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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 10, 1946

Page

3

Monster Gymkhana Aids Hospital Appeal in Pridgetown

A large crowd attended a district gymkhana at Pridgetown Show Ground held to aid Geoff Walters' hospital appeal. The Trotting Club ran three trotting events plus numerous contests, including children's races, bike races, a nurses' handicap and a humorous draught horse derby, with varied winners and a note on a scoring protest.

Monster Gymkhana Geoff Walters Pridgetown Show Ground Sporting Bodies Geoff Walter Higgins Ted Higgins Voyage Bamish Heather Wyn Rattray Amazement Ellis Mavista Walton Donald Stretalette Cooper Ginger Nelson Foster Broad Lady Cowen Hastie Nelson Miss Stretta Pat Elmo Donald Stretalettes Baron Mavista Ann Connelly Margaret Clarkson Coral Smith Hank Phyllis Shephard Valerie Smith Judy Rawson Colin Milentis Tony Wheatley Bill Shephard D. Kirke Voyage's Best Waters Milentis G. James L. Gilchrist Bert Clarkson Dark David Glen Wilfred Guy Giblett Michael Wheatley Nye E. Moulton B. Doust R. Smith T. Hester Malcolm Scott Finlay Campbell

Bridge Town railway timetable for arrivals and departures

The timetable lists arrivals and departures for Bridge Town on Monday to Saturday. Times show departures at 9 15 am or 10 45 am with corresponding arrivals at 4 61 pm, 6 0 pm, or 4 51 pm depending on day.

Wilga News Roundup Highlights Local Events and Figures

A busy Wilga section notes a popular bag of apples from the Boyup school, upcoming Parents and Citizens meeting, Flora Charter in good shape, and holidays at Bunbury High. Local social life includes the Mills wedding guests, the Song of Russia screening at Boyup Brook, polling day sightings, and visits by J H Hansen and Bob Richardson Sr. Cricket interest closes season with a gathering at Boyup, while Wilga’s team is led by captain George Affleck with star bowler Frank Happ and Doug Jones among supporters.

Boyup Parents and Citizens’ Association Frank Mills Fred Jennings Russia Boyup Brook Wilga Judy Morris Happ Minchin East Kirup Smith Arthur Hansen George Affleck Frank Happ Doug Jones Tom Boyd

Labor Candidate Eastcott Visits Wilga Audience

Mr. Tom Eastcott the Labor candidate for the Legislative Council visited Collie supporters in Wilga on May 2. Despite cold weather he spoke quietly, with Mr. Charteris as chairman and Mr. May outlining policy. Teasberry and Thomson praised Eastcott's program as listeners asked questions.

Tom Eastcott Legislative Council Collie Charteris May Eastcott Thomson Tetsberry Fastcott Wilga

Commonwealth Employment Service Offered For Ex Servicemen

The Commonwealth Employment Service provides free access to modern employment facilities for ex servicemen and the general public. Modeled on British and US services, it aims to fill all types of vacancies and place all kinds of workers through local District Employment Offices.

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Athol Thaine Des Kirke Athol Thainey Lou Lowe Ray Long Rushworth Lad H, Law Rence Ashley Long J. Maslin D.waters R. Delapolina Georgina Meares Ann Sloan D. Milentis Jean Duncan Norma May Dianne Garside Robert ‘Garside Fisher’s Garage Bridgetown Victoria Street Bunbury Thelma Gardiner Rk. Urquhart Chaff Wigmore’s Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd F. Critoh and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association C. J. Llershaw and Co. Ltd Shell Depot P.O. Box National Library of Australia Dorsett Major Fordson Ienquiries Dorsett Motor Co Bridgetown and Flora Charter Bunbury High School J. H. Hansen Albany Arthur Hill View Bob Richard Snr James Elder Nelndorf Dorsets Garage J. B. Bosellotly Alex Affleck Commonwealth Employment Service Steere Street Phone Bridgetown Comn Nla.gov
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