France De Brosse Did Lost Oves What the Fren
A World War II note from FRANCE DE BROSSE DID recounts a Lancaster crew incident in 1944. It describes the deaths of several airmen from German attacks, the recovery of bodies, and local French memorials and ceremonies. The letter details the emotional impact on a mother named Mrs F M Brown of Bridport and includes thanks for English support and condolences.
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France
F. M. Brown
Bridpo
Extell
Haberfield
Anather
Sgt
Hollands
Jose
Mt Ernahed
Koutley
Busnes
Yaleh
Renee Wuthor
Les Moris
Theunienden
Ana
Serasa
Daring Exploits Amid Tarakan Fight Led by Lieut Gerry Stretch
In hectic Tarakan fighting Lieut Gerry Stretch of Bridgetown led a platoon through heavy action. Private Burnett of Wayville killed an enemy, then Woodard of York Peninsula shot a foe stalking him. Stretch, 26, unmarried farmer, joined in 1940 and earned his commission from the ranks.
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W.A
Tnal
Gerry Suretoh
Sidey
Deaparn
Burnie Burnett
WiAy
Cpl
Roy Woodard
Yorruwenga
Victoria
Pte
Burnett
Cpl Woodard
Liew. Strateh
Gerry Stretch
Bridgetown
Werdes
Guide Notes On A Pleasant Saturday Activity
The dew and mild afternoon found the group enjoying physical training with Mrs. Allen leading and the girls spending an hour in the garden to keep busy after the rain. The new recruits arrive eager to keep up with the older Guides as Rawson assists the girls in their activities and lessons.
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Rawson
Price rises for apples and pears debated by WA associations
Perth executive of the Brudermowers' Association discussed higher fruit prices with Minister for Candierce Nelson Lemmon and the Assistant Minister. Bridgetown and other associations elected delegates to join a deputation. EB Hester and Moore joined Perth representatives for talks in Perth over the weekend.
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Brudermowers' Association
Nels Lemmon
Perth
Bridgetown
Nelson Lammon
Hester
Moore
Lemmon
Free Lending Library Deputation To Road Board
Mrs A E Rawnon secretary of the special committee met Bridgetown Road Board with Major M Whittill to discuss government plan for a free lending library. A committee will govern the library with two rooms in Heathcote and Hampton streets for children and adults, opening several afternoons weekly for residents.
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Road Board
A. E. Rawnon
Bridgetown
Wihittill
Bridgetown Road Board
Atchep
Heathcote Dines
Hampton Yree
Deputation Reports Success in Win Road Improvement Effort
Bridgetown Road Board vice chair F D Willmott and members M Scott S T Waters E C ne with M L A EK Hoar visited Perth. They secured minister Hawke's support for a Win road upgrade, promising engineer supervision and early action. Authorities pledged continued liaison and funding alignment.
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Bridgetown Road
F. D. Willmott
M. Scott
S. T. Waters
E. C. Ne
Perth
EK. Hoar
M.L.A
Hawke
Win Road
Mowrd
Well Ae
Cele Lawl
Cheyrunet Mairiiony Walid
Crash Involves Walkers On Sunday By Green Train
A chaotic Sunday crash damaged a vehicle and tree nearby. Walker and a passenger suffered injuries described as painful with head and chest signs. Local responders rushed to the scene as bystanders watched and authorities began an initial inquiry.
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Scoujaye Mead
DR. Walkers
Gulingup
Rauil
MT. Walker
Shairmay
Batingay Bulk Board
Hyidentown
Bridgetown War Era Notices Include Residents Traveling
A fragmented local column lists residents of Bridgetown and surrounding towns traveling to Perth and other places during wartime. Ming Alice Hidtokin visits Mie Hodgkin. Matron Scott resigns from Arideetown Hospital to Perth. Stella Lake linked to business in Fudgetown. Colin Perse and families travel between Mingonew Bridgetown and Perth. several service members and relatives move for duty or family visits. transfers and illness notes appear among residents with brief mentions of housing, military service, and crossings between Bridgetown Perth Kalgoorlie and Pinjarra.
