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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1947

Page

6

Debs in Bridgetown Week End Attractions

Community notes describe weekend activities around Bridgetown. Miss Yvonne Forde returns to Bunbury. Max Armstrong's 21st birthday party with gifts, dancing, and a cake. Scouts, football at Osborne Park, and several locals visiting Perth or Collie are noted along with staff changes at Bridgetown State School.

Yvonne Forde Bridgetown State School Bunbury Sandilands Perth Mr. Hawthorn Osborne Park Bridgetown

Wades to Meetings Across Flooded Blackwood River

Mr. Guy Mitchell nephew of the Lt. Governor travels twenty six miles from Boyup Brook to attend Board meetings. He must wade across Trigwell's bridge as the Blackwood River rises and water covers the crossing, then repeat the process on return each day.

Guy Mitchell Boyup Brook Trigwell's Bridge Blackwood River Mitchell

Shark Skin Satin Chosen by Beautiful Bride

Yvonne Ferrier of Perth married Dick James of Bridgetown in a ceremony described with detail of the shark skin satin gown, orange blossom veil, and floral accessories. The reception followed for about 70 guests at the Lesser Hall with bridesmaids, a best man, and a bank official giving away the bride.

Beautiful Bride Yvonne Kr. Johnson J. BR. Goodridge Bridetown Bank of New South Wales Bridgetown CWA

Rovers Forfeit Balingup and Bridge Town Match

A Sunday B grade clash between Balingup and Bridge Town Rovers was forfeited to Balingup as Rovers A team sent 3 or 4 B graders and would not travel. Balingup waited on field. officials lamented such incidents dampen junior enthusiasm.

Balingup Bridgetown Rovers Rovers Rev. Blakeney Lou Cagnana

Moyes wins Mug in very wet golf outing

Six finishers played through heavy rain as Carl Moyes claimed the Mug by breaking his handicap. Final scores list Moyes 69, Peck 74, Long 74, Hester 75, Salvair 75, Owen 81. Next week features an 18 hole stroke event for the Levinson trophy half, with the second half on August 9. Entries for the Blackwood District Open Championship in Bridgetown close July 28.

Carl Moyes C. Moyes A. Peck H. Long G. H G. H. §. Hester 90-15-75; P. Salvair 80 -6-75; W. Owen Levinson

Wanted Urgently Board for two Business Girls

Share room if necessary. Apply this office.

Debs Floor Show Headlines Night of Missed Weather

Friday July 25 offers a best floor show of the year featuring debutantes who were unable to attend due to weather concerns. The event promotes entertainment and social gathering as a highlight of the season.

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