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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 07, 1944

Page

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Trio of Positions Vacant in Local Service Firms

Situation vacant notices list three posts at Witren Cutaze Pleasant Atibe Led and Hrithe fowl. Aydihy Nashinasl Service offers bride-related recruitment with broad duties and unclear duties.

Fragmentary Notice on Board and Residence Accommodation

An OCR read yields a fragmented notice about board and residence accommodation. It mentions names and locations but the text is garbled with unreadable segments. The readable parts reference a housing related action and a potential date or deadline.

Notice to Creditors on Bullack Estate Claimants Identified

Public notice from J.T. Glynn Public Trustee of the Supreme Court Perth listing creditors and claimants for the Bullack estate. They must present claims by April 8 following dates, with assets to be distributed accordingly. The notice dates to March and emphasizes procedures for filing and potential exclusion from distribution.

Bullack Frank Palmur Ayaf Maniindy Mal Chaat Iytesie Jiersome Darn Aletta Meech J.T. Glynn Supreme Court Perth

Social and Personal Notices from Bridgetown

Social items reveal G Ramney of Bridgetown spent the week in Maginnis. Miss Naylor resumed Bridietown duties after holidays. Mrs M Crowley returned from Donnyhevi. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Lerey Tetehford on the birth of a son. A trip to Aspenl is noted as a holiday. A gy arrived in Bridgetown aboard a ship ride, with local society entertaining guests at a divine Tessier Tall by the Ruy Siwits Localesdeiition.

MS Naylor Bridietown M. Crowley Donnyhevei Lerey Tetehford Tnisighia Bridgetown Fluveth Yin Tow Divine Tessier Tall Ruy Siwits T. L. Nicholls Manjimup Nicholls Pemberton G. Rollason Tham Ston Agig Nichols Ladies Guild and Friends

Bridetown Election Notice From Bridetown Town Hall

A local notice announces an election of two members to be held Saturday April 1 1944 at Cossep Falls Bridetown Town Hall from 10 AM to 8 PM. Included are odd remarks about a fowl yard incident and a weekly RSL Lads Auxiliary tournament with seven tables.

Satudray Cossep Fall Bridgton ‘Town Hall

Anniversary event with General Douglas Machete hosted by government

An Anniversary event on Friday March 17 honored General Douglas Machete with a dinner hosted by government officials in the Pacific region. The report mentions tributes, wine, and a lively scene with attendees reflecting on leadership and maritime history amid a crowded, celebratory setting. The piece references numerous local places, figures, and a broad wartime context, noting various phrases and scattered names throughout.

Peterad Douglas Machete Arterton Sevetal Jain Rother Pacific Area Mirtin Sweden Abe

Easter Monday Dance at Bridgetown Town Hall

Young people urged to attend a dance at Bridgetown Town Hall Easter Monday night hosted by the Repertory Club. Proceeds will aid the Merchant Marine as volunteers support war efforts. Enjoyable evening promised with a good floor and fund-raising for sailors.

Bridgetown Town Hall Repertory Manjie Cone Schowl

Bridgetown Scouts Visit Plans and Community Notices

March National Service Badges awarded to A Kirk P Sutton W Moyes PL Const and J Paithfill. Mt Hawthorn Stoats visit planned for Thine day evening with a tea on arrival. Bridgetown Agricultural Society lends Showground for camping for the visitors. Local bottle collection and cricket match events noted. Association meeting set for April 1 in the Clowk Room.

A. Kirk P. Sutton W. Moyes PL Const J. Paithfill Mt. Hawthorn Association Ty Clowk Thoraday

Bridgetown Showgrounds Cricket Picket Match Report

Picket cricket at Bridgetown Showgrounds Sunday afternoon featured Crowley’s team and Scott’s squad. Crowley led with 15 and Basford top scored 32 in the first innings. final totals were Crowley 40 plus, Scott 29 and 68 across two innings, with low scores and sundries noted.

A. Picket Mach Bridgetown Bridgetown Showgrounds Crowley

Withdrawal from Tweed Ward race in Upper Blackwood board

A letter from Lam, pte, withdraws the nominee from the Tweed Ward of the Upper Blackwood Road Board. He states no opposition to Gordon Henderson, citing Henderson's public spirit and duty, and notes earlier misprint of Gordon John Thomas Henderson. He asks electors to know there will be no contest for Henderson.

