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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
2
Kirup and Donnybrook split the first and third quarters with Donnybrook pulling ahead late. Key scorers include O Dea and Ball for Kirup and Bonney Aramini and Crowley for Donnybrook, as veterans and newcomers battled for control and attempted goalkicks.
The Kirup branch of the CWA held a well attended social in the hall on Friday featuring cake vegetable and miscellaneous stalls. Mrs W Shen opened the event and dances followed. Freddy Bainbridge known for paper bag fame was injured at Donnybrook oval on Sunday needing five stitches after cutting his hand on glass. Mr and Mrs Benson returned from a week in the city and Keith and Clarrie Benson departed by car for Albany. Mrs Don with Janice Valarie and Neville Bolton traveled to Perth for Edna Bolton’s wedding.
Myrna Loy says she finally sheds the ideal wife image in the RKO reduction of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. She reveals a scene where her character yells, throws a ski boot, and asserts herself opposite Cary Grant, shocking critics and audiences alike.
The unlicensed book maker's loyalty leads to a tragic end in Race Street with George Raft William Bendix and ilyn Maxwell in lead roles. Set in San Francisco the film features strong performances especially Bendix as the policeman ally. Also starring Frank Faylen Mure Morgan Gale Robbins and Jy Richards. Shows at Greenbushes May 11 and Boyup Brook May 12.
The Bridgetown sub-centre honored Bob Gillespie for years of service. Presidents and members praised his dedication as a driver and ambulance volunteer. Major Whittell noted the silver tea presentation was a well kept secret and he was deeply honored.
Bridgetown Badminton Club decided on Tuesday to lay on May and officially open the season on June 6. Mr J Fleeton was re elected president with Mr H Moore as patron and Mr A Collins as secretary. Mr D Mulcahy serves as treasurer. Committee includes Mrs Crowd and Messrs R Edwards A Cowie and Miss L Nicholls. A reduced fee for players under 18 was set at 20 shillings for males and 15 shillings for females. Other fees remain unchanged from last year.
Bridgetown sub centre of St John Ambulance agreed at a Thursday night meeting to hand early records to the district records committee. Major Whittell noted data collection from local groups and a lock-up cabinet was provided for filing. Secretary to contact Attwood Motors about a siren for the ambulance and hall repairs were slated.
Residents recall old ties as Mrs Fogarty visits Perth friends and Mr J P Newton marks 37th birthday with Greenbushes community. A large gathering features dancing singing and a lavish supper with a three candle cake recalling 18 years each.
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