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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

6

Weekend Socials and Local Notices From Greenbushes

In Greenbushes a busy weekend saw Mr. and Mrs. D Law son and Miss T Neville visiting, with Mrs Stafford renewing old ties. Pleased to hear Elsie Patrina improving. Mrs Williamson hosted Yarloop family. Ron Yarloop stayed with J Yates senior. From Pemberton news, Mick Cooper and Walter Garter appeared, plus Bank of NSW manager Byers. Deceased Nancarrow funeral in Manjimup attracts many. Greenbushes visitors holidaying include the Downings.

Greenbushes D. Lawson Wembley Park T. Neville Mt. Hawthorn Mrs. Byers Mr. Byers Bank of N.S.W Mr. Hall

Green Grass of Wyoming and The Challenge At Local Theaters

Talkies reveal Bob aArthur rising from radio platter jockey to film star in Twentieth Century Fox Technicolor feature Green Grass of Wyoming co starring Peggy Cummins and Charles Colburn. Bulldog Drummond tale The Challenge stars Tom Conway. showing at Greenbushes October 6 and Boyup Brook October 7.

Wyoming Bob aArthur Spurs Twententh Century-Fox Bob Peggy Cummins Charles Colburn Bulldog Drummond Twentieth Century-Fox Sapper Tom Conway Greenbushes Boyup Brook

Veteran RSL Member Skehan Dies at 77 in Hollywood

Thomas Skehan, one of the original Manjimup RSL Sub-branch members and long time League badge wearer, died at Hollywood General Hospital on the eve of his 78th birthday. Born in the Eastern States, he served before WWI in the Jarrahwood district and later worked at Deanmills No. 1 State Saw Mill, retiring 13 years ago. He was a popular yard foreman and longtime caretaker of the Sub-branch hall, with deep ties to the South West community. His wife and daughter Wanna were with him in Perth. J J Johnston and G Greave attended the funeral representing the Manjimup RSL Sub-branch.

Manjimup League Thomas Skehan R.G.H Hollywood Mr. Skehan Jarrahwood Adronal Deanmills R.S.L Tom Hollywood Hospital Wanna Perth Mesars J. J. Johnston G. Greave Manjimup R.8.l

Donnybrook wins hockey replay for premiership 1949

Donnybrook defeated Kirup three goals to nil at Balingup to claim the 1949 premiership. Notable contributors included Mrs L Hammond Mrs Deacon and Shirley Driver for Donnybrook, with Glenice Coleman Valma Hillier and Joan McDonald named best for Kirup.

Balingup Donnybrook L. Hammond Deacon Shirley Driver Glenice Coleman Valma Hillier Joan McDonald Kirup Les Godsell H. Gubler

Manjimup Wins Sandover Shield in Golf Pennant

The final of the Blackwood District pennant golf at Manjimup saw the local team defeat Bridgetown 11 to 4 after 10 wins were required. Singles results span J Ipsen to R Nankivell and H Butler to B Wallace, with Manjimup achieving a clear victory and adding nine new holes to their course.

Blackwood Manjimup Bridgetown J. Ipsen R. Nankivell A. Evans T. Salvair E. Adams PF. Salvair BE. Adama P. Salvair Ipsen ES. Hester Shields Manjim Brancaster

Bridgetown Golf Club Results and Upcoming Events

R G Meares won Saturday's flag competition. Next Saturday features a bogey event. Sunday at 10 a.m. a social match will be played against a combined Boyup Brook and Brancaster team of 18 players. Players available should notify the secretary.

Bridgetown R. G. Meares Boyup Brook Brancaster

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Williamson Yarloop Mrs. H. Robinson J. Yates Snr Ron Bunbury J. Smith Church of England C.W.A From Pemberton Mick Cooper Warren Mr. T. Smith Nelson Walter Garter Stan Walton R. L. Jones North Greenbushes J. Nancarrow Fremantle Rev. Tassell Nancarrow Mrs. Downing Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service Oxy Brock’s Tea Rooms J. R. Brennan BAKER Jephson St Shamrock Hotel Best OF Drinks F.inner E. V. Jones General Carrier Nannup Sat Capel Dairy CO W. G. Allen Vacuum Oil CO P.O Bridgetown Advocate RSL East Kirup Newlands Combined Schools Red Cross Lou Hansen Don Moore Mavis Allen Beiton Bunbury Hospital Don Dore C. Dore Don Rural and Industries Bank Northcliffe Stewart Young R. Winnish City Mrs. Willoughby Victoria Park Arthur Kelly Forests Dept. Organisation Donnybrook Association Paddy O'Dea R. Allen Ted Wall Neil Trigwell Lorne Fitzgerald Tom Sheehan Rupert Price Rob Allen Jim McDonald Sandover W. Williams Williams Blackwood District Association G. EB. Briggs Tom Allen Carrier Shell Company Ltd. and Mallogh Bros W. R. L Clarke Mullalyup Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet W. & E. Young General Storekeepers Glen McAlinden National Library of Australia Nla.gov
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