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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 14, 1944

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Notice to Creditors and Claimants 1944

Public Trustee’s offices in Perth Port and Penrith publish notices to creditors and claimants of deceased estates. Names include Ste Johanson Charles Albin formerly Rosewater and Deaumil Manjimup Pensinuer. Barber William Ernest. Stirling David Bannantyn. all must file written claims by specified dates in April or May 1944 to participate in asset distributions.

Credito Ste Johanson Charles Albin Merly Rosewater South Australia Deaumil Manjimup Western Australia Pensinuer J.B. Glynn Supreme Court Building Port H. Glynn Public ‘Truster Supreme Court Pen NTS He Stirling David Bannantynn Darwinton Pemberton Australian Imperial Purves Jartici JH. Glynn Perth

For Sale in Bridge Street Area Furnishings List

One oak double bedstead with wire spring and a heavy oak extension dining table. Four chairs and two carvers match. One large side table and a dresser. Apply at Boatill Nelson Street Stridgeowe for details.

Vie Dresser Boatil

Referendum politics threaten unity over commonwealth powers

The Bridgetown Advocate warns the upcoming referendum on greater commonwealth powers should be treated as a nonpartisan issue. It argues politics must not drive the vote and cautions about the risks of emergency powers favoring any future government and undermining local autonomy and housing, industry, and social plans.

Commonwealth I Roy Stument Lee Duster Suentlis Housing and Industry A. Fiust Tavenejod Divsc Aie Betis Anterepeiae Oslo Victoria Sisto Canberra

Australian Federalism Debate Across States

A fragment discusses postwar federation tensions in Australia, arguing major states New South Wales and Victoria dominate Canberra. The piece questions self-government versus central control, noting Queensland South Australia Tasmania and Western Australia would influence or resist domination. The central issue is whether self-governing units should be governed by two dominant eastern states.

Canberra New South Wales Victoria Queen Kind South Australia Tasmania Australia

Road Board Elections Note Correcting Nomination Withdrawal

A letter from R Connolly secretary states Mr Reid did not withdraw his nomination for the Upper Blackwood District Ward electors and that the election advertisement will proceed. The issue references a April 7 item titled Road Board Elections and urges space for clarification.

Malenta Pweed Blarkwood Reid Teeid Upper Blackwood

Malcolm Reid Campaign Advertisement Urges Support

A terse political notice urges electors of Tweed War to vote for Malcolm Reid. It states the election cannot be withdrawn, and supporters should roll up to record their vote in his favor.

Upper Blackwood RD Tweed Ward Gordon Henderson Malcolm Reid Malecalm Reid Tweed Warg

Social and Personal Notes From Bridgetown and Nearby

Social and personal items from Bridgetown and surroundings describe inmates at Bridget hospital visiting guests, Easter entertainments, a theatre gathering with singers and dancers drawing about 300 attendees, and photo exhibits planned for April. A wedding of Howry and a bride from Bridgeraway Dinugh home is noted with festive details.

Howry TL Henry Bridgerawy Macred Axcension Midland Xan Awas B. Paranuage

Scrap Aluminium Urgently Needed for Manitions

Scrap aluminium is urgently needed for Manitions. Send your scrap to the Local Depot for immediate processing and pickup.

Wanderful Scouts Visit Bridgetown Mall on April 13

Local notes report Boy Scouts and group leaders plan a visit to Bridgetown Town Mall on Thursday April 13 with full details to appear in the next issue. First meetings occur Wednesdays at 8 pm for late arrivals and a special parade is noted for a later date.

Labone D. Tangey Southy West Province Boatrinean Bridy Bridg Bridgetown Town Thuratas

Low DPPING AND CYCLING Showgrounds results and prizes

A garbled summary of cycling events includes a gate collection at the fair, a sponsor payout around £20, and winners in various classes. Elusive names appear with scattered results such as Guppy taking the novice and win divisions and a mention of the Tendermen’s team and several riders.

Satna Nate J. Guppy Bury Pador Bob Brown A. McLeyl le Everett Sacksin Dveling My Gomer Li 'T. Nichols Campbell

Pemberton Notes Amid Holiday Weekend Revelry

Fragmented notes describe holiday crowds at a local event with camping and outdoor activities near Windy Farbone. Reports mention Jog chopping and cycling parts at a Saturday gathering drawing a substantial turnout, with Pemberton residents noted along the coast during the holiday period.

Windy Farbone Pemberton Ile Danas Hunber Pembertah

Golf Notes and Missing Child Near Windy Harbour

A garbled note describes golf chatter and a disappearance. Travis, daughter of Abbrand Mea T. Davi, left her parents at Windy Harbour on Monday, walked to Gardiner River Camp, and was brought back by a passerby from around 10 am to 4 pm. A man named Sir Wag Way reportedly traveled along the ramp during the same window, covering about 14 miles.

Aburlara Travis Abrand Mea T. Davi Pembersey Windy Harbour Moniay Bist Gardiner River Sir Wag

Mt Hawthorn Troop Easter Visit to Bridgetown

Members of the Mt Hawthorn Troop of Boy Scouts toured Bridgetown on April 1 led by Scoutmaster Tob Nugent. They were greeted at the station, hosted by the local Women’s Association, toured the Agricultural Society grounds, and attended a talk and supper with local hosts.

Mts. Hawthorn Boy Scouts Tob Nugent Bridgetown Sapudilands Boxe Trridgetown Agricultural Society Blackwond Cason Watnstyy Heybox Sipper Bridgetown. ‘Prin Dy Westerling Jd Pen

Cricket match report with chaotic OCR fragments

Fragmented report covers a cricket match played at a station or field near Bridgeton Show. It lists players and scores in a garbled sequence with many misread names, places, and numbers, mentioning finals, teams, and spectators but details remain unclear due to severe OCR errors.

Matters of Local Interest from Mr Hote's Perth Return

Mr E R K Hote M A reports to local government departments on education and fire protection plans. Proposed are extra class rooms, partial enclosure, and a safety policy for small schools with a focus on fire prevention. Tenders will be invited to assess needs and funding will seek Treasury approval.

E. RK. Hote Perth Gong Prides Government Manip Selon Rowsing Chater Hig Treasury Dinguy-Falburray Manjinino Soho

Pemberton Townsite Water Supply and School Transport Plans

The report, in the Water Supply Department, discusses ensuring a safe water supply around Hatlin buildings and a normal school equipment plan. Wartime aims include extending the State Saw Mill Service. cost estimates will be submitted to the Minister. A new bus service to consolidate Eastbrook and Barrenhurst Schools is approved with tenders soon.

Warr Water Supply Department Selva Lins Eastbrook Barrenhurst Pemberton Arl

P C Association Holds Monthly Meeting at Mordial Town Hall

The P. and C. Association held its monthly meeting at Mordial Town Hall with Mr. A. E. Rawwo presiding. Reports noted gym equipment inspection, a verandah issue, water tank cleaning, and upcoming education collaboration with local groups and national bodies.

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