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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1946
Page
1
Delegates at the Manjimup Association conference highlight plans to improve schools. Activities include holiday visits, interscholastic athletics, school consolidation support, grounds upgrades, extensions and equipment, classroom materials, sewing and manual classes, sporting gear, and a cinematograph projector for visual education.
The Blackwood associations are active in education and sport across districts. Bridgetown’s group, led by President Mr Rawson and Secretary Mr Peck, boasts a strong committee with Mrs Woodhead handling secretarial duties before moving to the metropolis. She represented the association at the Pargits and Citizens Conference in Perth. The article lists several objects pursued by the associations.
Lord Headley, RN lieutenant and son of a baronet, praised Bridgetown as a paradise during a visit. He spent time on a farm belonging to his brother Allanson-Winn in Dridgetown, expressed no interest in horses or gambling, and plans to return to Scotland to rejoin his wife after leaving Australia.
William Brittain Son Funeral Directors Donnygroak and Bunbury are listed with phone numbers 49 at Donnybrook and 15 at Bunbury. The note requests prompt efficient service.
A historical ad proclaims Victoria Insurance Company established in 1849 as the oldest firm offering fire, crops, haystacks, personal, accident, motor cars, workers' compensation and marine coverage. It emphasizes long standing trust and comprehensive policy options.
A Saturday wedding at the Bridge Street Methodist Church joined Lorna Cullen and Jack Cullen in a formal ceremony. The bride wore ivory satin with a net veil and was adorned with gardenia and fern bouquets, as Merle Cullen carried the train. bridesmaid Joan Wilkins wore pale blue, with best man Les Guy.
The event in R L Hall featured Mr. Cherrie as chairman. Toasts followed for the King, the Bride and Bridegroom, and the Bridesmaid. Various responders included BE Foale JL Guy FP Faithful Cullen Ganzer and Bickers with thanks to Mesdames Campbell Heyward Waller.
Miss Dolly remains in hospital in presen t Werth where it is believed she will undergo operation. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Norma McLaughlan, once in Bridgetown hospital, returned to Balingup. Her sister Win came back after time in the city.
Jean Mary Siggins elder daughter of E Siggins Bridgetown wed Hubert Miller second son of W Miller Mundaring at St Marys West Perth officiated by Rev F Guest. Bridesmaids wore dusty pink, couple to honeymoon in Bunbury then home at Mundaring.
Mr. H. C. Jones played bowls against a new club member who defeated him. His young daughter Judy watched closely and asked when Papa would take up marbles. Jones replied with a smile that he would start next year. She then asked why not start playing marbles this year.
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