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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1949

Page

7

Beyond Glory and The Sainted Sisters at Bridgetown Talkies

West Point screening of Paramount's Beyond Glory follows a war widow and the man who blames himself for her husband's death. The Sainted Sisters stars Joan Caulfield and Veronica Lake in a light romantic caper with George Reeves. Luxury Liner features George Brent and Jane Powell in a musical aboard a cruise ship with operatic guests Melchior and Koshetz. Powell hides aboard to pursue a singing career. Showings begin October 66 at Bridgetown.

West Point Paramount Alan Ladd Donna Reed George Reeves Joan Caulfield Veronica Lake Barry Fitzgerald Bridgetown George Brent Rio Tauchter Jane Powell New York Kmiss Powell Laurit« Melchior Marina Koshetz

Upper Blackwood Show Aims for Record Attendance

The Thirty fourth annual Upper Blackwood Show at Dinninup on November 1 features the Governor Sir James Mitchell opening at 2.30 p.m. and a Junior Farmers Show alongside the main event with extensive classes across sheep cattle horses dairy produce vegetables and many more with prizes and trophies funded by local firms and donors.

Sir James Mitchell Upper Blackwood Road Dinninup James Mitchell W. A. Lambell Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Limited G. B. W. Blechynden Wheex. Mofflin Cuming Smith-Mt. Lyell Hobart Tuckey M.yc A. Corker Boyup Brook Co-op R. le Graham Boyup Brook Upper Blackwood

Visit of Dr Stang to Bridgetown Circuit

Secretary of the Bridgetown Infant Health Clinic Mr Ray Lindsey announced Dr Stang will visit the Bridgetown Circuit on November 1 and 2. The itinerary lists Greenbushes Balingup Nannup Dinninup Mayanup and Boyup Brook with times and a Wednesday evening meeting in Bridgetown to discuss district needs with mothers.

Bridgetown Infant Health Clinic Ray Lindsey Stang Bridgettown Greenbushes Balingup Nannup Dinninup Mayanup Boyup Brook Bridgltown

Christmas Cheer Appeal Aims to Aid European Famine Victims

Seventh-day Adventists launch a state wide Christmas Cheer appeal to relieve famine in Europe. Last year about 30 million homeless refugees. conditions have since improved to 18 million still needing help. In Australia £12,000 was raised. Western Australia Adventists contributed £5,200 over four years. Final day of the drive is October 29 with offerings in Adventist churches.

Europe Australia T. Dickson

Aerodrome Site Near Yarnup Favoured for Manjimup Bridgetown

A favourable report from the Superintendent of Airports deems the Yarnup site probably suitable to serve the Manjimup and Bridgetown districts. Mr S H Davies presented the findings to the Manjimup Road Board, with Mr Malcolm Scott from Bridgetown, and a future inspection and elevation plan were promised. Sub committees may be appointed to discuss government approaches and other scheme aspects.

Yarnup Manjimup Bridgetown Manjimup Road Board S. H. Davies Bridgetown Road Davies Scott

Quiet Week end cast announced for South-West Towns

The Bridgetown Repertory Club lists G P Johnston as SAM PECKER and Aileen Moyes as SALLY SPENDER among a cast that includes Jean Hamilton MARY JARROW Merle Sparky MILDRED FOYD Ronald Davis ADRIAN RARASPORD Findlay Campbell DENYS BOYD Fay Young MIRANDA UTE Jonn Davis ELBA SPENDER Edna Griffiths ROWENA MARRIOTT Noreen Worthington MAIR CIA BRENT Guy Abbotts JIM RENT Heather Urquhart HELLA and Anthony Hewett ARTHUR BOYD.

Aileen Moyes Sally Spender Jean Hamilton Mary Jarrow Bridgetown Merle Sparky Mildred Foyd Ronald Davis Adrian Raraspord Findlay Campbell Denys Boyd Boyd Findlay Fay Young Miranda Ute Jacqueline Jonn Davis Elba Spender Sally Huw England Edna Griffiths Rowena Marriott Denys Noreen Worthington Maircia Brent Jim Collie Guy Abbotts Jim Rent Brian Curtis Heather Urquhart Hella Heather Anthony Hewett Arthur Boyd Alan Toward

Gallon Licence Sought for Deanmill Mill Store

Residents of Deanmill prepare a petition supporting a gallon licence for the Mill Store. Signed by 262 people from within three miles of the Deanmill Post Office the document cites population growth and lack of licensed premises. Signatures witnessed by Terence J. Taylor.

Deanmill Terence J. Taylor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Talkies Tober Dalgety & Company, Limited Elder, Smith & Co., Limited G. RP. Whitham R. L. Graham Sherbrooke House Catering Renner Taylor Dry Cleaners Bunbury John Cooper Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Wilkinson Armstrong RE. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty, Ltd Tractor Tyres Hampton Street National Library of Australia DR. Stang G. P. Johnston Sam Pecker Handyman Gentlemen, the King Joe Waddington J. W. Dodd Wisitts Kookaburra ‘Tearooms ROUSE Freemasons Hotel G. A. Fenton Bridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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