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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 11, 1948

Page

6

Kirup Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Show Wins

Mr. J. Lewis hosted a short stay by the Australian in Kirup while Miss G. Blond traveled to Perth for a long weekend. Families from Kirup and Manjimup visited Busselton and Bunbury, with locals attending the Foresta Office’s Forestry Overseers School. Denny Brook Show winners include Mrs. J. McDonald and Mrs. J. Hinnrichsen for pastry and baked goods. Christmas Tree funds from a Parents and Citizens' Dance amount to about £15, with a bonfire and crackers and a late-night dance at the hall.

Guy Pred Goddard J. McDonald

Surprise gifts for Kirup couple mark long residence

Mr and Mrs Bob Middleton were surprised in Kirup with a local tribute as a memento of twenty years there. Gifts included a radio chair for Bob a crystal cup for Mrs Middleton a crystal vase for Norma plus a crystal salad bowl and a crystal cruet set. The Kirup Ladies Welfare Association and the Kirup Girls Hockey Club contributed.

Bob Middle Kirup Tom Sheahan Bob Mrs. Middleton Norma Bot Middletons Bob Gunn

Mullalyup Defeated After Goodwood Stand Delivers 86 Partnership

Mullalyup were bowled out for 58 opening with H Ellis and J Bovell showing early resistance before R Lewis and E Clapp ran through the order. A key 86 run fifth wicket stand between K Scott and D Foote sealed a decisive Goodwood victory despite Mullalyup’s stubborn 29 not out from H Gabler in the second innings.

Mullalyup H. Ellis J. Bovell R. Lewis E. Clapp Goodwood K. Scott D. Foote H. Gabler Unep H. Gubler V. Nevin W. Beecham BE. Clapp F. Smith F. Goddard T. Smith H. Payne P. Foote P. Radford R. Smith E Gibson R. Vernon Bundries ORW R. Lewie Dd. Foote H, Bilis Crombie Clapp Smith B. Clapp B Clapp R. Lewis V. Nevin Payne Vernon GoopwooDp Inninos FE Vernon PF. Goddard Farley Sundries Deel Rovell Nevin Roddard Og R &Mith & PF Padford & Smith

Greenbushes News Highlights Social Roundup

Mrs GC Sells returned on Thursday morning's bus after touring the Eastern States. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs J Bridger on the birth of daughter Jeanette. Constable and Mrs Baskerville returned after weeks of holiday. Various residents travelled by bus or car between Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Busselton and Perth. Inland Hairdressers visited Greenbushes, and a Guy Fawkes bonfire and barbecue gathering was held. Sympathy extended to local families on recent losses.

GC. Sells J. Bridger Jeanette Constable Bridgetown G. Yates M. Yates M. M. Millman Busselton Melbourne Maxine Bailey W. A. Mays South Greenbushes Nannup Kath Viner Joan Crowd Bock

Talkies They Won’t Believe Me Drama Review

A vivid film profile of They Won’t Believe Me on radio يقدم a gripping drama. Robert Young leads as Larry a debonair weakling who wins sympathy from audiences Sue Hayward shines as Verna Jane Green stars with notable strength in her debut.

R. K.O Robert Young Susan Hayward Jane Green Young Larry Miss Hayward Verna Miss Greer Janice Rita Johnson Gretta Tom Powers George Tyne Don Breddoe Jane Greer

Tarzan and the Huntress thrills fans with jungle peril

Johnny Weissmuller returns as Tarzan with Brenda Joyce as Jane and Johnny Sheffield as Roy. The film pits the trio against greedy jungle despoilers in a fast paced thriller filled with spectacular incidents and hairbreadth escapes.

Tarzan and the Huntress Tarzan Jane Roy Johnny Weissmuller Brenda Joyce Johnny Sheffield

Children’s parcels arrive safely townwide

A report confirms Mrs. Caunt and Mrs. Richardson both received their parcels from local girls. Correspondence from Mrs. McCutcheon states her mother has also received hers, with thanks to the girls for their initiative. All parcels have arrived safely and in good condition.

Church Service Schedule at Greenbushes and Balingup

The Church of England Greenbushes parish lists Holy Eucharist in Greenbushes at 11 a.m. and Evensong at 3 p.m. on Sunday November 14. In Balingup, Holy Eucharist is scheduled for 11 a.m. all under Rector H Cc Lawson.

Church OF England Greenbushes Balingup H. Cc. Lawson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. J. Lewis G. Blond Perth W. Allen Jack Allen Manimup Tom Watson Kirup School Forestry Overseers A. J. Milesia Jim Treacy Mrs. ©. Ryall Bunbury T. Davis Tom Norm. Johnson Manjimup Foresta Khip Dennybrook J. Hinnrichsen H. Belton Gardiner Mr. Gardiner Mr. N. Vittorio St. John of God's Bunbury Robbie Allen Bob Middleton Victoria Park Bill Young Tom Bateman Bob Middletons R. Lewis J. Bovell R Lewis W. Crombie D. Foots Merry Young Neral Storekeepers Tom Allen Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet Jack Coleman National Library of Australia D. Williams Picton Mrs. P. Williams Mr. W. Yates Mrs. St. Yates Williams R. Stevens Friend North Greenbushes Guy Fawkes Talkies Tarzan and the Huntress W R.L. Clarke Shamrock Hotel F. Viner Brock’s Tea Rooms Mac’s Ek McCaul T. H. Feazey Baker Jephson St. — Greenbushes Capel Dairy Co G. Allen Green Vacuum Oil CO P.O Greenbushes Cinema Presents Jounny Pene Bernborough Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service G. M. H. Service Oxy Nla.gov.au Nla
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