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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

10

Bridgetown Bridal Splendor and Local Social Roundup

A Bridgetown wedding features a bride in white satin with a shirred neckline, assisted by bridesmaids in moss crepe and pink satin. The reception at Less er Hall unfolds with speeches, telegrams from distant towns, and a honey moon departure in powder blue. A social agenda follows with a dance, chamber of commerce notices, and gatherings at Sherbrooke House and Freemasons Hotel.

T. Cooper Stan Nye Hughes Manjimup

Deceased Nannup resident Joe Frei remembered at funeral

Late Mr. Frei known as Joe Frei died after being removed unconscious from his camp at the Kauri Timber Mill Nannup. Born in Switzerland he served in the 114-18 War and belonged to the Nannup Sub-branch of the lus.L. The funeral heard at Nannup Cemetery featured Father Kelliher officiating and Union Jack draped casket with RSL members and local mourners in attendance.

Joe Frei Kauri Nannup Switzerland Mr. Frei Australia Lus.l Father Kelliher E. Rodda G. Dean Nannup-Jarrahwood KS. L The Red Cross Fred Rodda J. and H. Mountford Nannup R. 8

Blythe Wins 300 Yard Rifle Contest At Sunday Meet

In a 300 yard rifle competition, D Blythe topped a field that included Kd McAtee and T Jeffrey with scores reflecting firm accuracy. Local notes recall births, arrivals, and social events from Nannup including congratulations to new parents and visitors from Perth and Scotland.

D. Blythe Kd. McAtee Blythe J. Green Fe. Green W. McAtee T. Jeffrey W. Blythe H. Longbettom FE. Peuss

Social items postponed to next issue due to space limits

Several social reports have been held over until the next issue owing to extreme pressure on space. The note cites space constraints and delays in publishing society notices and personal announcements.

Kirup Community News Highlights From Perth Visits to Local Illness

Kirup residents enjoy trips to Perth with Mr Dick Warrick and Alec Auding making city visits while Mr J Lewis and Mr T Sheahan return. The town reports several influenza cases, hospital stays at Donnybrook, and a note of residential moves following Hitchcock Burgess departures.

Dick Warrick Perth John Alec Auding Australind Alec J. Lewis T. Sheahan Kirup A. Kingswood Hk, Wall Janice Belton Don Moore Donnybrooks Hospital Jack Coleman Kirtup Hitchcock Burgess Greenbushes L. Hansen Lyons Charlie Burgess Bert Hague

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