Royal visit stirs Bridgetown chatter with diverse arrivals
Bridgetown buzzes this week as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester plan a next month visit. High Commissioner for India Sir Pananjoye and daughter tour the South-West, while locals and visitors mingle at hotels and events. Brides, births, illnesses, and marriages thread through the community with numerous guests, travels, and engagements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Bridgetown
India
Sir Paranjoye
E. Bentley
Perth
E. C. Walker
W. J. Sutton
Sherwood
New South Wales Bank
Lou Judges
Dick Scott
Navy
Brian Nelson
Scott
David Hardie
T. Hampton
EB. C. Siegins
H. J. Smith
Yvonne Meares
J. Kirby
Mr. Morgan
Greenbushes Road Board
Wally Crowd
Jack Draper
Jimmy Stewart
Meredith
Jan
Bunbury
E. Hall
Michael
Gordon Lynam
George Stockins
Manjimup
Dorothy Young
Shirley
June Veale
Quaile
Gloria
Scott's Hotel
Ken Souness
Roy Doust
Roy Johnston
Roy
Party to Lou and Jess Judges Bid Farewell
A large crowd in Albany gathered Thursday to bid farewell to Lou and Jess Judges of the Albany Tennis and Repertory clubs. The event featured many regional guests and speeches highlighting Lou's service, a wallet of notes and a crystal set presented to the couple, and a warm toast to their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
Jess
Playbox Theatre
Mr. Sparks
Repertory Club
John
Pop
Sparks
Henderson
Low
Percy Evans
Tennis Club
Flintott
Tenns Club
Harry Moore
Flintoff
Mr. Flintoff
Freda Taylor
L. Sussmill
A. Walker
Shirley Moore
Mra
A. A. Moore
J. Allinson-Winn
Scaddan
Ray Goodridge
Misa Scaddan
D. Farris
John Stubbs
John Smith
EB. J. Sparks
Tommy Stevenson
Howarth Flintoff
Stan Doust
Pixie
Graham Henderson
Perron
Bill Wastcott
Marjorie Mears
Tommy MelInnes
Johnny Moriarty
Jim Prastidis
Allan Beott
Dusting
Mary Ewing
John, Waters
Community notes from Greenbushes and surrounding towns
Arrivals last weekend include Mr. R Angus mine manager planning a Ravensthorpe show ahead of his 71st birthday on the 28th, with congratulations from The Advocate. Also logged are visitors W Yates and son, J Beer and Des, Mrs. A Crowd and family, and others returning from holidays. Roughly a zoo time was enjoyed by Greenbushes Christian Endeavor juniors at Manjimup, while a Flying Angel Ball Saturday drew social and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Angus
Ravensthorpe
Angus
W.A
Moss
W. Yates and Son
Robertson
J. Beer
Des
A. Crowd
Brokenshire
Pagnini
W. G. Allen
Joan
Glen Williams
Rice
Methodist
Mason
Rev. Mason
Greenbushes
C. Sells
Loxton
Collie
H. G. Williams
Hugh
Holl
Perth
Kingsley Watson
M. Neville
Pemberton
E. Neville
Christian Endeavor
Manjimup
Miss &. Thornton
Misa Ree
Treas
W. Tayor
Rey A. M. Jenkins
St. Barnabas
Machin Sisters Reach Talent Quest Semi finals
Bridgetown trio Lorna Vera and Joy Machin head toward the Talent Quest semi finals after winning their Fremantle heat. The sisters, living on a farm near Bridgetown, sing to harmonise while milking and gain local support as they chase the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machin
Bridgetown
Oy Storm
Lorna
Vera
Joy
Denny Ericson
Local travelers and holiday trips reported in brief
Mrs. Ford and her two daughters flew from Perth to Geraldton for a regional weekend holiday. Two Nannup Brooks football players left by train to take up work at College. Mr. M Ammon returned to Perth after a few days holiday with his mother. Len and Roy Dickson came back from the city by train. Mr. and Mrs. Gallop were in a tourist car yesterday. Mrs. F Dickson's parents, and Mr. Ford's sister, returned to Heraldton by train over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. M. Ammon
Perth
Mrs. Gallop
F. Dickson
Mr. 8. Ford
Slater
Heraldton
Absent Friends Toast With Offbeat Dinner Tale
A public dinner scene features a man far down the table insisting on a toast. Although not on the official list, the chairman lets him speak. He declares a toast for "Our Absent Friends" and humorously includes the waiter who has not interacted with that end of the tale all evening.
Local residents return home and visit Mt Barker
Mrs. H. Sanderson and family came home by car to Mt Barker on Saturday. Miss K. Winnish was seen in town over the week end with her girlfriend. Miss Joan Wakefield returned after many weeks away from home.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stan Shephard
Lion Palmer
National Service Office
Don
Satunday
F. Tate
J. Stewart
St. George’s Cathedral
Maida O'Halloran
F. G. O'Halloran
Bayswater
Gerald Randell
Colin Boney
Clif’ Goldring
Jack Carr
W. J. Carr
Nicholly
Glennis
W. Crowd
Nurse McKel
A. McKelvie
Kenneth Woods
Woods
Donnybrook
Keith Hough
Freemasons Hotel
Mr. Hough
J. McNally
Daglish
R. Edwards
Vanna Latham
V. A. Doust
Messrs. C. Lamb
D. Joyce
Manimun
T. Scott
Allen Fulfe
Jack Pond
F. Gates Mandurah
Freemasons
Weston
Karaspuli
Yornup
Chuckshank
Miss Carlson
Miss Nicholas
Lynott
Spencer
Giles
Peploe
L. W. Savage
Morrow
Monger
Nedlands
E. Langan
Guildford
Hastie Bunbury
Noonan
Hayward
Miss Albany
Cartledge
Adelaide
Cuddiley
Burke
K. Byrne
Gallop
W. de Wuitton van
Shackelton
N. B. Baxter
C., White
C. Wilson
R. A. Bell
Robinson Estate
Albany
Scotts
Mr. K. Edwards
Paramor
D. McEwan
W. Pickworth
Rouse
Harvey MccAlinden
W. Twigg Smith
Honolulu
Hawaii
Twis Smith
la Frantz
Tatterdell
Mr. Frantz
Brisbane
Nannup
Road Board
Orchestra
R. J. Wakefield
Beans Ltd
Victoria Street
NEW Cool Wave Specialists
Thelma Gardiner
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
Blackwood Engineering
BEMCO
Miss Pixie Henderson
Fisher
Fremantte
Len
Roy Dickson
Joan Wakefield
Nelson Lemmon, M.H.R
R. H. Nash
Kendenup
Narrikup
Denmark
Hon
J. J. Dedman
Senator D. Tangney
T. G. Davies
Trades Hall
Watchmakers & Jewellers
T. Salvai & Hampton
S&t
Bridget
GOLF
Hampton Street
P.O. Box
J. H. Doney
L. Tysoe
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