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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
6
Ferguson defeated Mullalyup by an innings and 16 runs in a day’s cricket marred by a feed covered ground. Mullalyup scored 20 in the first innings and 32 in the second, while Ferguson replied with 68 and 32, including several wickets as the visitors collapsed twice.
Mr. Jim Treacy returned to Perth on Wednesday after a fortnight away with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Allen. Mrs. Eri. Channing of Leederville spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Watson before visiting Abba River for another week with relatives. Several residents travelled to Bunbury for a day outing, including Mrs. J. Coleman and others. Mrs. Beard and her Lunby daughter of Cunderdin holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Winnish’s family. Mr. J. McKenna returned to Kirup after a week in the city, and Mrs. T. Watson came home by Tuesday’s Australind after two weeks in Perth.
BRIDGETOWN GOLF last Saturday saw the Canadian foursomes competition won by H. O. Moore and H. Long. Their winning card 2-14-71 tops a list of results with other pairs and scores noted. The season closes next Saturday with a mixed foursomes event and trophy presentations, inviting public attendance.
Tenders close November 15 for building new railway barracks at the corner of Spencer and Phillip Streets in Bridgetown. Work includes clearing about one acre, blackberry eradication, and trimming of all trees.
A large centre building used by the trot club has been demolished to provide more room for side-shows at the Bridgetown Show on November 12. Grass on the oval has been mown and liquor booth upgrades are planned including an overhead water tank. Local plumber Mr H C Jones will carry out the work.
Farmers Union sought changes to burning dates but the Governor proclaimed the season from December 15 to March 7, so no alteration possible. The board decided to use the secretary’s car, discussed hiring a second bulldozer, and urged the Department to supply another machine. Wilga road to be gravelled 200 yards past Machinegate. Accounts: road 167 pounds 15 shillings 8 pence health 5 18 6 vermin 6 7 6 approved.
Talkies will tomorrow arrive with Will Tomorrow Ever Come a saga of horse racing and high stakes. Don Ameche stars as a confident gambler whose luck brings wealth but not happiness alongside Catherine McLeod as his devoted wife. The Shanghai Cobra features Sidney Toler and Mantan Moreland in a companion Monogram release with a bustling cast including Benson Fong James Cardwell Joan Barclay Addison Richards James Flavin and Arthur Loft.
Printed and published by Francis L. Semmens for Coun try Newspapers Pty Ltd at their office in Steere St Bridge town, confirming production location and publisher attribution.
Pleased to see Mrs. A. McKenvie home after bronchitis. Mr. and Mrs. L. McLaughlin and son Malcolm visiting relatives. Mr. R. L. Jones from Harvey training school home for weekend with parents. Mr. Nf. Guest headed to Perth for business. A. H. Haines leaving Kieriemuir for Busselton holiday. Mrs. Ingram back after daughter’s hospital stay. Mrs. E. McKelvie and daughter under way to Perth. Mrs. Graham and daughter returning from Collie. Mrs. Eacott returned to Mandurah after visiting son. Mrs. C. Gill arrived home with baby girl. Misses R. and M. De Guglielmi boarding for Greenbushes to attend Balingup hockey carnival. Mrs. L. Williams in Bridgetown Hospital, hopes to return home soon.
The Church of England Greenbushes parish lists Sunday services on October 31 with Holy Eucharist at Greenbushes in the morning and Evensong at 3 p.m. at Maranup Ford and Evensong at Balingup 7.30 p.m. Rev. H. C. Lawson is rector.
The Divisional Commandress Mrs. E G Hall will enrol the girls next Saturday afternoon in the C W A Roome. Mrs Hall will bring a Sirridge town Color Troop to the enrolment. Friends and parents are welcome. social committee secretary Mrs Ingram says ladies meet Wednesday afternoon to finalise arrangements.
A group admired a parcel in Manchester containing linens and textiles. On inquiry, the bundle was the R.S.L. Ladies' Auxiliary’s just purchased lot, now to be sold to raise funds for the auxiliary’s dwindling finances.
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