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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
7
Bob Hope stars in Paramount’s The Paleface a color comedy set in the open spaces. The film promises plenty of Indians wild action and humorous situations with Hope delivering his usual fast wit.
Action packed tale follows eight people trapped in peril and seven saved. Cast includes Richard Denning Catherine Craig Byron Barr and Russell Hayden as the suspense escalates with performances at Greenbushes on March 9 and March 10.
The chair Ted Meredith led a 40 to 50 person gathering with the Road Board to discuss town sanitation and rubbish removal. Residents questioned pro rata payments, town water access, and funding, while officials urged council action and possible special meetings to extend water tank hours.
The Parents and Citizens Association plans a Fancy Dress Ball at Miners Hall on Saturday March 11 with catering for children. For further details watch the Advocate. Mrs P L Hall and Mrs R King spent several days in Perth last week. Miss Neville returned Monday. Two shifts are working at Spring Valley and production is to rise. Jock Allan spent a few days in Perth and returned at midnight. Mrs Angus visited the city on Friday before a business trip.
Westralian Farmers' Cooperative Ltd reports strong fleece wool prices from the last sale. Franny G. W. Spencer of Cha' secured prices for fleece with eleven bales AAA at 110id, eight bales AA at 106d, nine bales A at 96d, and three bales mo at the same rate.
Nominations listed for Bridgetown meeting on March 11 across races Maiden 1 mile Handicap 1 mile and various events. Entries include Gaby's Daughter Dark Louis Grey Louis Melody Bo Boola Again Victoria avid Eclat Pemberton and others.
The South West Bridgetown Farmers' Union discussed providing telephone lines for four members with nearby property lines but no installation. Town residents fare better, with some areas already having phones. MLA E K Hoar was asked for details, while members noted two houses on party lines and personal permissions to link up. The branch will await Hoar's reply.
Our last Bird Club meeting on 16 February 1950 notes Daphne Elwin's minutes, sightings of magpies, king parrots, kookaburras, and crows around Kangaroo Gully School and nearby paddocks. Nancy Bartlett collected reports from the VI class with several observers and a closing song Willie Wagtail.
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