Gordon John Thomas Gordon John ‘Thomas Henderson Upper Blackwood Road Tweed Gordon Henderson Henderson Upper Blackwood ‘Road Board Lam Pte

Red Cross notes urge continued toilet bag efforts and shop items

The Red Cross reports a year since special appeals for toilet bags and housewives, noting about 125 responses since September. Members are asked to donate fabric remnants for bags, remember the double drawstring and white label, and consider making pen holders from small scraps. Bandage material work continues, shop labels and new items are prepared, with a meeting on April 6 to sell remaining “Tangle Courage” copies for charity.

Branwery

Sorap Aluminium Urgently Required for Munitions

Local depot issues urgent appeal for S ran aluminium to support munitions production. Calls for immediate delivery to bolster wartime effort and meet critical quotas.

Pemberton Prep For Big School Boxing Tournament

Pemberton students prepare for the annual school boxing tournament on May 18 and 25 with heats one night and finals the next. A full boxing ring is to be erected and judges Mick Everett Messi Car michael and Cox will oversee bouts. Notable trainees include Warka Canneen Smasher Smith Tony Galenta Vic Eveready Everett Hustling Bob Hunter and Tarzan Todd. A punching bag donated by Mr Mc Geary is nearly ready and weekly notes cover participants and form.

Pemberton Mick Everett Messi Carmichael Cox McGeary Warka Canneen Smasher Smith Tony Galenta Vic Eveready Everett Bob Hunter Tarzan Todd Pittburg

Hospital Notes From Pemberton Records Nonsense

Fragmentary notes describe Mr George Ladhams of Northcliffe progressing after an operation and being discharged from Pemberton Hospital on a Tuesday. It mentions Master Neijane, Magurt, and inmate FF Smeashors of Newrbellffe with various unclear hospital references and a brother visiting Petberton.

George Ladhams Northcliffe Pemberon Hospital Neijane Wan Atbsan Iaabanr Smeashors Af Nowrbellffe Pemberton Hispital Sil Evan Ait

Cycling results and mixed names from a Sunday meet

A scrambled report lists cycling events and placements including Conte, D. Campbell, Rosina, J. Macri, and Hokwell among others. The text references race names such as Lust Over Line and Consolation Rare with unclear times and outcomes.

Barness Winster D. Campbell Rosina Bunn J. Macri Hok S. Kehynan

Ambiguous OCR fragment hints at sports or notices

Fragmentary text lists names and numbers unclear as to event. Mentions Campbell 25 and Boon 22 with scattered initials and scores. Appears to be a sports ledger or team lineup from an old newspaper page.

Easter Saturday Sports Meet Plans Rushed

The Temhertn-District Mompit events prepare for a busy Saturday race day with 18 races on the program and 14 inch entries. New entries include Newview Chop with 225 and Tradeswen's Choir with eight. A night program with good music and flour will conclude the day after Easter.

Basti Satenday Temhertn Mompit Shen Suimmitter Neview Chop Tradeswen Ben Heath

Remix Tennis Tournament Concludes With Mixed Results

The remix tennis event closed last Saturday and Sunday led by Doug Smith with 24 wins. In the ladies section a tie separated Mrs. Cooper and Mim Nicol at 25 games each. Other notable results include Wes ton 17 Roby 22 Cooper 21 and several players with single digits or mid list scores across the board.

Ned Doug Smith

Weather notes March rainfall and days observed

The record shows March rainfall at 15 percent points above average over a span of eight days. The brief entry highlights the extent of precipitation and duration within the month.

Trout Hatchery Plans Advance in Wirral Fisheries Drive

A historical society records progress toward a modern hatchery to support a 500 000 fish breeding program. Plans were submitted to Chief Inspector A J Praser and Baron Hay and endorsed by Minister A M Coverley after negotiations. A grant of 5 pounds triggered early construction of a concrete dam, water supply, and hatchery facilities, with work set to begin pending formal approval.

A. J. Praser Baron Hay A. McM. Coverley Mx EK. Oar A. RB Kelly Cover Hoar Telgram

Fragmentary 19th Century Ledger Recounts Names and Places

Incoherent OCR text preserves scattered names and terms such as Lambert Me Hirstfirloc Hirstfirloc Karin Lumbar and Nisin Tne Dewater matte. The passage reads like a garbled social ledger or court notice with mixed foreign phrases and unclear actions, offering few decipherable events or dates.

Lambert Etoile Hirstfirloc Hawkrynes Fauihert Karin

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