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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

6

RSL Ball in Greenbushes Raises Funds and Community News

An RSL Ball at Miners Hall in Greenbushes featured red white and blue décor and Bridgetown orchestra. The event aimed to raise 40 pounds but reached 35 pounds. a further collection plan is announced. Notable attendees and movements include Mrs A Florance leaving, Mrs W Taylor and Norma among travelers, 88th birthday for Mrs BE Neville, and several residents returning from or traveling to Perth, Bunbury, Manjimup, Nannup, and Perth trips. The Ladies Auxiliary served a complimentary supper in a show of community support.

RSL Bridgetown Norm Morris Greenbushes

Paradine Case Adds Laughton as Sir Horfield in Talkies

Charles Laughton stars as Sir Thomas Horfield the K ing’s justice in The Paradine Case to be shown in talkies. Ethel Barrymore, renowned stage and screen star, plays Lady Horfield the neurotic wife of Laughton.

Ruggles Captain Bligh Hunchbank OF Notre Dame Sir Thomas Horfield King’s Justice Laughton Ethel Barrymore Horfield Charles Laughton

Smiths and Guests Take Short Trips in Weekly Notes

Mr. T. Smith returned to Cottesloe by car on Tuesday after visiting his brother Mr. J. H. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Syd Guest travelled to Perth on Wednesday for a week of 80. Mr. and Mrs. T. Feazey are away on a fortnight’s holiday.

Mr. T. Smith Cottesloe J. H. Smith Mrs. Syd Guest Perth Mrs. T. Feazey J. Yates Balingup M. Meagher Messia Peter Bell Jack Smith Alex Robinson

Anglican Church Sunday Services Listed

Greenbushes holds Holy Eucharist in the morning and Evensong at 3 p.m. Balingup offers Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. Rector Lawson signs the notice.

Greenbushes Balingup H. Cc. Lawson

Socialism Defined as Buyers Acting as Sellers

A pamphlet-like questioning of socialism describes a buyer who also prices and takes the seller’s goods as a dire threat to freedom. The text argues that under socialistic governance the state would own all and individuals would lose the right to choose work, citing Australian party platforms and urging readers to consider the implications amid party alignments in Western Australia.

Chifley Dedman Calwell Western Australian Country Party Australian Country Party Liberal Party of Australia H. BE. McLeod Country and Democratic League of W.A St. George's Terrace Perth

Manjimup Camping Site Discussed By Road Board

Manjimup Road Board chairman Me L Thompson reported on the proposed camping and caravan site near the pound in alliance with the Chamber of Commerce. He noted visible satisfaction but warned some trees must be removed for safety and suggested health inspector inspection for sanitary facilities.

Manjimup Chamber of Commerce Me. L. Thompson J. Gibson Thompson

Brilliant Sunshine Marks Yates-Patrona Wedding in Greenbushes

A joyous Greenbushes ceremony on August 20 joined Ruby Della-Patrona and William Andrew Yates in the Methodist Church with floral arches, bells, and a white crepe gown. Guests dined at Miners’ Hall. toasts, music, and a dance followed. couple departs for Perth honeymoon after a reception with family and friends.

Ruby Della- Patrona

YATES PATRONA WEDDING GUESTS LISTED

Guests noted at the Yates Patrona wedding include Mrs Turner of Collie sister of the bride in blue crepe with coffee lace, Miss Ek Patrona sister of the bride in black crepe romaine with pink lace, and numerous sisters and aunts in varied outfits.

Dorothy Gasper Collie A. Gasper Miss A. Patrona J. Trussell EE. Neville W. Prosser Merc. P. Negri F. Meagher J. Neville Gladys Yates Miss EK T. Meagher J. Yates R. Yates J. Dodds Scott Balingup M. Moore A. Patterson Merv Yates

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. Florance H. Robinson Bunbury Mrs. W. Taylor Norma BE. Neville Mark Neville Pemberton Molly Cawley John Cawley Mrs. J. Cawley Aboul Janette Charnley H. Brock Miss G. Williams Mrs. G Williams Manjimuppe Nannup Mrs. Scott Hazel Perks Newton’s Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service Oxy Brock’s Tea Rooms Onelt J. R. Brennan Sanaan Shamrock Hotel Viner E. V. Jones General Carrier Greenbushes Talkies Paradine I Greenbushes Cinema Presents Gregory Peck Charles Coburn Ethel Barne Jordon William Boyd Hopalong Cassidy Capel Dairy CO W. G. Allen Vacuum Oil CO P.O Idgetown National Library of Australia Anglican Church Yates Patrona Ron Yates A. Gaspert Cullle Wagner Mr. J. Yates Miners’ Hall D. Patrona W. Yates, Snr Miss Neville Rev. Meyer Thev. Meyer King I. Yates RR. Yates 3. Russell Mrs. Cagnana D. Pietroboni Pietroboni Marina Next Freemasons Joe Waddington Steere ST Harmfr Rotse Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Nla.gov
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