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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1947
Page
5
GREENBUSHES news notes Mr Partridge bought two properties from Mr BP Palmer at s Mile Well and plans dairy expansion. Sunday family car trip to city for holidays, wedding and family visits documented. Missing/unclear elements omitted to keep concise report.
Janet Cox and Claude Wilkes wed at St Barnabas Church Greenbushes in a ceremony at 4 30 PM on Saturday November 1. Rev Lawson officiated with J Newton best man and C Rogers groomsman. reception followed at CLW A Rooms. Couple depart for honeymoon after 8 PM dance hosted by local society.
Rev N Inwood left Bridge town early this week to attend the South West District Synod at Harvey. He will be home again on Thursday.
A 1868 letter from Assistant Surveyor Carey helps settle Bridgetown's name. It shows locals suggested Bridgetown because a bridge exists at Geege lup brook and the first Bunbury wool ship named Bridgetown influenced the town’s name. The Aboriginal brook name Geegelup refers to the stream running through the town.
Bridgetown Repertory Club joined with Manjimup and Jardee performers for an enjoyable evening. The program blended Manjimup and Jardee plays, Bridgetown sketches, and musical items with strong turns by Mrs J Gibson Mrs A G Hales Miss Celia Stanger and Mr Eric Crute in The Folly of Faith.
Executive officers at the Manjimup Road Board will have power to engage and discharge staff within their departments. A finance committee recommendation approved the move, though officers cannot increase headcount without board direction. Employees dismissed with dissatisfaction may appeal to the board.
The late Mr Allnutt, an 81 year old pioneer and long time district farmer at The Grangey seven miles from Bridgetown, retired four years ago with farm management to the Foster family. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Methodist church with Rev N Inwood officiating. Wreaths came from many relatives and friends including the Foster and Moyes families, and local residents.
Policy Pool members described Mr. Carl Moyes as the ring-maker for upcoming fights. He built the ring for Bridgetown bouts and for the meeting where eight others praised his work, with some joking he loves the job while others call it soft soap.
Printed and published by Francis L. Semmens at Steere Street Bridgetown for Country News-Papers Pty Ltd. Local imprint records indicate standard production for the Bridgetown edition under the Country News-Papers umbrella.
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