Bridgetown Children Visit Perth An Exciting Week
Bridgetown children enjoyed a packed program in August with visits arranged by the South Perth Parents and Cursons Association. They toured Fremantle harbour ships and submarine exhibits, explored the Royal Mint, Queens Gardens, the Daily News office, and Gaiety Theatres, plus university and Kings Park outings.
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Bridgetown
Scully Perttt
South Perth
Cursons
Perth
Swan River
Como
Saundry
Fremantle
WMS
Adamant
Kyu
Une
Royal Mint
Queens Gardens
Daily News
Povestst
University
Kings Park
Rae
Zon
Red Cross Depot Committee Plans Big Sale and Meeting
At the September 14 depot committee meeting it was decided to slog the Red Cross tea shop after Friday September 21 to raise funds. Members will collect loaned tables and furniture. refunds may occur after September 1. On October 1 the Director of Weanches and the general secretary will visit Hrideetywy for a meeting at the Lesser Mall at 2 40 pm to discuss post war activities and seek wide attendance.
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Red Cros Lea
Momburg
Weanches
Hrideytywy
Malin Tollt
Roof Blown Off In Bridgetown Storm Hits Homes
A severe windstorm in Bridgetown uprooted and tore away parts of roofs and verandahs. Mrs Hode Mine’s home suffered major damage with water intrusion and debris. Nearby trees and structures were damaged, with some rooms emptied to prevent further harm.
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Bridgetown
Bridgetown Trotting Club Eyes Stakes for Nov 9 Events
Mr Ree Hester, president of the Bridgetown Trotting Club and Agricultural Society, urged the council to fund stake money for three trotting events on November 9. On Friday a meeting of directors agreed to provide prize money of £20 for the three events.
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Bridgetown
The
Agricultural Society
Ree Hester
Jay
Current Coupons and Items Now Available
A fragmented notice lists various products with discounts and availability. It mentions butter meat tea and Sapirs with confusing dates like September and September 32, suggesting expirations and limited windows. The text is garbled but indicates promotions and stock timing.
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Sapire
RSL Auxiliary Reports Balances and Appeals Activity
The Bridgetown RSL sub-branch notes significant fundraising for War Orphans and War Veterans Appeals with £55 total receipts from bridge evenings and subscriptions, £12 donated, and £29 from War Service Comforts. Expenditure includes £26 to Australian Comforts Bund and £27 to Xmav parcela. Total receipts £157 with balance £43, and various funds including Comforts and Relief, POW Fund, War Service Comforts Fund, and War Savings.
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Bridgetown
RSL
Perio
Audhre
Stalin
Parcela
Australian Comforts Bund
Australian Comforts Fund
Prioners of War Fund
Atteot Wal
R.8.l
State
Uxventiv
Pro
Laaibilltien
Seenora
P.O.W. Pund
Avenue
Sertinyatyo
Safe at Last Prisoners Return Names Noted in Report
Last week the paper listed three prisoners of war from Japanese camps who were captured after the fall of Singapore. Since then several more have been repatriated or are on their way home. Names include Wally Dustleg, Bentley Ble, Owen Dost, M.A. Knocker, Ehret, McKinnon, Johnson of Hoya Brook, Jack Holmen, E. Lyn of Nannup, Garden nam, Z. Wyech formerly of Bridgetown, and Warrington of Greene bushes.
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Banda
Singapore
Wally
Ath
Bentley
Owen Dost Pe
M.A. Knocker
Ehret
GG McKinnon
Johnson
Hoya Brook
Jack Holmen
E. Lyn
Nannup
Garden Nam
Pts
Z. W. Yech
Bridgetawh
Cos
Warrington
Greene Bushes
Dinninup Doings Preview Victory Show Plans
The Dinninup district notes progress with preparations for the Victory Show on Tuesday November 4. Exhibitors are urged to submit entries as the show committee takes steps to revive next year with full prize money and new features while local items and notices update residents on personnel and office duties.
