MYOLA CLUB TOASTS COLIN MOUNSEY’S 21st
The Myola Club, Claremont, was the scene of much gaiety one night during the week when Colin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mounsey, of Nedlands, celebrated his 21st birthday. Mrs. Mounsey received the guests in charming gown of azure blue crepe, beaded in silver, and black accessories. During the evening the guests autographed a large wooden key. Only disappointment was that Colin ‘s only sister, Joy, was unable to be present. Some of those invited were: Mr. and Mrs. Cannemeyer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Siele, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lakides, .VJr. and Mrs. Morgan Herbert, Mrs. A. Moran, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Jo Walton-; Misses Melva Jones, Betty Green, Bervl King. Billie Dini’ond, June McShane, Val Wroth, Edith Materson, Val Wansbrough, Mary Carlson. Joan Firby, Lea Parker, Beryl Sexton. J. Mr.loney, Norma Schoficld, Margaret Atherdon., Margaret Le Lievre, P. Carter, Joan Carlson. Messrs. F. Mounsey, Des Thomas, Bruce Wroth, Arthur Downey, Keith Hownslow, Col. Goldsmith, Dick llatton, John Miller, Frank Sagare, Peter Lyons, Mas Annear, Merv Howie, Phil Greenwood, Bert Hall, George Freeman, Ray West, Peter lHatton, Allan-Tyson, Roland Baker, Jo Watson, Bunt Hardy, D. Mounsey, and many others.
Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 3 May 1947, page 13
HULL-WROTH: Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph A. Hull, of 774 Beaufort street, Mt. Lawley, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only child, Joan, to David- Bruce, son of Mrs. H. Wroth, 31 Caporn-street, -Nedlands.
HULL-WROTH: The marriage of Joan Hull, 774 Beaufort-street, to Bruce Wroth, will take place at St. Mary’s, Colin-street, West Perth, at 6.30 today.
West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Monday 25 February 1952, page 6
ART GROUP’S RANGE WIDER THIS YEAR (By C.G.) The Studio Group of Six can always be relied on for an Interesting and varied show of paintings.
This year their range is Wider, and the styles of painting more diverse than formerly. Interest is added, too, by the inclusion of four young newspaper artists who have joined The West Australian staff. The regulars continue to paint as a recreation-a kind of busman’s holiday, while the younger members are trying their wings and experimenting. The show is bright and colourful, strong in tonal quality, and varied in subject matter. Confident handling and strength in composition are also apparent, as would be expected from people accustomed to the precision and clarity demanded in newspaper work. Artistic quality is not lacking, and much of the work carries conviction of the painter’s sincerity and emotional expression. Good Study Both Clem Ambler and Henry F. Harffey continue in wellknown vein.The The former’s watercolours are softer and broader than before. Harffey has a good study of geraniums, and a fine sketch in conte for a portrait. Paul Rigby and Cedric Baxter are alike in their bold approach and dashing execution. Rigby’s head of a girl with yellow background. and a fine study of an old house have strong appeal Cedric Baxter’s handling of pastel is sure and direct, sometimes theatrical, as in “Abandoned.” His portrait sketches and figure groups show progress in feeling and sense of atmosphere. Norman Aisbett’s more peaceful style keeps on improving. His landscape near Mandurah is a fine subject well handled, with doubtful framing. A girl’s portrait in crayon has much character in its simple treatment. Stewart Cownie has not been doing much work of late, but his landscapes have some of his old assurance. “Evening” is a picture marred by a white wave in the foreground. The younger members are doing well in their different styles. Michael Jones is a bold experimenter in oils and water-colours,
who should go far with more tuition. Igor Katarski’s sensitive sketches form a contrast-an ink landscape sketch is really good. Bruce Wroth puts too much into his landscapes; his simpler sketches give promise of good things. Barry Lee is a little timid as yet, but his drawing and colouring are sound. Life studies, sketches; and small pictures are an interesting feature of a lively exhibition.
