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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

6

Nannup October Rainfall and Club Elections

October rainfall to date at Nannup is 163 points. Gardening results list Mrs. Aspland 74 points first, Mr. Maidment 73 second, Mr. W Jenkins 71 third. Nannup Tennis Club elected Patton as president D G Smith as secretary T Jeffries as vice president F J Taylor as captain G D Brockman as vice captain and treasurer with committees named. Opening date November 16. Rifle Club officers named A Pollock captain D Blythe secretary F Green treasurer with committee members Rowe Badrick McKittrick entries. range ready for rifles.

Nannup Aspland Maidment W Jenkins Herbert Greenbushes Nannup Tennis Club Patton D. G. Smith W. G. Scott T. Jeffries F. J. Taylor G. D. Brockman R. H. Solesy Laulies Mesdames Hiurtley W. Scott N. Wilson G. Klapp J. Clarke W. White V. Scott P. Higgins C. Rowe Rifle Club A. Pollock D. Blythe IF. Green A. Rowe FP. Badrick J. McKittrick

Cricket Railways Club Reforms for Coming Season

Cricket Railways Cricket Club was re formed at a meeting on Thursday October 2 at Scott's Hotel. Mr Pope Bledgoden was elected president with Mr L Shoebridge as chairman Mr J Cox secretary and Mr R Mellows treasurer.

Railways Cricket Club Scott's Hotel Pope Bledgoden L. Shoebridge J. Cox R. Mellows

Socialities in Bridgetown and Perth Afloat with Visitors

Local column notes numerous Bridgetown residents and guests traveling to Perth and Albany for holidays. Names include Bea Blehchynden, Mrs Hayward Bridgetown, Miss R Simpson, Mr Sutton and son Bill, Mrs J McGough, Miss P Moore, Miss G Turner Albany, and others. Visitors from Adelaide and Kalgoorlie spend time at Bridgetown Hotel.

Bea Blechynden Perth Hayward Bridgetown R. Simpson Manjimup Bunbury Bill Lapsley Adelaide Bridgetown Hotel Mise B. Giblett Ll. Frances BE. L. Giles

Central Ward Fire Brigade Proposed for City

The Central Ward seeks a dedicated fire brigade as current practice relies on road board workers from all wards. H O Moore notes a spray pump could be converted for firefighting, with past attempts drawing only a few attendees. A further meeting is planned to boost turnout.

Road Board Malcolm Scott Central Ward H. O. Moore

New Chairman for Repatriation Committee

Bridgetown repatriation committee met Wednesday night to elect a new chairman after the death of J. S. Bagshaw. The chosen successor is F. Ruck. All members attended and further business was discussed. Secretary urges ex-POWs to claim lost kit and directs inquiries to the Employment Bureau in Steere Street.

Bridgetown Paramount

Extraordinary election for Bridgetown Ward seat set for November

NOTICE is given that an extraordinary election of one Bridgetown Road Board member for the South West Ward will be held on November 25 1947 by order of the Board. Nominations close at 12 noon on November 4 1947 at the Board office. The South West Ward elects one member. Dated October 17 1947.

Notichd Bridgetown Road Orier Bridgetown Road Board South West Ward Barlee Street EH. C. Siggins

Bridgetown Road Board to Hold Public Meeting on Memorial Park

At the request of the Bridge town Advancement Policy Pool the Bridgetown Road Board calls a public meeting of all district citizens at the Town Hall Monday October 28 at 8 pm. Agenda includes forming a representative citizens committee to cooperate with the Advancement Policy Pool on the proposed Memorial Park. E C Siggins secretary.

Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool Bridgetown Road Board al District E. C. Siggins

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