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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1944
Page
4
The annual Hospital Ball in Pemberton was held last Saturday night drawing a large crowd. About 308 dancers attended the supper in a well decorated hall with music by Bururs's five piece orchestra led by M C Ray Rosman. A profit of about £4 was expected.
About 25 boys departed Pemberton for Perth on Saturday morning to enjoy sightseeing football and picture entertainments. Mr GAL Glen organized billets and machine arrangements for factory visits and other attractions, proving a valued former headmaster with a lasting link to Pemberton.
Sunday bogey contest won by W Rannall square with results for Knowles Hoar Goddard Deadman Bloor Snr Bitfin and others. Sunday afternoon Canadians winner A Evane and Mrs Thompson with mixed pairs scores listed alongside many pairs. Three men recorded stroke scores led by Goddard Deadman and Tetterington.
A surprise 21st birthday party was hosted Thursday by her parents in a local hall. Family friends attended. games and refreshments were enjoyed, and the event was described as very enjoyable.
The Pembertox Golf Club youth group continues popular evening programs with regular attendance. New members are welcome each Friday to join learning and crafts classes in the building project currently under construction.
The report lists the admission of Mr HL Hviniball to Capital hospital on Monday afternoon. Details on diagnosis or treatment are not provided in the available text.
Mrs A F Waters and daughter Margaret of Fremantle are spending the school vacation in Bridgetown. Mrs EL Sergeant was seen in Bridgetown during the work. Headmaster Phillips paid a brick visit to the metropolis. After a shore stay in Perth Mrs M E Baselhurst returned to Bridgetown on Monday Tant. Mr A K Hartley of the Nannup State School traveled to Perth on Friday last to attend the Treachery Annual Conference.
Local knitting club led by Mrs MacKinnon grows its membership as pullover and sock projects advance. Perth meetings planned next month. Bridge Town Branch to meet Friday September 8 with strong turnout expected. Community members travel for family events, hospital stays, and club activities as transfers and local news circulate.
Sevatie lads reminded to attend meeting in Autbulance Hall. Perth trip praised. Mt Hawthorn troop and parents thanked for hospitality. Scone troop returned home. friendly football at Menzies Park saw city boys win with strong roving and centre play. Post match races and Sunday Church Parade noted. Smuts quote about wartime problems ends report.
The St Hn Ambulance committee reviews a quiet yet active year with leadership changes and an urgent ambulance appeal led by Dr. Wile. Despite delays, body work and painting proceed and the vehicle is nearly ready for service. The group notes improved finances, debt clearance on hall purchase, and continued driver support from Mr. Eaton and secretary duties by Mr. Exton.
The Manjimup Road Board held its August meeting on Saturday August 19. Mr W J Morgan was named chairman. Topics included financial requests, land inspections west of Mott ram Street, youth donations, bushfire unit reorganisations, cemetery and hall maintenance, Red Cross and taxi driver deputations, and fuel and ambulance fund matters.
Audited balance at Bank 1105 14 11 and £1210 113 found correct according to bucks and vouchers received. Saunders, Hon. Auditor. B Baton, Treasurer, 22/8/44.
A Red Cross circular from headquarters notes manpower shortages slowed the Roll Call membership badge supply. Badge price set at 1 shilling Australia wide, brooches currently shipped though badges expected soon. Next of kin clothing parcels and permit parcels suspended due to European transport issues. Food parcels to come from Geneva reserves. Local shop benefited from flowers and sales, proceeds over £20. September meeting planned for Friday September 1 with eggs as gifts. Knitting directions issued for women's bed socks and pyjamas drive ongoing. A British 2 Tim artillery mention notes rounds and shell figures for a gun crew context.
A garbled review notes Mary Mart in a carefree musical caper with Dick Powell and Eddie Bracken as stars while Crime by Night features vilainous roles played by Faye Emerson and Niel. The two big pictures are set to screen tonight at Boyup Brook with a host of singers and spy intrigue.
The Church of EWIL and St Pauls in Bridgetown lists Holy Communion at 9:03 a.m. and Children’s Service at 11:00 a.m. A late May Service and parish notices are not fully legible, but include Eucharist and related worship times.
Schedule lists September events across Bridgetown Greenbushes Nannup and Wirnup with prayer services and lay idl schedules. Note appears garbled but records times from 7.30 p m to 10.30 am and mentions H W Farce and Mr Mark Towlay along with locations Bridgetown Greenbushes Nannup Wirnup.
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