Bishop of Bunbury presides over Bedford Hall meeting
At Bedford Hall Tuesday night about 50 parishioners attended a parish meeting led by His Lordship the Bishop of Bunbury. The Bishop spoke on the cathedral project after the war, praised the Rector and Sunday School staff, urged more volunteers, and urged use of Bedford Hall while thanking retiring officers. He moved adoption of the report and a vote of thanks was carried.
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Bunbury
Bedford Hall
Anon Adame
H. F. Johnston
Tipping
South |N
Mesdames Elliott
Martin
Adams
Miss Robinson
A. Christie
F. Hamilton
Davies
Patterson
Capel Agriculture Hall Committee Plans Debt Clear in July
The Capel committee met to urge residents to clear years of debt with pound for pound government subsidies. Higgin’s Bros donated £10 and a broad district drive was set for July and August with a strong local committee, bazaar, and Soldier Competition. The ladies group and several men were named, with first meeting slated for June 76th and next committee June 22nd.
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G. W. Payne
Capel and
Messrs. Higgins Bros
Hall
CT. Harris
Ps Norton
J. Hornibrook
D. Farley
W. Hutton
Community gathering welcomes Webb and Clayton at Miners Hall
J Lindsay chaired a record turnout at the Miners Hall to honor Sergeant Webb and Private Clayton with shields. A concert followed with local musicians and a Sailors Hornpipe danced by children trained by Mrs Walters. The event, capped by a late-night dance and refreshments, raised about £14 for Handy Food Co. gifts and local notices promote Handy Food Co offerings plus Woods Peppermint Cure for coughs.
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J. Lindsay
Miners
Sergeant Webb
Clayton
C. Phillips
Powers
Harvey
Eyles
J. Richards
J. Maynard
Wague
H. Hewitt
C. Cooper
Argyle Hosts Welcome Home For Two Soldiers
Argyle residents gathered May 24 despite bad weather to honor returned soldiers Sergeant C Thompson and Private Jack Anstey. Private A Vaughan unable to attend due to wounds. A small committee organized a concert with medals presented by Miss F Hickman. The event featured songs recitals and dancing. A football match Donnybrook versus Argyle was scheduled for June 2. Swan of Cherrydale passed his final examination at Blackboy with flying colors.
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C. Thompson
Jack Anstey
A. Vaughan
Thompson
France
T. W. Knight
Messrs Dempster
Bast. Jr
Richards
Hickman
J. Howlett
H. Howlatt
Shun and Lee Jr
Mesdames Watson
Dempster
Martyr
Baskerville
Misses King
Robinsons
Shun
McSweeney
Argyle
Miss Baskerville
Mias
Fanny Hickman
Mr Goodings
Sen
J Hughes
Maxwell
Goodings
M.O
Welcome Home Committee
Sharp
Donnybrook
W. F. F. Swan
Cherrydale
Empire Day at Benger Sees Music and Dancers
Quiet Empire Day celebration at Benger drew visitors from Bunbury Burekup and Australind. Music included violin accordion and harp keeping dancers on floor till morning. Supper table decorated with chrysanthemums cream roses and asparagus fern. Mr Herbert Piggott injured in truck incident. Roads remain passable despite recent heavy rain.
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Benger
Bunbury
Burekup
Australind
Herbert Piggott
Return Soldiers Social in Bridgetown Honors Homecomers
The monthly Returned Soldiers' Social at Mechanics Institute drew a large crowd with a strong program. Local veterans Frank Ascietuno and Captain Nye were welcomed home, receipts included praise for Australian soldiers, and the Chairman condemned anonymous letters while stressing support for returning servicemen and Red Cross efforts.
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Mechanics’ Institute
McGrath
Long
Hastie
Messrs
Moore
H. Lake
Nancy Cowen
Reardon
Whatman
J. H. Smith
Frank Ascietuno
Captain Nye
Bridgetown
Metholse
Pre Ascietuno
Nye
Baisley
Switzerland
Pte
Frank Ascieltino
Frank
Narrogin
Ian Boys
Western Front
Red Cross
Donnybrook dramatic concert raises patriotic funds
A Tuesday evening concert by Donnybrook children for patriotic funds drew high praise for Mrs Harding and the pupils. The School for Scandal scene showcased strong acting led by Conn ie Waldby, Nancy Russell, the Harding sisters, Ivy Quaife, Len Langlands, with Miss Quaife portraying a skilled boy. Mrs F. Smith aided musically as Miss Tipping sang. Mr Port announced a future Collie Dramatic Society show on Monday the 3rd.
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Harding
Connie Waldby
Sir Peter
Nancy Russell
Lady Teazel
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Greenbushes
Handy Food Co
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Handy Prod Co
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Qur
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Universal
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