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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

4

World painter names Jane Russell in search for model

Painter William Earl Singer tracks a model across eight countries and finds Jane Russell in Greenbushes. He proclaims her the most exciting girl in Hollywood and asks Howard Hughes for a loan of her as the screen debut in The Outlaw, released by United Artists.

William Earl Singer Jane Russell Singer Hollywood Howard Hughes Gertrude Lawrence Vivien Leigh Eine Albert Belgium Archbishop Sinnott Canada Generals Jackett Haffner U.S. War Department Britain United Artists

Negligent Driving Charge Dismissed In Greenbushes Court

Roderick William Kelly faced a negligent driving charge in Greenbushes Police Court. The May 3 1948 Mulallup crash that killed Stanley Pereman was detailed by four witnesses. The defense argued no Traffic Act breach and the case was dismissed.

Greenbushes R. J. Blechynden A. H. Fullerton Roderick William Kelly Kelly Gowinne Parker and Parker Solicitors Perth Mulalyup Stanley James Pereman Sergeant Nicholls Baskerville Messrs Austin Bailey Ronald Darling Robert John Harvey Mullalyup Gwinne

Midland Junction Road Board Aims to Combat Communist Menace

The Green bushes Road Board at its July meeting considered a letter about communists. A motion to view the matter with concern and act to combat the menace passed. An amendment declaring the board non political and leaving the matter to the Government failed, with Meagher Browne and Thomson voting for and Dove Newton against.

Midland Junction Greenbushes Road

Jack Smith Jor Travels by Car to Perth

Jack Smith Jor traveled by car to Perth on Friday morning and returned late Saturday evening.

Jack Smith Jor Perth

Anniversary Service Celebrates Greenbushes Methodist Church

The Greenbushes Methodist Church marked its anniversary with Sunday and Monday events led by Rev. N Inwood. A large choir performed two anthems and duets, with Miss By Lindsay the organist. Mr A Harrison departs for Ew ington, leaving a cheerful void in the choir.

The Methodist Church N. Inwood H. Lindsay W. G. Allen Lindsay Anne McCaul Hazel Perks Val. Sullivan Bev. Park Betty Bock Greenbushes Collie

Central Blues Triumph Over Boyup Brook In AFL Match

Centrals dominated from early, combining strong defense and goals from W Carter Glennie and Lindsay. Boyup Brook fought back late but could only muster four goals as Centrals sealed a 17 16 to 7 4 victory with standout performances by Carter and Glennie.

Boyup Reg. Millar Central Glennie Blue Whites Duncan Morgan McLean Herbert W. Allen Lindsay Yates Centrals Callegari Whitton Woods Riley Miller Eoomouth Jones Stanton Selle L. Allen W. Carter Winnish Wally Carter Lionel Allen Norm Lindsay Brooks Gen. Stanton S. Allen W- Carter Bob Whitton Dent Hughes Graham Huby Carter Brother Wally Thorley Brockman Boyup Brook Rowlands McCombe Moore Lindsey Sells McComin Yeemuan McLriin Wlrtnish Faulkner Mse Duntan S. Graham Bark Allen R. Millar Riley Millar Stan Graham W. Patterson Patterson Boyoup Hee. McLean Hf. Carter Sella Mocket Ball Tom Miller Sally Sally Wally Carter

Greenbushes seeks ice works permit at July meeting

At the Greenbushes Road Board July gathering Mr. J Newton sought permission to install an ice works and freezing plant. He had not submitted plans yet but would do so. The board granted permission contingent on submitted plans.

Greenbushes J. Newton Greenbushes Road Newton Public Health Dept

American Tea fundraiser aids RSL Hall kitchen

The RSL Women's Auxiliary hosted an American afternoon at Druids Hall on July 24 despite wind and rain. Donations from artists and buyers helped raise almost £7 to finish the R.S.L. Hall kitchen. Items were contributed by Mrs. C. Mitchell, Miss J. Beauglehole, Miss J. McCutcheon, Rev. Park, Kath Viner, and Joan Crowd. A pleasant tea ended the event.

R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary Druids’ Hall L. Hall C. Mitchell J. Beauglehole J. McCutcheon Rev. Park Kath Vine

Greenbushes Lose to Laurels in Weekend Hockey Match

Greenbushes and Donnybrook Laurels met at the Balingup ground with several regulars missing. Laurels won 3 to nil as Umpire E McKelvie oversaw a closely contested game. Next Saturday Greenbushes travels to Boyup Brook for a rematch.

Greenbushes Donnybrook Laurels Balingup Laurels E. McKelvie Boyup Brook

Health and vermin rates rise in Greenbushes Board 1948

The Greenbushes Road Board increased the health rate from 14 to 4a in the pound and the vermin rate from 13d to dd, while other rates remained unchanged from last year.

Greenbushes Road

Local Residents Record Brief Family Affairs

Mrs Cox returned home last Saturday after a few days in Collie with her daughter Mrs C Wilkes. Miss Joan Brok left for Pemberton on Monday by bus.

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