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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

4

Forrest Henderson Wedding at Boyup Brook in Bright Ceremony

The Forrest Henderson wedding at Boyup Brook drew two hundred twenty guests. The bride wore silk lame with a train and lace veil, bridesmaids in blue water wave taffeta, and bridesmaids Shirley Blain Valerie and Iris Henderson. The groom wore morning dress with best man Charlie Plini of Perth, groomsmen Jack Hands and Dick Rose. The reception featured daffodils and poppies, a cold fowl and trifles spread, Bridgetown Orchestra provided music, and toasts honored the bride and groom and absent friends.

Shirley Blain Valerie Iris Henderson T. Pelham Thorman Charlie Plini Perth Jack Hands Dick Rose Boyup Brook Town Hall P. P Forrest Hughie Henderson Tomelty Bridgetown Harald Armstrong

Wedding Party Attends Toast to Chairman

Mr. Malcolm Scott presided with a toast to the chairman. The wedding cake was prepared by the bride’s mother. The bride wore a green embossed crepe going away dress with matching London tan accessories, hat, and shoes. Attendants included Mrs. Waters, Mrs. Malcolm Scott, Mrs. MacKinnon, and Mrs. D. Gordon in floral crepe and fur cape.

Malcolm Scott London Waters MacKinnon D. Gordon

Nannup Notes Report Local Travel and Socials

Notices from Nannup describe residents and visitors traveling by bus and road, with references to air force transfers, weddings, hospital work, and local holidays. The Cundinup association outlines events, dances, a grand barbecue, and sports plans, while obituaries and relocations conclude the segment.

Bridgetown Red wins South West Pennant and Bignell Shield

The 1948 49 bowling season sees Bridgetown Reds take the South West Pennant and the Bignell Shield as membership grows from 310 to 420 with Bunbury Donnybrook joining. The president praises clubs for green use to host finals and notes notable results in Fours Pairs and individual wins. He also honors Lionel T Boas and thanks organizers for Pennant fixtures.

Bunbury Donnybrook Balingup Busselton Comme Bridgetown Bridgetown Red Bridgetown Reds Bill Polina Ron Cox A. T. Moulton H. C. Jones Messrs Jenkins and L. Bailey Lionel T. Boas Jones W. Tozer

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Forrest-Henderson Boyup Brook Ted Doust Anne Waters 8. Waters Rae Copley Frank Meares D. B. Forrest St. Savior's Church Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd Balm and Taubman R. Urquhart Agent Bridgetown Advocate Nannup Review T. Hutchinson Nannup Matron Kerr Nannup District Hospital H. Gordon A. Pollock Swanbourne Doreen Cole H. McKittrick’s Copley W. P. Meares Sid Greig M. G. Meares Cundinup Parents and Citizens’ Association Point Peron Fry Lancers Albert Piazza H. N. Broderick Nannup Hospital T. Longbottom A.N.A R. Neuzerling Manjimup Oxcel Harbara Hutchins Meares Dr. MccAtee Leonie Miss Dallas Mrs. Whittaker M. McAtee G. Henderson Margaret River Willow Springs H. McKittrick Badrick F Gadrick L. Cole Stewart L. Warner Jack McKittrick McKittrick F. Green M. Longbottom Castanella Harvey Fae King Club Bignell Bat Ease WABA Bridge Russel Harvey Metro Phon Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil R. J. Wakefield Nannup Hotel Doug. Arnold Harmer and ROUSE Nla.gov
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