RSL Debates Malaya Troop Motion Amid Debate Over Policy
The RSL opposed a motion supporting Australian troops for Malaya arguing it is a political matter and may provoke repercussions. Proponents claimed Malaya’s strategic importance and need for veteran insight. Speakers cited the need to understand the local area and language for Australia’s protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSL
Malaya
Bridgetown
Whittell
R.S.L
Australia
Finlay Campbell
A. Hodgson
Tralia
Madiorell
Bridgetown Ladies Plan Multiple Basketball Teams
Bridgetown women form two basketball squads and seek to unite with Greenbushes Balingup Yornup and possibly Manjimup under a new association. Miss Braund reports seven players needed to establish teams and aims for three clubs in Bridgetown with practice at Jayes Road Steerest corner.
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Bridgetown Ladies
Greenbushes
Balingup
Yornup
Manjimup
J. Clarkson
Ore
C. Braund
Braund
Bridgetown
Jayes Road
Steerest
Road Board
Abbotts Staniforth Smith wedding at Donnybrook
The Abbotts Staniforth Smith wedding at Donnybrook featured a ceremony conducted by His bury assisted by Rev. H C Lordship Bishop Knight of Bun Lawson. The couple are Miss Margaret Staniforth Smith and Mr Guy Abbotts with elaborate white and pastel floral decor and family heirloom details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisbury
H. C. Lordship
Knight
Bun- Lawson
Margaret Staniforth-Smith
M. Staniforth- Smith
Staniforth-Smith
Donnybrook
Guy Abbotts
E. Abbotts
Bridgetown
Miss Lodge
Bride
Jim Mitchell
James Mitchell
Mrs. Mitchell
Pat. Brockman
Beth Mayhew
Bo Brook
Little Allison
Loan quotas oversubscribed across South West districts
Subscriptions to the 9th Security Loan by South West districts show strong demand. Manjimup Pemberton £9100 of £7500, Bridgetown £9700 of £7500, Boyup Brook Upper Blackwood £7490 of £5000, Nannup £1400 of £1250, Greenbushes £200 of £1250, and Balingup £1500.
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Manjimup
Pemberton
Bridgetown
Boyup Brook
Upper Blackwood
Nannup
Greenbushes
Balingup
Pretty Nannup Bride Elsie Rodda Weds Hector Patterson
Miss Elsie Rodda married Hector Patterson at Nannup Methodist Church in a white figured satin gown. The couple, from Nannup and Bunbury families, celebrated with a reception at the town hall and a dance, with honeymoon in Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Rodda
Hector Patterson
Nannup
Elsie
Fred Rodda
Hector
H. Patterson
Bunbury
A. L. Meyer
Desrie Patterson
Harold Howes
F. Rodda
Nannup Town Hall
E. Rodda
R. M. Smith
Farmers' Union Ball Set for Bridge Town Hall Friday
Arrangements are well in hand for the annual Farmers' Union Ball to be held in the Bridge town Town Hall on Friday night. It is a safe bet the function will be well up to the standard of previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Bridgetown Town Hall
Manjimup Perth Biweekly Road Transport Scheme Backed
The Manjimup and Perth Chamber of Commerce endorsed Mr. W. Adams's plan for a biweekly road link to move perishables and urgent goods. A truck would depart Manjimup around 3 p.m. and reach Perth by about 1 a.m., with sales and loading coordinated to suit morning markets. The chamber agreed to support the Transport Board application and finance its involvement as needed.
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W. Adams
Manjimup
Perth
Ae Chamber of Commerce
Transport Board
Adams
Stop Press Derbyshire Engine Tender Derailed in Bridgetown Yard
Last night an engine tender derailed in the Bridgetown loco yards during shunting operations. All trains in the shed are held up as tender fouled points and eight wheels are off track, causing damage to the track and equipment.
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Bridgetown
Centrals Overwhelm Warriors in Greenbushes clash
Centrals dominated for three quarters at Greenbushes on Sunday as Glennie led the attack with strong forward play and Brennan Winnish marking well. Warriors rallied late, but Centrals held on for a 17.14 to 8.7 victory with Brennan Winnish and Lindsay among the goalkickers and Brennan, Glennie, and Brooks among the best for Centrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrals
Warriors
Greenbushes
Souja
Glennie
Brennan
Winnish
Plastidis
Ace Rane
Clancy
Armstrong
F. Faithfull
T. Brooks
McKennay
Crowley
A. Brennan
Balingup
Rovers
Trotting Tips Before Acceptances Race Card Summary
District list of greyhound or horse race entries names many horses and handlers. Breeders and handicaps feature BESSIE AGAIN CORIO EDULA DAKOTA SHEIK S FINALE EARL S BEST Kenwick WIRRA GIRL RULISTA SPANISH GLEN LEE SHEEN Globe Willack BABE S PRIDE and other names across Armadale Kelmscott and Avon districts.
Daglish Handicap features Jovial Lad at Shenton meet
Race card lists JOVIAL LAD in Daglish Handicap with ARV references. MUNSTER BOY GAY FERN and Mokine Handicap runners also shown. track events include SHenton and Stoneville areas with multiple horses named and gate positions noted.
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Duletine Munster Boy Gay Fern
EL Arena
Kearney
Sands OF Dee
Widgiepin
Shining Glory
Azennis Orcaina
Stoneville
Flemington Tips and Horses in Key Races
A rundown of horses listed for major events including Port Phillip Hurdle Ovens Handicap Southern Stakes and Shillabeer Steeple among others. Names include HEFTY LOON BELL TOWER KENLOOF LAURIE HUSSAR GREAT SCOUT ADLAM Goulburn Handicap DASHING BEAU SAXONY GAY SAINT CARNAGE PAROXENA JEVINGTON JUNG BAHADUR Tambo Welter GILWELL ROYAL OAK.
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Jevington
Jung Bahadur
Tambo Welter
Gilwell Gay Donna
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Rowan Robinson
Abbotts
Walter Abbotts
Kate Mitchell
Farmers’ Ball
Byford Handicap
Corio Edula
Kenwick Handicap
Glen Lee Sheen
Willack
Babe's Pride
Armadale Handicap
Daglish Handicap
Avarna
Flemington
Port Phillip
Kenloof
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