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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

2

Greenbushes Road Board to assume memorial maintenance duties

Greenbushes section Road Board agrees to take over full responsibility for the Soldiers Memorial to prevent disrepair. A committee including the Secretary, Fullerton, and Newton will inspect and report on renovations at the next meeting. The board also considers piano fly-wire upgrades and notes amendments to Road District and Traffic Acts.

Greenbushes R.S.L Soldiers’ Memorial Fullerton Newton Thomsens Ltd FE. K. Hoar Nelson Road Board Association Perth McKelvie Mr. Thomson Thomson Park Mr. Newton

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Returns

Mrs W Druge traveled to Perth by Monday train. Mrs W Yates visits her parents Mr and Mrs H Robinson. Pat Stevens Stephanie Stevens and Ruth Taylor return to Bunbury after holidays. Mrs Yates has been to Yarloop to visit her sons Messrs S and W Yates.

W. Druge Perth W. Yates Mrs. H. Robinson Bunbury Pat Stevens Stephanie Stevens Ruth Taylor

86th Birthday for Mr Gibb Covelly

Congratulations to Mr Gibb Covelly who turned 86 on May 19. Mrs J Doherty of Perth is visiting Mrs J Doherty and Miss Burnside travelled by car to Perth after holidays at North Greenbushes. Mrs R Hayward took Monday’s train to Bunbury.

Gibb Covelly Mrs. J. Doherty Jnr Perth Mrs Miss Burnside North Greenbushes

Surprise Party for Miss R Allen at Greenbushes Endeavor

The Greenbushes branch of the Christian Endeavor Society held a surprise party for treasurer Miss R Allen on May 14. An enjoyable evening with many senior members, blue and white birthday cake, speeches by H Rollinson P Williams and R Lindsay, and a short presentation of salad bowls to Miss Allen by Master B Williams.

Greenbushes C.W.A Greenbushes Christian Endeavor Society R. Allen Messrs H. Rollinson P. Williams R. Lindsay Church and Trust B. Williams Nueshort Miss Allen

Greenbushes Girls Defeat Magpies Away

Greenbushes traveled to Balingup last Saturday to beat the Magpies 2 0. Rene Deguglielmi starred in goal while Gladys Yates and Doreen Cox also stood out for the visitors.

Greenbushes Balingup The Magpies Rene Deguglielmi Gladys Yates Doreen Cox

Parish Meeting and Services Planned in Balingup

Church notices announce a 3 pm family service in Balingup and the annual meeting of parishioners to be held on Tuesday 27 May in the CLWA Reet Room. Rev TCLAWSON presides and will deliver remarks.

Church OF England Greenbushes Balingup Clw.a Tclawson Thecton

Local Bridgetown News from Greenbushes Desk

Miss J Neville, Bridgetown Advocate correspondent for Greenbushes, ready to receive news items and advertisements. Job printing orders also accepted through Miss Neville. Local paper invites readers to submit briefs and notices for timely publication.

Greenbushes Bridgetown Advocate Miss J. Neville Miss Neville

West toad Board Conference Agenda Action Minutes

The board agreed to release additional land in Greenbushes District for agricultural use and submit the matter to the agenda. It also proposed that ratepayers with 12 months arrears are ineligible for board membership. Delegates Thomson and Sells were appointed. Letters to MLA May and Minister Thorn were planned.

West Toad Board Jhe Forestry Department Greenbushes Mit Mesers Thomson Sells Aise Attona May L. Thorn Perth I'Thorn

Hospital Exterior Renovations Approved and Tender Accepted

Secretary of Greenbushes Clinic stated the Public Health Department will cover full exterior renovation costs. Tender of 84 by Mr Ron Hermibert was accepted for weatherboard oiling and roof verandah painting.

Greenbushes cClinic My. FW. Morgan Public Health Department Ron Hermibert

Obituary for Greenbushes residents J. Knapton and E. Buchanan

Last week the Greenbushes district mourned the deaths of J. Knapton and E. Buchanan. Knapton died suddenly at his home on May 14 after a long life of local service, including membership on the Greenbushes Road Board and attendance at a meeting the day before. Buchanan died May 15 at Bridgetown hospital following a lengthy illness.

J. Knapton E. Buchanan Greenbushes

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R. Urquhart Chaff Bridgetown Wigmore’s Ltd Aladdin Industrica Ltd F. Criteh and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association U. J. Elleruhow and Co. Ltd Shell Depot P.O Co-operative Ltd D.D.T Bridgetown’s Rendezvous Terminus Hotel Glen McAlinden Bernie Harrison Hampton Street T. A. McInnes Road Board Ees S.W. Conference Mullalyup Bridgetown Motor Transport Steere National Library of Australia Greenbushes Hospital Mac’s Tearooms E. McCaul Dove’s Timber Mill Dove, Reenbushes Greenbushes Cinema Presents Johnny Angel George Narr Claire Trevor Signe Hasso Tarzan Johnny Weismuller Nancy Kelly Johnny Sheffield Newsreel Newton's Garage Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Oxy Palatine Insurance & A. M. P. Insurance Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Nla.gov.au Nla
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