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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 29, 1946

Page

2

Railway station buzzes as trains resume service weekly

Activity surges at the Bridgetown rail hub after trains restarted on Monday. Locals note staff catching up on duties while passengers freight forward goods. Social updates salute births, holidays, illnesses, and visits, with many residents and visitors staying in Bridgetown and nearby towns.

Nannup Weekend Social Notes and Local Outing

Weekend arrivals at Nannup Hotel from Perth and Tasmania. R. Ward and family from Perth stay, while Mr. O Connor and others arrive for the week. Tennis crowds enjoy ideal weather, and a mixed doubles spoon trophy secretary notes H Lob bot wins gents spoons. Community notices include church fundraiser, Freemasons listings, and local travel.

Nannup Hotel Mr. O'Connor Towns Beer Davies Perth R. Ward BE. H. Betts Tasmania Mr. Carey Busselton H. Lobbot Gents Mrs. Tyler Fredericks

Market Report Sheep and Lambs Sold at Midland Junction

Market report from Midland Junction shows 10 000 sheep and lambs warded Wednesday. Quality improved and prices were two to threepence dearer.

Associated Midland Junction

Honeymoon Fashion Charm for Shirley Temple Style

The popular girl capsule dress for teens features a high waisted full print skirt, four pastel bodices, bishop sleeves, a scalloped yoke, and a velvet ribbon at the road neck. Shirley Temple co stars with Franchot Tone and Guy Maddison in RKO Radio's Honeymoon.

Shirley Temple Franchot Tone Guy Maddison RKO Radio Bishop

Nannup Wedding Warner and Sexton

Miss N Sexton married Mr T Red Warner at Nannup on Saturday in an arch setting with a lovers knot. The bride wore crepe with veil and orange blossom halo and carried white rosebuds. Over 70 guests attended the reception in Nannup Hall. The couple left for a Perth honeymoon after thanks were given to Mrs Stallard and Mrs Wood for breakfast.

Miss N. Sexton Mr. T Red) Warsner Nannup Bride Nannup Hall Sexton Perth F. Stallard W. Wood

Weather Summary Shows Stable Week With Warm Averages

The week saw little temperature change with an average around 76 degrees. Sunday reached 82 degrees, while Saturday night dipped to 47 and only 2. brief rainfall totals added up to 2 inches for November compared with last year’s 141 inches.

New Arrivals at Boyup

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith on the arrival of Peter Alan and to Mr and Mrs J Taylor on the birth of a son.

Stan Shephard Lorraine Grace Daniel Noel W. Luff Bakery Bridgetown G. Widdison Boyup Arthur Smith Peter Alan J. Taylor

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