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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

8

Social Life of Bridgetown Community News

Visits by Donald Conway-Pettitt and fiancée Roma Wiskey highlight social ties in Bridgetown. A Bridgetown Legion dance at Town Hall drew strong attendance with Tomelty's orchestra and Norma Adams at piano. Upcoming Grand Spring Ball promises novelty dances and strong turnout.

Donald Conway-Pettitt Wembley Park R. Taylor Bridgetown Roma Wiskey Wembley Ken Donnelly Mt. Lawley Australian Legion of Ex Bridgetown Town Hall Tomelty Norma Adams Legion

Roy Mellows Wins Spoon At Bridge Rifle Range Debut

In his first visit to Bridge town Rifle Range Roy Mellows defeated 16 opponents to claim the spoon with a 70 total. Scores list Mellows 30 33 total 70, while E Shepherd 68, G Bill 68, F Tate 67, and others posted in the field. Next Saturday there will be a working bee and on Sunday a spoon shoot followed by a picnic and trophy presentation on October 24 starting at 1 PM. all welcome.

Bridgetown Roy Mellows St. Mellows E. Shepherd G. Bill B. Huberg F. Tate E. Billington G. Foster le. Lowe D. Billington J. Bentley R. Hester ZL Chevis L. Reid P. Hubery Vv. Hubery F. Baines A. Brooks Ocober

Scouts Plan Tuck Shop and Camp Fire Evening

A Scout meeting last Wednesday fell short of expectations though one or two decisions were made. A tuck shop is set for Wednesday October 20 at the Scout Hall with donations welcome. A 400d camp fire and fireworks is planned for Friday November 6. A working bee is scheduled for next Saturday at the Scout Hall. Cubs meet Saturday 1.30 pm, Scouts Friday 7.45 pm. The Scout hamper will be drawn tomorrow and winners notified.

Balingup Sound Projector Ownership Clarified by Education Dept

The Education Department responds to the Balingup Parents and Citizens' Association on ownership of a sound projector bought with government aid. For adult groups a committee governs use, while for school use the teacher controls. The department cannot claim removal of the equipment, offers free servicing and operator training, and touts subsidies as civic amenities for country communities.

Visual Education N. A. Uren Balingup Parents and Citizens’ Association Balingup

Roy Hibben Linked to Sunny South West Weekend Visit

Roy Hibben of Goomalling railways, on leave, toured the Sunny South West over the weekend. He visited friend Pat Gallagher who is currently relieving at the local station, both noted football enthusiasts from Jennacubbine.

Roy Hibben Goomalling Roy Pat Gallagher Pat

Bridgetown and Nannup Church Services Schedule

The notice lists Sunday services for the Church of England and Methodist Church across Bridgetown Mayanup Nannup. Times include Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am, Evensong 7.30 am, and country services. The Methodist timetable shows Sunday School at 10 am and services at 11 am and 7.30 pm led by Rev. Norman Inwood.

Church OF England Bridgetown Methodist Nannup Norman Inwood Church OF Christ

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Wally Carter Mrs. Rainbird Kalamunda Scott's Hotel Wagin A. E B. White J. Haren K. Ferguson Manjimup Joy Walker Val Ramsey Joy George Fox Frank Downes Jesser Hall Melana Steere Street Ladies OF the District Vv. Manolas Hampton MAC Pictures Bette Davis Paul Henried Claude Rains Richard DIX Leslie Brooks Secret OF the Whistler Ingrid Bergman Cary Grant Jean Roger Richard Travis O/L CO. PTY. LTD New South Wales Australia Neptune Waratah Motor Spirit Trident Power Crystal Neptune H.V.I. Motor Oils National Library of Australia Brigid'’S Boyup Breck Pearce Bridgetown Road Office of the Board E. C. Siggins Bridgetown Market Goldsbrough Mo Limited Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd Perth Town Hall AR C. Church Greenbushes Parents & Citizens’ Association Boyup Brook R.S.L. Ball Tomelty’s Orchestra Car Fund For Joh Betts Brooklands Road Gordon Bridgetown Hospital Mario Robert Burns Lodge No Bridgetown Road Board B. Co. Siggins Health and Vermin Board B. Cc. Siggins International Kbb Wauw Apple & Pear Marketing Board T. Herlihy Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd Bridgetown Aerat‘ed Water Factory Paterson & CO Limited T. F. Herlihy B. McCune Bridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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