctor. The gash required stitches and tetanus needles were essential. The doctor warned that if the horn had torn up the injury could have been fatal. She hopes to avoid a facial scar and deserves praise for facing the ordeal alone.

Morgan

Hail and Downed Trees Hamper Roads in Week of Bad Weather

A week of rain and freezing cold produced a heavy hail fall near Catterick at 4 p.m. causing vehicles to bog on a 1 mile wide strip as trees came down. Guest brothers’ truck blocked by a tree near Greenbushes and Bridge Town required detours via Ingram’s paddocks. Ingram Bros. placed a red light on a tree to prevent accidents and then cleared the road with help from Ingram’s tractor.

Catterick Lodge Greenbushes Bridgetown Ingram C. Ingram Mr. C. Ingram Ingram Bros

Ladies Plan Fundraising Ball for Pool and Park Fence

A group of women from the Advancement Association visited Mrs. RR. Bignell on Thursday afternoon July 11 to discuss funds for improving the swimming pool and fencing the park. Mrs. Bignell offered her lounge for the ladies meeting, signaling strong local support and a cheerful, capable committee.

P. and C. Ass. Holds July Meeting

The Parents and Citizens Association met July 10 in C.W.A. rooms. Poor attendance due to bad weather. Members resolved to have the secretary pay all outstanding accounts. They planned a forthcoming fair with a sit down supper and expected strong patronage. Music provided by Mrs. Kerr's Band.

Parents and Citizens’ Association C.W.A

Railway Timetable for Bridge Town and Perth

Times show arrival and departure between Bridge Town and Perth. Schedules list morning and afternoon services, with key connections and turnaround details for travelers.

Bridgetown Perth

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