Meet the Wife delights Bridgetown in a fine revival
Bridgetown Repertory Club hosted a February social night with Manjimup’s three act comedy Meet the Wife. About 130 attended the public performance, praised for bright dialogue and strong acting led by Mrs Chevis as Mrs Gertrude Lennox. The nine or ten piece orchestra enhanced the show, with solid support from Ron Tozer, John Winn and Lois Randell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Repertory Club
Bridgetown Club
Manjimup
Ani
Bridgetown
Dlub
Chevis
Gertrude Lennox
Farvey J. Lennox
Graham MacKinnon
Victor
Ron Tozer
Phillip Lord
Lennox
Lord
Richard Bellamy
Sant Francisco
Bel
Slackinnon
Victor Staunton
John Winn
Doris Bellamy
Lois Randell
Doris
Alex Peebles
Dad
Stepdad
Emple
Ell
Miss Mim Tonkin
R. Phillips
Claim Upheld In Manjimup Money Case At Loreal Court
J J Mottram of Manjimup sued Crowd through Mr P A Ewing for £100 plus interest on a loan said to have been advanced to Mottram's father. The Agricultural Bank held the property mortgage and later disposed of it, denying further liability. Mrs Wallwork, SM, found Mottram had a personal debt and rendered judgment with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J Mottram
Manjimup
P. A. Ewing
Loreal Court
Wallwork
S.M
John James Mottram
Growl
Defendent
Thomas Crowd
Agricultural Bank
Ewing
Agricultural
NO MORE DIESEL COACH ON Picton Line
The diesel rail motor coach for the Picton Northelide line has been withdrawn from service since last Saturday. Since Monday, steam passenger trains have resumed the schedule, and it is hoped the change will ease issues from the diesel’s swaying motion and frequent breakdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbeset
Donnetyunk
Balingup Bowls Represented at Collie Tourney
Balingup Bowling Club sent players to the Sith West tournament at Collie last weekend with Wood Frikins in singles and Witw Morgan in pairs, representing the club in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sith West
Collie
Wood Frtikins
Messrs. Witw
Morgan
Manjimup carnival to showcase rising Hawaiian swimmer
The Manjimup swimming carnival will host a surprise guest, a young Hawaiian prodigy aged 15, who has set times equaling mature swimmers since arriving in Australia. Perth and country clubs enter a strong field including Bill Tai, Sid Matenn, Durtean Christie, and Sammy Tait, with trophies to be awarded and a lively programme for men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Nwtama
Perth
Fontanini
Bill Taivoliter
Yerth
Trovel Nalsh Hay
Guieford
Sammy Tait
Laurié Trackers
Bob Watson
Pemberton
Whcrtor
Sheedy Ta Iim
Rudy
Assicantion Resistrar
Anwiy
Pemberton Road Board Proposal Sparks Local Action
A bid to form a Pemberton Road Board is discussed by the Pemberton Ratepayers Association with ministerial support for works and services. Enquiries point to a Perth writ and relocation of town offices, with names and places including Millister Rankine Drapers and Manjimup noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembertin
Feawan Jun
Millister
Rankine’ Drapers
Manjimups
Vet Lawes
Drawers
Pemberton
Statelstrui
Bridgetown V Balingup Tennis Fixture Sees Bridgetown Victory
Bridgetown hosts Balingup in a Sunday tennis fixture, Bridgetown winning by 35 sets 262 games to 15 sets 187 games. Detailed scores cover men's singles and doubles, ladies singles, mixed doubles, and numerous matchups, plus club meeting notes and upcoming schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Balingup
Wanchope
Adams
Hawter
Willams
Drummond
Flinter
Dewerick
C Mawter
Foster
Anderson
