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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1943
Page
1
A fragmented 1939 era notice requests information about Sister L Tiarris of 5S Treatts near Linds field New South Wales. The plea seeks any acquaintance or knowledge of Arthur Tiarris and his missing friends.
Wartime restrictions on telephone installations require clients to call Bridgetown 85 before 8 am or after 6 pm daily to arrange appointments at the Marina Toilet Salon.
The Bridgetown Advocate reflects on Allied strategy in World War II, noting the unification of efforts against Axis powers. It argues for continued patience as air and maritime campaigns weaken Germany and Italy, while preparing for a future invasion of Europe and a decisive push against Japan.
John Carty applies to the Licensing Court Nel nin District for transfer of the Publican's General licence at the Malingay Hotel Balingay to Ernest Edward Buckhold of 528 Railway Parade Leederville. Buckhold confirms the application dated 15 April 1943. The latter sentence contains unrelated moral reflection.
Red Cross notes recount March depot takings £90 7s 5d and counter takings £33 5s 8d, with £1 4s 9d from sale of paper stock. Waste purchases £3 2s 11d, and three Fridays of tea service yielded £11 17s 10d. Mrs. Pearce led March depot, with knitting and bandage efforts noted and upcoming toilet bags and cloth gifts discussed.
A Bridgetown War Loan Rally for the Third Liberty Loan drew poor turnout despite an orchestra. With chairman Bagshaw absent, E Hester presided while J H Prowse spoke on the quota progress. The event announced Bridgetown’s pennant for exceeding the Second Liberty Loan and raised £7000 from 143 subscribers as music by I Peares A MacKinnon T Powell Mrs Tomelty and Miss Poole accompanied songs.
Word has been received that the remains of Inte Argus Blechynden, aged about 20, will be sent to Bridgetown on tonight's train. He died from a brain ulceration operation. A Church of England service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday. Interment in the Bridgetown Cemetery Church of England division. Funeral arrangements by Messrs W Moyes and Son.
Mesdames Zinnicker and Hern hosted a Bridgetown Club afternoon tea attracting many bowlers and cricketers on Saturday April 10. Croquet greens needed care due to a missing keeper. Mr EL Mitchell aided by marking the lawns. A Grade Championship saw wins for Mrs Salvair over Mrs MacKinnon and Mr Dakin, while Mrs MacKinnon beat Mrs Dakin and Mrs Mitchell. Matches urged to finish soon to start the doubles. Next Saturday April 17 features Ted Cross Benefit Day with matches between ALS and Rest and pro net players. refreshments for all. Proceeds go to Bridgetown Red Cross.
Fragmentary notes mention Law No 6 and Law No 7 discussed by Boy Scouts. A hall and spelling cases are referenced with questions posed to Mick and Tactics noted as improving with time.
Bridgetown football team will travel to Balingap to face local club The Bay Leaves. Kickoff is scheduled for 1.13 am with hopes of early-season success in a brisk contest.
At a Bridgetown Road Board session on Friday April actions covered Local Transport Advisory Committee Local Control Officer nomination ELC Siggins Cleaning and installing chains on Memorial slopes gravel road shoulders and waterway work notified Bank managers thanked for Third Liberty Loan Perth trip report Next meeting moved to Friday April 22 or later Traffic inspector ordered enforcement against vehicles with a single headlight
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