Wirth Bros Circus Aboard Australia Tour Era
The Wirth family runs a multi generational circus tracing to 1880 with Phil lip Wirth passing the show to his sons and daughters. The visiting troupe tours Australia and New Zealand, travels by a modern train, and features elephants lions acrobats and stunt acts including jiggling fire eating and whip work. The train includes a private quarters suite once used by the Prince of Wales, a dining room and kitchen, and a chef who has served seven years with the company. Two weddings are noted in Bridgetown as local residents plan ceremonies this week.
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Wirth Bros
Wirth
PB. Wirth
England
Phillip
George
New Zealand
Australia
Wirth’s
Prince of Wales
Western Australia
Alice
Bridgetown
Steere Street
St. Mary's Church
West Perth
Jean Siggins
Hubert Miller
Mundaring
Lorna Cullen
Jack Bickers
Jean Evans
Perth
Jean
Zinnecker
Fremantle
A. Zinnecker
Zinneckers
Charlie Zinnecker
Slegins-Miller
Maranup
Owen
Alan
Barbara Wilson
BH. 5
Hester
A. Flintof
Fruitgrowers' Association
Mr. Hester
Mr. Flintoff
Metropolis
V. A. L. White
Archie Mackinson
Albany
Doreen McNeil
Pingelly
Joan Moriarty
Doreen
Robertson
Haw
Freemasons
Frank Simpson
A. LF
Lou Judges
Alex Doak
R. Harrison
Fred Moriarty
Colin Elphick
Geof
Busch Senr
Max
RAAFF
Laurie Busch
N. B. Sawyer
Reg
Keith
Geraldton
Red Cross
Pat Holmes
Gloria Carr
Pat
Vincent
Warren
C. J. Williams
Bunbury
Oliver
Fred
W. O. Johnson and Sons
Stevenson
Bus
Randall
W. Campbell
Lhilst
Dr. Gordon
Cook
J. W. Mann
M.lc
Vanda
Red Cross Dance At Town Hall Draws Big Crowd
The monthly Red Cross dance took place Friday night in the Town Hall. A large crowd enjoyed a fast floor, a top form orchestra, and growing interest in jazz. Supper was served in the Lessor Hall, and the event ended at 1 a.m.
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Red Cross
St Patrick’s Ball Plans Highlight Postwar Event
Bridgetown Catholic Church announces its annual St Patrick’s Day ball set for Friday evening. This first postwar ball of its kind aims to be a joyful community celebration recalling the holiday.
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Bridgetown
Printed and Published by F. Semmens Bridgetown Note
A short line records printing and publishing by F Semmens for the Country News papers Limited at their Steere Street Bridgetown office.
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F. Semmens
Country Newspapers Limited
Steere Street
Bridgetown
Sunday services and events in Bridgetown area
St Pauls Bridgetown marks Sunday schedule 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Children’s Service 11 am Matins 2.30 pm Yarnup 7.30 pm Evensong Rev T R Pelham Thorman. Methodist Bridgetown 10 am 11 am Sunday School 2 pm Mayanup Harvest Thanksgiving 3.80 pm Boyup Brook Harvest Thanksgiving 4 pm Nan anup Supply 7.20 pm Greenbushes 7.30 pm Bridgetown Supply.
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St Paul's Church of England
Bridgetown
T. R. Pelham Thorman
Methodist Church
Who's Who in Town Returns to City Staffs
A town roundup lists staff rehires and new joiners across banks, shops, and offices after wartime service. Names include John Winters at the National Bank, Urquhart back from Army, Miss Elsie Evans returning to land, Miss Lorna Cullen to be married, and multiple ex military personnel resuming positions at Commercial Bank Elder Smith and Co and other local firms.
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The
National Bank
W.A
John Winters
John
National Bank of Subiaco
ABLA
A.F
Urquhart
Elsie Evans
John Yull
Messrs
Bill Clechynden
Army
Ma A. Whittington
ER. Aua.f
J. L. Rossiter
Perth
A.lf
Trevor Scott
Bridgetown
Road Board
Gloria Carr
Owen Dous
ALF
Marina
K. Stanley
Agyirey Knapp
Kirby's
Jean Siggins
Fred Culverhouse
H.A.A.F
Bridgetown Road Board Announces 1946 Election Nominations
The Bridgetown Road Board calls for nominations for an annual election of four members to be held April 27 1946. Nominations close April 6 1946 at noon at the Road Board Office Bridgetown with a £1 cash deposit. Ward seats: Central North South West Shpaton Ross. Returning Officer BH OC Siggins.
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Bridgetown Road Board
Road Board
Bridgetown
North Ward
South West
Shpaton Ross
Wanted to Buy House Near Bridgetown
Wanted to buy for cash any size house within reasonable distance of Bridgetown. Apply this office. Bridgetown.
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Bridgetown
Government Land Sale Brings New Plots in 1946 Bridgetown
Government announces land sales at Bridgetown District Lands Office on April noon 1946 with plots priced at Hester Town 12 2r 11p £10 Kirup Town 20 1a £5 and others. Plans and details may be obtained from the office. Also notes Dr Gordon and Dr Cook opening Bridgetown practice and visiting Greenbushes and Balingup schedule.
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Bridgetown
Hester—Town
Kirup—Town
G. L. Needham
D. L. Gordon
C. E. Cook
Dr. Cook
Rack Washing Board In Excellent Condition For Sale
Classified note advertising a rack and washing board both in excellent condition with instruction to apply to W.E.R. for details.
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W.E.R
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Wirth's Circus
RED Cross Dange
St. Patrick’s Ball
Watchmaker & Jeweller
Hampton Street
TYRE
Thos. C. Carlisle
Hone
G. R. Brathwaite
H. V. South - Bunbury
Beryl Cruikshank
Mary Walker
W. c. Moyes
Ben
Keith Mackinnon
Les Godley
Air Force
BE. C. Siggins
House
Good Jersey
M. P
Weston
C/o Brathwaite
Carrier
Government Land Sale
Greenbushes
Balingup
Joe Waddington
Steere ST
Joe's
TOYS
Victoria Street
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