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Pragee
Graunia
Wac- Folacy Promiatd
Agricultural Society Prapacalinus Ace ‘Welll Ih Han
Iy Pein
Wil Soan
Ovary
Hockey Pailing to Reproduce the Form
Fragmentary notes describe a hockey matchup where Mantinng and teammates faced an opponent, aiming to maintain energy for a next round. The text is garbled but hints at a decisive win and continued preparation for upcoming games.
Recreation ground clash over board land transfer
A council and the recreation board grapple over leasing the lower ground for a shared recreation complex. debate centers on funding, land value, and whether to expropriate or share facilities including a three-lap track and show ground. A committee will appraise costs and viability before any final decision.
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General Purposes Committee
Ad Board
Ft. S Wexter
Counsil
Gene Warburton
Avenua
Axid liv
Messia
V. A
Dowetl
B.C. Willams
Williamstront
le Mitchell
C. Davies
Une
Chen
RB. & Doustaabl
South West
Bridge
Wayshaw
E. Molton
G. Thomaman
Bolton
A. T. Doust
T. B. Stith
Mr. Mitchell
Warburton
Terence
Sporting Bodies
Liberal Party Bridgetown Branch Formed in Bridgetown
A Bridgetown meeting at Road Board Hall on September 3 formed a Liberal Party branch at Beicetown. Speakers praised leaders like Mr. McDonald and Mr. Monalee, argued for individual freedom under minimal state control, and touted Liberal policies to raise living standards through reduced government intervention and private initiative.
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Bridgetown
Bord Hall
Bridgstown
Beicetown
Liberal Party
Bows McDonald
Mile
Clive Gordon
South Wests
Martin
Politcal
Monalee
Me McDionald
Ander
Chile
Jth
Labour Party
Jean
Binineras
Exelie
Indua
McDonald
Australia
Canberra
Liberal Party of Australia
Mc McDonald
Tuomera
Rian
Libor
Wl Vebanen Passianvalicy Mamiwre
Hves
Wirtahern
Local council debates funding for $200000 river works
At the meeting of AC the last meeting of Brideown Boat Hoard, Mr Stan Whuat ey nubinshed a cutting from the W Australian claiming a proposal to raise £200,000 for district works. Debate questioned borrowing limits, and Mr M Scott urged rock survey before crusher construction. Chair Mr Hayter said work already in progress with the crusher, while references to supply and Perth delegation followed.
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Stan
Mandinapton Saar
Alan
Crusher Chait Bridgesown
Vray Limited
M. Scott
Hayter
Perth
Deviation Sought in Road Closure Plan
Fragmentary report notes Bir Shen Wheatley urging immediate action on road issues in the area. Secretary E. Sigginny backs shutting the road to higher ground amid inspection of Grange area and Blickboy, seeks prompt attention to prevent further disruption.
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Horn
Ares
Grange Rm
Blickboy
Damaged Town Court Record With Fines and Fees
Fragmentary OCR notes show a court scene at Bridge involving Wilfal Damage and other locals. It records a fine of 19 shillings and 37 pence, plus additional charges, with statements about payment, work, and urgency from Dowrrtt and Bet.
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Eam
Tacat Mico
W. ‘Toyer
Urquhart
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Bridgetown Children
Metropolis
Red Cross
R.S.L. Auxiliary
Homn
Ker Rostly
Bouity
Agarauaine
Han Bean
Keith Smith
Ban
Shagapora
Tag
Aloe
New Guinea
Mise Valniae Hillith
Watanx Ltd
June Samihell
Dinsinup
Hoe, Me
Gorton Bastard
Wickapimla
Rathboule
Nongerup
Hall Ponelnaion
Willian Street
Dowxt
L.Y. Kloppur
Alugw
Road Board
Hester
Mitthell
Uw Board
P. Verbuetien
Thomson
Bigguisis
Warburt
Dauat
AF. Thomson
Mheserss ‘Anburton
E J. Gibbeth
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