Unusual comedies and a distorted mind themes in new films
Greenbushes Gatherings presents She Wrote The Book with Joan Davis and Jack Oakle among the cast including Mischa Auer and Gloria Stuart. A Woman Destroyed explores two men’s view of a distorted brain using a diffracting device and misproportioned props starring Susan Hayward, Lee Bowman, Marsha Hunt and Eddie Albert.
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Universal
Joan Davis
Jack Oakle
Mischa Auer
Kirby Grant
Jacqueline de Wit
Gloria Stuart
Miss Davis
Walter Wagner
Stuart Heisler
Stanley Cortez
A.3.c
Susan Hayward
Heisler
Cortez
Misa Hayward
Lee Bowman
Marsha Hunt
Eddie Albert
Mar8ha Hunt
Successful Footballers Ball Brightens Miners Hall
A highly successful Footballers' Ball was held at Miners Hall last Saturday to raise funds for the Central Football Club. The venue shimmered with streamers and music by the Greenbushes Orchestra. Mrs. Cox led the supper service. Local youths on school holidays include Molly Cawley Pat Selfe Ruth Taylor Judith Bignell and Noel White with Geoffry Scott visiting from school to holiday with Mr. Perks. Bill Taylor traveled from Bunbury for the weekend.
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Miners’ Hall
The
Central Football Club
Greenbushes
Cox
Molly Cawley
Pat Selfe
Ruth Taylor
Judith Bignell
Noel White
Geoffry Scott
Perks
B Ill Taylor
Bunbury
Notable Local Moves and Social Notes
Mr J Smith heads to Perth on Wednesday. Final night of the RA L Womens Auxiliary euchre series saw Mr W Herbert win and donate the prize back to the Auxiliary. Mr A P Dove traveled to Perth last week to bring back a new car. Mr and Mrs A Fullerton and daughter spent a day in Bunbury. CWA Exhibition attendance included Mesdames Graham Wague Charnley Baskerville Sella and Van Dogen in Bridgetown. Mrs Blewett and Mrs C Knapton traveled by car to Perth Monday.
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RA@L. Women's Auxiliary
W. Herbert
Herbert
A. P. Dove
Perth
Mrs. A. Fullerton
Bunbury
C.W.A
Bridgetown
Mesdames Graham, Wague
Charnley, Baskerville
Sella and
van Dogen
Donnybrook Triumph in Low-Scoring Hockey Match
Donnybrook defeated Toyup Brook 4 1 at Greenbushes ground last Saturday. Best players cited include L Smith P Dent D Hanna and J Woodsbrook for Boyup Brook and B Shepherd N Bell and B Crowley for Donnybrook. Umpires were Mrs Shepherd for Donnybrook and Mrs Morgan for Boyup Brook.
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Toyup Brook
Donnybrook
Greenbushes Ground
BOYUP
L. Smith
P. Dent
D. Hanna
J. Woodsbrook
B. Shepherd
N. Bell
B. Crowley
Shepherd
Boyup Brook
Morgan
Queen Contest aids Woorooloo Colony After Care drive
A Queen Contest inaugurates fundraising for the Woorooloo Colony After Care. It aims for a Health Week festival and eisteddfod by late June with first prize a full New Zealand island tour by air train sea and car. The funds support TB after care to aid recovery and independence.
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Woorooloo
New Zealand
T.B
Bridgetown Derby Ends Narrowly as Rovers Edge Warriors
In a Sunday local derby in Bridgetown, Rovers rallied late to beat the Warriors by three points. Max Waller anchored Rovers in goal, while Bernie Harrison and Timms helped push the visitors, with standout marks and goals from May, Harrison, and Giblett fueling the tense finish.
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Rovers
J. Lewis
W. Coleman
L. May
Punch
O'Neil B. Harrison
M. Ward
Johns
Timms
D. Lynam
J. Garrett
FR. Long
J. Taylor
R. Meyn
M. Waller
Wanke
G. Giblett
C. Eyhick
W. Harrison
Warriors
A. Gosling
Grey
J. Cox
T. Ferguson
K. Butler
George Giblett
Colin Elphick
Red and Blues
Bernie Harrison
Max Waller
A. Guleck
Red
Blues
Bill Coleman
Coleman
Gosling
Armstrong
Ray Long
Les May
Ward
Bill Harrison
Punch O'Neill
Harrison
Cox
Stan Grey
Salvairs Win Golf on Opening Day
The 1948 season opened with a welcome from the president and district officials. Six men paired with wives in mixed foursomes, won by Mr and Mrs T Salvair. Handball also featured as Warriors and Rovers clashed, with notable marks and goals from Williams, Elphick, Earnshaw, and Gosling shaping a competitive day for both sides.
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Blackwood District Association
G. H. Randell
Bridgetown
T. Salvair
P. Evans
Warriors
Rovers
Waller
Williams
Ferguson
Elphick
Allan Earnshaw
Wanke
Max Armstong
Jack Coax
Jim Lewis
Gosling
Minister Nelson Lemmon to Speak at Bridgetown Meeting
Minister for Housing Mr Nelson Lemmon will visit Bridgetown on May 20 to address electors about the Yee vote tied to the referendum on rents and prices.
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Nelson Lemmon
Bridgetown
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Greenbushes Farmers’ Union
Shamrock Hotel
Mae
MacCaul
Yates Tea Rooms
SRE
Mr. J. Smith
Greenbushes Cinema Presents
Jack Oakie
NEWS
Newton's Garage
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Buick
Oxy
Bridgetown Advocate
Mark
Max Armstrong
Bill Eastcott
Max
Glennie
Marina
Next Freemasons
Watkins
Greenbushes-Catterick
J. Cunningham
Getown
National Library of Australia
Alan Gosling
Claremont
Sherbrooke House
Renee Taylor
Strand House
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Nla.gov
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