Coming-of-age party for Miss R. Allen in Greenbushes
A surprise celebration was held Tuesday night at the Miners Hall for Miss Rona Allen as she reached majority. Guests including Miss K Offer and Mesdames Beer Pryde helped prepare supper and decorations. The event featured singing, dancing, a pink birthday cake, toasts from Constable Edwards and others, and Rona’s thanks before midnight festivities.
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R. Allen
K. Offer
Mesdames J. Beer
Pryde
Miners’ Hall
W. G. Allen
Mesdameés Viner
Cox
Shipley
Doherty
Russell
Constable Edwards
Miss Allen
Rona
Soldiers' Welfare Committee Votes Donation To Appeal
The Soldiers' Welfare Committee met on May 7 and voted a 10 donation to the Maimed and Limbless Ex-service Men's Appeal. President Mr W G Allen thanked the members, praising his six years of leadership and the committee's sustained effort.
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Soldiers’ Welfare
Mr. Allen
Miss Neville
W.G. Allen
Soldiers’ Welfare Committee
Surprise Party In Honor Of Mrs Tulloch And Mrs Feazey
A Soldiers' Welfare Committee led surprise gathering at Mrs G Tulloch’s home last Friday Aft music and a dainty supper marked the evening Miss Neville presented small gifts to Mrs Tulloch who leaves for Manjimup next and another surprise for Mrs Feazey who also departs A fond farewell with Cheerios at midnight
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Soldiers’ Welfare Committee
Road Board Election At Greenbushes Tests Voter Interest
Greenbushes recorded about 484 votes in the road board election with high turnout among ratepayers. Bridge Town saw 281 votes as voting remained optional in a small district. Board secretary F Morgan noted Greenbushes likely exceeded most boards in the South West.
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Greenbushes
F. Morgan
South West
Iike Greenbushes
Bridgetown
Mothers Day Service at Greenbush Methodist Church
Last Sunday at 7:40 pm the Greenbush Methodist Church celebrated Mothers Day with Rev. N Inwood preaching. Christian Endeavorers arranged white blooms and distributed buttonholes. Mrs. Herbert donated large white chrysanthemums. The sermon stressed the importance of good mothers whose hands shape tomorrow.
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Greenbushes
N. Inwood
Double Christening at St Pauls Bridgetown
A double christening was held at St Pauls Bridgetown last Friday at 5 pm officiated by Rev Pelham Thurman. Dorothy Charlotte daughter of Mr and Mrs J Newton Greenbushes and Charles Athelston son of Mr and Mrs A Park Greenbushes were christened. Godparents for Dorothy Charlotte were Mr A Park and Mrs A Park. godparents for Charles Athelston were Miss E Wilson and Mr E Atherston from Perth. Mr J Stoneman attended from Perth. A christening party followed at the Park home with a decorative cake and a cordial gathering.
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St. Paul's
Bridgetown
Pelham Thurman
Dorothy Charlotte
J. Newton
Greenbushes
Charles Athelston
A. Park
E. Wilson
E. Atherston
Perth
J. Stoneman
Re-elected unopposed Manjimup Road Board chairman
L. J. Rees began his fourth term as chairman of the Manjimup Road Board after an unopposed re-election on a Saturday. Vice-chairman went to H. P. King, while J. W. Margereson stood down to be absent for part of the year. A. Reeve chaired the election and praised the returning leader as young and活.
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L. J. Rees
Manjimup Road Board
H. P. King
J. W. Margereson
A. Reeve
Rees
Contested Meeting Debates Rabbit Control and Repatriation Plans
At a Saturday board session a request to suspend pest control sparked debate over trapping versus fumigation with robenint reflectors. Later a public meeting approved forming Bridgetown local Repatriation Committee to aid ex servicemen, with seven members appointed led by J S Bagshaw.
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M. Scott
W. L. Owen
J. F. Smith
T. A. McInnes
H. C. Moore
L. A. Evans
B. C. Siggins
Messrs. H. Whitell
R. Urquhart
T. Bolton
Squott
Rebatriation Commission
Moore
Evans
Bridgetown
J. S. Bagshaw
Messrs. F. Ruck
H. 0. Moore
Mrs. Weighell
Rees Confirmed to Board Post Amid Farewell Graciousness
The board thanked Mr. Rees for the confidence shown in him and pledged fair action. He stated he would continue to strike as hard as before, while avoiding grudges. In the coming term he would do all in his power for the Board.
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Rees
Scout Hall Anniversary Social Delights South Perth Visit
Scout Social and Dance marked the Scout Hall first anniversary at Con Vent Hall. About seventy visiting South Perth children joined games and dancing with music by H James and L Archer. F Sutton and C Moore hosted a short sketch, nursery rhyme game won by the children, and all sang Auld Lang Syne at 10 45. Mrs Hall and Mrs Sandi lands thanked attendees.
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South Perth
Elsie Crisp
H. James
L. Archer
Anglican Ladies' Guild Ball in Bridgetown Draws Large Crowd
The Anglican Ladies' Guild held its annual ball at Bridgetown Town Hall on Friday evening. A lavish sit-down supper matched pre war standards with savories cream puffs sponges triffles and cream cheese straws. Pastel gowns and a five piece local orchestra provided entertainment while a bridge party occupied the Rest Rooms for non dancers.
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Anglican Ladies’ Guild
Bridgetown Town Hall
Mothers' Day at the Bowling Club Festive Kitchen Aid
Mothers Day at the bowling green saw male bowlers take over kitchen duties for the afternoon to treat the ladies. Pop Zinnecker supplied hot plum pudding while Mick Moulton prepared ham sandwiches. Proceeds from teas benefited Geoff Walter and he is the Mixed Pairs candidate tomorrow.
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the Green
Zinnecker
Mick Moulton
Messie
M. Moulton
H. Jones
D. McClure
Pop" Zinnecker
B. Jones
Sporting
Ugly
Interschool Football and Hockey Start May 24
The Bridgetown Pemberton Manjimup and Jardee Deanmill schools schedule winter interschool football and hockey. The first matches on Friday May 24 feature Manjimup visiting Bridgetown to play football and hockey against home teams.
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Bridgetown
Pemberton
Manjimup
Jardee-Deanmill
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Hodg Son
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Scott
Owen
Scout
F. Sutton
C. Moore
H. James and
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Mrs. R. Sandilands
Anglican
William Brittain & Son
Donnybrook
Bunbury
N. M. Keremelevich
Hamptonsst
Co-operative Ltd
Lupins Saddlery
Victoria Street
Thelma Gardiner
KR. Urquhart
Chaff
Wigmore's Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Oriteh and Co. Ltd
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National Mutual Life Association
C. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
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