Hinkley Property Sold and Local Notices From Boyup Brook
Through Mort and Co the Hinkley stock and plant in Mayanup were sold to Mr Gooding of Sydney with W Shoesmith as local representative. A correction notes a misreported pea crop from Levi Treasure. the half ton was from half an acre, yielding £70 an acre. Various town notices cover church transfers, farewell gatherings, road board scheduling, bread machine plans, dog licensing, concrete work, firewood on roads, election presiding officer, and local resident updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Golds
Mort and Co
W. Shoesmith
Mr. Hinkley
Mayanup
Mr Gooding
Sydney
Coiumens
Levi Treasure
Treasure
Lloyd Semple
Boyup Brook
Southern Cross
Ioard
W. C. Palmer
McAlinden
Rona Board
Bridgetown News and Engagement Notices Highlight Local Goings On
Mrs A H McAlinden announces the engagement of Edith Fee to Glen Arthur of Bridgetown and Roseland ties. Local residents Edith Fee and Bunbury visitors Mary Flynn and Miss Freda Lilley feature in social events while Bridgetown trotting wins include Arab Princess and Hilton Derby. Primary moves include George James joining Bank of NSW Bunbury and several holiday travels among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fee
Roseland
Dardanup
Edith
Glen Arthur
A. H
W. Panton
D. Wile
Bridgetown
Bunbury
Frank Richards
Molly Leonard
Harvey
Arab Princess
Hilton Derby
Master George James
Arndgetown
Bank of Nsw
Ballot order list for five candidates announced
The ballot paper will show DOUST at number one followed by R F J Pearce Scott Smith and Guy Thomson in that order. Voters are urged to rank all five candidates in order of preference.
Balingup Bowls Narrowly Defeated at Bridgetown
A Balingup team visited Bridgetown and lost narrowly 68 to 67 on Sunday. The result dashed their pennant hopes, leaving the visitors disappointed after a tight, pennant deciding match at Bridgetown Bowls Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Bridgetown cricket results and Boyup Brook match report
Bridgetown match details show batsmen Shanahan 142 and Lobb 0, several wickets to Hugall Sinclair and Watson, final total 240. Boyup Brook defeats Benjinup in first innings on 13 points to 3, with Meredith and Dodd among scorers, nearing final between Boyup Brook and Dinninup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Shanahan
Phillips
Beatty
Lobb
Sinclair
Hugall
Waller
Watts
Henderson
Ed Crisp
Ford
Smith
Fr. Lynch
Tindale
Wilks
Hendry
Ridgetown
Boyup Brooke
Benjimup
Boyup Brook
Dinninup
Benjinup
Bboyup Brook
Dinninup Proises
Anzac Day Plans Finalized by Bridgetown Group
The Bridgetown sub branch of the R S S L held a meeting on Anzac arrangements for this year. Some members favored a monument service while the afternoon service remains in the Town Hall and the dawn service at the monument as usual. Mr Witford to oversee final arrangements with possible Bridgetown Repertory Orchestra music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
R S.S.L
Town Hall
Witford
Jayes road work started by Main Road Board
The Bridgetown Road Board heard foreman Mr Biggs report that Main Road Board had commenced Jayes road works with an estimated expenditure of £5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Road Board
Mr Biggs
Bridgetown Road
Jayes Road
Presentation of service medals to Cross members
On March 33 Lady Mitchell will present long service medals to Bridgetown Red Cross members in the Lesser Hall at 2:30 p.m. The event will be followed by afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Mitchell
Bridgetown Red Cross
Budding Demonstration by Mr E A Miller
Members of the Upper Blackwood Junior Farmers Club spent an instructive afternoon at Mr E A Millers property as he demonstrated budding. He explained budding speeds tree rehabilitation for better returns, showed raffia tying, pruning steps, and warned on woolly aphis. After the demo the boys practiced budding and enjoyed tea, with thanks voiced to Mr and Mrs Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Blackwood
E. A. Miller
K. Hales
Bridgetown Club President's Fours Draw Planned Saturday
Bridgetown Club announces Saturday rounds for the President's Fours with teams drawn and 2 pm start. Skippers urged to ensure team availability. Matches include Mitchell v Tover, E Pearce v Zimnecker, F Pearce v Aus den, Wilks and Smith bye, followed by singles O'Brien v Dakin, Wilks v Crowd, Tover v E Pearce. Nominations invited for Charping ship Singles open, entrance fee 2/ mau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Tover
E Pearce
Zimnecker
F. Pearce
Ausden
Wilks
Smith
O'Brien
Dakin
Crowd
Bridgetown Meeting Handicaps for Saturday Races