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Ming Alice Hidtokin
Mie Hodgkin
Bridgetown
Scott
McNamee
Mi Marine
Perth
McNamee Haa
8Th Anny
Italy
Japan
Minaya
Ailivx
Hat Country
Thaly
Alo. Johnston
A. Stocking
Traum
E. Dallas
Vinitity Pinjarra
Mave
Tuenday
Oph
F. Ma
Greenbushes Advancement Anecdote Night at Hull
An odd mistyped report from Greenbushes notes an octal evening in Westnese day with ten men enjoying weather and a dance. Mundaner feeneay Tulloch Mitchell Tacelfewre isle Kerrst provided tunes and refreshments amid the crowd.
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Greenbushes Advancement
Greenhuynen
Hull
Mundaner Feeneay
Mitchell
Stableford Golf Win by Percy Evans in Tight Finish
The Stableford event on a Saturday saw Percy Evans triumph by a single stroke over Kapdetwat Balvair in a close race. Final scores featured Rundell 24, Mitchell 13, Salvair 28, Mackincho 16, Wauchope 1, with strong putting and consistency shaping the outcome. Next Saturday’s meeting is billed as Borey.
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Percy Evans
Hes
P. Evans
G. Rundell
Ry Mitchell
Ty 'Salvair
Mackinchou
AL Wauchope
Kapdetwat Balvair
Hymrlell
Sale Vain
Presumed Killed F S Naile in World War II
The trials of Mrs. T Forni of Bunbury will proceed for their son F S Naile presumed killed over Germany on June 26, 1943. Naile was well known to Bridgetown residents who knew him before he enlisted personnel.
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Les Naile
T. Forni
Bunbury
Will Perper
Ima
Germany
Naile
Bridgetown
F/O John Yull Mentioned In Despatches
F O John Yull of Mr and Mrs Gen Yul has returned from overseas duties aboard Utter and carried out numerous operations. Last week the Minister for Ayr announced in birthday honours that F O Yull had been mentioned in despatches.
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John Ywik
Gen
Yul
Reventy
Utter
England
Ayr
Drakenford
Yull
Blackwood River Flood Waters Subside
Flood waters along the Blackwood River fell Sunday with many unable to reach farms and homes, especially in the Winneguy area. Residents reported the river bridge under water, noting unprecedented depths in 48 years. Vehicles and crops suffered as water receded slowly, affecting local properties and access.
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Blackwood River
Blackwood Rive
Winneguy
Mgr
Doliet
Mr. de Rasset
Maruniy Fy
Karl
Balin Up Proceeds Aim to Buy Folding Bed in Rex Room
The proceeds from a local event total 8788 pounds planned to buy folding cots for the time in the rex room. The evenings will start about September the 18th hoping for favorable weather and all members hope to show up in good order.
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Anam Merontly
Momburw
Rex
Diphtheria Immunisation Efforts Across Regions
Report details immunisation drives and isolation measures in Bunbury and surrounding areas. Health officials including DN Willis and Inspector Mr. By examined whether the outbreak was contained, with parents urged to vaccinate children and comply with public health directives amid concerns over diphtheria.
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Pie Bridgetown Koail
Dlocsiot
Amiol
Tie pAtTonics
Bunbury
Uyriop
Lee
Willis
Thn
Hoglib
Sigegins
Retirement welcome for Mr Owen by Bridgetown Agricultural Committee
The Bridgetown and district Agricultural Committee held a reception for Mr W L Owen to welcome him, praising his knowledge and past service. They discussed cooperation, pledged support, and thanked Mr Bagshaw for his assistance, with Owen affirming ongoing collaboration and the committee promising continued guidance and unity.
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Bagshaw
W. L. Owen
Bridgetown
Ixthete
Rhlay
Alice Woull
Mansimun
Owen
My. J
Mr. Bagshaw
Owen Sai
Commonwealth
Bueshow
Lad
Ted
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France DE Brosse
J. Hollands
Eateil
Breneh
Walker
New Guianas
Dutch New
Tacelfewre
Kerrst
Hustea
Bridgetown Club
John Yull
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