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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

5

Baline P and Citizens meet urges school care and junior cricket drive

The Balino Parents and Citizens Association meeting showed lukewarm attendance but strong eagerness for child welfare. Notable items include support for junior cricket in schools, inviting Mr. G E White to discuss the scheme, and plans for a Christmas camp at Point Peron with a backup if enrolment falls short.

Parents and Citizens’ Association Bridgetown Cricket Association G. E. White White South-West Association

Balingup School Cancels Concert Owing to Measles Epidemic

Headmaster Mr Oliver announced the measles outbreak led to the cancellation of the proposed school concert. He proposed moving some items to the Xmas Tree ceremony and arranging for an hour of entertainment from 7 to 9 pm. December 16 was chosen as the most portable date for potential representation by the school.

Bridgetown B. Macdonald A. Leiber Olived Xmas Point Peron Oliver Balingup MY Tee

The Case of The Missing Case

A school bus mystery unfolds as a letter supposedly placed in a case goes missing. Inquiries yield confusing statements from several riders and a late rebound that the case was never on the bus. The headmaster halts action pending reinspection, and a late message confirms the case located but that evidence was largely unfounded.

Oliver Heaster

Sunnyside suffers second defeat to Greenlushes in league match

Greenlushes overwhelming Sunnyside with strong bowling led by Giblett and Perks. Giblett took 7 for 47 as Greenlushes posted 68 runs while Sunnyside struggled to 68 all out. Perks supported with 4 for 22 and helped secure the win for Greenlushes in the premier league clash.

Greenbushes Sunnyside George Giblett Lionel Perks

Bridgetown Triumph Over Balingup In Low-Scoring Cricket

Bridgetown defended a modest 60 as Balingup were bowled out cheaply while Collins starred with two wickets and a late innings cameo. A tense chase saw Bridgetown’s bowlers restrict Balingup with tight overs until the last, with Nelson and Morgan taking key wickets for Bridgetown and Mabey delivering the decisive bursts.

Bridgetown Yrs J Balingup O'Neil Mabey Truslove Belmg L. O'Neil Collins i. Mabey Collins G. Truslove Ammon Buch- Burn G. Morgan T. Bashford P. Nelson Johnson J. Holgate Sun Cceneece R. Meredith Igeesee H. Nye Cece R. Forrest W. Bashford Williamson

Glamor of Railways Dictation Test Misread

In a dictation exercise a phrase about railway repairs was misread by children who wrote ENT WAVE of the railways instead of permanent way. The incident highlights spelling and listening slips in classroom tests.

Needs Must When the Devil Drives

Mrs Holbrook faced a dangerous situation when a 5ft snake crawled into a home while men were away. She used boiling water to drive it out, triggering a rapid reaction as the reptile retreated and she expressed horror at her own drastic measure.

Holbrook Mrs . Holbrook Aris

Socials note on Maureen Blythe illness and local travel

Friends report Miss Maureen Blythe was taken to Bridgetown Hospital with laryngitis and detained for a few days, now progressing satisfactorily. Mal Glendell visited for part of the weekend, Mr G Atl left for Perth by Thursday's train, Peter Blakeney rode to the Port on Monday, and Mrs H G Graham visited her hospitalized husband in Bridgetown.

Maureen Blythe Bridgetown Hogpital Maureen Collie Mal Glendell Oene G. Atl Balingup Perth Bunbury Peter Blakeney Peter Bridgetown Hospital H. G. Graham

Roundabout Bridgetown visit ends with hotel family homecoming

Mr and Mrs Glen McAlinden and sons of the Terminus Hotel returned to Bridgetown last weekend after a holiday across the State. During their absence Mr and Mrs F B Elphick were in charge, and an After-Show party hosted by Mr and Mrs L T Wheatley saw more than 100 guests enjoy a barbecue at their home.

Glen McAlinden and Sons Terminus Hotel Bridgetown F. BE. Elphick 8. T. Wheatley

Fourth birthday party at Newport for Dorothy

Dorothy Newport celebrated her fourth birthday on Tuesday afternoon with friends Pat Munn Desmond Munn Keith Watson Adelaide Watson Janine Lilley Helen Newport Jeff Smith Lessie and Neil Stewart in attendance. The party featured all the usual treats and party fare which disappeared quickly as the youngsters enjoyed themselves together.

Dorothy ‘Newport Pat and Desmond Munn Keith Watson Adelaide Watson Janine Lilley Helen Newport Jeff Smith iLessie Neil Stewart

Clinic News Absent Sister Stephens Dates

Sister Stephens of Bridge town Infant Health Clinic will be absent from the district on November 24 25 and 28 and will not make visits on those days.

Jacqueline s Kitchen Tea For Olwyn Perks Before Marriage

Bridgetown social column notes Olwyn Perks receiving a Kitchen Tea in the Lesser Hall with dancing led by Mrs. Tomelty and gifts from friends. Other notices mention visits, holidays, and local residents such as Luton Meredith Archie Wells K Edwards Dick Davies T McInnes and Ray Long celebrating a birth, with travelers and returnees from the city and South West trips.

Olwyn Perks Alex Wallis

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Baling UP South- West Distri Council Balino Ets Wand M. S. Dilley Baling UP Taxi Service Greenlushes Broomfield D. Giblett G. Giblett E. Roberts E Muir G. Gib N. Lindsay Thw Braund A. Baskerville Perks B. Westlake Lbw G. Giblet Dilkes Totah Dr. Giblett W. Braund G. Farquhar W. Wheatley Williams Rowlands Howling BK. Herbert R. Rowlands J. Hall Ball Bbalingup Buchanan Nelson J. Walpole T. Bushford D. Beiber Nelson Truslove Morgan Yyeieeiees Ayo Bock T J. Ammon Morgan Offer T. Johnson H Morgan T. Williamson Neve Morgen M. Collins T. Teggeth C. Williamson Rum Rowling T. Hashford Ts. Mabey M. Collins J. Ammon New H.M.V Radio Canlesave Astral Leadership Liaked Ae Her’s Bridgetown Advocat Baling Jacqueline Luton Meredith Archie Wells Lindgetown Mr. K. Edwards Lynas Motors City Dick Davies Mrs. T. Mc= Innes Margaret Wilkins Mrs Ray Long Rottnest Joyce Meredith Margaret River Ray Young al. Patterson Mr. H. Young Manjimup South West G. McAlinden Narrogin Flora McDon Val Ramsey Jim Scott Val Harvey Fred McAlinden Burnlury Fred Veale Ray Goodridge N.S.W. Bank Cheerio Sign OF the Ram Susan Peters i Paul Henreid Joan B “Hollow Betty Grable Doug Fairbanks Jnr Cesar Romero Walter Able Pius Janet Martin William Weight Thurston Hall THE Nelson Pharmacy M.P.S P.O. Box Nla.gov
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