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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

6

Local Residents Travel Plans Around Busselton and Nearby Towns

Greenbushes Mrs Hitchcock visits Busselton to see her twin sister. Mr and Mrs A McKelvie and Mrs K Wood with son head to Perth. Mesdames Shipley and J Long return from Bunbury after days away. Rev and Mrs Lawson with Mesdames Haines Haines and Viner visit Mothers Union in Bunbury. Mrs M M Millman visits grandson in hospital. RSL calls for volunteers to clear space for kitchen renovations. Mr and Mrs T Melville and others go fishing on Sunday. Mesdames Rowlands and Bridger head to Donnybrook.

Mrs. Hitchcock Busselton Bunbury Mothers Union H. Co. Lawson

Log Chop and Sports Meeting Preparations In December

Last Sunday RGL began preparations for the log chop and sports meeting to be held in December. H Payne loaned a truck and the Road Board grader was lent to level ground. A booth from the race course was moved to the sports ground for re erection next weekend. A good turnout is hoped for next Sunday at 10 40 a.m. Luff of Manjimup offered to act as tarter for the log chops. Luft is recognised as one of the state’s best for this job.

R.G.L. Busy Bee H. Payne Road Board Luff Manjimup Morris Lufties

Tennis Club Rescues Court From Weeds For Season Start

Busy bees at the tennis club weeded and cleared a court during Saturday work, six members assisting through the afternoon. Next Saturday more volunteers are urged to help, with the goal of opening the season within two weeks.

Bridge Evening Brings New Faces at C W A Rooms

The usual Friday Bridge Evening was held in the C W A Rooms. The honours went to Mrs Bert Lindsay and Mr Norm Lindsay. Some regulars were missing, but several new faces attended to compensate.

C.W.A Bert Lindsay Norm Lindsay

Spare-time caravan builders expect renewed activity

Two hobby caravan makers anticipate a revival as long awaited materials arrive, signaling restocking and resumed production.

Saturday Wedding of Olwyn Perks and Alex Wallis

The marriage of Miss Olwyn Perks to Mr. Alex Wallis will take place at St Barnabas Church Greenbushes on Saturday followed by a reception and dance.

Olwyn Perks Alex Wallis St. Barnabas’Church Greenbushes

Vermin Inspector Sought for Greenbushes District

The Greenbushes Road Board at its last meeting decided to call for part time vermin inspector applications with duties to start in January. Mr Meagher said mines in the district were unmanned and not worked which harms the town. The secretary was instructed to ask the Mines Dept. if owners can be compelled to operate their leases.

Greenbushes Road Meagher Mines Dept

Kirup Wedding Unites O'Dea and Allan Families

A large Kirup ceremony on Saturday, November 12 celebrated the marriage of C. P. Paddy O'Dea and Mavis Allan. The event featured attendants Norma and Noreen O'Dea, best man Jim Smith, groomsman Boris Dilley, and a reception in Kirup Hall with Loyal Toasts, apple blossom decor, and multiple family greetings from Perth, Boulder, Greenbushes, and beyond.

Donnybrook C. P Paddy) O'Dea Jim Smith Scarborough Boris Dilley Kirup Kirup Hall Allen O'Dea Syd Allen Perth J. Lewis Lewis Bert Walton Dilley

Kirup P. and C. Election And Christmas Plans

A well attended Kirup P. and C. Association meeting on November 8 elected officers for the year: President J. McDonald vice-presidents W. Paget and C. P. O'Dea Secretary Mrs Hinnrichsen assistant secretary R. Quinn. Plans include a Christmas Tree event on December 14 and a social evening on December 2 to boost funds.

J. McDonald W. Paget C. P. O'Dea Hinnrichsen R. Quinn

Noted social visit and recovery updates from Kirup area

Miss Norma Rudd and Barbara Nevin visited Kirup for the weekend with friends of J. McDonald. Brian and Joan McDonald and Colin Holtzman stayed with Mr and Mrs J McDonald. Rodney Wickland is recovering after illness. George Creek had a successful operation. Mrs Warrick returned from Perth. a sugar bag carpenter is at Bill Youne's store.

Mrs. Tyers Snr O'Dea T. Tyers Riseberry Pat Riseberry Princess Margaret Hospital Noreen Aileen Bernice O'Dea Joe O'Dea Barbara Beaton Margaret Hawkins Treacy Peter Rosemary Marilyn Foote Peterson Ann Nancarrow Middleton Norma Middleton George Allen Ronald and Terry Harrison D. Sansum Syd Allen BE. Ward E. Dore Edmiston A. Wozencroft E. L. Black Jim Smith W. Price Brian McDonald Joan McDonald Colin Holtzman Mrs. J. McDonald Rodney Wickland Bill Youne

Kirup district shows strong results at Bridgetown and Donnybrook shows

Bill Price with Range-Lee Tamworth pigs won two firsts and a second at Bridgetown, plus eight firsts and four seconds at Donnybrook. He took the Goldsbrough Cup and Hobart Tuckey Cup for most points in major classes. Judge noted exceptional animal quality. Also highlighting young farmer R Allen, supplier to a neighboring butter factory, from Walgett stock.

Kirup Bill Price Lee Bridgetown Donnybrook Mr. Price Aeain Hobart R. Allen Cunningham

Enduring Trial Leads to Sheep Dip Remedy Choice

A man faced a prolonged ordeal as he searched for a remedy to his cat's stubborn illness. After trials including liver salts and Cooper's sheep dip, the crisis passed and he believes his final choice was correct.

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A. McKelvie K. Wood and Son Mesdames Shipley J. Long Mrsé T. Melville Messrs. T. Yates A. Pettitt J. Brennan Mesdames Rowlands Bridger Newton’s Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service Oxy Brock’s Tea J. R. Brennan Jepheon Sr Shamrock Hotel F. Vine Proprieter E. V. Jones General Carrier Greenbushes R.s&.l BIG Ghops Greenbushes Cinema Presents Robert Young Maureen O'Hara Clifton Webb Arthur Lois Collier Richard Crane Skip Homeier Ann Todd Capel Dairy CO W. G. Allen Ee Kirup O'Dea-Allen Norma Noreen O'Dea Mrs. O'Dea Boulder Mrs. O'Nea Mrs. Tyere Mr. O'Dea Australia O'dea—Allen Wilfred Allen W. Allen Fay Graham Lionel Allen Clark Williams Glenwyn Williams National Library of Australia P. & C. Meeting Kirup P. and C. Association Norma Rudd Barbara Nevin Glenice Coleman Tom Allen W. R. L Clarke Mullalyup Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet W.& E. Young General Storekeepers Nla.gov
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