Early Bridgetown settler Mrs Wood dies at 83
Mrs Elisabeth Wood, an early Bridgetown settler who ran a store with her husband when the railway reached the town, died at home on Friday aged 83. She previously lived in Greenbushes and Bunbury, with kin including the late Mr Joseph Smith. Funeral was held Saturday at the Bridgetown Roman Catholic cemetery with Father Reqavl officiating and pallbearers named. Floral tributes from numerous friends and family were listed. Funeral arrangements by W. Moyes and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth Wood
Bridgetown
Bunbury
Wood
Greenbushes
Asto Wn
Joseph Smith
Cain
Donnybrook
Siva
Dorrie
Will
Tom
Rachel
Ollie
Ruth
Ada
Bob
Fred
Lottie
Arthur
Len
Leo
Linda
Bobby
Vera
Owen Dora
Bonnie
Berths
Elsie
Jean
Mavis
Jean Tidy Livingston
Steve
R. Stockluss
Keith Mar ¢Chin
Leo and Peart
Joyce Vera
Lorna
Leslie
B. Yates
E. R. Brown
Kath
Jessie Elphick
Lizzie Tom
H. ¢ J. Machin
Keith
Doug
FH. Dakin
B.S. Reid
A. O. Chapman
W. Moyes
Bush Fire Control Meeting Discusses Summer Hazards
Officers from local bush fire brigades gathered at Lesser Hall with Captain R E Doust chairing. J Giblett, Fire Control Officer, outlined state wide activities and methods to reduce fire risk amid rising outbreak concerns and current climatic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Doust
Toyer
J. Giblett
Department of Lansis and Surveys
Dousy
Doust
Giblett
Wire Gyblett
Death of Mrs Randell Brings Loss to Bridgetown Community
Mrs Butt Huclin Randell wife of Gerald Randell prominent in Bridgetown business and women’s groups dies at 101 after long illness born Magill South Australia and moved to this state in 1900 married at Claremont in 1900 survived by husband and five children many local organizations including Red Cross and Methodist church held in high esteem funeral held at Methodist church with full civic respect and numerous floral tributes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butt Huclin Randell
Randell
Bridgetown
Magill
South Australia
Gerald Randell
Claremont
Naval
Red Cross
Mre Randell
Mary
Klupper
Winnegup
Ruth
Paul
Nsw
Bolen
Dri Rossiter
Oxford England
Low
Bridgstown
HD W. Farman
W Toyer
Arkle
P. A- Ewing
E. L. Mitchell
W. Moyes
RW. Scorr
Anteymig
Oween Sparks
Barham
A. E. Bartlett
Eunu
Olive
Rita
Jim
T. G
R. Salvair
Dusting
Art
Sis
A- L. Bartlett
CWA
Heidgetown
Molly
Bill
Air
V- A. Doust
Bridgetown Red Cross Society
Mg E.G. Hall
Frances
W. Hill
Mya
Marjorie
Gordon
Mire Whittell
Ef. O'Brien
Sunnyhurst
Layton
Ay Clarke
R. ©. Williams
Ewing
EJ. Pearce
Wes Carr
Amity
Mr. Graham
Toms Bry
Joan
Sea's
Wridgetawr
B. Wardell
Johnon
Orn
Gandy
John
Svivig Collins
P. Egerton-War
Extraordinary accident at Halbarrup injures Mrs Morgan
An accident in Halbarrup last week left Mrs Morgan severely injured when a hay fork jabbed her throat during milling yard activities. Mrs Morgan and her husband witnessed the event as a cow kicked the fork carried by Mr Mongay. She was transported to the district hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbarrup
Miss Glennie Woods Holidaying With Aunt in Perth
Miss Glennie Woods of North Perth has been holidaying with her aunt Mrs Hector Patterson. The pair are spending time during a leisure break in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennie Woods
North Perth
Mre- Hector Patterson
Market Reports from Greenbushes and District Events
Market activity weekly notes from Elder Smith & Co and local farms in Greenbushes and Busselton. Highlights include strong demand for pigs with yards and clearances at firm values, releases from Bank and private residents, plus regional charity events by Red Cross and CWA. Mentions personnel changes at banks and military training, and the Greenbushes Spitfire Fund raising closed at £108 8s.
Elden Smith & Co report mixed cattle market at October sale
Elden Smith and Co Limited report on October 22 notes more cattle than advertised delivered, with pens of fat cows, forward steers, and dairy cattle. Market for fat cattle was not brisk, prices easing, but steady demand for store cattle and strong prices for dairy stock remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder, Smith & Co. Limited
Havite
Hadmery
Elden Smith & Co, Limited
Txtune
Elden Smith & Co. Limited
Greenbushes School Blue Wren Tale and Local Livestock Prices
A fragment from Greenbushes School notes a playful scene with a male and female blue wren pair singing and rejoicing beside a wattle branch before departing. The piece lists community names, funerary arrangements, and a detailed market report detailing cattle, pigs, and sheep with varied weights and prices, reflecting local rural life and events.
