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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1947

Page

6

Weather and social notes frame Bridgetown Show mood

A lively social column lists visitors and residents in Bridgetown and surrounding towns. Names include Allen Scott, B Mercer, R Champion, M Eastcott, N Hiam, P Shephard, P Edwards, M Crowd, and many others staying at local hotels. Mentions of travel to Perth, Sydney, and Bunbury accompany birthday and hospital news.

Freemasons Miss Be, Frost Bridgetown K. Sewell D. Wilkinson Perth I. Harding Dawkins C. Lee Steere Ministry of Post J. F. Kearney Sydney Freemasons Hotel W. Rowledge Manning Stremple C. Mathea Nedlands

Breeders H and Broad Mantle Shine in Australian Handicaps

In a compact racing card from Coolgardie area venues breeders H and Broad Mantle push forward in multiple handicap events. Notable runners include Robert Sheik, Golden Gem, Olive Queen, and Chie Prince Melray with other contenders from Geke bh Yeldon and Keysbrook.

Big Step Robert Sheik Coolgardie Golden Gem Madura Handicap Orgy Yeldon Keysbrook Eucla Handicap Prince Melray

Gilchrist brothers charged for disturbance at flax mill

Charles Alfred Gilchrist and John Henry Gilchrist of Boyup Brook faced summons for disorderly conduct at the Commonwealth Flax Mill on October 24. Charles received a £2 fine with 3/ costs and 6 days in jail on default, while John was fined 30 shillings with 3/ costs and 4 days imprisonment on default.

A. E. Stenning W. Shoesmith V'S.p Charles Alfred Gilchrist John Henry Gilchrist Boyup Brook Commonwealth Charles Gilchrist John Gilchrist

Bridgetown Repertory Club Delights with Skits

A Bridgetown Repertory Club program on Monday night featured a choir opening the evening with songs, followed by sketches that drew much mirth from a crowded theatre. The performance maintained the familiar high standard of interest and entertainment.

Bridgetown Repertory Club

Manjimup Young Cattle Auction By Elder Smith & Co

Elder Smith & Co Limited announce a sale by auction on Monday 3 November at 2 noon in Manjimup. About 200 head of cattle including 40 Short horn steers 18 months to 2 years, 20 Shorthorn steers 15 months, 60 Shorthorn and Shorthorn cross steers 16 months to 2 years, 20 Shorthorn cross steers 18 months, 0 Short horn and Shorthorn cross heifers 18 months to 2 years, 30 Short horn heifers 15-18 months, and 20 mixed young cattle. Further entries.

Elder, Smith & CO Limited Jersey

Kulikup Off Shears Sale Notice

RORSD AY See NOVEMBER 12 p.m. 1500 SHEEP 1500 tion as above 1600 sheep comprising four time fat wethers 600 fat wethers 4 years 200 fat ewes 100 crossbred lambs 100 mixed Sheep to be drafted FURTHER ENTRIES INVITED.

Elder, Smith & CO Limited

Nannup Market Listings Include Cattle Pigs and Sundries

Market entries show 81 cattle including 25 fat cows and various steers and yearlings, plus 6 weaner pigs and 16 rabbit traps. Also listed are Western Electric Wireless dining room items and household furnishings.

Manjimup Market 22 10 47 Elder Smith Yard 182 Cattle

Manjimup market report shows 182 head yarded by Elder Smith and Co Limited with strong demand from metropolitan buyers. Prices ranged from 6/17/6 for yearling heifers to 18/10 for two to three year old heavyweight steers with a total clearance and generally satisfactory prices. Special pen of finishing 2-3 year old heavyweight steers sold at 18/10 to a metropolitan buyer.

Manjimup Elder, Smith and Co. Limited A. T J. B. Ipsen

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