Social Roundabout Visits and Vacations at Bridgetown
Bridgetown hosts a stream of visitors and residents on holidays and work trips. Joy Eadie of Leighton spends holidays here while Freda Taylor returns by train. Perth notables J Harwood and Leo McCormick arrive, and several others stay at the Freemasons Hotel.
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Bridgetown
Miss Joy Eadie
Leighton
Freda Taylor
Perth
Leo McCormick
Bridgetown Hotel
Freemasons
Mrs. Leavesley
Claremont
Diggers Concert Party Promises Out of the Box Show
Bridgetown Diggers' Concert Party previews a major portion of its Monday Variety Show with burlesque, vocal and instrumental items, sketches and patter. Producer Mr. Wally Dusting and performers have worked hard to deliver a lively program. Admission is 2/6 with seats reserved through T. Sulvair and Son.
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Wally Dusting
T. Sulvair and Son
Social travellers to Perth and Bunbury listed in rail notices
Passengers to Perth include Mr and Mrs Gooderham on Monday's Australian. Mrs A St travelled to Bunbury to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Whip Moulton. Mrs Mellor, staying with Albert Siebers, left with her two children for Bunbury and later caught the midnight to the city. Mrs Wells, guest of Mrs Cluning for weeks, boarded the city bound train for Perth.
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Perth
Mrs. Gooderham
A. St
Bunbury
Mrs
Whip Moulton
Mellor
Albert Siebers
Wells
Cluning
Church Services in Greenbushes and Balingup May 23
The Church of England Greenbushes parish lists Holy Eucharist at Greenbushes at 7.30 a.m. and Evensong at Balingup at 7.30 p.m. The Annual Meeting of Parishioners is set for Tuesday May 25 at 8.30 p.m. in the C.W.A. Toast Room Greenbushes. Rector H. C. Lawson invites refreshments.
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Church of England
Greenbushes
Balingup
H. C. Lawson
C.W. A
H. Cc. Lawson
Lesser Hall
Ballet at Bridgetown Dances Impress Town Audience
Linley Wilson led a Bridgetown ballet presented under the Adult Education Board. The program featured folk dances from five nations, court dances, and concert ballet with works by Coppell, Les Sylphides, and Degas. Miss Ford performed Chopin as supper was served by the Playbox Theatre group.
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Linley Wilson
Bridgetown
Adult Education Board
Lesley Fllis
Lorna Ford
K. George
R. Gribble
Patricia Ellershaw
Lois Faddy
Mary Crawshaw
Patricia Dyer
Hungary
Mexico
Spain
Poland
England
Coupelin
Lours XIV
Miss Torc
Coppelin
Degas
Miss Ford
Chopin
Joer Repertory Clu
Playbox
Warden Grants Application for Warm Tin and Tantalite Mine
An application by Messrs. J. H. Smith J. H. Collett and L. W. Kent for a mineral claim at Warm was granted in Bridgetown Warden's Court on Wednesday morning before Mr L. W. Stotter with no objections.
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Messrs
J. H. Smith
J. H. Collett
L. W. Kent
Bridgetown Warden's Court
L. W. Stotter
Late Alfred South Foster Dies After 40 Years in Bridgetown
The obituary profiles Alfred South Foster a military veteran of fourteen years with service in Ireland India Burma and China later recalled for the Boer War in South Africa where he was wounded. He moved to Fremantle and Bridgetown with health issues end his forty years there. He leaves a widow three sons and four grandchildren. The funeral proceeded with Rev Pelham Thurman and RSL attendance at the Church of England cemetery.
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Ireland
India
Burma
China
Rudyard Kipling
England
South Africa
Australia
Fremantle
Bridgetown
John Allnutt
Frederick
George
John
Pelham Thurman
Church of England
R.S.L
Messrs
W. Watson
H. C. Davies
B. T. Moyes
W. Hubery
Fred
Nellie
Noreen
Derry
Ray
Patricia
Brian
Herbert
Betty
Joan
Coverley
Ross
Charley
Frank Allnutt
Cyril Martin
B. Fisher
Jim
Laura
G. H. Smith
Dick Franks
Oes
Bridgetown Boy Scouts Hold Annual Tea Night
The Bridgetown Boy Scouts hosted their annual tea on Wednesday night to celebrate the hall’s four year anniversary. Scouter Sandilands led the well organized event with a lavish tea and thanks to parents. Two departing scouts Bob and Ian Rawson received presentations while Faithfull’s birthday was noted with cards and a gift.
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Bridgetown Boy Scouts
Sandilands
Bob
Ian Rawson
ASM
Faithfull
Car Collides With Horse Near Orange Grove
George Arthur Gale drove a car that struck a horse on Nannup Road near Orange Grove on Wednesday morning. The horse was injured, fled, and was not located. Car headlights and radiator were damaged.
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George Arthur Gale
Orange Grove
Nannup
Baling Up RSL Contemplates Park, Darts and Trusts
The May 11 meeting remembers late member Mr Jim Perejuan with four minutes of silence. President A B Wright thanks volunteers for Birdwood Park upkeep while walnut trees await dormancy. Lands Department confirms Balingup Reserve 10364 is reserved for the U S L and will transfer to state trustees when ready. Balance sheet read. attendance waned but social evening enjoyed with supper and darts games.
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Jim Perejuan
A. 8. Wright
Birdwood Park
Lands Department
Balingup Reserve
Extraordinary Election for Bridgetown North Ward
Bridgetown Road Board announces an extraordinary election for one North Ward member to be held on June 7 1948. Nominations close at noon on June 5 1948 at the Road Board office Bridgetown with a £5 deposit. E C Siggins is secretary.
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Bridgetown Road
Road Board
Bridgetown
Post Office
South-West Province Electors Thank Public Support
The statement expresses gratitude to the electors of the South-West Province for their confidence and generous support on May 8. It notes appreciation for the turnout and the mandate given by voters in the region.
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South-West Province
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South Australia
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Jack McMahon
Australasian and Catholic Insurance Co
Burbury
Reg. Newman
Alan Gosling
Boyup Warriors
Ron Knight
Adelaide
Freemasons Hotel
Lady Wilcox
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George Hetherington
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Reilx McAlinden
Jaeger Co. Ltd
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Harmer & Rouse
Bridgetown Advocate
Warden's Court
National Library of Australia
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BOY Scouts
Advocate
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Food For Britain
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Bridgetown Road District
E. C. Siggins
North Ward
Billington
Legislative Council
Hobart Tuckey
David D. Johnstone
R.A
Robert Burns Lodge
Social and Dance
J. L. Gisborne
Blackwood Hostel
Francis L. Semmens
Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd
Steere, St. Bridgetown
Nelson Football Association
Boyup Brook
Centrals
Jenkins
Warriors
Caddy
Rovers
Fleeton
Balingup Rovers
Bridgetown Town Hall
T. Salvair & Son
R.S.L. Building Fund
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