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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1944

Page

4

Pemberton Notes on Boxing Night Crowd and Matches

A large turnout for physical training and boxing followed vaulting and parallel bar work. The best bout pitted Tom Everett against Ron Kiffin, with other matches featuring Sonny Cave versus Vic Rowe, Pat Coverley versus Jeff Campbell, Wally Rowe versus Micky Martyn, Reg Coverley versus Owen Pitts, M Brown versus Bill Martyn, and Don Vice against H Steicke. Les Everett acted as third man in the ring.

Tom Everett Ron Kiffin Sonny Cave Vic Rowe Pat Coverley Jeff Campbell Wally Rowe Micky Martyn Reg Coverley Owen Pitts M. Brown Bill Martyn Don Vice H. Steicke Les Everett

School Concert Promises Strong Attendance and Talent

The annual school concert on December 9 features a physical culture display, girls ballet, human pyramids, tiny tots, pan tomime, and a Junior Repertory Club play titled Underground about occupied France. Joe Graham leads with Margaret Simpson Ron Wells and Owen Pittage in support.

Junior Repertory Club France Joe Graham Margaret Simpson Ron Wells Owen Pittage

Picture night fundraiser for Youth Club December

A picture night to aid Youth Club funds is set for December, allotted by Mr Alan Jones. A big attendance is expected for this worthy cause. The Tuesday night tires areae ee to end vng or story at working he was unanimously awarded to Mr Jack Falls.

Alan Jones Jack Falls

Hospital Notes Congratulate Local Couple on Birth

Mr and Mrs Lewis of Northcliffe announce the birth of a son. Congratulatory note also extended to Mr and Mrs Ro on the arrival of a daughter.

Rifle visitors fall to Pemberton in weekend shoot

V D C rifle team from Collie faced Pemberton visitors in a weekend shoot, with Collie tally at 1257 and visitors totaling 40 from Collie 20 from Manjimup and 30 from Pemberton. The event included an RSL organised dance Saturday night and the next rifle boot set for December 10. Top score went to Collin Spencer with 7 out of 10, followed by Cpl. McDonald Quin ninop and Sherwood. Lt Hobins now adjutant for the 4th Bath attended with WOf Jimmie Gillard.

RSL Batt Collie Collin Spencer Cpl. McDonald Quinninop Sherwod Manjimup J. Rooney

Karrioholm Reopens As Tourist Hotel At Pemberton

Karribolm reopens after three and a half years closed. November 13 marks the guest Howe restart with Mrs W V Jameson and Mrs EL Craig offering the same high standard of accommodation that once put Pemberton on the tourist map. The venture follows a 120 year recognition by H P Jameson of the district’s potential and aims to revive local tourism and trade.

Karrihelm Guest Howe H. P. Jameson Pinberton Backlis Firton Pemberton Karksholm W. V. Jameson EL Craig Onc

Boyup Brook Red Cross Branch Meeting Notes

The Boyup Brook Red Cross monthly meeting was held November 1 in the CWA Rest Room. Attendees included Mesdames Hopins Blechynden Shoesmith Palmer and Abel plus Miss Abel and others. apologies from several members. Treasurer reported a credit balance of £83 18s 5d. Decisions covered show ball catering at 1s 6d per admission if required, December stall as a Xmas stall, and donations. Next meeting moved to November 13 with tea served by Mrs Blechynden and Mrs Leoni Abel.

Move CWA Mesdames Hopins Blechynden Shoesmith Palmer Misses & Abel D. Palmer Leoni Abel Betty Forrest Mr. Marshall Mesdames Whitham R. Brooke R. S. Milar J. T. Quartermaine C. Rust Tom Miller Mra C. Brooks Hopkins Cire and Cooriers Boar

Narrow Escape For Webb Couple On Macyanup Road

On Monday afternoon last Mr and Mrs 8 R Webb of Boyup Brook escaped serious harm when their sedan collided with saplings and toppled on its side off the Macyanup Road. The wheel failed at about 35 mph, causing only minor injuries and light damage, though the car carried packed bottles of sterilised water, of which only ten bottles broke.

Social and Personal notices from Boyup Brook district

Congratulations flow for births in the community with Mr and Mrs A R Yates of Kulikop welcoming a daughter Margaret born at Kojonup Hospital. Also, Mr and Mrs W J Webb with family left for Banbury for a fortnight while Mr W Rae relieves him. Congratulations to Ms Irwin Keddy formerly Edna Shannan of Boyup Brook on a birth in Bunbury. The district also extends greetings to Mr and Mrs F G Cuttriss on a son. Mrs Marshall and Mr Lanchlan are mentioned with local holidays and relieve duties amid illness notices for Mr J Brooks in Perth.

