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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
2
The story outlines varied fabrics from florals to silks and cottons with a shift from sedate to soft feminine silhouettes. Cape sleeves rise in popularity with padded shoulders while peplums, accessories, handbags, hats, gloves, and limited color ranges shape the wardrobe.
September 1946 featured several days above 80 degrees while the rough average for 1945 stood at 60. Rainfall last year reached 528 points, but the past month recorded 179 points. The week began Wednesday with a slight drop after Sunday the 78.6 degree high. the coldest day was Friday at 67 degrees and 49 as the low. Monday brought a 38 degree minimum. Since September 26 only two points of rain were recorded.
Mr. Jim Kirby is holidaying in Bunbury for a few days. Mrs. J. F. Smith and daughter Maxine have been spending a few days in Williams. Mr. Alex McAlinden made a brief visit to Harvey during the week.
Mrs Williams and daughter Dalllis return from the Eastern States to Bridgetown. Norm King visited Bridgetown and stayed with the Bill Fleetons. Mrs Crowd and sister Tomy Hall holiday in Bunbury. Mrs M Grieves of Melbourne visiting Bridgetown. Vice Mercer joins Zinneckers garage staff in Perth. Bill Birch back to work after convalescing with his parents at Beverley. Mr and Mrs Buswell return to Perth after visiting Bill Fleeton. Mr Henderson just returned from Perth after medical treatment. Mrs Peter Whittell in Bridgetown hospital. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ray Stevens on a baby daughter and to Mr and Mrs F Baxter on a son, and to Charlie Hills on a son. Edna Bartlett holidaying in the city. John Stewart from Elder Smith back from a city holiday. Joan Mullins back at work after illness. Fred Davidson from the electric light station returning to Perth. McLean from Collie in Bridgetown for the weekend. Hene and Marjorie Bartlett holidaying at Bunbury and Boyanup. C J Jones flew to Bridgetown by motorbike for a weekend visit. Arthur Johnson motored to Bunbury for a few days. River banks draw enthusiasts as the marrow season nears. Doreen Wilkins’ social tonight. a large crowd forecast. Bowling Club ball at Balingup well attended, Greenbushes Hospital Ball same night. call for co-operation between towns. Warriors Football Club Back to Childhood Ball planned. Keith Hough, popular sportsman and hotel proprietor, may leave for a quiet holiday with his parents.
Mrs F Vague returns from Perth and Mrs Maxwell leaves for a holiday. Mrs Jessop and Mrs Parrish seen in town with various travels from Carlisle to Perth. Brian Williams suffered a bicycle accident on Monday and was hospitalized with concussion but sent home to rest. Fred Huitsons welcomed a son as Miss Angus visits Perth. Dallas Leahy treated for rheumatic fever in hospital. Hal Inglis visits from Perth and Mrs A Ff Jones admitted to hospital.
A Saturday in Nannup features Mrs G McAlpine and two daughters back from Perth, Miss D Stewart with parents for a short holiday, and a birth at Nannup District Hospital with Mr and Mrs D Craigie of Dartadup as new parents. Social events include a Willow Spring dance for the Children’s Xmas Tree and a Parents and Children’s Association meeting.
Delegates from Balingup Greenbushes and Ridgetown Road Boards SW Dairy Co and Bridgetown Sub‑branch R8L with Mr J Thompson will lobby the Minister to build a bridge over the Blackwood River at Thompson followed by a road to join Southampton road near Warren’s property. Eleven properties are affected eight settled. winter closures loom. Arrangements for dates are to be set by E K Hoar.
Representatives from the Manjimup Trotting Club visited Bridge Town on a Saturday night meeting to discuss club problems. They reviewed last season’s issues, noted failures to limit stake money, and agreed the first two meetings would cap total stakes at £120 each, with a further review after those events.
Discussion on maiden races and two race types for South West District horses marked the Perth meeting. Officials proposed reciprocal steward work between Bridgetown and Manjimup clubs to boost cooperation and future harmony between the two clubs.
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