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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1946

Page

2

Agricultural Society discusses ground expansion and hall move

The Agricultural Society meeting debated tapping reaping and improving grounds at the show. President Mr Keg Jiester and members including Messrs Walter Klopper Scott and others planned enlargement of the Exhibition Hall and clearing about 9,000 yards at each end, with up to £1,600 available for extensions. Delegates were appointed for the Hospital Board meeting on March 5 and time extension for railway superwork was debated.

Agricultural Society Keg Jiester Ok. Walter L. V Klopper Alnhelm Scott Rho. Thives L. Bagshaw J. Waller Whame J. Sparks E. Mitchell Mrs. Winn Apwolowiles Messrs Bo. Giblett G. Warburton H. T. Doust H. Roe G. Thompson Scott EB. Doust Hridgetown Davies Aly. E. Mitchell Hester and Walter W. K. Walter Commissioner of Railways Wis Tagshin Flester Nh March

Bridgetown Repertory Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Bridgetown Repertory Club held its annual meeting in the Chih Prooms on Monday evening presided by Mr Geodeldze. Officers elected for the year include Patron J H Randall President J Sparks Vice President NS Crockett Secretary Mrs Burley Social Secretaries Stevenson and Goodridge Treasurer FP Evans Business Manager FL Taylor Auditor Mr A Peek. Delegates to the March 6 public hospital meeting named Mrs Pagley Messrs Jo Snarks and P Evans. An 85 pound pledge to the Food for Britain appeal was approved for Bridgtown Shewertery, with a concert planned for the last Monday in March.

Wal Geodeldze J. H. Randall J. Sparks NS. Crockett Burley Mescimes Stevenson and Goodridge FP. Evans

Bridgetown Obituary for Mrs Charlotte Witnish at 86

Bridgetown in grief as Mrs Charlotte Caroline Witnish dies in Bridgetown hospital on February 24 at age 86. Survived by two daughters Afra Marshall and Mrs A James and two sons Richard and William Witnish. Born 1865 in Tatudesford Victoria she married in 1901 and moved to Western Australia in 1904. She lived in Bridgetown for 31 years and was active in Red Cross. Funeral held at Methodist section of Bridgetown cemetery with Officiant Thewnd.

Charlotte Caroline Witnish Tatudesford Victoria Bunding Victorian Land Western Australia Bridgetown Witnish O Red Cross Tiler Bridedown Trwond

Greenbushes Ball at Miners Hall Features Waterside Styles

A Greenbushes Race Club event in the Miners Hall showcased pastel lights and a four‑piece Green bushes Dance Band. Dr. John Smith, noted for winning the Australian Amateur Hour, performed with the crowd enjoying dancing outfits from Mrs Dignell, Miss Tielle, and others. A late supper followed as the function closed near 1 am.

Miners’ Hall Greenbushes Race Club Green Bushes John Smith Johnnie On Toent Fey Yoenlat Ong

McLean Pleads Guilty to Wilful Damage in Povup Brook Court

Last Monday morning John McLean pleaded guilty in Povup Brook Police Court to wilful damage. Constable Regn stated the accused managed a headlight panel on the property of Balle Brown, hotel keeper of Stovup Brook. The case was adjourned to Wednesday.

John McLean Povup Brook Constable Regn Balle BR. Brown Stovup Brook Enka

Soldiers Welfare Committee Meeting at Bridgetown

The Soldiers Welfare Committee met Wednesday with Mrs. Teese presiding. Officers were elected and Mr. Judges to act as treasurer. Mr. Rawson and Mr. McAlinden supported Power to chair, and Mr. Ruck became secretary with Mr. Judges treasurer.

Bridgetown Messrs. Reawson McAlinson Power Rawson Tower Ruck Judges Pecksvelitor Owhs Soldiers’ Welfare Committee

Farewell to Dr Hers in Nannup Town Ceremony

Residents of Nannup and district honored Dr and Mrs Hers with heartfelt thanks after a three year stay that saw more than four hundred operations. Hospital Board chair R F Rowe and others praised his skill and leadership as he and his family prepared to depart for Derby.

Whitt Nannup WHS Dro Mr. C. Bull Medical Board C. Tr. McMahar May BE. Murphy W. Jenkins Herz Tuslo Commonwealth Hera Balingay Derby

St Patrick's Ball Set for Town Hall March 22

Town Hall will host the Annual St Patrick's Ball with music by Tomelty's bedestra. A sit-down supper is planned with prices for gentlemen 4 shillings, ladies 3 shillings, and children 2 shillings 6 pence.

Tomelty Bedestra

Brigetown Daily Notice Line From Country News

Printed and published by F Semmens for the Country News papers Limited at their Steere Street Brigetown office.

F. Semmens Country Newspapers Limited Steere Street Brigetown

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