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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

8

Popular Baby Competition Committee Activity in Bridge Town

Three committees backing candidates in Bridge Town’s Popular Baby Competition spent the week organizing events. A barbecue at the golf house supported the Clinic Baby, while the RSL Baby stall drew good crowds. The Legion and Winnijup dances drew full attendance, with a grand RSL dance planned for Sunnyeside on September 24.

Bridgetown Golf RSL Legion Sunnyeside

Balingup News Snapshot Confirms Timber Boom and Local Doings

The Balingup item notes the Kauri Timber Co mill near Payne’s expanding sleeper production, upcoming removal of a dying avenue pine, and a road board notice. It lists cricket club officers, appreciation for the football club, a charity for Miss Nora Mauger, and plans for a carnival ball on September 24. Also reports on residents’ hospital visits, transport, a washing machine prize, and local mischief and transport observations.

Kauri Timber Co Payne's Balingup Big Avenue Road Board R. F. Darling Cricket Club G. E. White G. Offer W. Buchanan J.breen E. Buchanan Nora Mauger Nora Football Club John Davidson Balingap

Bridgetown social notes spark upcoming events and visits

The Bridgetown column previews a busy social calendar with the Red Cross Ball this Friday, a Football Carnival next week, and a string of balls ahead. It also records arrivals and departures, family movements, school holidays, a memorial, and local movements among residents and visitors.

Hullo Bridgetown Red Cross

Tourists From Bridgetown Arrive With Notable Group

Tourists based on Bridgetown this week include Mesdames Gibbons Brazier M and D Gascoine Penny Everard O Keefe Knight Kellett Mule Stair Jefferson Darrell and Shearer with several misses among the party arriving for a regional visit.

Bridgetown Mesdames Gibbons Brazier Gascoine Penny Everard O'Keefe Knight Kellett Mule Stair Jefferson Darrell Shearer

Bridgetown Road Board Boosts Donation to Deaf and Dumb Institute

Last Friday the Bridgetown Road Board decided to donate £2.2 to the Deaf and Dumb Institute from the three percent fund. The move aims to support the organization with public funds.

Bridgetown Road Board Deaf and Dumb Institute

Presentation to Mr J P Henderson at Bridgetown Hospital

At the September meeting Mr L B R Goodridge presented a pipe to Mr J P Henderson producer as a token of appreciation from Board members. The Bridgetown Hospital share stood at £118 before subsidies from the Public Health Dept and the Lotteries Commission, about £300 on a £ basis.

Bridgetown Hospital Hospital Public Health Dept Lotteries Commission L. BR. Goodridge J. P. Henderson

Sanitary refund request denied by Bridgetown Board

No sanitary refund was granted to Mr. W. Cherrie for a reduction of sanitary rates during holidays. The Bridgetown Board ruled the charge was annual in nature and could not be reduced.

W. Cherrie Alto Holidays Bridgetown Board

Bridgetown Board Plans Free Tetanus Immunisation for Children

The Bridgetown Board set a policy for tetanus shots noting the first injection to both children and adults cost £15 for serum with more to follow. It will offer free vaccination to children aged 4 to 14 while adults will pay.

Bridgetown Board

Balingup Centrals Semi Final Leaves Player Hospitalized

Bob Filsell spent about a week in hospital after the Balingup Centrals semi final at Boyup Brook. Officials cited influence as the reason for his illness.

Bob Filsell Boyup Brook Bob

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State Housing Commission Rutherford Street Manjimup R. A. Anderson H. R. Browning W. C. Hilzinger W. J. Rennicke Summerville L, Sims Bridgetown Town Hall Bridgetown Junior Farmers Bridgetown Vermin Board EF. C. Siggins R.A Robert Burns Lodge M. Greenham Koorda Frank Mauger Lew Ammon Lew Marie Phillips Corry Chamberlain Les Bailey Peter Wren Perth Les Ballngup Ms. A. Wauchope Doug Glen Arden Sim A. Wauchope Fred Hawters Millary Fred Ross Knapton E. J. Jarvis Famliar Mrs Collins Mr. G. Heatly Australind Stuvers Football Club J. Bide Clifton Street Hollywood W.A Goddard Mullalyup Lyndon James Foot Specialist Gulley's Pharmacy Sunnyside RSL Baby Terry Blechynden Brian Kinnane Attwood Motors Pty. Ltd G.m.c. Diesel Nannup Bridgetown Advocate National Library of Australia Jacqueline J. Pamage Annette Bridgetown, W Mick Jones Flinders Bay Dick Leonard John Day France George Maslin Moynihan Margaret A Ann City N. 8. Williams Helen Perth Ladies’ College Ned Elphick Brian Kinane Thasselton Kath Hodgen Ross Urquhart Madge Watson Wendy Wheatley Bunbury Don Panton Mrs. D. Wilson David Hardy Pegey Ane Sucs Armstrong Fleur Warburton Fred Leonard Peter Campbell A. Flintoff Adelaide Howarth Elizabeth Betty) Fraser Gordon Bill) Morris Department of Agriculture Karridale R. Davis Nelson Pharmacy Inr Tom Clover Messrs. Greaves and Fullerton The Agricultural Bank Freemasons Yror Trea Messrs Doug Lillington Wally Bashford FF. L. Semmens Marlene Manjimup News J.P. Henderson Henderson Messrs. C. Moyes H. J. Smith PF. Ruck Phillips Balinga Pop Mr. Goodridge Mr. Smith Dr. Williams Ruck J. Draper Ballagup Hie Enet Hampton Sherbrooke House Rennep Taylor Nelson Football Association Balingup Band Nla.gov
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