Public Meeting Backs Mem Park Scheme at Boyup Brook
A Bridgetown Road Board meeting chaired by H. O. Moore backed forming a committee to work with the Policy Pool on a memorial park project. Dr Williams praised for vision, land needs outlined, with Infant Health Clinic and ambulance facility planned. Bonds issued to fund the scheme, with bondholders able to redeem at will.
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Bridgetown Road
Williams
Polley Pool
Urquhart
R.&.l. Memorial Institute
Bridgetown Committee Formed With Broad Local Support
In a Bridgetown meeting Mr Urquhart confirmed full support from the RSL and the S.L. Major Whitell also backed the plan. The pool will not dissolve or cede liabilities to a new committee. Two representatives from each organization will join, plus Mr H. Flintoff, Mr Klopper and several ladies.
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A. & Rawson
Urquhart
S.L
Major Whitell
Bridgetown
H. Flintoff
Mr. Klopper
Mesdames’_ Burley
Vv. A. Doust
Wheatley
Miss Champ
Boxing visit to Bridgetown by Bunbury Police Boys Club
Secretary Mr T McInnes said Bunbury Police Boys Club members would visit Bridgetown on November 21 for boxing bouts. Local boxers wishing to participate should contact Mr McInnes or Mr Alf Morey to get an opponent for Buswell.
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Bridgetown
McInnes
Alf Morey
Buswell
TROTS HANDICAPS SET FOR BRIDGETOWN HARVEY MEETINGS
The Agricultural Society Show notes a four second setup by the W A T A handicappers between Bridgetown and Harvey tracks. Bridgetown is slower, and the adjustment applies to all meetings between the two clubs this coming season.
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Agricultural Society Show Today
W.A.T.A
Bridgetown
Harvey
Sunnyside Players Wheatley and Roe Return This Season
Bill Wheatley and Max Roe are again playing for Sunnyside this season, bringing experience to the lineup as the team aims for improved performance.
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Bill Wheatley
Max Roe
Sunnyside
Weekend Competition for Warren Fishermen
Five separate competitions run over the weekend with cups and trophies for best individual sealed fish and best team weight. Prizes include a cup donated by J Fontanini and mugs from M Gordon. Stewards are J Ganfield J Fontanini and M Lawrence. Only financial Association members may participate. Members or prospective members should contact secretary W G Cornwall promptly.
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J. Fontanini
B. Adams
M. Gordon
Messrs
J. Ganfield
M. Lawrence
W. G. Cornwall
Embossed Satin Gown Was Bride's Choice
The bridesmaid Miss Ruth Fuller sister of the bride wore a sky blue crepe gown trimmed with sequins and carried pink rose buds with fern. Rev Inwood conducted the ceremony Harold Luckhurst brother of the groom was best man. The reception was in the Lesser Mall with abundant flowers and gifts for the couple.
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Ruth Fuller
Rev
Inwood
Harold Luckhurst
Melbourne Cup Advocate Tips Fresh Boy and Don Pedro
A Melbourne Cup advocate previews two runners, Fresh Boy and Don Pedro, highlighting their chances in the event. The note weighs current form and potential factors shaping the race outcome.
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Bengal
Big Fox
Gay Archer
Mackinnon
Don Pedro
Weather Halts Bridge Town Golf Last Weekend
No match was played at Bridge Town Saturday afternoon due to bad weather. President Mr. Sparks awarded season trophies. Next Saturday afternoon an eighteen hole stroke play is planned with a sweepstake to be run by the committee.
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Bridgetown
Mr. Sparks
Bridgetown Meeting Forms Local Branch Protests Banking Bill
About eighty residents gather in Bridgetown to form a Citizens Rights Association branch and condemn the Commonwealth Banking legislation. They urge a referendum on nationalisation and direct MPs and senators to vote against the 1947 Banking Bill while electing local officers and pledging a multi year effort.
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Bridgetown
House of Representatives
Malcolm Scott
Citizens' Rights Association
Malcolm
Scott
Nationaise
Foreign Currency Association
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R.S.L
C.pollard
Warren Fishermen
Plemington Selections
F. Willmott
Lee Steere
K. Wood
D. Clarke
D. Scott
R. Urquhart
H. J.willmott
R. de Minchin
Henry Willcox
G. H
Hester
Smith’s
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