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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1948
Page
3
Bridgetown advancement policy pool named the date for the start of their appeal for funds to build the memorial park. The plan includes R.S.L. offices and an infant health clinic with an ambulance building. Committees, volunteers, and sub-branch members are raising funds and coordinating with local authorities to advance the project.
A working committee has been formed to clean up blocks with possible use of labor. The project may cost about £1800 for work by the pool. A deputation plans to meet the road board to request children's metal swings and settle other matters.
The Kirup branch of the CWA held a Leap Year Ball at Kirup Hall with a large crowd. Dancing lasted until 2 am to Hert Waltons orchestra. The hall was well decorated and supper was served. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Tom Watson Mr R Price Mr W Goddard and Miss Loilley.
Notice says Communityentre Ltd has applied for a provisional hotel license for a site south of Warren Co-op premises in Manjimup. A second application was filed for a site at the corner of Mount Nik Tose Streets. The three Manjimup applications may not be heard until April.
Road board secretary Mr. E. G. Siggins will resume duties on Monday following holidays spent at Flinders Bay.
Kirup won the toss and batted first but were bowled out for 30 by precise bowling from Ivan Barley and Joe Aramini. Lionnsbroak replied with 217 with Il Cross Lop scoring 53 and Joe Aramini contributing 34. Kirup trailed 76 for 3 at stumps in their second innings, needing to bat again next Sunday to avoid an innings defeat.
Mullalyup defeats Balingup in a Kirup semi final to reach the Gubler cup final. Balingup were all out for 52 and Mullalyup chased 45 in 10 overs, with J Bovell starring by taking 13 wickets for 23 runs and Moyle top scoring for Mullalyup.
The notice lists tea coupons valid May 16 and a note that coupons 17 to 20 will be available March 22 1948. Butter coupons 10 to 12 expire March 21 1948 with new coupons 13 to 15 also available March 22 1948.
Mr Jim McKenna returns to Kirup after a week in Perth. J Lewis travels to Busselton for a few days. Miss Jean Middleton flies to Melbourne for a weeks holiday then to Sydney with Miss Ruth Cunningham of Kirup. Ruth plans to move to New Zealand to finish nursing training after Hobart. Perth visitors by car include Mr and Mrs Len Howson and Mrs Roy Wall staying with Mr and Mrs Doug Wilkins. T Beshman of Grace Rock. Doug and Tony plan to round up wild horses for Perth cup winners but the operation is delayed after Doug’s horse balked and he had a spill.
Mr E Paull traveled to Perth on Wednesday to see his newborn daughter. Ossie is kept busy. Mr Les Ball returned Sunday after a week in Kirup. Mr and Mrs W Price snr have been in Perth for a few weeks due to Mrs Price’s serious operation but she is improving and should be home soon. Mr and Mrs Bill Price and brother Rupert flew to Wickenin by car Monday for a sale. Rupe was annoyed pigs escaped and he ended with beef instead of bacon.
For sale item listing includes a double red cream enamel and nickel piece in good condition and a wardrobe suitable for a single room. From J. Br. Coleman at Kirup Garage.
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