William
Wright
Shepherd
Lake
Scott
Mies Warner Fost
Williams
Mien
Miss Ausden
Wil Fiame
Wauchope
Plinto
C. Williams
Thoverick
Howter
Anderton
Hi Shope Herd
Scott Inet
Take
Lawttes
Mimee Warner
Blakeny
Mrs. Seadhdon
Mies Tenderon
Mimoe
T Widdup
Mines
Aue Jin
Poink
Scan
Mice Lake
E. Adache
Mise Warner
Wruchone
Miss Williams
M Williams
Mive Blakeny
Hawler
Mine Hendersom
Plintot
C Wirdun
Deum
Mrs Scaddon
C Williams
J Widdup
Dowerick
Mise Scott
Miss Polak
Have
Ming Austen
Poster
Mise Bean
Wannup Club Committee Meeting Notes and Armament Plans
A fragmented record shows Wannup Club committee minutes outlining a March 3 start for local club armaments at 10 am. It lists attendees including Wilton Waites, Berkey, McMalian, Hatnestt, and others, with plans to purchase a Theodorephy device for 140 and to form mixed doubles teams and preparations for various events. The text is garbled and hard to parse, but indicates a meeting led by the club secretary to organize purchases and event entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gme Wumimmittne
Tenis Clits Veux
Rebruse
Armaments
Mareh
Wil
Wutharies
Ennyes
Visitors From New Guinea Arrive For Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs Laurie Thompson have arrived with their family to spend the holidays at their home in Nannup. Dan Thompen is noted as a local figure who has spent years in Wau New Guinea as a building inspector with government service. The piece recounts vibrant tales of underwater adventures among the Kukirkukis, hostilities, and the harsh impacts of recent downpours on transport, cattle, and local goods. The Thomspons plan a trip to Sydney in March as they prepare for Mr Thompson to return to New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Thompen
Laurie Thompson
Tetms
Wau
New Guinea
Neville Chamberlain
Ereen New Guinea
Thommsom
le Hashimmutes
Winiare
Keith
Busselton
Dan Thompsen
Sydney
Thompson
New Inea
Retirement honors at Bridgetown on Presentation Evening
Presentation Evening at Bridgetown Town Hall honored Nurse McAlinden retiring after a long service. A large audience, music by Mrs. Oarian and group, and a bouquet and armchair were presented. Also a lawn tennis club event featured trophies awarded by President A Flintom with multiple champions named including Eric Adams and Miss Ro Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Meee Ugar
Hart
WP Scott
Av Blechenden
Brown
Lang
Enn
Scott
McAlinden
Sidgetown
Glen McAlinden
Bridgetown
Noble
Snake Guly
Jack Smith
Wizcone Lawn Tennis Club
0Arien
A Flintom
Eric Adams
Hi Mugall
Mine
Will
Banca
Villord
Mogell
Mae Kanner
Mise Ro Lake
Hubhie
Bridgetown Pictures Presents A Robin Hood Film Event
Bridgetown Theatre features The Adventures of Robin Hood starring Eril Flynn in a real premiere set for Saturday March 4 with a lineup including Owd Bob and Cassidy of Bar 20. The cinema page promises frontier era drama and sledgling tales alongside other features such as International Settlement and a reading by Cassidy with Will Pytle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Hood
Filey
Eril Flynn
Bridgetown ‘Theatre
Bob
Alfred Olivamny
Will Pytle
Rte
Adam McAdara “Cassidy
Bar
Catslecuntling
West
Cassidy
Har
William Med
International Settlement
Pyny
Arrigartes
Shanighat
Assis International
Ines
The Honest Politician Vege Piece Readies Vote
A fragmented letter in a local paper voices frustration with political life and offers mixed critique of candidates and promises. It hints at earnings, jobs, and desires a parliamentary seat while lamenting old voters and urging support for a specific candidate.
