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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 07, 1947

Page

6

Rest Room Ball Opens New Dancing Season in Manjimup

The Country Women’s Rest Room Ball at Manjimup Town Hall drew a fair crowd to enjoy Weston's Orchestra. MC Roy Luff led a programme including novelty dances won by Miss Howell and Mr. Hartment and by Miss Brenda Gomme and Mr. Shedley. Committee members and supporters were praised for the successful supper and donations. A note on Soldiers Settlement advertised 50 farms. Maj or Whittell urged protest against bringing Repatriation Officers under Civil Servants, a motion carried.

Manjimup Weston Roy Luff Howell Hartment Brenda Gomme Shedley Che Frank Doust Tom Christie Mr. A. Palmer Owen Steere Street Major Whittell Popock

Public Address System Nears Completion at Pemberton

The Public Address system is nearing completion and should be installed and in use within a month. Mr. Dobson has granted permission to display some equipment at state stores for one week before installation.

Dobson

Church Services Schedule Across Towns

On Sunday March 9 services begin at 10 am with Sunday School at 11 am. Bridgetown and Boronia Gully have services through the day with times listed for 3 pm and 7:40 pm. Greenbushes Nannup and Boyup Brook also hold services led by Rev. N Inwood with 3 pm and 7:20 pm slots. Miss Miller is mentioned in connection with Bridgetown.

Bridgetown Boronia Gully Boyup Boyup Brook Club Dr. Stennings Nannup Messrs K. Wilkins K. Pearce H. C. Jones

Public Conveniences Delay Criticised in Manjimup Meeting

At a Manjimup ratepayers meeting Mrs. A McKay condemned delays in public latrines. I J Rees said £460 is held in the Health Account while awaiting final railway department agreement for Giblett Street frontage. A loan was approved to fund facilities and a rate may be raised again. a committee with no plan seen.

Manjimup A. McKay I. J. Rees Railway Dept Giblett Street McKay Rees

Carnival profit rises as events boost receipts

The carnival's profit increased about £20 over last year despite lower attendance. Extra functions a dance and barbecue helped, with gross booth takings 205/7 and other receipts totaling £412/1/11. Expenses reached £211/11/%, with trophies and booth costs included.

Road Board L. Evans M. Scott H. Nesbitt Scott Hamilton Collie Club Bolton H. C. Jones Dixon Pollina

Notice of Business Ownership Transfer at Warren Road

The Stationery Confectionery and Lending Library at Warren Rd Nannup transfers from Stella Grace Catherine Taylor and Frederick John Taylor to Frederick John Taylor. Debts owed to Stella Taylor are to be received by Frederick Taylor. Dated February 11 1947. Signed by Stella Taylor and Frederick J Taylor in the presence of witnesses.

Warren Rd Nannup Stella Grace Catherine Taylor Frederick John Taylor Wwrederick John Taylor H. Ashelford Taylor R. R. Rowe J.P F. J. Taylor

Bereavement Notice from Bousfield Family

Mrs Bousfield and family thank relatives and friends for cards and expressions of sympathy after the recent loss of their husband and father. Please accept this personal expression of gratitude.

Bousfield

Government Land Sale At Noon At District Lands Office

Government land sale scheduled at noon at the District Lands Office. Details and plan availability noted for Nogeerup area sale. Land is offered to 200 feet below surface, with mining districts limited to 40 feet or 20 feet in depth.

District Lands Office

Bridgetown Market Sale Sparsely Listed Livestock

Elder Smith & Co Limited presents a public auction at Bridgetown Market on Wednesday at 2 p m offering 100 cattle and 150 sheep from various owners including 2 fat steers 18 young shorthorn Jersey cross stock and other forward order cattle plus 25 mixed yeans cattle and 10 fat cows. Further entries invited.

Elder Smith & Co., Limited

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