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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
4
Dr M F Williams of Manjimup backed by the local Repatriation Committee presses for faster sustenance payments to ex service men in hospital treatment. He proposes accepting fixed malaria treatment discharge dates and using Form 71 on discharge to reduce clerical work, aiming to prevent payment delays.
One of the prettiest weddings seen in Pemberton took place at the Methodist Church on Saturday night August 7. Molly Green of Pemberton wed Neil Weston of Pickering Brook in a lace and tulle gown with a net veil. The service was conducted by Rev O Rourke and a reception followed at Mill Hall with elaborate decorations, gifts, telegrams, and an open dance after. The couple left for a Bunbury honeymoon before settling in Pickering Brook.
Social notes report severe staff shortages at Pemberton hospital due to Matron McGillivray's three months sick leave and nurses down with flu. Sister Dawson has returned to assist while permanent staff are sought and Ex-captain and Mrs Allan Roby honeymoon nearby. A bus to Bridgetown saw Nelson and Warren districts football clash. Mrs Jack Golding and Tessie plan a lengthy trip to Perth and the Eastern States.
Last week the ladies began the annual championship with games Thursday and Friday and plan 18 more holes this week. A Sunday all day 18 hole match for two Elsie Richards trophies saw Mrs. Roby win the ladies’ trophy and Doug Smith take the gents’ prize. Final scores list Mrs Roby 76, Mrs Fuge 78, Knowles 80, Carn 81, Davis 82, Smith 86, Bloor senior 90, McKeever 98, Deadman 103, and others with missing entries Roby andClayster unfinished.
Frank and Les Meredith returned on Monday's train from a short holiday in Bunbury. Norman Whiting left for Perth last Thursday. Ife plans a wedding this week and to bring his bride back. The Wilga Sub-branch of the RSL is building a room with the roof on last Sunday. A send off for Mr. Rossolotty was well attended last Wednesday. Mr. Allan Richardson presented £3 to the guest on behalf of Wilga citizens. Mr. Rossolotty spoke briefly. An enjoyable supper followed and dancing ended at midnight with God Save The King.
Last week's darts contests pitted Mr. Coverley of Greenbushes aged 85 against Mr. Bill Bazeley of Bridgetown with two games split. Green Bushes faced Scotts at Scotts Hotel and won 1001 in cricket, Scotts taking the second innings by 307 runs. Scotts: Pope Blechynden A Chapman B Close J Drummond J Campbell T Campbell N Blechynden H Balme C Wheatley A Sherville. Greenbushes: E Wills J Mac Caul F Viner T Russell UbWeduaL y u ynd dQ Aesvey N Dearl F Haywood J Collins.
Mr. Scott noted a bulldozer at Mt. Barker and urged action to obtain one for Bridge Town. A petition with farmer names and acreages will be taken up, and the Road Board with the Agricultural Society will endorse it before sending to authorities. The council mourned Malcolm Campbell and sent sympathy to Mrs Campbell and family. An executive committee for show arrangements was elected, judges named, new members admitted, and refreshment booths planned for the grounds.
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