Greenbushes Christian Endeavor Birthday Party
The Christian Endeavor group at Greenbushes held a combined birthday party on Wednesday May 1. Guests included Ruth Taylor Clare Yardley Clive Yardley and Graham Farmer. Each child received a small gift and a grand time. The group takes turns running meetings with Stephania Stevens in charge this week and Kay McQueen convening the birthday committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of the Christian Endeavor
Ruth Taylor
Clare and
Clive Yardley
Graham Farmer
Stephania Stevens
Kay McQueen
Local Births and News of Town Teens
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs C Mitchell on the arrival of a son and to Mr and Mrs J Hall and Mr and Mrs J Newton on daughters. Bank of N S W staff R Bignell returns from holidays in the metropolis. Jud ith to return home for a three month college vacation. Jarvin from the post office and Trevor were home for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Mitchell
R. Bignell
Bank of N. S. W
Metropolis
Judith
Mrs. Jarvin
Post Office
Trevor
Dutch Visitors Stay at Shamrock Hotel on Holiday
Dutch sailors from the destroyer Piet Hein billeted at Mrs. F. Heywood's Shamrock Hotel for a week of country holiday. A J Brinkman G V Wasser H M Janssen H A G Huybregts G D Van Leewen N C Van Bergen joined dances at local homes and events. Kangaroo shooting yielded three kills and skins kept as souvenirs. The visitors praised local apples.
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Doherty
R. Yates
Yardley
Brinkworth
BE. Wilkes
Sailors to Visit Greenbush Area Seek Help
Royal Navy visitors are coming to Greenbush area. Anyone who can host one of the sailors should notify Mrs. Heywood, who is taking ten of the lads. The request emphasizes the lads need our consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Navy
Greenbusham
Greenbushes Ball Supports Food for Britain Appeal
The Greenbushes community hosted a large ball at the Miners Hall to raise funds for the Food for Britain Appeal. The four piece Greenbushes Dance Orchestra provided music as couples won spot light dances and a confetti dance, with a grand finish at 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ ‘Hall
Food For Britain
Greenbushes
Joyce Walker
Ted Wall
Buchanan
Brian Jarvis
Red Cross
Balingup Beats Greenbushes In Season Opener At Home
Balingup opened the season with a decisive 12 goal first half lead and a strong finish against Greenbushes at home on May 6. Outstanding Balingup players included Allsop Tre lise Ryan and Farrell while Greenbushes was led by Carter Graham Sullivan. Local ladies assisted with teas and several club officials and players were listed in the match report.
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Greenbushes
Balingun
Balingup
Bridgetown Scouts Visit Greenbushes for Football
Bridgetown Scouts traveled to Greenbushes on Labor Day to play an afternoon football match with boys from Sister Kate's Home. All had a pleasant time and especially enjoyed the afternoon tea.
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Bridgetown
Greenbushes
Sister Kate
Bridgetown Red Cross notes and upcoming dance
The Bridgetown Branch held a general meeting on Friday. April donations were acknowledged and £35 sent to Headquarters for the General Punch. A monthly dance will raise funds for the hospital appeal with a goal of a big event and better supper. Members urged to donate milk butter and cakes. Novelty dances planned. Headquarters requested handkerchiefs and face washers for hospital use. volunteers will sew at home. Red Cross shop supplies available. A medical loan outfit is at the depot and can be requested through supervisor Mrs. Siggins. Crutches bed pans thermometers tweezers feeding cups hot water bottles waterproof sheets and draw sheets are available at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Punch
RS. L. Ugly Man
Red Cross
Siggins
Tragedy in Pemberton as limb fells worker
Bill Freemantle, 20, employed by the State Saw Mills as a faller, was killed when a falling limb struck him during a tree felling at about 2:30 pm in Pemberton. He died en route to Pemberton Hospital. Funeral conducted at the Church of England cemetery with wide community condolences.
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Freemantle
Pemberton Hospital
State Saw Mills
8S. Freemantle
Norman
Beth
Joan
Brenda
Pemberton
Bill Freemantle
Introducing Marshall Thompson Nineteen year old screen newcomer
Nineteen year old Marshall Thompson divides time between camera and classroom. A college student who entered film via Little Theatre stages, he debuted as a juvenile romantic lead in Blonde Fever and then played the inarticulate boy in The Clock. His major assignment is Gregory Pech's youngest brother in Valley of Decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Thompson
Thompson
Gregory Pech
M-G-M
Times Correspondent to Visit Bridgetown in South West
A letter from the Treasury asks the Times London chief correspondent Kerthold to tour the South West late this month. He will be joined by N T Stokes head of the Forestry Department and Bridgetown is on their itinerary. M Scott and F E Hester will meet the visitors in the afternoon and guide them around the district before an evening boardroom reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Board
The
Treasury
Times
London
Kerthold
N. T. Stokes
Forestry Department
Bridgetown
Messrs. M. Scott
FE. &. Hester
Board Room
Welcome Home to Bridgetown Service Men and Women
Bridgetown Road Board plans Victory Day June 10 with a public holiday marked by a monster barbecue at dusk and a grand Town Hall dance to honor about 304 district service members including those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Further details will follow.
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P.O
Mesdames Cox
Dove, Pryde
McTavish
J. Moulton
D. Buchanan
P. Cox
Graham
Sullivan
L. Allen
L. Green
D. Graham
C. Scott
K. Thorley
H. Carter
W. Carter
R. Harrod
G. James
A. Doye
H. Jones
Bridgetown Scouts
Yornup
A. Bagshaw
C. L. Thomas
Priday
Willliam Brittain & Son
Phoni GS
Donnybrook
Bunbury
Joe Waddington
Steere ST
Joe's For Toys
N. M. Keremelevich
Hamptonsst
Pemberton Tragedy
Reston
Chinnery
Stevens
ST. Bunbury
Butterat
Hamilton
W. L. Nelson
W.A
F. Dennis
Fred
National Library of Australia
Bridgetown Road Board
Kirup Hotel
Dick Warrick
Kalgoorlie
Mt. Magnet
Crenshaw’s
Manchester House
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
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