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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 10, 1942

Page

4

Pelary Meeting of Bayne Brook Branch Red Cross Held

The Bayne Brook branch of the Australian Red Cross Society held a meeting on Agr L with vice president presiding. Attendance included BS members and a sewing bee preceded the meeting. Apologies were received from several members. The treasurer read a financial report showing credit and £20 was approved to be sent to Headquarters. Donations were listed, and accounts totaling 47/2 were passed. Extra stock and trunks were discussed for Red Cross needs. A letter extract announced motor transport unit interest, with qualification details and lectures planned. Waste storage and other fundraising notes followed, plus a lucky draw and donations for bandage lamps and fancy work sets. A first aid class was announced for next Sunday, with an afternoon tea to follow, and stall holders for the coming month named.

Bayne Brook Branich Australian Red Cross Society Agr Mies Re Brogksh C. Ry Doust B.D. Mitelwif C. Unstead Won. Beatty Bins Alb Grover Bank Vie Forss Ll. R Graeham Red Cross York Road Board Faith W. Hardwiche Meare Wil Ip Armstrong Bridgetows Proctor CWA

Seidgetowr Brance News and Notes

Local notes report on Ladies Auxiliary fundraising for wounded soldiers and prisoners of war, plus wartime morale items. Reports include hunger across the water, prisoner discourse, sabotage cases, and a story of a runaway car accident. Community health notices warn of diphtheria. vaccine clinics and evacuation surveys are announced. forms and eligibility details are given for residents. Also shared is an anecdote about Alsatian war dogs used in Britain and a rescued dog story from Dunkirk.

RSL Britain Hitler América Canada Pariats Davin Lina Gist Nan Ismael Esen Towchester Ame John Eliconta Empire Lamduing Dunkirk Bomby Machl Jim Qhite Northamptonshire

Easter ARP Carnival Delivers Keen Contests and Dance

The Easter sports carnival organized by the ARP committee drew large entries and close finals in log chop and cycling events. A dance in the evening added £17/8/3 to the fundraiser while chairman Dr EC Ryan praised participants and supporters for a successful day at Hampton Street.

le Hantié Ryan Ae Intra

Bridge town Red Cross meets at Town Hall in lively session

The Liberty Loan era notes a 70 member turnout under Mrs. Dal aspresiding. Donations include Red Cross Depot items and tea towels while reports list extensive fund-raising results and bonds. The group appeals for rags, clothing, and supplies as Mrs. Dale Jay contemplates resignation after six years.

Junior Farmers Club Annual Report Notes War Impact

The Junior Farmers Club recounts a year with rising membership, four members joining defense forces, and several veterans returning. Lectures declined due to speaker shortages and war conditions, but a few talks on orchard management and railway yard tours provided value. A Christmas supper and a birthday party occurred, with plans to invite more field speakers and younger members next year to keep the club active for future farmers.

Flintoff F. Greham Soa Smith Thois Boyup Brook Bridgetown Jonson Partners RSL King Forces Thie

Malvern Street bicycle deals advertised with down payment

An advertisement offers bicycles at Malvern Street with guaranteed quality and a written guarantee. The deal requires only 35 shillings down plus a small weekly payment, urging buyers to act quickly before prices rise at Bridgsiows.

Sver Yeo

Bigger profit by cutting down waste

A brief note urges reducing waste to boost profits. The message mentions cutting unnecessary costs and improving efficiency to increase overall earnings. It remains general and lacks specific names or dates.

Malvern Star lead in peace and war teased in ad note

A fragment mentions Malvern Star bicycles as a defence contract lead and promises to reveal the answer at Layton's Garage Bridgetown. It also lists Sunday church services at Eight Mile Well with Holy Communion Matins and Evensong in the Bridgetown area.

Layton Bridgetown ST. Paul's Bridgetown

Slim Foursquare Gospel Church Pemberton Event

Slim Foursquare Gospel Church Pemberton announces services on Sunday April 12 942 am steam of tread seems garbled but lists prayer meeting study period and sermon. Passer leads. Event reflects local church schedule with a Sunday service and related activities.

Malvern Star Bicycles Featured in Range of Models

Rust-prooted and chrome plated bicycles highlight the Malvern Star lineup with a dozen inclusive features. Read about models including Larva Qurnrs and Brideviews to see the full range.

Malvern Star Qurnrs Brideviews

Justices of the Peace and Local Notables Across Western Towns

A list of justices of the peace and named residents with surnames and towns including Busselton Bridgetown Greenbushes Manjimup and Bridetown along with scattered years and initials, indicating a registry of local officials and notable persons.

Eligasete McDonald Patterson Dies After Long Illness

Eligasete McDonald Patterson died April 4 in esesvol or are Eat radices after a long life. Survived by sons Hector and Andrew, renowned in Neanup circles. Another son Johe serves in Northam. Daughters Mra Mervyn Moore and Mrs Bill Yates live in Greenbushes. Mrs. Dave Scott in Balingup. Granny known for cheerful, friendly nature, missed by friends and family.

Eesvol Atie Hector Andrew Neanup Johe Camp Si Northam Mra Mervyn Moore Bill Yatesive Greenbushes Dave Scott Balingup Granny

Boom Town shines with Gable and Tracy in nonstop action

Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy star in Boom Town a high energy spectacle with Claudette Colbert and Hedy Lamarr. The film blends fist fights in a swanky New York office dramatic tension over trust and infidelity as two oil men forge a fierce rival friendship amid oil towns barren plains and tropical fields.

Clark Gable Spencer Tracy Claudtte Colbert Hedy Lainaan Gable Tracy New York Kilart Claudette Colbert Mise Colbert

Advertise Your Requirements in The Advocats and Menets

An advertisement fragment urges readers to outline requirements in the Advocats and Menets section. It notes how to submit demands and contact channels for listings. The brief hints at legal or professional services and community notice placement.

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