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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
8
Apply H. O. Moore at Bridgetown for permanent, contract work at a new saw mill to cut fruit cases in a modern plant with firstclass timber. Located 1 mile from Bridge town. Monthly Green bushes Branch meeting set for Tuesday November 29 1949 at Exchange Hotel. T. H Bastcott Secretary.
Greenbushes Vermin Board invites applications for a permanent part time sanitary truck driver, truck driver, and road worker. Award wage for sanitary driver is £9 7s 10d. Include age marital status qualifications and war service if any. Applications close Monday 12 December. J Glennie secretary.
Auctioneers announce bridgetown sale at 2 P M offering 600 cattle including Shorthorn Shorthorn cross M S calves Jersey heifer calves yearlings and cross breeds. An earlier 10 A M sale at Bal ing up includes 240 Shorthorn cross calves 5 9 months and 30 Jersey heifer calves plus other heifers and calves. Clients needing terms must arrange with auctioneers before sale details available Perth or Bridgetown.
A review roundup highlights cE Studios Scott of the Antarctic with John Mills as Captain Scott and a strong supporting cast, noting diary-based dialogue and dramatic realism. Also praised is Columbia’s I Love Trouble starring Franchot Tone and Janet Blair, plus Hills of Home a technicolor MGM drama with Edmund Gwenn and Lassie, and a menu of other notable performances across the period.
The Church of England announces services for November 27 with Holy Communion at 8 am led by sidesman Mr. F. Faithful, Jnr, Matins at 11 am with sidesman Mr. P. Brookes, and Evensong at 7.30 pm with sidesman Mr. Thorne.
Bridgetown service at 11 am led by Rev A L Meyer with 7 40 pm by Mr G W Usher Greenbushes service also 7 40 pm led by Rev A L Meyer Nannup service at 16 p m conducted by Mr G H Walker
Tenders are invited for the purchase of land and improvements on the South West Highway about half a mile south of Balingup. The Nelson Lot 6851 parcel contains 4 acres 8 roods 20 perches of first class grazing land, partly cleared. Improvements include a Club House of 1 square, with a club room and large fireplace, two dressing rooms and kitchen. Closing date December 15, 1549. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. F Hawtar, Secretary.
The Bridgetown Show drew many stylish attendees for the Greenbushes wedding of the bride, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Perks, and the groom, eldest son of Bagot Road Subiaco. The ceremony in Greenhueshes was led by Rev H C Lawson, with a lace and net silk gown, bouquets of gladioli and roses, and a three tier cake. A reception in the Miners Hall featured toasts, music, and a dancing reception. guests wore vivid frocks in apple green, lemon, mauve, and deep sky blue as plans and telegrams from friends registered congratulations.
A strong turnout at the Bridgetown Rifle Club range saw the weekly spoon event contested at 600 and 300 yards. P. Watson won the spoon after a shoot-off with J. Chevis.
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