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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1949

Page

6

Honeymoon Visit Intertwines Greenbushes Social Round

Greenbushes residents and visitors cluster around couples and families as weddings and anniversaries unfold. Keith and Mrs Gochrane tour the South West on honeymoon visiting Mrs Cox while W Yates head to Yarloop for football and return. G Viner and babe visit his mother. Bill Akerstrom hosts an engagement party for Marie McMerlin and Harold Jones with twenty one guests.

Keith Gochrane Perth South West Cox Bill Akerstrom Marie McMlerin Harold Jones Phyl Perry Cedric Whistle) Jones A. E. Jones J. Jones H. Brock FT. Wilkes F. Viner Bert Jones Lee Wilkes Cap Ted Jones Jack Nolan George Russell Johnnie Brennan Ned Green Frank Wilkes Ron Perry June Perry

Dangerous Years and Mother Wore Tights in Fox Technicolor

The article reviews Dangerous Years a Freudian themed juvenile delinquency drama by Arnold Belgard with psychoanalytic input from leading analysts. It also highlights the Technicolor musical Mother Wore Tights starring Betty Grable Dan Dailey Mona Freeman and Connie Marshall as the show people family in a playful intimate film from Twentieth Century Fox.

Arnold Belgard William Halop Ann EB Todd Anabel Shaw Richard Gaines Jerome Cowan Betty Grable Dan Dailey Mona Freeman Connie Marshall William Halod Ann Todd Scotty Beckett Turpin

Levy on RSL Members At Greenbushes Sub Branch

The Greenbushes Sub-branch of the RSL voted last Friday to levy one pound per member to aid finances. With 70 members, a strong response is anticipated. Levy payments go to secretary R King at the Bank of New South Wales or president N Morris around town. A sports meeting including log chopping is planned for dates to be fixed. Former choppers will help organise. A.S.L Hall kitchen renovations are complete with a stove and copper added. An extensive debt-drive through entertainments and collections is planned to wipe the hall debt.

Greenbushes R.S.L R. King Bank of New South Wales N. Morris A.S.L. Hall

Kirup Corner Highlights Local Football and Community Notes

Kirup players Robbie Allen Paddy O Dea and Jim McDonald are named for the Donnybrook club match against West Perth Colts with Robbie as captain Paddy as vice captain and Jim as coach. The piece also praises Mr A H Maidment for Shropshire sheep wins and British breed points, plus Legacy Dance proceeds over eight pounds.

Kirup Donnybrook Football Association West Perth Robbie Allen Paddy O'Dea Jim McDonald Robbie Paddy Jim A. H. Maidment Mr. Maidment R.8.l C. Vinci Paddy Fitzharris Bire T. Davis McDonald R. Allen

Nankivell Wins at Manjimup Diggers Day

Bridgetown's Nankivell claimed the Diggers Cup with a net 43 on a single stroke, while Ken Mickle won the main shield after a card count-back. Civilians Eric Adams and Reg Mews posted a net 73, with visitors from Pemberton and Bridgetown enjoying a light morning of 18 holes and social diversions.

Bridgetown Nankivell Manjimup Elvillang R.S.L Jack Gabbedy Ernie Roar Golf Club Eric Adams Reg Mews Diggers' Tay Ken Mickle Frank Mazzoletti Bob Martin J. Chipper E Nanksvell Len Law

Weather Makes Bullseye Elusive at Kirup Rifle Club

On Sunday the Kirup Rifle Club fired two bursts for a club spoon at 600 yards. Gusty changing conditions with misty rain kept bull-eye scores low and the shoot not brilliant. The shoot-off in heavy rain was won by C. Benson with 22 of 25. Next Sunday features a trophy shoot over 600 yards. shooters should arrive at 0900 hours.

Manjimup Golf Course Kirup Rifle Club C. Benson

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Social Mrs. Cox City Mrs. W. Yates Yarloop Mrs. Wallbank Brian Bunbury TH. Coleman South Greenwushes England Les Brinkworth Jan Miss N. Williamson Queen's Park Dave Scott Balingup Bridgetown Hospital W. Yates Tellyside Street W. G. Allen W. Tl McDonald E. Mays Porto Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service Oxy Brock’s Tea Rooms Cipite Green Eeacer J. R. Brennan Baker Jephson Sr Best OF Drinks E. V. Jones General Carrier Greenbushes Greenbushes Talkies Greenbushes Cinema Presents Show Business Technicolor Ce Less SS LS Capel Dairy CO Vacuum Oil CO P.O Bridgetown Advocate RSL Kirup School Mr. C. Jenkins Harry Education Dept Subiaco W. Ellis Wilfred Sadler Fred Goddard Denis Fitton Denis Irish Sea Combined Schools Miss Ellis W. Young W. Allen P. O'Dea T. Allen Newton Manjimup Golf Club Pemberton Dieddard le Benson Kk Benson Cooper c Moore Bee Graham Goddard Mitchel On Ak R Goddard O A Hillier Neeee Rai Mr. Wickland Moore Warner Cooper Tom Allen Shell Company Ltd. and Malloch Bros W. R. L Clarke Mullalyup Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet W.& E. Young General Storekeepers Glen McAlinden National Library of Australia Nla.gov.au Nla
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