A. R. Yates Kulikop Margaret Kojonup Hospital Irwin Keddy Edna Shannan Boyup Brook Bunbury F. G. Cuttriss J. Brooks Perth Meauis V. Brooks

Junior Repertory Club Wing Up Serial Enjoys Evening

On Monday night the Junior Repertory Club held its wing up serial with 14 games, dancing and competitions. Master Jeff Campbell won M D and led the duties in a capable manner. Individual items were rendered by Mrs. Donaldson, Mr. Roy Kelly, Jeff Campbell, Owen Bute and Pat Coveries. Jeff Campbell thanked the Neement for help in making the evening entertaining, and Mr. Roy Kelly spoke for the parents and friends.

Jeff Campbell Donaldson Roy Kelly Jelf Campbell Owen Bute Pat

Obituary for Mr James King of Pemberton and Perth

An obituary notes the death of Mr James King who lived in Pemberton for many years and served on the staff of the State Saw Mills. His son Ernes King took a position in Perth, and Mr King retired to live there. He died in November and was buried at Karra katta. He left a widow and several grandchildren, and enjoyed a wide circle of friends. The notice expresses sympathy to his family.

James King King Pemberton Ernes King Perth Karrakatta

Manjimup Town Hall hosts Football Association Ball crowd

A large turnout attended the Football Association Ball at Manjimup Town Hall on Friday night. CD awards were presented to players, dances enlivened the programme, and the Manjiro Band provided music with M Luff as master of ceremonies.

Manjimup Town Hall Football Association M. Luff MLC

The Master Plan on Peace and Liberty and Faith

Excerpt from the Worker and commentary by GW, reflecting on the Master Plan in global planning at Dumrabrton and Quebec while critiquing fascist regimes and totalitarian methods. It argues democracy under the Golden Rule, the need for tolerance, education of youth, and the pursuit of peace through planning guided by Christian principles and mutual prosperity.

Neta Gooding Dumrabrton Qi Quebec Moscow Cairo Teberan Europe Jesus Mr. Winter Australia Gamersey Communist Party Mit Fasiecam South America Spain America Waltiva Alwayes Thas “Hilden

Red Cross Notes Domestics Charity Drive and Meeting

The monthly Red Cross notes announce a night meeting and request for cake gifts. A past afternoon working party at Mrs Pearce's had 11 members and significant work. A silver coin collection raised £2 0s 1d for the cleaning fund and featured contributions from members.

Australian Red

Scout Group Anniversary and Badge Awards Evening

Last Friday's meeting celebrated 12 months of Scouter leadership with thanks to attendees and the welcome home of the Thres lands lads. L ONeil received the King's Badge amid cheers, and Ron Haselhurst was praised as he leaves the troop. The group invested several lads with seals of office and bestowed presents, closing with a birthday cake for the Scouter and singing.

Thres L. O'Neil Fellowine Les

Inspect toys at Joe Waddington’s shop in Bridgetown

Parents urged to visit Joe Waddington's toy shop on Steere Street Bridgetown to view and inspect toys before Christmas to avoid disappointment for children.

Joe Waddington Steere St Bridgetown

Church of Sw3land St Pauls Bridgetown Sunday Schedule

Services at St Pauls Bridgetown Sunday November 1 include Holy Communion 4 a m Sung Eucharist 10 p m and Evensong 11 p m. Sunday School at 11 p m. Country services at Scott's Brook 3 p m Evensong.

Church OF Sw3land ST. Paul's Bridgetown Holy Sa Scott's Brook

Bridgetown Sunday Schedule and Evening Talks

Bridgetown events listed for Sunday November 19 include afternoon and evening services and talks at multiple towns. Rev H W Ferman speaks in Bridgetown at 7.00 pm, with other sessions at Willow Spring Greenbushes Nanup Mill and Nanup etc.

Bridgetown Willow Spring Nannup H. W. Ferman Greenbushes

Full Gospel Church Pemberton Service Schedule 1944

Sunday schedule at Full Gospel Church Pemberton lists Breaking of Bread at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. Fellowship Meeting and Bible Study at 7:20 p.m. Friday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. The notice notes a move and hourly times.

Full Gospel Church Pemberton

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