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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
8
Mrs. R. Lauchlan expresses gratitude for letters cards telegrams and floral tributes after a sad bereavement. Special thanks are given to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cox Mr. and Mrs. Abbots and Mr. and Mrs. Moulton for their support.
Social Roundabout groups in Bridgetown Balingup Creenbushes Kirup are forming a ladies auxiliary. A small inaugural meeting Monday night heard branch president G Henderson secretary A Rankine and treasurer G Johnston explain legion and auxiliary functions. A combined social is planned for July 12 to promote the auxiliary, with membership open to ex servicemen relatives and friends.
Scouts congratulate A Bentley D Lauchlan R Rodda D Blechynden and R Meredith on green cards and a Bushman's Thong. Pan Pacific Jamboree forms due July 1. Social at Scout Hall Friday 7 40 pm with Girl Guides invited. Bottle collection next Saturday at 1 pm. Staff transfers include Cliff Johns to Katanning and Brian Nelson to East Perth. Bridgetown Road Board secretary E C Siggins returns from sick leave. Several railway staff changes noted at Bridgetown including new head shunter Bert Bailey and porter Jack Richardson.
Kirup residents hosted and traveled as families from Bunbury and Donnybrook. New arrival at Donnybrook Hospital, local visitors, and a Paddy’s Market dance fundraiser at Kirup Hockey Club preceded a birthday gathering at Bob Myles’ home with friends, singing, games, and a late night sendoff.
Third Party Insurance becomes due on June 30. To prevent delays, policies may be sued immediately for the Royal Automobile Club Insurance Dept by Fishers Garage Bridgetown.
Last Saturday evening the R A O B Ladies held a social night in Lesser Hall Bridgetown with dancing to Miss Norma Adams piano and Les Sussmill drums. Local president Mr Connor presented the Buffalo Brooch to Mrs Bert Close, who thanked the lodge members. A fine supper followed with refreshments and communal singing to Lionel Archer’s accordion.
Greenbushes residents report Mrs Patrona arriving home by car from Perth Hospital after weeks there. Mr and Mrs Congdon left by bus for Midland Junction. Mrs J Carter holidaying with Mrs Wright. Mr W Tredrea returned to Perth. Mr and Mrs Willington went to Perth, as did Mrs Dave Walker. Jack Jones and Jim Cosgrove return home after army discharge.
Greenbushes and the Commandoes finished tied 2 2 after a hard fought match at Greenbushes on Saturday. Scorers were Mrs. McKelvie with two goals for Greenbushes and R Bailey with one and Sela with one for the Commandoes. Umpires were Mrs. Russell and Mr. McKelvie. Next week Greenbushes have a bye while Boyup Brook visits Donnybrook at Greenbushes.
Bridgetown defeated Balingup 9 to 3 at Bridgetown on Sunday in a strong hockey showing. The Bridgetown side earned a spot to travel to Perth for the week's inter town matches.
Mrs Bunt, beloved by many, was honored with an elegant 80th birthday afternoon in the CWA Rest Room. Friends organized by Mesdames Collins and Grime, with helpers, presented bouquets, a camelias display, and a decorated cake by Mrs Grime and her daughter. The party included flowers, tea, and a chorus of birthday songs, with Mr D Walker winning two small prizes in host-arranged competitions.
A Bridgetown clearing sale lists items including a 1 Orchard Power Spray complete, Table Top Steel Wheel Horse Lorry, Spring Cart, Os borne 4'6" Mowing machine, 8.F. Moulboard Plough, Howard Turn Cutter, Sunshine Spring Tooth Cultivator, leaf Diamond Harrows with bars, 1 Stock Saddle and Bridle, quantity harness, blacksmiths tools, chains and related equipment.
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