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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 06, 1939

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Bridgetown News Aids and Visits Highlight Easter Actions

Lady Mitchell visited Bridgetown guests Mr and Mrs Ret Williams hosted tours of local attractions. Mrs Geo Biggs returned from city visiting relatives in Bridgetown. The Witfords and Ranfords toured Albany over Easter while funeral plans drew Mr W Pleeton Sr to Perth. Hospital updates note appendicitis cases and calls for safer footpaths as plans move forward.

Mitchell Ret Williams James Lay Mitchel Willams Geo. Biggs R. Witford Itford E. E. Ranford Perth J. Machin Alkotrand Bridgetown Road Board Ella James Bridgetown Jis Eck i R. Draper Kalgoorlie Walker Tate Bicton Henry Nesbit Messie Max Bar Jack Glover

Pram Crossovers to Be Put Miss Alberta Noonan Holiday

Miss Alberta Noonan of Manjimup is holidaying with Mr and Mrs Duncombe of Bridgetown and with her father Mr W Sutton of Bridgetown while Miss Corrie Parsons of Manjimup holidays with Mr and Mrs Haines of Greenbushes. Mr A Wauchope was in Perth for the A W A conference and Alex Peebles and Don Rooke spent the weekend in the city.

Alberta Noonan Manjimup Mesers Alex Peebles Don Rooker

Loyal Bridgetown Lodge nominates noble grand successor

The Loyal Bridgetown Lodge of the NU-LOO-F met Tuesday evening with Crews presiding. Nominations concluded with Sidter H Duncan declared elected for the next term. Further elections are scheduled for the next lodge meeting.

Bridgetown Nu-Loo-F NG Nro Sidter H Duncan

Championship singles set to start with knock out format

The championship singles begin on the Saturday in April with a knock out format. Play starts at 2 pm, two games each afternoon with a 15 minute grace. The draw lists Lynch versus Moyes and several other matchups and notes spectators and venue details. A handicap pairs event and a Bridgetown Repertory Ball are also announced.

Lynch Moyes Heamy O'Brien Bridgetown Austen J. Pearce Onby FF Scott Saith Mitchell Jum Crowd Elder & Jue Bridgetown Road Pearce W. P. Scott Zinnecker Ahiss H. Sparkskin Wilkins Tover Wilke Barlee Street

Death of Mr Hovell prompts district burial change

Last week the deceased Mr Hovell lay in Bridgetown hospital before plans to inter him at Bodgetown cemetery. On Thursday his parents of GULLAR LING decided to move the remains to Sheerume district for burial at Corrogin cemetery.

Hovell Bridgetown Bodgetown C Gullarling Sheerume Telesvimelit Corrogin Cemetery

WEW Building Work Advances in Bridgetown

Work progresses in Bridgetown on alterations and extensions to the Freemasons Hotel and the old New South Wales Bank buildings. When completed the site will be a notable feature in town.

Freemasons New South Wales Bank

Death of Mrs Eveyt hyn Mary Cohne at 68

Mrs Eveyt hyn Mary Cohne died at her Bridgetown residence on April 4 at age 68. She resided in the Greenbushes Bridgetown district for years and taught on the Nan-up road until recently. Survived by husband Harold Reginald Thomas. Funeral held at Bridgetown cemetery with Rev E H Strugnell officiating.

Bridgetown Eveythyn Mary Cohne Greenbushes H. R. Thomas Mudge Husband Harold Reginald Angle Thomas

Bridgetown Road Board South East Ward Nomination Notice

The Bridgetown Road Board announces an election for the South East Ward. Nominations received include Herbert John Machin and George Benn Wood. Polling places are Town Hall Sunnyside Hall Tweed Road Yoomp Hall Balharru Road. Polling opens 7 pm and closes 8 pm. Returning Officer W. Draper dated March 27, 1991.

Machin Herbert John. Wood George Benn Bridgetown W. Draper

Bridgetown District Church Notices Holiday Services and Plans

Religious notices from Bridgetown district list Good Friday Adoration of the Cross and Stations of the Cross at 7.30 pm, Easter services at T am and o'clock, evening devotions, and varied Anglican, Methodist, and Gospel services. Changes include new preaching plan. Sunnyside to meet on the second Sunday monthly. Mayanup service shifted. Bridgetown Ladies' Guild meets April 13. Bridgetown Church to mark 40th anniversary with public tea April 21 and two services on April 15 led by Rev A Mason.

Bridgetown District of the Cross Fam Nanup Spm Greesbushes Church OF England Bridgetown Hany Methodist Church Bridgetown Pam Wilke Comeniaien Sunnyside Boyup Brook Janes Greenbushes Jones Sunnysidster Tees Anconas PR Simmons Corona Royup Bridgetown Ladies’ Guild Brook Ladies' Guild Pam Mth Aaniverary Bridgetown Church

Easter Carnival Tennis Set for Bridgetown

Preparations are completed for the Easter tennis carnival at Bridgetown. The committee reports hard work paid off with a strong entry list and expects an outstanding event this year.

Bridgetown

Bridgetown Rose Society Meets in RS L Rooms on April 13

The Bridgetown Rose Society plans a meeting in the RS L rooms on Thursday April 13 with competitions for worst class roses and a display hoped to be strong. Members discussed officer changes and elections after the first annual meeting. Awards honored several members for blooms and decorative varieties. new members were welcomed.

Bridgetown Rose Society Rs.l Imntas Asters Snoval Mapper Strugnel S. N. Bolton Phe Fie SN. Botton

For Sale Utility Vehicle in Decent Condition

For sale Chey four utility with decent appearance and good running order. Has two new tyres and is cheap for quick sale. Contact Davis and Davis in Manjimup.

Ffor Sale Chey Davis Man Jimup

Town brook improvement project advances with subsidy

The Hridgetown Road Board plans a new placement and concreting of the town brook with government subsidy support. When finished, the project will bring a significant benefit to the town.

Hridgetown Road Board

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