Red Cross Debutantes Ball A Regal Evening Of Pageantry
The Red Cross Debutantes Ball proved an outstanding success with Vice Regal patronage. A 35 minute program featured a royal entry, flower girls, and debutantes in frocks, as the Lieutenant Governor and party were welcomed amid music and cheers.
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Red Cross
Ball
Vice Regal
Amos Warner
Tregal
James Mitchel
James
A. S& Wright
Red Cross Loaned
B. Oc. Wright
Fied Cross
Aml Mes
Mlechynden
Oriad Board
Myrea
Yull Creasurer Red Cross
le Burt
Colonel Bogey
Sir James
Joan Wauchope
Jill Walton
Mesdames Hk. C
Wright More
True Fish Story From Nannup Fisherman
A Nannup resident recounts a weekend fishing tale from a jetty at the coast. He hooked a 30 lb du fish three times, landing it on the third attempt with a brown cord after two hooks remained in the fish. The haul also included a smaller du fish and several dozen herring.
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Nannup
Bridgetown Hospital Staff Burdened by 18 Hour Shifts
Hospital staff toil eighteen hours daily as trained personnel dwindle from six to two. Nurses and sisters work through the night into early morning with minimal rest, prompting calls for more staff or partial closure to maintain safe operation.
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Sisatera
No Nominations for Road Board Seat in Bridgetown North Ward
There were no nominations submitted to replace Mr. E. S. Hester for the North Ward Bridgetown Road Board. The closing date passed with no names. advertisements calling for a member are being inserted again in the newspapers.
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Bridgetown
E. S. Hester
Road Board Bedford Truck In Mud Scene
Bridgetown Road Board's Bedford truck skidded in mud on Tweede Road about four miles out on Tuesday. Traffic was hindered by the slippery mud but the damage was limited to a battered mudguard and a small technical break.
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Bridgetown Road Board
Bedford
Tweede Road
Local Appeal Raises Fifty Nine Pounds for Welfare Fund
The combined appeal raised £60 with thanks to donors including Mrs. Muir who provided a hamper and £16 10s at Winnijup. Donations from Mrs. Dofst, Mrs. Johnson, and others are listed, along with a Benevolent Society contribution and Red Cross support. The branch met on Bridey day, June 4, with the next annual meeting set for the first Friday in July.
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R. Dofst
Johnson
Brechynden
Don Walter
Miss Champ
Benevolent Society
Medical Examination of School Children in Bridgetown
The weekly medical examination of school children in the Lesser Hall, Bridgetown, is progressing well with a few pupils examined each week. Parents are notified if medical or dental attention is needed, and the program is praised as commendable.
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Bridgetown
Reid Again Wins Local Bridgetown Rifle Club Shoot
Reid won the Bridgetown Rifle Club weekend shoots across the 500 and 600 yard ranges. Poor light and conditions reduced many shooters in the yard event while M Paget posted a solid score at 500 yards.
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L. Reid
S. Reid
Bridgetown Rifle Club
M. Paget
Scores Report For Track Meet With Notable Distances
Scores list runners led by L Reid with 82 in the 500 and 70 total. Mester notched 32 and 26. Chevis 31 28. Shepherd 30 31. Billington 31 28. Foster 23 26. Paget 34 20. Lowe 2 1b 10 67. Practice shoot planned Sunday over 500 and yard ranges.
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L. Reid
KR. Mester
Chevis
Shepherd
Billington
Foster
M. Paget
Lowe
Almost A Fiver Sparks Rule Debate at Greenbushes
During Centrals Warriors match at Greenbushes on Sunday two ardent followers argued over rabbiting rules. The dispute stemmed from a pro and con fight about hobbiting defined as one player stooping to trip another by placing his body below the opponent's hips.
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Centrals Warriors
Greenbushes
Bridgetown Couple wed in Church of England ceremony
Margaret Mercer and Horace Phillips, both of Bridgetown, were married in the Bridgetown Church of England on Friday. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Pelham Thurman. The bride wore a light fabric gown with sequin trim and white accessories, carrying a bouquet of heather and baby columbine. She left in a navy suit with white accessories. Mrs. A Copley served as matron of honor and Mr. A Copley was best man. She was given away by her father, Mr. J. Mercer.
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V. Tomerini
Vickie
James
Burt
M.cc
Debs
Margaret Mercer
Horace Phillips
Bridgetown
Church of England
Pelham Thurman
Mrs. A. Copley
Mr. A. Copley
J. Mercer
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