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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1946

Page

4

Busy social week in Bybee town with weddings and visitors

The Bybee community records a busy social spell with two weddings among Bridgetown visitors and many residents returning from holidays or travels. Doreen Henderson and Chas Forrest visited Bunbury races after Perth holidays, while Marge Shaw joined them. Several locals and former residents, including Rex Litttle and Reg, were noted for travels, hospitalizations, and job changes. New marriages, leave from the Army, Perth trips, and plans for future events fill the rounds, with many friends gathering at the platform and Scott's Hotel visits.

Ann Bybee Bridgetown Vre Moore Doreen Henderson Ley Burn Chas Forrest Perth Marge Shaw Claremont Doreen Marge Neon Lights, Ltd Tron Edwards Price Bert Chardkiill Malhiria Prida Rex Little Reg Poow The National Bank AW Morey Scott's Hotel J. BE. Moran Nedlands E. J Hanley Bunbury By Robson Mt. Hawthorn Sweeney Oof Walpele Ale Barren J. J. Smith Terth Joel Mdwe Victoria Mabebe Town Giesis Moore Pauwitt Dlemes Mary Deseo Borns Phillipe Libeut Mra Cammpbelh Ie K. Hanley Watsonia Ltd Wright HH. G. Ackil Messrs Neede and Payne Postal Mais Jmes Jie W. A. Higeett Umd Boos Hester Dan Doe Walbeett Mie Sykes Willnsoth Pusselton Fred Smith Dunsborough Phyl Frank Wise Thridge

Beautiful Frocks at St Patrick's Ball in Bridgetown

A large crowd attended St Patrick's Ball in Bridgetown held at Town Hall on Saturday night. A five piece Arkdgetown Orchestra played as guests enjoyed a sit-down supper in the Lesser Hall and the ball closed at 2 a.m. Numerous ladies presented an array of gowns in colors from blue and pink to ivory and emerald, with detailing in sequins, beading, lace and sashes.

Town Sponk Mundas Peter Veiteh Perth Sussmill Veiteh Beryl White Bridgetown Det Thelma Leton Thelma Jonenexing Bebidas Wand Abheey Pearce Jentiv Ratdall Margaret Stiver Matrick Doreen Henderson Doreen Noreen Foster Mollie Lyons Pat Holmes Pixie Henderson Ben Fisher Harry Briges Wene Pat Murphy Laura Poole Ted Higgins Beryl Cruickshank Sylvia Crowd Joan Wilkins Miss. E. Tovey Gloria Carr Mrs. Scadden Joyce Abbotts Joan Shannon Mavis Johnson Jil Bloxsome Janice

St Patrick’s Ball in Miners Hall Draws Big Greenbushes Crowd

The Courtey Women’s Association organized the St Patrick’s Ball at the Miners Hall with a sumptuous supper. The Greenbushes Dance Band performed well, though some felt the usual pretty decorations were missing, diminishing the festive effect.

Courtey Women's Association Greenbushes Dance Bank

Hats Off to RSL Auxiliary in Bridgetown

A letter to Mrs. M. Wamypbell of the Aridgecown RSL Women’s Auxiliary from the War Veterans Home Appeal expresses thanks for a donation of £2600 2s 7d. The Bridgetown Auxiliary is praised as a standout for women’s support and a large fundraising total is noted, with the appeal noting ongoing efforts to reach a target.

M. Wamypbell Aridgecown R.S. L. Women's Auxiliary War Veterans’ Home Appeal Bridgetown dEbors Dunathens Wei Cai

Repertory Club Social Opens Year with Variety Show

The Repertory Club held its first year social a variety program with supper and dancing. Mr J Sparks opened the evening praising the crowd and forward plans. The event featured Miss Joyce Abbotts and Mr Guy Abbotts in sketches, Miss Pat Holmes singing, and a quiz won by Mr V Allinson Winn. A one act play Delaying Tactics starred Peter Salvair and Mrs Rawson, with strong turns by Mr Harold Tomelty and Miss Frances Dodson. Dancing continued to midnight.

Chul J. Sparks Bridgetown Harold Tomelry New Guinea James Prastidis Missc Evans Pat Wright Mr. Sparks Messrs Crockett and Abbotts Walla Geoff Waller Sporting Bodlea Mra. Rawson Peter Salvair Harold Tomelty Frances Dodson Idonde T. Salvair Peter Salyai

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