Bridgetown News Briefs and Community Notices
Miss Pixie Henderson advertises hairdressing and urges early appointments in Bridgetown. Social highlights include a Jardee Hall dance on November 8 with Manjimup band, admission 3/6. RSL Hall card games award Mrs O Neill and Mr R L Haverhurst with 12 wins. Royal Australian Ornithologists' Union election held in Melbourne names Major H M Whittell as president. St Brigid's School Concert planned for November 6 at Town Hall with tickets 2/-. Dr Stang visits Bridgetown promoting Infant Health movement with local committee reception and plans for expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardee Hall
Sba L.buehra
RSL
Hall
Mrs. O'Neill
R.L. Haverhurst
Ornithologists’ Union
H. M Whittell
Bridgetown
Royal Australian Ornithologists’ Union
Melbourne
Western Australia
B.A. le Souet
Zoological Gardens
South Perth
St. Brigid's
St Brigid's Convent School
A. Wauchope
Newsagent
Stang
First Child of Mary wedding held at St Bre sid's Bridgetown
Miss Marguerite Eastcott wed Mr W White at St. Brigid's Church Bridgetown in a princess gown of white crepe satin with marquisette embroidery. Attendants wore blue organdie dresses, veils, and halo hats. Ceremony featured a Child of Mary cape and organ music with dignitaries thanked for sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Bridgetown
St. Bresid’s
Marguerite Eastcott
W. White
Eric
Mary Bashart
Veronica Moriarity
J Eastcott
Red Cross
Middle East
Corportal T. Eastcott
Mary Cape
Children of Mary
C. A. Blechynden
Huggett Memorial and Wedding Reception Details
In Loving Memory of Ros C Huggett and details of a wedding on October 20 1040 include the reception in Lesser Hall with guests, mothers of the bride and groom, and Father McCaul as master of ceremonies. Telegrams read at breakfast, wedding cake by local bakers, plans to send a tier to Greenbushes, street stall by Country Women’s Association, and note of new bridge completion over Bayup Brook affecting local roadwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lt Eastcott
Laure Poole
Moira - Holmes
Sylvia Hall
Tysor
H. E. Lindsay
Day
Middle East
CWA
Bride and Country Women's Association
Javieh
St. John's Ambulance
Mrs. W. White
Catterick
Social and Personal Notes from Bridgetown and Nearby
Community notices from Bridgetown include hospital updates on Janet Elphick and others, schedules of leave and transfers for Mr HO Moore and Private Doug Machin, and celebrations for births and weddings. Local residents attend card parties and gatherings as the town supports hospital funds and the WA building fund through events, with prominent figures like Mr M. Cullity and Mrs. Lyons hosting and attending social occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
M. Cullity
Bridge Town
Tunms
Yornup
Albert Brodlesdale
Ho, Moore
Bridgetown
War Loan Rally in Balingup Nets £40 7s 6d
The Win the War rally at the district hall on October 24 organized by the Balingo Rosé Board and Balingup Patriotic Fund drew smaller crowds but secured substantial support. Subscriptions totaled £40 7s 6d with speeches by Hon. L. Craig MLC and MLA J. H. Smith emphasizing small investor help for the war effort. The program featured the National Anthem and a vocal item by Mrs. C. F. Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingo Rosé Board
Snd
Balingup Patriotic Punt
Nevertheles
D. Walker
Baling Up Road Board
HT. Phillips
E P_ Blakeney
C. F. Briggs
Walker
L. Craig
M.L.C
Joan
Graig
L Craig
M.lc
Bridgetown War Loan Rally Planned By Local Boards
A Bridgetown meeting of local bodies convened by the Bridge town Road Board discussed support for the War Loan. A committee was formed to boost interest, with members including Mrs Goodridge and Messrs F Willmatt Saunders Warburton Urquhart O'Brien Arkle Smith Bolton Doust and Hester. A rally is set for Tuesday November UW with addresses by G Latham and TD Smith M.L.A.s. The Repertory Club will assist with a suitable programme.