Father Christmas Versus Chimney Pranks And Mosquito Battle
A quirky church notices page recounts a childlike tale of Father Christmas sliding down a chimney and a prank with a lit cracker, plus a humorous origin of Santa’s whiskers lost to a sledge bolt. It also narrates a comic battle with a mosquito and a snowy, windy night escapade ending in victory with improvised tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Christ
Father Christmas
Methodiet Church Bridgetown Circuit Sunday Report
Fragmented notes from Bridgetown area services and socialities dated Sunday November 10. The entry mentions Anne Tridgetown service times and location moves, plus casual observations of locals and a few humorous exchanges. It includes stray names and slang phrases with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Anne Tridgetown
Boguy Brak
Bridetown
Rey
Pannen Henao
Pat Hawkins to Visit Bodgetown for Red Cross Appeal
Pat Hawkins plans a Moray visit arriving at 2 pm and Teaway at 4 pm to boost a Red Cross fundraiser. The Victory Rifle will back the appeal for prisoner of war care, with a distance-based donation drive per mile. A button day and baton event are planned, proceeds benefiting the Red Cross fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Haw
Red
Pat
Reid Cross
Yisit
Gato
Reverend Frary Farewelled at W A Halt Gathering
Residents and friends gathered Wednesday evening to farewell Rev Frary who departs next week for church mission fields. Speeches by local clergy and community members expressed regret and best wishes. Music and dancing featured, with a presentation to Mr Shipley and a supper enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arewell
Messe
Dari Ng I Malingup
Haines
Marinup Burd
Brown Jy
Vieung
Surtury
Miss Neville
Mon Kerr
Tusié
Miro Tulloch
Mijas Beawlehole
Uoney
Neville
Mrk Shipley
Bicycles for Defence at Daytons Garage Bridgetown
Military authorities select Malvern Star for defence contracts. Daytons Garage Bridgetown displays the range as the public is urged to see the bicycles suitable for peace and war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvery Star
Malvern Star
Bicycles Price Rise Warns of Saving Now
Clipped notice signals a likely bicycle price rise, urging customers to buy sooner to save pounds. Includes generic warnings about costs increasing and a prompt to act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
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Tobin
Bob Toy
Kalgoorlie
Perth
William Brittain & Son Funeral Directors
R. Urquhart
Fise Radiola
Britannia Cafe
Steere Street
Bridgetowl
Ceeri Prastidis
Bridgetowr
Pham
P.O
Muir Bros
Upper Blackwood
C. &. Gates
Boyup Brook
Blot Pics
Brest
HORS
Boyup Brook Hotel
Bailey Brow
R. Urquhart Chaff
Victoria Insurance Coy
EAT
Sunbury Ame
Busselton Bridgetowr
Crockett and Breanl
Thompson's Garage
Manjimup
General Motors
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Elizabeth Wood
Bush Fire Control
Visti
Eeason
Midlands
South Wester
Gremske
Tenmark
Denmark
Spdce
Liquid Fuel Board
Giggett
Gibbye
B.S. Hester
Road Board
Market Reports
Getown Market
AC Gilchiiet
Wiesnores Ltd
Edgecomb
New South Wales Bank
Loder
Jenniig
Busselton
Gaet
Ol Wirgin
O. Millett
Bank of New South
Sps
Eaey
Bacom
G. Goodlings Tunning
Joe Coke
Strenger
Vulcan
Yokup
Aleroon
Lindsay
Hector Patterson
Navy
YMCA
Hugh Auccess
Bridgetown Orchestra
Spitfire Fund Committee
Easton
Spitfire Fund
Miss. Neville
Nannup
Jersey
Greenbushes School
Beit
Gamer
Una
Moyes
A MacKinnon
Stanley
Katharine
Machin Keith
Chrice Cooper
Ramage
Bannett
Chidgres _ or
Malvern Suir
Phyllis
John Henderson
Nelson
Sean I
Lake
Car Laytons Garage
Merre
Bon
ST Pauls Bridgetown
Sermoun
Amildonly
Sai Moti
Anil
Harold Jones
Methodiet Church
Utesew Nora
Mioecer
W Lawrence
Laura
Leman
Margaret
Cedric Soate
Fis
Pat Hawking
Mies Hawkin
Somméoncing
Bruce
Powell Gas
Petra
BON Fisher
Tel
Nelson Printing Works
Briegutwen
Rev. Frary
Daytons Garage
Lapton'’s
Bridgetows
Charlee William Gaoffion
Bing Bridgetown
Settecree
Aumeralia
L Yavedtigati
Realtrati
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