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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

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Massive Fashion Gala Draws Dense Crowd at Gay Show Ball

A large audience attended a lively ball featuring non stop dancing into the early hours. Attendees wore an array of gowns including blue faille pink satin and black lace, with many grand frocks and floral fabrics noted among the crowd.

Wheatley V. Wheatley H. Barndon H. Davis G. E. Warburton H. M. Henderson T. A. McInnes Beatty MacKinnon Ettridge R. P Davis Stewart John Foster R. Bill W. Wright Sweeting Ben Fisher R. James H. Flintoff Carroll P Doust Lois Goldman M. Waller Lynam B. Young J. Walker Tobralco G. Dickinson E. Hi Fog M.ite E. J. Haren H. Pearce Moore F. Hubery Britten W. Dwyer R. Sutton Ruck D. Banting Shirley White Lorna Henderson Misses L. Turner K. Streatfield Marvey E. Johnson PB. Draper Lorna Wilkins Bert Doust Beth Jones Middlesex Manjimup Veronica Huberg Misses Joy Walker Heather Urquhart A. Osborne Anna N. McLoughlin Misses K. Hodgson W. Phillips E. Britten Mares E. Krapljanov Audrey Pearce Lorna Zinn Helen Ryan Flora McDonald Mary Adams Elme Adams V. Machin Frne Council Kathleen Kelly D. Sutton B. Downs Pat Rankine Doreen O'Neil Margaret Loder C Gilchrist Kath Billington Nancy Davies jJoris Johnson E. Giblett Doust W. Streatfield D. Ayre

Bridgetown Show Shows Cattle Fame and Growth

Sir James told the Bridgetown gathering that forty years ago he came as a minister and noted progress from 24/6 to 20 in lard value. The show featured side events, community catering, and a new exhibitor in stock, Mr. W. Price of Kirup, with Hester Cup for points.

James W. Price Kirup R. S. Hester W. S. Bagshaw Bridgetown Agricultural Society Leslie Craig James Mitchell Keith Walter

Judging High Quality Needlework and Horse Events Observed

Mrs P Grey praised the high standard in sewing and added woollen slippers and oyleys show varied work. The judges noted top class children's school work and a difficult to judge nod collection. Mrs Mabey won the Kodak prize for a baby photo. Mr Moyes commented on photography challenges. Next week more notes.

B T. Moyes F. Mabey Mr. Moyes

Hobart Show Awards Highlight Top Points Winners

The stock section honors went to G N Warburton with the Hilton Estate Cup for most points in the fat limb division. J and J H Muir claim the Bank Cup for agricultural points. Metters Trophy goes to Mrs W Unstrad for cooking. Abs Wy HH wins the Hobart Tucker flower prize. Miss D Champ secures best flower collection. Mrs H T Deust earns domestic section points. G Scott wins best Jersey Bull under two years. Unclear final line references a shoe repair theme.

Worm Bey Oh, Muir G. N. Warburton Bank Cup J. H. Muir Metters Mrs. W. Unstrad

Wheatley Stud Wins Prizeworthy Horned Herefords

Prizewinning Horned Herefords from R. T. and A. W. Wheatley's stud attract attention at the show. Exhibitors include Moulton, R. Waters, W. Wheatley, V. Wright, E. Doust and R. Wheatley among the top holders.

R. T A. W. Wheatley Moulton R. Waters W. Wheatley V.wright E. Doust R. Wheatley

Junior Cricketers Prepare For Inter Town Fixture

Bridgetown and Greenbushes juniors played a practice match at Bridgetown last Saturday in preparation for a November 20 clash with Pemberton. Les Shoebridge praised the youngsters for decorum and confidence as they seek a strong showing.

Bridgetown and Greenbushes Juniors Bridgetown Pemberton Les Shoe- Bridge

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The Advocate Sir Jams Hester Cup Photography C. Reading Mingenew Hrockman Nannup Foale’s Team Crowley Shoebridge Trenholme Willmott Chapman Whit H. Foale B. White A. Paithfull Perks Hounsfield R. Foale D. Willmott D. Sloan Faithfull G. Trenholme White Chapman White G. Shoebridge LS. Berry Houns Darroch T R. Foster Grand Parade W. F. Coverley Nelson Direct Nla.gov
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