Australian-born Roger Rossiter to head Canadian bio chemistry chair
Dr Roger Rossiter M B B S is appointed chair of Bio Chemistry at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He is married to Helen Randell, daughter of G H Randell, and they plan to leave Sydney for Canada in February. Rossiter held bio chemical research posts with the British Army in India and served as a Rhodes Scholar in Western Australia in 1936. Helen Randell visited Bridgetown in 1939 and was an esthesist with a surgical team in France in 1944.
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Australia
G. H. Randell
Roger Rossiter, M.B
University of Western Ontario
Canada
Roger
Rossiter
Helen
Randell
France
Bridgetown
Sydney
Malaru
Worcester College
Oxford
Happy Mother Sees Son Jack Doherty Return from Navy
Mrs J Doherty of Greenbush was named the happiest mother this week as she prepared to greet her son Jack, his English wife, and daughter aboard the Strathmore at Fremantle. Jack Doherty has served nine years in the English navy and was involved in major wartime actions.
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Greenbushes
J. Doherty
Jack
Strathmore
Fremantle
Jack Doherty
Holidaying and Local News In Bridgetown And Nannup
Around the town notes Bridgetown welcomes visitors and residents with social visits births and travel updates. The column records weddings hospital stays transfers and business trips including Stirling Castle voyage to England and local attendance at events across Bridgetown Nannup Collie Bunbury Geraldton and Katanning.
Community Notices From Greenbushes and Surrounds
Mrs D Yardley and family left for Mogumber to live. Mr J J Perks began an extended holiday in the Eastern States. Mrs Evershed and Gillian Ing ram returned from Manjimup after a visit with Mrs Webb. W Thomas J Cawley W G Allen and A Anderson returned from Perth. Mrs J Talbot fell ill in Bridgetown and had an operation, progressing well. Mrs A Carroll and Beverley left for the city. Mr C Sells is in Perth on a two week business trip. Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit noted. omissions list: Mrs Thompson blue floral frock, Mrs Herbert black silk, Mrs C Sells black crepe with sequins, Mrs D Williams blue wool de-chene, Mrs Brokenshire autumn crepe gown.
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D. Yardley
Mogumber
J. J. Perks
J. Talbot
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Hospital
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Greenbushes
Thompson
Mrs Herbert
C. Sells
D. Williams
Boyup Brook Axeman Wins at Royal
Mr. Ernie Jackson took first in the 13 inch open underhand at the Royal, and second in the mugs underhand. He posted four seconds in heats and one first, boosting Boyup into prominence on the Australian chopping map and keeping Western Australia from slipping to the back.
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Ernie Jackson
the Royal
Boyup
W.A
Wedding Bells for Doreen Wilkins and Alex McAlinden
A Saturday October wedding at St Pauls Church of England joined Doreen Wilkins and Alex McAlinden in a ceremony led by Rev Pelham Thorman. The bride wore an Magnolia satin gown with iris veil and carried gladiolias. two bridesmaids dressed in azure blue assisted, and a 60-guest reception followed in the Lesser Hall with spring flowers. The couple planning a South West honeymoon toured Australia, with toasts, telegrams, and a conga of good wishes concluding the event.
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St. Paul's Church of England
Doreen
Keith Wilkins
Alex
L. McAlinden
Bridgetown
Mary Walker
Pelham Thorman
Wilkins Smart
McAlinden
Picnics Draw Hundreds to Barley Brook Church Event
More than 100 people from Manjimup Busselton and nearby districts attended the Barley Brook Church picnic at Pemberton Road on Sunday. Bright weather encouraged games cool drinks and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Louise organized the event. Last Thursday children from Nannup St Joseph's convent enjoyed a picnic at Carlotta Creek with rides races and games and all marveled at the day.
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Manjimup
Busselton
Barley Brook
Pemberton Road
Louise
Nannup St. Joseph's Convent
Carlotta Creek
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News For Women
Mrs. W. Cherrie
Norma Roberts
Leslie Carey
Midlang Junction
Charles Jones
Stirling Castle
England
Dave Jack
Mrs
Sylvia Crowd
Tomy Hall
Bunbury
Ken Fee
Dardanup
Glen McAlinden
Peggy Gale
Pemberton
Cederle Scott
Collie
Bill Andersons
Ken Woods
Geraldton
Goldsbrough Mort and Co
Don Roe
W. Bennett
Perth
Haywood Pearce
Dianne Eileen
Mary Chevis
Mrs. W. Chevis
Lyon Waddington
Katanning
Bob McAlinden
Wilkins- McAlinden
Jack Holgate
Balingup
Keith Shephard
Bishop
Val
Eric Marshall
Ladies' Methodist Guild
Nannup
CG. Roberts
R. Rowe
Metropolis
B. Hotchkin
Ross
Mr. C. Sexton
Shirley Longbottom
Shirley
Jean Firbank
P. Barret
Barney Kearney
Barney
Ford
City
Mr. A. Sears
Mr. Sears
Donnybrook
Mrs. Wakefield
Snr
A. Harrison
T. Hotchkins
A. Sexton
Evershed
Gillian Ingram
Mrs. Webb
W. Thomas
J. Cawley
W. G. Allen
A. Anderson
A. Carroll
Beverley
Mr. C. Sells
Boyup Brook Axeman
Royal
Hampton Street
Bridgetown’s Rendezvous
Terminus Hotel
Vacatien
Bridgetown Advocate
Joan
Lorna
M. J. Crowd
R. MecAlladen
Les Cornwall
Bert Clarkson
Ruck
M.C
Freemasons
Roy de Pedro
FWR
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