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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

7

Vacancies For The Victorian Jamboree

Parents of boys wishing to attend are asked to ring the scout master. Troop leader Adams took charge last Friday in Scouter Sandilands absence. Peter Moulton is back on his feet after a hospital spell. Fireworks rumored for November 6. All Scout equipment must be sold this week. Bridetown and Kelmscott scouts attend the dedication of the W A Gilwell Open Air Memorial Chapel and the plaque unveiling.

Sandilands Adams Peter Moulton Bridgetown Albany Barry Wright Ray Colin Les Machin Cubs R. Sandilands Mick Willis W. A. Gilwell Kelmscott

Greenbushes Road Board Explains Vermin Rate Change

The Greenbushes Road Board explains rate changes as of July 1 1948 credit and arrears affected the vermin rate. A meeting of ratepayers debated keeping rates stable or reverting to the previous year with voices from Mr G Thomson Mr F W Head and others. The board defended the levy as necessary for health and vermin control despite protests.

Greenbushes Road Board Bouard G. Thomson F. W. Head Pearce Brooks Taxation Dept Road Board Smith Head Sells Greenbushes Iliad Board Mothon

Church Notes and Local Updates from Greenbushes and Donnybrook

Greenbushes parish reports Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and Bavensong at 7 p.m. in October with rector Cc Lawson and notices of parishioners trips and transport. Guides and Brownies track to swimming pool camp fire and tea, then games. B grade football defeats Balingup and Kirup. proceeds go to R S L Building Fund. Donnybrook wins both hockey matches over Balingup and Kirup.

Greenbushes M. Balingup H. Cc. Lawson Donnybrook Balingup Kirup

Football trophies presented at Miners Hall

A large gathering witnessed the trophy presentation night. Judges were Messrs W Morris C Burt and J Smith. Club president J Smith spoke as trophies were awarded to C Jones for fairest and best in A grade and best position player with R Herbert. K Thorley most improved. W Carter most consistent. N Lindsay best utility. H Sells best club man. In B grade C Cosgrove fairest and best. G Drage best position. RK Brooks most improved. J Jones most consistent. G Russell most unselfish. J Glennie top goal scorer with 112 goals for the Nelson Association. An evening of supper and refreshments followed. Mrs Woodley supplied dance music and J Glennie acted as MC.

C. Jones R. Herbert K. Thorley W Carter N. Lindsay H. Sells C. Cosgrove G. Drage RK. Brooks J. Jones G. Russell Nelson Association

Greenbushes Farmers Elect New President

Greenbushes farmers chose Mr Meagher as president after Mr Kyd’s resignation. The Road Board said it cannot issue seasonal work permits if the office closes. Farmers urged action to prevent recurrence and sought advice from the Liquid Fuel Control Board. The Parents and Citizens Association decided to donate to the Christmas Tree appeal.

Meagher Kyd Greenbushes Road Board

Cry Wolf filming scene stirs Warners create suspense

Report describes a dramatic attic laboratory sequence in Cry Wolf with Errol Flynn and Barbara Stanwyck. Stanwyck climbs a skylight and hangs by her hands before fleeing and confronting Flynn who vows to locate Jim while referencing Julie’s fate.

Warners Errol Flynn Flynn Barbara Stangwick Miss Stanwyck Jim Julie Barbara Stanwyck

Cinderella Jones film screens at Greenbushes and Boyup Brook

Angela Greene’s modelling led to theatre and a role in the film Cinderella Jones starring Joan Leslie and Robert Alda. The movie screens at Greenbushes on October 14 and at Boyup Brook on October 15.

Angela Greene

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