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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

4

Greenbushes Social Notices and Arrivals

Mr J Dobbs remains the oldest living resident in Greenbushes, arriving in May 1892. Miss Dr Kerr and Mrs C SesoeRel were seen visiting relatives, with other residents commuting by bus or car for work and events. Mrs Daly and family returned to Manjimup, while the Mery and Buchanan families visited Greenbushes. football grand final interest noted. New arrivals reside at the Cascada. local residents travel to Perth, Harvey, Kirup, Bridgetown for errands and shopping.

Mery Buchanan Collie

Brian Walbank Birthday Party at McCauls Tearooms

A dozen or so children gathered at McCauls tearooms on Thursday afternoon for Brian Walbank's birthday party. The youngsters later headed home with large balloons, marking the festive occasion.

McCaul Brian Walbank

Follow That Woman thrills in Paramount comedy thriller

William Gargan finds his niche as a private detective in the Pine Thomas comedy thriller Follow That Woman. The film stars Gargan with Regis Yoomey as a gambler Gyron Barr as a romantic student and Don Cassello as a nightclub operator in a light caper.

William Gargan Paramount Gargan Pine-Thomas Regis Yoomey Gyron Barr Don Casiello

Strange Love of Martha Vers

Judith Anderson plays Miss Ivers a harsh aunt in Iverstown. Martha Wilson tries to escape her aunt and in a struggle strikes Miss Ivers with a cane killing her. Walter O Neil witnesses the scene while Sammy Masterson flees town unaware of the crime.

Miss Ivers Judith Anderson Martinet Iverstown Martha Janis Wilson Walter O'Neil Mickey Kuhn Walter Sammy Masterson Darry] Hickman Sammy

Balinguy Parents and Citizens Association discusses projector plan

Members debated projector ownership with views it may belong to the Education Department. A firm priced blinds to darken the room, cost near £11. Head teacher would decide. meeting noted flu affected turnout and a small 10 member gathering.

Balinguy Parents and Citizens’ Association A. Lieber Blakeney Halliday

Magpies and Robins stumble in Warren Bridgetown hockey

In Saturday matches of the Warren Bridgetown Women s Hockey Association Deanmill defeated Magpies 3 1 in Deanmill while Bridgetown Blues edged Robins by one goal Robins and Blues combined loss left several teams battling for one of three remaining qualifying spots with two fixture sets left before the end of the round.

Magpies Deanmill Robins Bridgetown Blues Manjimup Bridgetown Golds Pemberton I Llness Pwlod FA Pte Magpies Wid Ze Blues Jardee Golds Bridgetown Robin

Guides and Brownies Plan Hats and Street Stall

About sixteen Guides and Brownies members attended the meeting presided by Mrs Charnley. They agreed on hat headgear for Guides and winter berets, Brownies to wear shoes and socks. A street stall is set for Saturday September 18 at 10 20 am near the road board office to fundraise with donations welcome. The association meets monthly on the second Saturday at 2 30 pm in the C W A Rooms for afternoon tea.

Balingup Xmas Tree Fund Clauciation Bowlime Club Messrs. Lieber and Walton MacDonald Parker K. Darling Collins L. Bailey R. Bailey Charnley Road Board C.W.A

Herd Recording Balingup Unit Results

The Superintendent of Dairying announces for the quarter ending 31 July 1934 that 333 cows in the Balingup Unit of the Grade Herd Recording Scheme averaged 737 lb of milk with 4.33 percent test and 31.98 lb of butter fat. Details of individual herd results follow.

Mr. M. Cullity Balingup

Progressive Education League pushes new deal for education

Mr. G. Gregson attended the Perth conference where delegates urged a new deal for education and better country school conditions. The Nelson Teachers' Union section backed resolutions on rural pupil allowances after 4th standard, film projection aids, and 1 for 1 government school equipment funding. Busvreland Parents and Citizens asked for Bridgetown free school examinations by the local medical officer. Mrs. C. Windus, now in Pusselton, thanked the association for a farewell gift.

G. Gregson Progressive Education League Perth Walton Teachers’ Union Nelson Busvreltan Citizens’ Assn Bridgetown Schoo

Inquest Into Death of Allen Bentley Set at Bridgetown

An inquest into the death of 14 year old Allen Bentley will be held at Bridgetown Courthouse next Wednesday. About 12 witnesses are expected to give evidence.

Allen Bentley Bridgetown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Greenbushes J. Dobbs Dr. Kerr C. Seseorel Cox Pb. Buchanan Mrs. M. Buchanan W. G. Allen Mr. G. Williams Harvey Messrs. H. Raper J. Sama Ron Yates Mrs. Angus CWA Mesdames Graham Sells van Dogen Myales Smith, Baskerville, Ingram and Blewett Martha Vers Mac E McCaul Brock’s Tea Rooms Greenbushes Parents & Citizens’ Association Groub T. H. Feazey Baker Jepkson Greenbushes Cinema Presents Darbatla Stanwyck van Heflin Lizabeti Scott Martha Ivers Nancy Kelly News —— Cartoon Capel Dairy Co W . Allen Greenbushes Vacuum Oil CO Newton's Garage Chevrolet Pontiac Buick National Library of Australia M. Brennan J. A. Dowrick F. J. Smith Parents and Citizens Bentley Inquest Dorsett Ford Sales and Service Mator Nla.gov.au Nla
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