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CG Lab
Bridgetown Road
Bag~rahaw
CV Draper
War Loan Council
Canberra
War Loan Council of
Goodridge
F Will‘matt, Saunders
G. Warburton
W. Urquhart L. O'Brien
AL. Arkle
J. F. Smith
Bolton
RE. Doust
LB. S. Hester
G Latham
TD Smith
M'S.la
Cinh
Onder
Repertory Club Enjoys Record Crowded Monthly Concert
A packed Monday night audience savored a full Repertory Club program. Ladies won the competition with Mesdames Henderson and Rawson leading, followed by an engaging one act play Sunday Costs Five Pesos and a lively Dutch Mill number. The Snaky Gully orchestra debuted to cheers, with dancing and an after supper Waltz display ending after midnight. The next fixture is November 24 followed by the Christmas Party to close the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
L. Pearce
Mesdames Hendersons
Rawson
Mises M. Kilsinter
R. Harvey
F. Hall
B Sparks
C. Moyes
Cpl Jenuins
J. Wic
D- Beavis
G. Dyer
N. Kelly
B. Moloney
L. Godrey
Glaserhurst
Aloha
Pegey
Peter Oranne
Miss Cregg
Sussmill
N. Davies
Nan Wheatley
Si{Pahner
Public Land Sale Notice at Bridgetown Lands Office
Land sale notice for suburban cultivation plots in Bridgetown at the District Land Office Bridgetown 709. Auctions exclude clause 2 regulations. crown land improvements remain property of the Crown. Plans and details available from the Lands Office. depth provisions 200 feet general, mining districts 40 or 20 feet. GL Needham Secretary for Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Dalgety and Off-Shears Sale at Boyup Brook
Dalgety and Off-Shears sale at Boyup Brook Friday November 7 1941 at 2 pm features shorn wethers Corriedale cross ewes merino ewes and merino lambs. Entries invited with terms arranged prior to sale by W Shoesmith Bridgetown Bunbury local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corriedale Cross Ewes
Merino Ewes
M.S Lambs
Bridgetown
Bunbury
W. Shoesmith
Boyup Brook
St Bridgetown Auction Benefit and Lost Pomeranian Pup
An event on Friday November 1 is held for the Russian Relief Fund and St John Ambulance Corp Bridgetown. A Pomeranian dog named Denninap Road last seen near Scott's Brook, white with two white hind feet, is lost. Reward offered by Jack McAlinden and contact Honor Muir or May Anup Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russian Relief Fund
St John’s Ambulance Corp
Bridgetown
Denninap Road
Jack McAlinden
Scott's Brook
Honor Muir
Mayanup Store
Printing Service Ad From Bridgetown Classifieds
An advertisement notes a printing business in Bridgetown offering comprehensive printing services. The short listing highlights capability for multiple print jobs and quick turnaround for local customers.
Malvern Star bicycles offered with easy terms at Layton's Garage
Guarantess for Ever spelled out with a written guarantee accompanies every Malvern Star bicycle. Sold for only 18 down with weekly payments, before prices rise, at Layton's Garage in Bridgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Star
Layton
Bridgetown
Girl Guide Birthday Party At Bridgeton
The Bridgeton Girl Guide group celebrated its twelfth birthday with a party on Saturday afternoon. The programme featured community singing and items by the guides and Heywnies. District Commandant Ss FG Hally praised founder Mev Gray for her role in forming the Guides. Four new Brownies were enrolled as they “flew up” the ranks. Mrs Abbots presented a service story, and a decorated birthday cake shaped like a Grade emblem was admired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeton
Guides
Heywnies
FG Hally
Progres
Mev Gray
Firme Tren Ot Guides
Hall
Abbots
Ite
Clarkson
Local stroke competition on fine links yields Abbotts win
Ideal weather Saturday afternoon saw a stroke event on the local links with excellent conditions. Net winner E. Abbotts posted 38, while cards show GH Hester 84 with 10-74, SV Wheatley 89 with 14-76, J S And 96 with 20-75, B C Hester 84 with 5 70, W Toyer 08 with 14-85, J Kirby 79 with 10-80, L B Wilson 85 81, V R Johnston 97 17-80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Abbotts
GH. Hester
SV. Wheatley
J. S. and
B.C. Hester
W. Toyer
J Kirby
L. B. Wilson
V. R. Johnston
Malvern Star bikes show new rust proof chrome range
Rust proofed and chrome plated BIOTOLES are among the new features in the Malvern Star line. Layter's Games in Bridgetown invites customers to view the complete range of models and inclusive features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
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Les. Sussmill Steere Street
Bridgetown Hotel
OTA
P. J. Garrity - Licensee
Pixie Henderson
Steere St
R. R. Viney
Wiss BU
Bayup Brook
Con
Social and Personal
Roger Greville
Greville
Alf
Bridgetown Hospital
Janet Elphick
Ary
W. Elphick
Chris Sutton
Badgetown
Victris Park
Doug. Machin
Mechanic Sal
AJ P
George Stockins
Westralian Farmers
Moyes Senr
Abernoon
Iaw.a. Billing Fund
Edgecombe
New South Wales Greengushes
T Dorist
Bwebury
Sliss Mand Draper
C. V. Draper
Miss Draper
Freantle Hospital
Clarke
Fremantle
Gibson
W. P Sameon
Preemasons
Bobbie Harvey
J P. Henderson
J Stiller
Shool
Bridgeown
Miler
Rob Anderson
Boardoom
Mr. Toyer
Dareen May
J Watts
Miss May
Ming May
Ben Hollands
L. A. Lyons
O'Neil
Shepherd
M&a
D. Wilson
DL Armstrong
Lyons
Repertory Club
GL Needham
Sale Botup Brook
Parther Enries
Priday
Caldthrough Mort & Co, Limited
Owtry Women's Association
Girl Guide Association
J. Bazeley
J. W. Rankine
P.O. Box
H. E. Lindsay & CO
Sydney
Nic
Henderaons
Alatum
Axminster
Cvalve Bandmaster
Greenbushes
Bridgetown P.O
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