Handicaps announced for Bridgetown meet on Saturday March II feature the Trotting Stakes at one mile with entrants including Babe Russell Spats Linfred Simple Lad Lavida Peggy Donald and others and the Mannup Handicap over one mile and a half with entries such as Mark 245 Spats Betty Heather Daly Heather Escape Little Willie Lulu Derby and Simple Patch. A further Handicap at one mile and a quarter lists Lowden Tamser Babe Russell and 40 as the handicap figure among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Russell
Spats
Linfred
Simple Lad
Lavida
Peggy Donald
Golden Heather
Heatherwin
Tottie Heather
Tiny Heather
Betty Heather
Daly Heather
Little Willie
Peggy Donald Ser
Betty Heather Ser
Escape
Lady Hilton
Little Wila
Horse Racing Card Reads Mixed Odds for Several Derbies
The listing shows multiple horses and odds for several events including Bridgetown Handicap One Mile Half, Hilton Derby, Winnegup Handicap, Harvey Mile, and related entries. Notable names include Lulu Derby, Al Fayette, Lucky Boy, Royal Breeze, Sunstretta, Lady Hilton, Tiny Heather, Melladonnis, and Daly Heather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu
al Fayette
Lucky Boy
Royal Breeze
Sunstretta
Hilton Derby
Torch
Lord George
Manjimup Trotting Club Fixes March 25 Meeting
At a hastily convened Manjimup Trotting Club meeting at the Manjimup Hotel last Tuesday night the club set a Saturday race day for March 25 with six races and stakes of £60. It is anticipated Bridgetown horses racing March 18 will contest in Manjimup, with a good night forecast. Easter carnival details were also discussed for later release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
Bridgetown
Handicap Pairs Open Enter and Draw Details
Entrance fee per player for Handicap Pairs open event. Entries close Saturday April 1, 1939. Pairs drawn by committee. The Presidents Fours continue March 25 and April. Draw for Championship Singles and Handicap Pairs to be published in both papers on April 6.
Bridgetown Parents And Citizens Association President's Annual Report
Mr Lt O'Brien reports a successful year for Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association ending February, noting gains from fundraisers and a year of useful work but lower membership than prior year. He cites financials, tennis court expenses, Arbor Day tree planting, and calls for greater membership and public support to benefit Bridgetown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Bridgetown
Aue Stion
Ue Shell Oil
Public Works Department
Ths
Lee
Road Board
O Me
Oascter
Kanzler
BroM@rtown Road Board
Talen
Nelson Election Report From Saturday March 18
The Nelson election coverage notes strong meetings for all candidates. The Country Party leader The Hon C G Latham spent a week touring the district, well received at centers with large attendances. Candidate W P Scntt also reported good reception and solid support. Nationalist leader Rose McDonald KC MLA with accompanying candidates spoke to good turnouts at Brodeetown. Independent and Const MLA Tredlemen spoke this evening and reported positive progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Country Party
C. G. Latham
W. P.scntt
Ales
Rose McDonald KC
Ross MelLarty
Guy Thomson
Twoke
St Patrick's Ball Poised to Top Previous Shows
The Talk of the Town notes rising anticipation for this year’s St Patrick’s Pall. Organisers report wide interest beyond town limits with contingents from Manjimup, Borup, Brook Nannup and nearby towns. The final committee meeting shows 100 percent efficiency across departments. The event’s stage is set for a first public appearance by the district’s chosen member, who will receive a warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Hem Eeud Mile Failte
Church Notices March 19 Lent Services Undated Times
Holy Communion 10 am and 7 2 am Sunday School at 6 0 am Holy Communion and Sermon at 7 2 am Evensong and Sermon at Scott's Brook 3 pm Evensong and Sermon listed without clear dates or years in fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott's Brook
Methodist Church Bridgetown Festival and Farewell Services
Harvest Festival services will be held at Greenbushes Sunday night at 7 30 and Monday night at 8. Harvest Festival at Sunnyside Sunday afternoon at 3. The Rev T Semple, leaving the Bridgetown Circuit for Southern Cross, will preach farewell at Prideetown Church Sunday evening at 7 40 and final service at Rovup Brook Church on Sunday April 2. Church of Christ service on Sunday March 19 at 3 PM in RSL Hall heed preacher supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Sunday
Greenbushes
F. E James
Sunnyside
Semple
Southern Cross
Prideedown
Semite
Rovup Prook
Simdar
Church OF Christ
Fan Por
Rsl
Bridgetown and Kojonup Tennis Medal Tournament Report
