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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1940

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Free cata logue of British Imperial Port able Typewriter

Customer requests a free catalog and details of an easy payments plan. They ask for name and address to be provided.

Singer Sewing Machines Service and Repairs Ad

B J Pell offers repairs with 18 years experience. Enquiries from Bridge Town Rankine's Drapers Manjimup Shad's Pemberton State Store Bikowup Brook Graham's or write direct to Singer Sewing Machine PO Collie visits these districts monthly.

B. J. Pell Bridgetown Rankine's Drapers Manjimup Shad's Rs. Pemberton State Store Bkowup Brook Graham's Singer Collie

Wedding at St Hannabas Church Greenbushes

Audrey Knapton and John Carroll wed at St Hannabas Church Greenbushes on Saturday in a ceremony officiated by Rev Frary. The bride wore white satin with silver lace veil. bridesmaid Felice Knapton wore powder blue marquetite. best man Arthur Carroll. trainbearers Marilyn and Denise Lynn in Dolly Var­den frocks. Reception at C W A Hall.

St. Hannabas Church Greenbushes Audrey J. H. Knapton John Felice Knapton Arthur Carroll Marilyn Denise Lynn C.W A. Hall

Death of Mr Bob Newton Brightwords in Bridgetown notes

Death of Mr Bob Newton of Manjumup announced at Bridgetown sub branch meeting. He was active in the league welfare and a wreath was to be sent. Bridgetown Trotting Club held a meeting and decided to recess for the present and arrange fund-raising functions to settle debts.

Ruck Bridgetown R.S S.1.l Bob Newton Manjimup Newton League Trotting Club Bridgetown Trotting Club

Bridgetown C W A Branch Holds Annual Meeting

The Bridgetown C W A branch met in Repertory rooms with Mrs. C A Mackinnon presiding. Officers re-elected include president Mrs. Mackinnon and secretary Mrs. Faithfull. Meeting day changed to fourth Thursday. New members joined for a proposed baby clinic. Reports praised attendance and community efforts including a baby clinic drive and a Dart Board gift from Mr. Garrity.

Bridgetown C.W.A Repertory Rooms C. A. MacKinnon Runciman Oves Presdent C. A Mackinnon Mesdames J. F

Birth of a daughterbrightens Bridgetown homes

Personal notes from Bridgetown report a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Qliy Bigert. Visitors include Mrs. H L Christie with sister-in-law Mrs. Jim Godly and her daughter, plus Mrs. Hancock. Guests also greet Mr. and Mrs. Turton with Ritsons from Lake Grace.

Bridgetown Qliy Bigert H. L. Christie Jim Godly Bunbury Stella Lake Perth

Send-off to A I F at Bridge Town meeting

At the Bridge Town subbranch RS S 1 L monthly gathering Mr McClure reported the Soldiers Welfare Committee invited older people to farewell A I F members but the evening targeted the young. L Moore urged dances for all ages and a community concert until 10 pm followed by a dance. Bolton offered to relay suggestions to the committee.

Bridgetown R.s.s.1-L McClure Soldiers’ Welfare Committee A.I.F L. Moore W- Chrisp Bolton

Rowe Street Question Stirs Bridgetown Readers

Dear Sir at the Bridge town Road Board meeting a member called Rowe street a disgrace. The letter asks where Rowe street is and how to mow any street in Bridgetown, signed Knowledge Seekers.

Bridgetown Road Rowe Street Bridgetown

Bridgetown Anzac Day Plans Approved At Sub-Branch Meeting

Bridgetown sub-branch of the R S S L discussed Anzac Day services on Monday evening. A Dawn Service will be held as usual and the main service set for 4 pm in the Town Hall with ministers of religion assisting and music by the Repertory Club. The Bridgetown troop of the 25th Light Horse Regiment Girl Guides and Boy Scouts will parade with returned men, and all are invited to attend.

Bridgetown R S.S.L Town Hall Repertory Club 25Th Light Horse Regiment Girl Guides Boy Scouts

Bridgetown CWA discusses proposed baby clinic plan

At the Bridgetown branch annual meeting members debated a planned baby clinic. The Bridge town Road Board offered to fund 25 and all present supported moving forward with collaborative effort. Mr G H Randell reported receiving information from Mr Heulin the Under Secretary for Health.

Bridgetown C.W.A Bridgetown Road

Bridgetown Methodist Church Services and Schedule

The Bridgetown circuit lists multiple services and Sunday School sessions across Bridgetown Greenbushes Boyup Brook Wilga and Boronia Gully with times from morning Holy Communion to evening Evensong and intercessions. The Rev H W Farman begins ministry next Sunday April 21 and Bridgetown Church Trustees meet April 24 at 8 pm in the Church Vestry.

Methodist Church Bridgetown Greenbushes H. W. Farman Boyup Brook Wilga Boronia Gully Hensley White J. S Needm A.R.M Scott's Brook Ladies Guild R S.L Rooms

Spoon Shoot Winners at Radgetown Range

At the Targets Spoon Shoot held Sunday at Radgetown rifle range over 500 and 600 yard lines T Eastcott won the spoon and E Edwards scored a possible at 500 yards. Next shoot set for Sunday April 27 on the local range over 300 and 500 yards.

Radgetown T. Eastcott E. Edwards

Health official tours South-West hospitals in Manjimup

Under Secretary for Health Mr. F Heulin visited Manjimup on Wednesday October 10 during a tour of inspection of South-West hospitals. Heulin spoke with Warren Hospital Board including the chairman secretary and members about finance matters.

F. Heulin Manjimup Heulin Warren Hospital Board

Football Town Rovers Elects Office Bearers in Thoredas

The Football Town Rovers held a meeting in Thoredas week last electing Patron Mr W. Cutmere president Mr G McAlinden re elected secretary Bert Flecton reelected assistant secretary timekeeper F Waller gatekeeper L Waller and general committee. Officers and Messrs Avecock and W Cutmore delegates Messrs M Ble Chynden and F Maslin proxy Mr E Foale A further meeting will be held on Monday evening.

Bridge ‘Town Rovers Thoredas W. Cutmere G. McAlinden Bert Flecton M_ Waller F. Waller L Waller Avecock Cutmore M. Blechynden F. Maslin E. Foale

Job Printing A Speciality Hewat Officer Steere

Hewat Officer Steere of Stridgetown offers specialized job printing services from the local telephone office at 136.

Steere Stridgetown

Repertory Club Plans Social and Anniversary Ball

The Bridgetown Repertory Club announces a social and time concerto on Wednesday April 24 with the jovial section and other sections performing. An eighth anniversary ball will be held Thursday May 23 at Town Hall with special features. A committee of management meeting discussed exchanges, new members, and reorganization of the choral section.

Thursay

Make Known Your Business Through the Press

A succinct urging to advertise through newspapers for effective publicity. The verse emphasizes prudent, clear messaging and consistent press coverage as a simple, reliable rule for business outreach.

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