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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1947

Page

8

Open Door to Success Watkins Dealership Opportunity

Ambitious men seek future and progress through independent work. The J R Watkins Company offers a car owner a dealer business in the Bridgetown Nannup district with guaranteed ready selling lines, full training, no prior experience or initial outlay required. Write age to 109 James Street Perth for full particulars.

J. R. Watkins Company Watkins Bridgetown-Nannup James Street Perth

Bridgetown Notes Count Visitors and Local Happenings

Victoria visitors Mr Leihenen and family spent a few days in Bridgetown. Miss V Muldoon of the Public Health Department stayed at the Freemasons Hotel to examine children. Several Perth residents visited, including Mr Stokes and Mr Gibson. Local trains carried Mrs Briggs and son to Perth, and congratulations go to Mr and Mrs G Lynam on a daughter.

Mrs. Leihenen Victoria V. Muldoon Public Health Department Freemasons Manjimup L. Thomas Liberal Party Bridgetown Freemasons Hotel Bridgetown Hotel Mrs. Gibson Perth Briggs Laird June Ron Edwards

Red Cross Briefs Include Return of Miss Jean Evans

Miss Jean Evans returned on Saturday from a short spell in the city. An inmate at Bridgetown hospital is Mrs O Henry.

Andy Wauchope Bridgetown Hospital Jean Evans Mra. O. Henry

Gippsland Visitors Tour to Perth This Weekend

Mr and Mrs H Petterson motored from Gippsland to Perth for the weekend. They are touring the state and plan several stops along the way.

Stan Harrison Keith Butler Busselton

Masked Ball Draws Bridgetown Crowd and News

West Gippsland Hospital matron Miss Clarice Couper returns to the Eastern States after visiting Bridgetown. The Red Cross in Bridgetown held a meeting in the Lesser Hall with eighteen members and approved £25 to headquarters. Reports include ball planning, local donors, and various residents' activities around Bridgetown and nearby towns.

Clarice Couper West Gippsland Hospital Warrigal Bridgetown G. H. Randell The Red Cross Society

Trip to Perth for Neil Taylor after accident

Neil Taylor, recently injured by a falling tree, traveled to Perth on Tuesday for further medical care. He left hospital for a few days before taking a taxi ride with Ben Fisher. We hope to see him back soon in good health.

M. EB. Minchin Perth Neil Taylor Neil Ben Fisher

Saturday Racing and Wedding Mass Report

The page lists Saturday horse races including Midland Handicap and Royal Guard race notes. It also reports a wedding mass performed by Father Kelliher at 8:45 am with a large reception in the Lesser Hall and promises a full wedding report next week.

Father Kelliher

Orange William Denies Hunt Club Cup Victory at Perth Races

In a muddled card at Perth, Orange William unable to win as Kentish Lady and Desert Singer feature in the palm of a crowded field. Glenmane and Epic Dome show in the results while others like Moonlit and Merry Imp post modest times amid a dense list of thoroughbreds and handlers.

Orange William Glenmane Sundercombe M Glen Rue Epic Dome Minnivale J. J. Poynton

Mentone Selections Before Acceptances At Yarraman Races

The page lists early selections for three year old geldings and fillies at Yarraman, with entries including mint names such as Reninita Grecian Gold Voucher and Victor appearances, and details for the Mentone Cup events featuring Benarea War Loan Heather Rose Dandenong.

Yarraman Fromorata Lee Vantage Voucher Leslid Stuart Denhotl Assamm Mentone Cup

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