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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 11, 1940

Page

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Singer Sewing Machine Service and Repairs Ad

Singer Sewing Machines representative offers service and repairs with 18 years experience visiting districts monthly. Based in Collie and covering Anquiller Bridgewen Drapers Manjimup Shad's Drepert Pemberton State Store Boyup Brook Graham's and nearby areas. Write directly to Singer Sewing Machine PC Collie.

Anquiller Bridgewen Drapers Manjimup Shad's Drepert Pemberton State Store Boyup Brook Graham's Singer Sewing Machine PC Collie

What Have You Planned For Your Children’s Futures

The piece promotes a Betah Portable Imperial typewriter for children. It suggests school courses are unnecessary for many, proposing immediate entry into an office. Readers are urged to request a free catalogue and details on easy payment options from Paper South West Agents.

Business College

Bunbury Employment Bureau Ad Solves Your Hiring Needs

Local employment bureau advertises services to employers seeking staff. Box 42 contact, phone 03, write or call for assistance.

Bunbury Bureau

Bridgetown Road Board Meeting Calls for Repairs and Actions

The Bridgetown Road Board met in the afternoon with W. Snded presiding. Decisions included granting a fence permit, placing a street light on Scotts Street, reconditioning Blechynden Street, reviewing right of way to the Hampton Street station, and condemning or demolishing a derelict house. The annual ratepayers meeting was set for May, with relief workers assigned to Hester siding road.

Bridgetown Road Board Messrs. W Doust M. Scott H. Lake J. J. Ms Minden B. L. Mitchell G.wood J. S. Bagshaw H. J. Machin M. Campbell C. V. Draper S.C. Muir G. Wood Road ‘Board Bunbury Road Mitchell Blechynden Street Hampton Street Doust Wmiteguy Tatepayers Meeting Hester Siding Jayes

Wedding and lodge meeting mark Bridgetown event

A Bridgetown wedding at St Pauls joined Miss Ethel Berfill Aitchison to Mr Raymond Pettersen. The event, conducted by Canon Strugnell, was followed by a reception in the Lesser Hall. The Bridgetown Road Board discussed funding for a baby clinic and state aid, with C W A planning grants and community support noted.

St. Paul's Bridgetown Manchester Unity Lo.o.f Ethel Berfill Aitchison Forval Mrr Raymond Pettersen C.W.A Bridgetown Road Board Jwas Canon Strugnell Wasin Frith Niael Gars Aind Mise Jeané Walker Jack Walker B.C. Walker Pettersen Williams

Old Resident Kate Clarke Dies After 63 Years of Service

Miss Kate Fanny Clarke, long associated with the community for 63 years, died March 23 after a lengthy illness. Born to Ephraim Clarke, she lived with relatives on the Warren River farm, later with her nephew and niece in Bridgetown. The funeral was held at Balbarup cemetery, conducted by Pastor G. Wilson. A large turnout, including pioneer families, marked the occasion as residents noted the town’s progress from early days to present Commonwealth funds.

Manji Inup Kate Fanny Clarke Miss Clarke Crown Jobs West Aietpatin Harver Ephraim Vivwu Vlarke Culuage Ish Tonge Warren River Jewin Clarke Anne Chirke Mridgettown Road Tom B Aerect Victoria Testy Ay Balbarrup Cemetery G. Wilson Perth Messrs Mart J. Doust Bechynden

Bridgetown News and Notes from the Parents Association

Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association focuses on improving the school playground. Requests strong turnout at monthly meetings and support for fundraisers like the May Repertory ball. Reports on minstrel troupe rehearsals, tennis club funding, and bush fire brigade formation.

Bal Puller Ridgetown Hustel Inf Publicnter

Church Services Across Denominations This Week

Church of England plans Easter Sunday services including 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Sunday School 7 30 Evensong and Sermon at Eight Mile Well with 3 pm Evensong and Sermon. Church of Christ holds April 14 Gospel Service at 2 pm in Requirter Rooms all welcome.

Church OF England Moniay Church OF Christ

Diptheria Immunisation Clinic Reopened by Road Board

At Bridge town Road Board meeting a request to reopen the diphtheria immunisation clinic was approved. About 130 children in the district had been immunised previously and the scheme will continue with a charge of 2/6 per child. the secretary and health inspector to arrange.

Scott Bunbury Donnybrook Machin Bridgetown Board Lake Perth McAlinden Wrisewn Uniter Lond Baayit Bridgetown Road Yormupcchool Haselhurst Chao

Road Board Foreman Appointment Made

Applications from across the state for the town Road Board foreman post were reviewed. After careful perusal, acting foreman Edgar Hall was selected to fill the position, with three Bridgetown board employees among the applicants.

Bridgetown Road Board Bridgetown Board Edgar Hall

Press Advises Clear Business Disclosure

A concise rule of business guidance urges firms to announce their affairs openly through the press. The counsel emphasizes straightforward communication, practical branding, and timely public notice to build trust and reduce friction with customers and regulators.

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