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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1947
Page
6
Mr and Mrs T G Wilson and family returned by car after a city visit. J Clarke jnr left Nannup by train. Mrs R N Brockman and Dr W N Cole family planned holidays. Miss L Steinlin and Mrs I Wakefield traveled by train for holidays. numerous Perth and city visitors stayed at Nannup Hotel. Bridgetown show drew many locals and private-car travelers.
A white faced bay mare with a white stripe is reported missing in the East Nannup District. Reward offered by H. Sobott of Nannup for its return.
On Sunday at three oclock the Methodist Sunday School children joined the main service for the first anniversary celebration. Monday evening teachers and parents hosted a tea for the children. Prizes were presented for the years achievements as hymns were sung.
The C W A hosted a Saturday Fancy Dress Ball with strong parent and teacher effort. Prizes went to Kay Talbot Peta Green Margaret Pollock Rosslyn Mord John Tyler Gregory Seately and others. Consolation prizes awarded to all under school age with judges named.
Rainfall for October totalled 384 points the highest for that month since 1923 when 647 points were recorded. Nannup Balingup road has been closed to traffic.
The Nan nu p Bowling Club held its annual meeting on Sunday afternoon. Officers elected include Patron FE J T Brockman, President W Jenkins, Secretary H Hapn, Vice Presidents Dave Dunnet and F Badrick, Auditor E Murphy, Green-keeper A Struthers, and Captain D Tuinnet. Opening day set for November 16 with tours competition. Greens praised as best in many years.
A lively Bridgetown social page records a sunny show day, warnings to back the ambulance dance, and various residents’ comings and goings. Miss P Stanlake enjoyed a weekend holiday in Bridge town while Miss K Stanley returned from the city. Mrs P H Evans and family travelled to the city for a few days. Miss B Henry was admitted to Bridgetown Hospital. Mr L Meredith leaves for Perth branch of Elder Smith and Co. The Pearce couple renew friendships at the Bridgetown show, and Mrs R C Cox hosts her mother Mrs E Giblett from Manjimup for a few days.
A large influx of visitors occupied Bridgetown last week for the show. Notable guests included Mr. Campbell-Egan, Mr. James Marshall, and Mr. W. G. Burgess of the Royal Agricultural Society, along with judges Messrs Oscar Comey and G. Aitken. Many stayed at the Freemasons Hotel with others at the Bridgetown Hotel and Savoy Perth visitors.
A list of attendees reveals a variety of ball gowns and fabrics. Names include Mesdames Marshall Mackinnon Hester Far ris Cox J. Smith Young Bashford Stan Douat and many others showcasing styles from white marquisette to blue crepe and pink taffeta.
At a Tuesday public meeting in Nannup residents protested nationalisation of banking and socialisation in industry. The gathering elected officers for a new branch of the Citizens' Rights Association led by President R. H. Scott with W. Jenkins and G. Wilson as vice presidents and Co. Roe as secretary treasurer. A date for the first meeting will be set by the president and secretary, and copies of the resolution will be sent to M. H. R. N. Lemmon and WA Senators.
A scrambled list of race names and horse entries from Perth area trots shows Miss Storm Lord Sturt Baron Mavista in the Breeders Handicap and a sequence of riders for Carnarvon, Onslow, Kimberley, Broome, and Gascoyne handicaps. Names include Steep Lad Nelles Pride Wilna s Ribbons Lily Wisp Prince Tobert Broad Chimes and Admiral Park among others.
Kulikup, Western Australia announces a sale by auction on Tuesday November 11 at 2 p m. 1500 sheep to be offered including 600 lime fat wethers 600 fat wethers four years 200 fat ewes 100 crossbred lambs and 100 mixed sheep drafted Entries invited from owners with livestock ready for inspection and bidding.
The Sunnyside Farmers Union will hold a meeting at Sunnyside Hall on Wednesday November 12 1947 at p.m. Business includes officer elections and a lecture by Mr Gordon Hennett.
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