Bridgetown faced Kojonup in a detailed tennis meet with numerous singles doubles and mixed results. Bridgetown totals 38 sets 224 games to Kojonup 9 sets 272 games, as members seek a repeat Medal Tournament before Easter with limited courts and a 2 pm start for Saturday entries and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Lake
Haggerty
Palmer
Henderson
Dyer
Krakouer
Robbinson
Hubble
Mise Ewing
Land H. Lawance
Miss Draper
Beavis Deew
Rourke
Miss Hage
Miss Williams
Partridge
Miss Henderson
Rblechonden
Hume
Peebles
Miss Rage
Warburton
Miss Ewing
Simms
Bridgetown
Bridgetown PICTURES PICTURES Marie Antoinette Triumph
Bridgetown reviews Marie Antoinette as a triumph of motion picture art and Norma Shearer as star. The film is praised for pageantry, costume, and setting with a flawless cast led by Shearer. Also noted are Ned Sparks in a musical comedy role and mentions of Golden is Where You Find It by Clarence Ripley and the California mining feud tale starring George Brent and Olivia de Havilland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Antoinette
Norma Shearer
Ned Snarks
Papereon
Tage Fy
Clements Ripley
California
George Brent
Olivia “de Haviland
Vacant Agricultural Bank Holdings Sold Soon Leased by Cattlemen
Three vacant Agricultural Bank holdings have recently been sold and it is reported that several more will be taken up very soon, about twenty others have been leased by Manjimup and Bridgetown cattlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
Bridge Town Cattlemen
Death of Arnold James Payne at Boyanup aged 66
Arnold James Payne 66 died suddenly at Boyanup on March 13. He was a JP and vice chairman of the Capel Road Board. He was the father of Mrs. V A Doust of Bridgetown. The funeral was held in the Angleal portion of Boyanup Cemetery on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyanup
Arnold James Payne
V. A. Doust
Bridgetown
Payne
Capel Road Board
Fishing Club Plans Breeding Pool Drive And Heaviest Trout Contest
The Pemberton Fishing Club met last Friday to approve minutes and correspondence, endorse correct bait use, and discuss a vigilance committee to curb poaching. A major plan outlines a No. 3 pond scheme from the swimming roof to Tucks bridges, with work starting immediately and brood trout to be obtained. membership drive and juvenile fees were announced along with a heaviest trout contest running March 12 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton Fishing Club
L. D. Mickle
Broad Ponds
Forestry Department
A. R"kelly
Mmembers
A. J. Fraser
Tuck
Bridgetown Croquet Club Beats Balingup in Pennant Fixture
Bridgetown representatives defeated Balingup croquet players in a Sunday pennant match at Bridgetown. Doubles teams saw Leighton and Dakin lose to Allison and Beare 24 4 all, with Mitchell and Pearce besting Mrs Bailey and Mauger 4 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Second daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Moulton ill in Bridgetown hospital
Friends of Mr and Mrs W S Moulton of Balingup report their second daughter Toan is in Bridgetown hospital with pneumonia. Latest reports indicate serious illness but some improvement in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W S. Moulton
Balingup
Toan
Bridgetown Hospital
Service and Repairs by B. J. Pell in Manjimup and Collie
B J Pell offers sewing machine service and repairs with 18 years of practice. Inquiries directed to Singer Sewing Machine PO, with contact points in Bridge Town, Rankine's, Drapers, Manjimup, Shad's, Pemberton, State Store, Bovup Brook, Graham's, and Collie.
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B. Sampson
C.W.A
Sampson
Merredin
Stone
Jaytes
E. C. Blechenden
Old Hall
D. Bailey
York
J. Bailey
Jaycock
Perth
J. MacDougall
East Kirup
Happy Valley
Keith Withers
Kirup
Kag Pow
Bunbury Hospital
Wiseman
Sneee ‘Road Board
Darkan
Bes
RSON
Wits
Texaco Motor
Texaco
Motorot
H. E. Lindsay & Co
Greenbushes & Balingup
Mary Flynn
Doust
Independent
R. F. J. Pearce
Labour
W. P. Scott
J. H Smith
Bridgetown NO
V. Bridgetown NO
Pr. Lynch
Walker
Benjimp
Meredith
E. Treasure
Moore
Hopkins
Stephens
L. Lee Steere
J. Treasure
Affleck
J. Bipedaha
Dodd
Snr
BR. Dodd
T. W. Dodd
Ste Wright
Lee Steere
Eeew
Steph
McRobbh
U. Dodd
C. Dodd
J. Dodd
Jnr
Botup Brook
T. Treasure
Wagner
A. i Steere
Pode
W Stephene
W. ‘Dodd
Dr. Stenning
N. Little
Steere-street
Nissiqgy
Bridgetown Club
Mau
Melladonnis
Jack Smith
Parents and Citizens: Association
Tredlemendent
Brodeetown
Pire Ress
the Talk OF
Church OF England ST. Paul's
Koionup
Willam
Thony
Jha FT
Venta
Mume
Wallenaee
Oo Sons
Seaddon
Chol's
Scott
Somms
Lawrance
Miss M. Williams
Miss Haggerty
Miss Lake
Miss Palmer
Miss Krakouer
Miss Diver
Miss Robinson
Miss Lawrance
Beavis
M. Lawrance
Plintoff
Anthony
Cussons
Vic Wauchope
Blechynden
Scholes
Scott and
A. J. Payne
Fishing Club
Pemberton
Balingup VY
Singer Sewing Machines
B. J. Pell
Dionne
G. Ausden Bridgetown
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