Roads Clear East of Nannup and New Settlement at Bast Nanny
Reports note roads cleared east of Nannup while Arthur Gale, building on land at Bast Nanny, has taken a block. Unemployed relief men from yarated Perth camps work on forest roads and firebreaks, with local sawmilling activity and a minor injury to Arthur during a logging edge sharpening incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gale
Bast
Nanny Arthur
Pittern
Groop
Perth
Tim
Nannup
Bridgetown
Foiests Department
Arthur
Nannup Notes on Alan Pearson Return
Alan Pearson returns from hospital after a fortnight’s leave to Wilson’s garage in Nannup. He appears wan and quiet after 18 months since leaving bed, having spent two years in recovery in the city, yet he keeps watch over township events as he resumes daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Wilson
Alan Pearson
Mullalyup Seaside Picnic Brings Joy to Children
Mullalyup residents gathered for a seaside picnic organized by the Children's Christmas Tree Committee. Parents funded a luncheon with drinks and ice cream while youngsters enjoyed swimming games and prize catches. The event drew strong community support and may become annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afullalyup
Tunbury Beach
Findire Aley
St Patrick Day Ball Fundraiser Aids W Chinine Recovery
Notice highlights St Patrick's Day Ball at Miners Fall Greenbushes on March 17 run by Catterick Greenbushes Agricultural Society. Friends report W Chinine recovering after a serious accident and urge community support to attend the event to boost spirits and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atention
Fall Greenbushes
Catterick-Greenbushes Agriculural Society
W. Chinine
Dewuraas
Haines
St Patrick’s
Nan Sup Road Board Holds Saturday Meeting Minutes
The Nan sup Road Board met Saturday afternoon with Mr McKittrick presiding. Attendees included Messrs. Brockman Longbottom Struthers Blythe and Secretary Reynolds. Diphtheria immunisation policy was reaffirmed and a complaint about hawking vegetables and fish prompted action. A single tender for sanitary work was accepted and a plan to address culvert posts opposite the road office was approved. Brockman offered to fund half of a major road project to Duranallup. Struthers noted large expenditures on improvements at hiking areas risked washouts, to be reviewed with the Main Road Engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nansup Road Board
McKittrick
Brockman
Longbottom
Struthers
Blythe
Reynolds
Health Department
Board
Duranallup
Wilson
Fruit export and rabbit control drive activity in district
Orchardists across the district mobilize for export quotas as packing and shipping preparations begin in earnest. Reports note excellent fruit and well grown Jonathan apples. observers in the region remark fast ripening, with high hopes for improved yields and strong market interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partang
Partion- Toreang
Bruckman
Sanna Road
Church Services Roundup at Bridgetown and Nearby
Sunday services across Bridgetown area include Church of England and Christ and Methodist gatherings. Notable events feature Holy Communion, baptism, sermons, and evening prayers with times around 7 pm at several parishes including Bridgetown and St Wilfrid’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Tae
March
Ueference
Wridgwtien
Bridgetown
AL Hlack
Rangarog Gully
N Tames
Briileetown
Fy Graen
Mery Shonherteny
Fener
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Fisher’s
Steere Street
Chevrolet & Buick
J. Sharpe
Mastertone Radio
Manjimup Swimming Lab
Fonty's
Kyoshi Nakama
Catterick
Greenbushes Agricultural Society
Miners’ Hall
Greenbushes
Hammond's
Deanybrook
N. Haines
GM. Williams
Texaco
Fasaro New Motor
New Texaco
H.E. Lindsay & Co
Greenbushes & Balingup
Bridgetown Repertory Club
Mottram V. Crowd
Singer Sewing Machines
B.J ’Ell Suh Or
Bey Ferme
AMA
Oe Suulay
Am Vakame
Ponty’s Pool
Tov
Jon Ter
Pemberton Road Board
Greenrushes Club
Ewshange
Thutilay
Rowe Hindsus
Anpern Barry
Handel
Aub
Wannup Club
Avalor
Happ Secretare
McMalion
Argyny
Hatnestt
Derko
F ‘Poe
Singhes
Perks
B. Pecks
Stee Trorkinian
Stewart Merediicks
Tuhrstit
Stewart
Trodewke
Raw
Milee
Walingup
Nile
Wannlp
Vege
Peice
Poryutetan
Auth
Stoke Thins
Falke Cf
Rome
Smith
Sofie Grives
Earl
Tyre
Yorest
Alll
W.L. Nelson
Ekwood Pharmacy
Mullalyup
Wannup
Church OF Cihrist Sundtay
Man
MSL
Rearsan
Iniepring
Larer MN Mall
Church OF England Sunilay
Astral
Gran
Cee
G. Aulden Bridgetown
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