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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 10, 1949

Page

8

Mining Tenement Applications Filed by Eric Schwenke

Notice of two Mining Act applications by Eric Schwenke of Nedlands W A for ground totaling 300 acres as mineral claims. Objections must be lodged with the Warden's Office by December 1 1949. Detailed boundary descriptions accompany each application with datums and local landmarks.

Eric Schwenke Dalkeith Road Nedlands W.A Perth E. Schwenke Eric Schwanke I. Schwenke Eric Bchwenee BE. Schwenke

Mineral Claim Boundaries and Datum for MC.66 in Western Australia

Mining records describe a lease and mineral claim MC 66 near Greenbushes and Maranup Road in Western Australia. The document, dated October 27 1949, lists boundary lines and corners including DC 101 8764 MC 63 6 and MC 16 with an approximate area of 250 acres. Signatories include BE Schwenke and B Trigwell, Mining Registrar, with a datum peg at the NW corner of MC.56.

B. Tricwell Greenbushes Mineral Field N.W Greenbushes- Hester Road Greenbush Road Maranup Bridge Said N.E B. Trigwel Datumpeg Weat S.W. Corner Ilo S.E Dc.101 B. Trigwell N.W. Corner S.W 8.E

Thelma Fleeton Celebrates Coming of Age

Jacqueline reports Thelma Fleeton’s coming of age party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fleeton. About 30 to 40 guests enjoyed a monster bonfire, games, supper, a two tier cake, a wristlet watch, and a twenty first birthday key with autographs. Neighbors and relatives in Bridgetown and nearby towns are noted in social notices.

W. J. Fleeton Thelma Hater Bill Coleman Bill Carr

For Sale INTERNATIONAL ton Truck and Chevrolet Sedan

For sale items include an International ton truck with late mods and a Chevrolet sedan in good order. Interested buyers should apply at Fisher's Garage in Bridgetown for details and viewing.

Fisher's Bridgetown

Public Guide and Scout Display at Bridgetown Show Ground

A public notice invites residents to a Guide and Scout display on December 3 at Bridgetown Show Ground. The event begins at two o'clock with afternoon tea available for a small charge. P. Henderson.

Bridgetown Show Ground P. Henderson

Bitumenising of Developmental Roads Urged

Local discussions push for grant funding to bitumen developmental roads. Bridgetown could lay one mile for about £1500, with options for contract work if labour is scarce. Main Roads Board activity noted and support urged from Balingup and related associations.

Mr. Wheatley Bridgetown Wheatley Mr. Moyes Main Roads Board

Bridgetown junior cricket thrives with six senior teams in zone play

Bridgetown Cricket Association aims to foster junior cricket to fill senior spots and test talent against youngsters from other towns. Last Saturday the Bridgetown youngsters opened practice matches under junior rules, Shoebridge and Foale leading. scores show Shoebridge team ahead 52 to 51. Senior players mentor the juniors as details list dismissals and not outs from match events.

Bridgetown Cricket Association Oe Benlor Sheffila Hield Bridgetown Clins Shoebridge Shoebeie Pascoe Es Safternoon

Scudda Ho Ho Scudda Hay and Julia Misbehaves at Bridgetown

Bridgetown announces premieres of Scudda Ho Ho Scudda Hay starring June Haver Lon McCallister Walter Brennan Anne Revere and Jet Black title role James Craig and Lyn Bari plus Julia Misbehaves with Greer Garson Walter Pidgeon and Elizabeth Taylor opening November 16.

June Haver Lon Mecwallister Walter Brena Anne Revere June Red McGill Craig Lyn Bari Hollywood Bridgetown Haver Lon McAllister James Craig Lynn Bari Johnnie Johnston Texas Greer Garson Wathen Pidgeon Peter Lawford Elizabeth Taylor

Material Wanted For Youths’ Equipment Drive

A spokesman for the association appealed for material donations to equip the youths. He said the group is grateful for any contributions and urged community support to provide needed gear and supplies.

Bridgetown Hospital Board Meeting Postponed

The Bridgetown Hospital Board meeting failed to reach a quorum on Tuesday night and was postponed for one week to the next scheduled session.

Bridgetown Hospital Board

Memorial Gates Erection Begins at Bridgetown Park

Work on a gate in front of Memorial Park Bridgetown started Tuesday under the supervision of Mr. W. F. Dusting.

Bridgetown's Memorial Park W. F. Dusting

Postmaster In Accident Near Bridgetown

Bridgetown postmaster Mr. E. Briggs and his family were in a car crash about 40 miles from Bridgetown while en route to Narrogin. The vehicle failed to negotiate a bend and struck a tree but the family escaped serious injuries.

Bridgetown E. Briggs Narrogin

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Readings and Services

Sunday services listed for Bridgetown Boronia Gully Boyup Brook Nannup Greenbushes with Rev A L Meyer conducting each service. Times span 3.50 p.m. to 7.40 p.m. on November 13. Additional notes include offerings or readings by Mr F L Davey in Boronia Gully.

Bridgetown A. L. Meyer F. L. Davey Boronia Gully Boyup Brook Nannup Greenbushes

Rh. Bazaar Success At RR Annual Sale

The annual Rh. Bazaar at RR held last Friday afternoon and evening proved successful. Stall holders included Mesdames Wheatley Williams Connell Fleeton Crowd Hall Hastie and R Poust for cakes produce and flowers sweets Fairclough Waddington childrey’s stall with Misses Fairclough Clarkeon and Wekle.

Wheatley Williams Connell Fleeton Crowd Hall Hastie R. Poust

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Western Australia Clarke's Bus R.A.C.B. Fobert Burns Lodge RSL Hall Bridgetown Advocate Jacqueline Fred Leonard Jill Manjimup J. Archer FF. Clark June Briggs Ben Fisher Lorna Wilkins Percy Teazey Bob Forrest Commonwealth Bank Bob George T Hckinson Dickinson Mavis Johnson Bow Tirldeetown Beryl Mebones el Perth Iso Beatty A. Sadlier Princess Margaret Children's Hospital Bunbury G. Thain Son Athol Nancy Davies June Hogge Gloria Hastie T. MelInnes Dallas Guthriel Gwen Neville iPerth J. Meredith St Perth Collingwood L. R. Goodridge Bank of New South Wales Margaret White Peter Brown Bill Moyes Collie Winn Jones Aileen Hannea W. Wood L. Naylor Picton Junction Cheerio BE. L. Mitchel Polley Fool Road Board Uren R. Urquhart Farmdprs' Union OF South West Bridgetown South West Branch Freemasons Hotel D. P. Reid Balingup H.3.l Balingup R.S.L Balingup Memorial Hall A. Robertson Benate BR. P. Davies Hampton Street Foale's Team Shoebridge B. Crowley Hounsfield B. Willmott H. Foale G. Shoebridge B. White H. Foale Revin R. Hole Id . Chapman I. Ale White D. J. Willmott Meredith H. Hole IF Julia Greer Garso Walter Ageon Evi Jul Pe Lawford Greer Enac Elizabeth Talor Cesar Romero Methodist Church TRAD Nelson Press Philires Nla.gov.au Nla
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