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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 24, 1946

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South Perth Hosts Welcome Visiting Bridgetown Children

The South Perth Parents and Citizens Association organized a May vacation visit by Bridgetown schoolchildren. A party of 22 stayed with local hosts for a week starting May 10, with events including a Hill farm birthday party a fancy dress ball and a trip to Pemberton. Over 90 joined the Pemberton excursion, deemed superb. Credit to organizing secretary Mrs Williams and the host families. August will see a Bridgetown party visiting South Perth.

Parents and Citizens’ Association South Perth Bridgetown Mr. B. Swift Miss Byrne Mr. Hill Pemberton Charlie Norman Western Australia Marvels Perth Box Bridgetown P.O Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Bridgetown H.S.L Bridgetown Hospital

Alleged Murder Case at Chidzey Farm Under Probe

A Dinninup storekeeper reported a shooting at Colin Edward Chidzey's farm. Police found a woman and a 12 bore shotgun in the house. husband and two year old daughter were absent. Detective-sergeant Lamb traveled from Perth to assist Constable Gregory as Chidzey, 29, was arrested on Wednesday morning charged with wilfully.

Dinninup C. Smith Colin Edward Chidzey Lamb Perth Gregory

Murder Charge Relates to Fremantle Case at Boyup Brook

The accused man appeared before Messrs P R Doust and W E Inglis at Boyup Brook yesterday on the charge of murdering his wife. Detective-sergeant Lamb of the C L B laid the charge. remand for eight days was granted to Fremantle. The arrest followed by Detective-sergeant Lamb constable Gregory and constable Buscomb.

P. R. Doust W. E. Inglis J's Boyup Brook Lamb C. LB Fremantle Gregory Buscomb

Pemberton Mill Accidents Injure Several Workers

A series of accidents at the Pemberton mill last week injured at least two men. At home, Mr. BIN Rann badly cut his left hand needing stitches. Mr. Bob Adam damaged a leg bone while at work, and Mr. Ivan Tuck sustained hand injuries requiring stitches.

Bob Adam Ivan Tuck

New Road Board Chairman to be decided by May meeting

At the May meeting the board split with two nominees each receiving four votes. Retiring chairman Hester and new member Bagshaw are the contenders for the chairmanship as all members attend the May 21 session to decide who will lead into an important year.

Shose Ndit Mesgrs Hester J. 3. Bagshaw Bridgetown Board

Community hotel plan eyed for Boyup and Manjimup

A letter from the solicitor for Manjimup Community Centre Ltd notes the community hotel idea is gaining support. Directors offer assistance and suggest profits would fund a sports ground and amenities. A public meeting at Boyup Brook may be called to discuss possibilities.

Manjimup Community Centre Limited Community Idea Ing Boyuprook

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