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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1948

Page

10

Smiley Leads Granny to Open the Bore in Murrumbilla

In the town of Murrumbilla a boy named Smiley persuades Granny McKinley to declare the old bore open as part of a town plan. He hopes to gain favor with a bare committee while dodging fear of the mob and facing pressure from police sergeant Flaxman.

Smiley Flaxman Nopsit Granny Mar- Fumbilla Smiley Greevins Plains Flarman Murrumbilla Mr. Quirk Granny” McKinley Crook Bessie Missus Murrumbilia Announ Iommunity Mrs. Gaspen Mrs. Stephens

Granny Sees Town Parade With Box of Gold

In Murrumbilla a crowd gathers for a grand celebration as Granny insists on bringing her box of gold on the parade. Smiley clings to her, the Quirks worry for Mr Quirk, and Dr Gaspen checks on his health. The procession moves off with Granny leading and the town cheering Good old Granny.

Ruso Phens Bessie Smiley Murrumbilla Granny Mrs.Quirk Mrs. Quirk Dr. Gaspen Flaxman

Granny Resists Dipping Amid Crowd Noise and Hero Song

In a noisy crowd scene a car carries Granny and Smiley as townsfolk cheer. Granny refuses to be dipped, asserting her independence while the sergeant suggests swimming is simple. Smiley disrobes but is warned about being roused when singing.

Granny Smiley Blue

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