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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1949

Page

8

Quiet Week End Promises Local Stage Night

Social column notes residents and visitors in Bridgetown and Perth. Jacqueline announces a three act play at Town Hall Monday. Highlights include Joan Moriarty's Bridgetown return, wedding news for Dawn Johnstone and Noel Faulkner in Sydney, and various moves and visits by local figures.

Dawn Johnstone South Perth Leonard Bridgetown Noel Faulkner Albany Sydney Katoomba

Scout Hall annual meeting with Campfire on November 1

An annual meeting for parents and friends coinciding with the Campfire will be held on November 1 at 8 p.m. at the Scout Hall. A plate of refreshments would be appreciated. Board invites applications for Senior Shorthand Typist with £6 weekly pay and basic wage increases.

Parents and Friends Sandilands Bridgetown Road Board LE. C. Siggins

Children’s Party at St Brigid’s Convent Draws Many

Mrs E Hastie and Mrs H Doust led a Convent Committee event at St Brigid’s Convent. About 80 to 100 children danced sang and played games in a joyful afternoon. Jellies custards cakes sandwiches drinks and sweets were served with no child missing. The party ended on a happy note in a cheerful atmosphere.

E. Hastie H. Doust St. Brigid’s Convent

Tourists in Bridge Town Visit from Various Regions

Among Bridge town visitors are Mr and Mrs I M Crick, Mr and Mrs B A Prout, Mr T G Greening, Mesdames H McDonald and J Kent, and Misses B Flynn E Ashford R Combe B Combe K Green M J Robertson T Britten M Gamel and EF Crawford.

Bridgetown I. M. Crick 8. A. Prout T. G. Greening Mesdames H. McDonald J. Kent B. Flynn E. Ashford R. and B. Combe K. Green M. J. Robertson T. Britten M. Gamel EF. ¥. Crawford

Local Show Awards Highlight Florals and Domestic Arts

Readable entries list prize winners across sections for florals vegetables and fruits home crafts and livestock. Notable names include J MacDonald S M Hawter P Wright M Blythe J Brennan and G Wright among others with multiple firsts in baked goods jams and needlework.

J. H. Knapton Hunt B. J. MacDonald C. Hunter S M. Hawter M. E. Radford Ss. M. Hawter J. MacDonald C. Hawter L. H. Graham M. Hawtery S. M. Hawter Mrs. Hunt J. M. Hawter G. Cooper M. Blythe M. Mawter B. A. Matger M. BE. Radford A. AH. Maidment Finkles A. H. Maidment M. Hawter G C. Sale C Hawiter

Nannup Defeats Balingup In Sunday Cricket Match

Sunday cricket saw Nannup beat Balingup in a 185 total contest under ideal weather. Key performances included Patterson and Mel Woods contributing while several players fell to Buchanan and Kearney, ending with an enjoyable though unpredictable clash.

Nannup Balingup Anmp GC Rowe Buchanan Mat Woods Buchanan Walpole Patterson Walpole Kearney Buchanan Mel Woods Allsop W. Wood Allson Meldrum V. Buchanan A. Blythe P. Frederick Sundries

North Fremantle Lads Visit Bridgetown

A party of 36 North Fremantle lads visited Bridgetown over the weekend and stayed at Bridgetown Freemasons and Terminus Hotels. They toured Manjimup and Pemberton and visited the Boyup Brook flax mill. They were hosted by Mr. Staples and attended events with the Warriors Football Club and a Bridgetown Hockey Club dance.

North Fremantle Bridgetown Freemasons Terminus

Golf season closes with Randell Dwyer foursome win

Last Saturday the Canadian four some finished with G. H. Randell and W. Dwyer scoring a net 69. The season will officially close next Saturday with mixed four games over 13 holes. A trophy presentation and barbecue will follow, and the public is invited.

G. H. Randell W. Dwyer

Pre-Wedding Function for Button and Bentley

Members of the Church of England Youth Fellowship were entertained by Mrs FE Briges at her residence. Fev T R Pelham Thurman presented Miss Bentley with a token noting she is the first member of the fellowship to marry, with support from Mr F Sutton, president of the fellowship.

R. Button J. Bentley Church of England Youth FE. Briges Fev. T. R. Pelham-Thurman Miss Bentley F. Sutton

Methodist Services Set Across Town by Rev Meyer

Readable listings show Bridgetown services Sunday October 30 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., both led by Rev A L Meyer. Boyup Brook schedule notes 7 40 p.m. sermon by Rev A L Meyer.

Bridgetown A.m A. L. Meyer Boyup Brook A. L, Meyer

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Jacqueline Joan Moriarty Bill Moyes Collie Commonwealth Bank Harry Moore E. M. Leonard City Gwen Ramare, Jnr Perth Mrs. Jimfferon Colonel Bill Davies Jack Watson Mr. Monaghan Audrey Sadner Bill Sutton Jnr Tom Hastie Wally Carter Gona Rosa Urquhart Guildford Ben Fisher Harol Coust M's. G. Lynam, Snr R. Lynam Colin Elphick Bob McAlinden Cheerio RE. C. Siggins Vanguard B. Kinnaneg Guy Fawkes Badrick BOY Scouts WA Town R. C. Church LAD Nelson Press N.a.c.b. Fobert Burns Lodge RSL Hall Ifull Bridgetown Advocate Ring Hamilton Clarke’s Bus Service Bridgetown Market Children’s Party Piu G. Cc. Sae E. Macon Uweel I. M Ywoun Wrighy M. Mauger Radford Bno Wood Una M. Wood Chad Tia Iorsan Atits Pest Soimeres J. Macwonaia Wiluflowers E. Radford Maugey Dria Werighh Genwuinars E. C. Belie Col Tris Patroboni Ist and and Co. Hawter E. M. Wood R. Somerset D. J. Moore D. E. Russell R. Flear S. J. Bearne G. Morgan I. Collins D. Mssell Bearne É d Eaeer F. D. McNish Junior Farmers' Section D. Leiber P. Wright J. Sale C. Sale M Blythe J. White L Steinlin L. Steinlin I. White Steinlin Ist P Wright L. Steintin F Wright Young Farmers’ Club B. Blythe E. Evans J. Brennan J. Goyder L. Bailey G. Wright K. Hunt Balingup Club Mal Wood C. Kear White G. Offer D. Blythe Ayers T. Johnson E A. Allsop Patterson Kear Wey 'H. Johnson Meldrun T. Ayres W. Wood T. Prendergast M. S. Dilley Baling UP Taxi Service Methadist Church Dean Bros RK. J. Wakefield Doug, Arnold Nla.gov
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