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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1949

Page

8

Mill Worker's Death in Warren District Hospital

Dennis Bernard Hunter 73 a foreman at Bunning Bros Nyamup timber mill died in Warren District Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Victoria he lived in Western Australia for fifty years and worked at Nyamup nine years. Funeral at Manjimup Catholic cemetery officiated by Rev Daly. pallbearers included B Bryant B Halden J Hawkins T Gombatch. Mill closed for the afternoon in tribute. Funeral arrangements by J Barrie & Sons.

Warren District Hospital Dennis Bernard Hunter Bunning Bros. Nyamup Timber Mill Mr. Hunter Victoria Western Australia Nyamup Mitted Manjimup Father Daly B. Bryant B. Halden J. Hawkins T. Gombatch J. Barrie

Public welcome for Governor General visit to Bridgetown

The Governor General the Rt Hon W J McKell and Mrs McKell will arrive in Bridgetown at 1 pm on Thursday September 22. A public meeting and tea will be held at the Town Hall at 4 pm the same day. Acceptance to attend must be in writing by September 15, addressed to E C Siggins, Secretary.

al the Above Club Bb. Buchanan Nannup Bridgetown Cagnana Balingup Manjimup W. J. McKell McKell E. Cc. Siggins

Afternoon Tea and Stall for Guides in Lesser Hall

An afternoon tea and stall event will be held in the Lesser Hall on Friday September 9 to benefit Guides. M. Henderson is organizer or contact.

M. Henderson

Sunday Worship Schedule For Bridgetown and Nearby Towns

Sunday services list Bridgetown Family Worship at 11am with communion and an evening service at 7 40 pm led by Rev A L Meyer. A Meyer leads 2pm service at Nannup and 7pm service at Boyup Brook with Mr W Korn mentioned.

Bridgetownt A. L. Meyer Nannup Boyup Brook W Korn

Last Minute Rally Fails to Overcome Rovers in Semi Final

In a hard fought Sunday semi final the Warriors staged a late rally but the Rovers held on to win. Key figures included J Lewis D Scott and G Giblett for Rovers and L Duncan M Glancy and Prastidis for Warriors as Umpire Nobby Wendt enforced the rules throughout the fast contest.

Warriors Rovers Nobby” Wendt M. Glancy Haren Rankine Lon McRae Stirling McArthur Guy Basil Elphick Jim Lewis Lewis Carpenter Giblett Green Colin Elphick R. Armstrong Faithful Elphick Feazey Eastcott Bashford Holloway Guy McArthur Hornsby Walton Ray Long Ray Scott P. Pease Ops Marmstrong Slayford Long Duncan Les Plastidis Bell Les Duncan Prastidis Archer Les ‘Duncan Lynam O'Neil Armstrong Macarthur Haven of McRae Rover Gib

Greenbushes Win Intertown Badminton Match

Greenbushes visited Nannup on Tuesday night and won 11 games to 4. The report lists multiple mixed doubles results with players including W White D Buchanan J Brennan Mrs Selfed R Scott Rowe B Buchanan Miss Yates P Bell W McAtee Mrs Ford and others, showing Greenbushes’ dominant performance across several pairs.

Greenbushes Nannup W. White D. Buchanan D. Waddington J. Brennan Selfed R. Scott Rowe B. Buchanan G. Yates T. Williams Miles L. Guthridge P. Bell W. McAtee Ford Ss. Lindsay Buchanan Setfed

Infant Dies After Four Days in Warren District Hospital

Sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Bryn Morgan in the loss of their infant son Garry who died in Warren District Hospital after four days of life. The child was buried on Tuesday in the Church of England portion of Balbarrup cemetery, with the Rev A H Tasawhullbchatns.

Bryn Morgan Garry Warren District Hospital Balbarrup A. H

Second Football Semi Final Set for Boyup Brook

Fine weather foreseen for the second football semi final between Balingup and Centrals A grade at Boyup Brook next Sunday. The match will be umpired by A V Sampson of Perth with Bert Clarkeun as supervisor. Winners meet the List Stina losers in the final. Forty players named to train for two upcoming fixtures ahead of the Carnival. training list circulated by Nelson Association selectors B Clarkson K Ryan R Millar.

Centrals Boyup Bronk A. V. Sampson Perth Feaester Owl Bowers Cmd Bert Clarkeun Stina B. Clarkson K. Ryan R. Millar Nelson Association

The Late Miss Svirens Dies in Manjimup

The death occurred at the Warren District Hospital of Vasellaki Kresto Svirens. A sister to Br Svirens a farmer on the Pemberton road she was part of a party that arrived at Manjimup two years ago after a long journey from Macedonia. The funeral was held Monday in the Church of England section of the Manjimup cemetery.

Svircas Warren District Hospital Vasellaki Kresto Svirens Br. Svirens Pemberton Road Miss Svirens Manjimup Macedonia Church of England Manji' Mup

Playbox Theatre Alterations Expand Stage for Performances

Alterations to the Playbox Theatre increase space for presenting performances. The work aims to improve seating and stage area, enabling larger casts and more elaborate shows within the local arts venue.

Warriors rally falls short in hard fought rugby clash

Wild with excitement. the Warriors surged as the Rov ers pressed. Prastidis strike late to narrow the gap but time runs out. Final score shows Warriors 8 goals behinds Rov ers 11 goals 12 behinds.

Weriors Prastidis Warriors Rovers

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ASL Red Cross Bridgetown Town Hall Nannup Town Hall Nannup Football Club Dalingup Cricket Club RACB Bridgetown and J.A.C.B. Fobert Burns Lodge ASL Hall Manjimup News Y.al Bridgetown Advocate Bridgetown Road Board Girl Guides Association National Library of Australia Lindsay Haines B. Rodda J. Tesperann Wo Owhite Arennin Waddington di Seuik PF. Bell S. Lindsay G. Lindsay V. Scott A. Moore Ery Stevens ST. Bunbury Littl Nelson Football Association Balingup Band G. Clarkson Rovup Brook Nla.gov
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