West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Wednesday 5 August 1953, page 13
Recently Athol Thomas took you inside a beauty parlour for the man’s angle. This week – in company with artist Bruce Wroth-he invades the woman’s world again, this time at a fashion show.
PART CLUB HOLDS AN EXHIBITION (By C.G.) At Boans fashion gallery is a mixed group of paintings and drawings by a loosely-constituted group of people working together as the Art Club.
The better work suffers by comparison with that of in-ferior quality. Cyril Ross has two good oils in a yachting scene and a sun-lit glade of pine trees. His limited palette and sense of composition make for har-mony. Portia Bennett’s little study of a boat is one of the high-lights: a quiet and competent effort which stresses the vir-tues of simple aims and sound means. a Karafylakis follows his iusual style in heavy impasto and brilliant colour. “The Bush” and “Kalamunda” are ‘broader than usual. G. F. Wilson keeps going with his impressions of city life. He is getting towards his goal in “Blue Night” and “Interval.” Satisfying In the water-colour and crayon section we notice at noce John Lungh’s bright little sketch of Yallingup, in which variety of line and crayon stroke tell in a satisfying com-position. H. Harffey’s “Flooded Farm” and “Shack on Salting” are good, and Bruce Wroth’s broad and simple washes give quality. D. L. Cummings is broaden-ing his style with consequent improvement. H. E. Foote’s rather anaemic study of boats needs strength and emphasis to be effective, Cedric Baxter’s “Brahimini Lullaby” is strongly drawn in cravon. “The Charleston’ is a lively
illustration in rather strident colour. Bill Angove has a bewilder-ing variety of drawings and paintings. Perhaps concentration would develop an individual style. His “Fremantle Building.” and “Blue Nude.” and “Figure Draped in Blue” are reason-ably successful. Leon Williams shows a couple of very melodramatic pictures which do not reveal his talent. L. Humby and J. E. Lindsay’s efforts are very amateurish and suggest the need of further study. The exhibition will close on November 10.
West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Thursday 4 November 1954, page 6
Artists Show Work
THE work of well – known newspaper artists will be shown at an exhibition of paintings in Newspaper
House Art Gallery during the next fortnight. The works will be from Clem Ambler, Cedric Baxter, Paul Rigby, Norman Aisbett, Bruce Wroth. Barry Lee. Henry F. Harffey. City businessman H. R. Howard is to open the exhibition late today.
Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 – 1955), Monday 12 September 1955, page 6
PAINTINGS FOR FIELDS
3IX oil paintings of the WA oil search, by Perth newspaper artist Norman Aisbett, will go to Kalgoorlie tomorrow for- special exhibition. „ At present on exhibition in Newspaper House art gallery with a display of work done by other newspaper artists, they show the National 130 rig at Rough Range, the unloading of barges, preparing to spud in and the T32 jack-knife rig at Shothole Canyon. To cater for public demand artists Clem Ambler, Cedric Baxter, Henry F. Harffey, Paul Rigby, Norman Aisbett, Bruce Wroth and Barry Lee have decided to open the exhibition tonight from 7 until 9.30 and on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday nights next week.
Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 – 1955), Thursday 15 September 1955, page 16
There were plenty of high jinks at the Musicians’ Ball this week. Here, Jack Harrison of Scarborough, puts on an act for, from left Mrs Coughlin of Subiaco, Mrs Bruce Wroth of Claremont, and Mrs Horace King of Doubleview. The ball was held at the Embassy. [1]
[1] The Sunday Times October 20 1957
“HOUSE OF THE YEAR” WINNERS HONOURED
The York Society which each year holds a ‘Restored House of the Year’ , award in conjunction with the York Fair recently hosted the 1975 winners Mr and Mrs Henry Penny, of Greenhills, to a luncheon at Sedgmoor Inn, Greenhills. The Penny’s was the first country home to win the award and, after the luncheon, they were presented with a painting of their house by Bruce Wroth. Two other entries, from Mr D. W. McLeod and Mrs A. Forrest, were also commended on the high quality of the restoration of their homes.
Beverley Times (WA : 1905 – 1977), Thursday 29 July 1976, page 7
