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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 20, 1939

Page

7

Gilbert Trophy Won By F Young At Palgarrup Range

Manjimup riflemen contested the Gilbert Trophy final at Palgarrup with a heavy mirage making shooting tough. Frank Young won with an aggregate of 139 plus handicap, followed by J Rea 136 and N Sutton 194. Next week the Hector McDonald Trophy is set for 300 and 400 yards. The club also changes its official name to Manjimup District Rifle Club.

Manjimup Palgarrup Range Frank Young Frank F. Young J. Rea N. Sutton T. Skehan HH Me. Donald W. Wilson G. Faulkner H. Young Saranchan C Hindes H Sherwood K. Dawson J. Binks C. Hunt C. Cogden J Curry J. Fontanini W. Horton K. Clively G Jones F. Aryant A Hales B. Bailey A. Archibald T. Archibald Chib Hector McDonald Deeside

Bridgetown Repertory Theater Shuts After Fire

Town officials report Bridgetown Repertory suffered a blaze that damaged the theater space. Local crews contained flames but the venue remains closed while investigators assess the scene and determine next steps for a potential reopening.

Jardee School Notes Bridge Night and Sports Update

A Parents and Citizens action event highlighted a successful bridge and euchre evening with prizes to Barley senior and Miss Anderson. Special numbers went to Anglesey and Laing, Anderson and Cooper. Baseball saw Wallis' team win 8 to 2 over Gillard's. Footbal practice starts next week as Carnival hope remains strong. Top weekly class standings list T rezise, Nelson, Gates, Crawley, Wheeler, Combs. Faction scores: White leads, close behind Blue, with Gold last after member exits.

Action Bridge Barley Sen Mise Anderson Anglesey Laing Miss Anderson Cooper Jack Wallis Jim Gillard Perth Ken Tresise Kevin Nelson Phylis Gates Pat Crawley Shirley Wheeler Rom Trezise Joan Wheeler Pat Combs

SINGER SEWING MACHINES Cash Terms Advert

Advertisement offers SINGER SEWING MACHINES with cash or easy terms. Enquiries directed to B PELL via Brown Rankine's and local drapers in Manjimup Pemberton Shad's and State Store with direct mail to Singer Sewing Machine PC Collie Service and Repairs.

Singer Sewing Machines B. J. Pell Brown Rankine’s Drapers Manjimup Shad's Pemberton State Store Boyup Brook Graham's Singer Sewing Machine Collie Service Dee

Bridgetown Junior Farmers' Club Holds First Field Day

The Bridgetown Junior Farmers' Club held its first field day at Mr E T Moyes’s property on Saturday April 15 with 24 attendees. International Harvester representatives demonstrated the Bush and Bog disc, a 10 tine stump-jump scarifier, and explained the McCormick Deering W-12 tractor and separator. The event concluded with tea and a demonstration of the Internation milker, ending at 6 p.m. with thanks from the vice-president.

Bridgetown Junior Farmers’ Club E. T. Moyes Moyes International Harvester Co Don Fyfe Farmers’ Club Fyfe Max Barr International Harvester Company McCormick Deering T. Moyes Haywood Pearce

Easter Monday sports showcase at Manjimup championships

At Manjimup Easter Monday, the South West Schoolboy Championship and SHecoche events highlighted a varied programme. Notable results include S Pearce winning the Girls' Consolation Race and K Privett clinching the South-West Schoolboy Cup with runner up K Treise earning the Gulpha Cup, plus multiple handicaps and field events.

Manjimup Nmites Gils Ist S. Pearce J- Craig E.gomme Ind M. O’brien N Hook R. MacArthur S. Perce Middlesex J. Craig Manjimo

Aggressor Nations Must Halt Their Bid for World Rule

A rallying call rejects appeasement and urges decisive action against Nazi Germany and totalitarian powers. It warns treaties are worthless, urges democracies to stand firm with drawn swords, and links Australia’s fate to global trade and liberty. The piece stresses that only resolute nations can prevent extinction of democracy and freedom.

Serville Dr. Goebbels Germany Czechoslovakia Skoda Taconite Ee Eee Christian Appolyon British Britain

Stabilising Wool Prices Meeting in Canberra May Bring Marketing Reform

A Canberra gathering of small woolgrowers convened by the Wool Section of the Primary Producers' Association discussed improving wool marketing. Representatives from all states except Tasmania debated forming a centralised market authority and a temporary government subsidy plan while awaiting reform. The motion urged co operation among states, a Wool Executive body, and potential Commonwealth powers to regulate exports under conditions.

Primary Producers’ Association Canbera Iabout Tasmania F. Eric Hitchins P.P.A J. H. Balfour M.L.C B.A.W.R.A Balfour B.A.W R.A Wool Inquiry Committee Woolgrowers’ Council Nation2 Council of Woolselling Brokers Commonwealth Wool Executive

Privett Trophy Won by K. Trezh The Baty Cup Awarded

The Privett Trophy donation by the Committee for the wonnery the Bors issued a 5 yard prize won by K Trezh The Baty Cup donated by Mr Gog The Baty for the winner of the Foot and cap won by A Hant The Cake Dish donated by the Committee for second place in the Footers Handicap won by FP McGh Trophy donated by Mr Montegijeon for third place in the Postths Handicap Owen The D Tohns

Motor Truck Kills Horse on Jardee Road

A horse was killed and a motor truck damaged on Jardee road near Manjimup on Friday. J F Kamman, returning from Jardee Mill with fruit cases, and a boy were in the vehicle. A grey horse darted from the railway reserve opposite Warren road turn-off, was struck, and had to be destroyed. Kamman escaped with a bruised foot. the boy was uninjured. The horse belonged to Mr Gordon Hughes and was well known drawing the baker's cart. Heavy damage occurred to the truck.

Jardee Road Manjimup J. F. Kamman Jardee Mill Ate Point Warren Road Kamman Gordon Hughes Hughes Baker

Manjimup District appoints new Tobacco Adviser

The Secretary of the Western Australia Tobacco Growers Association announces the appointment of Mr. R. E. Courthope as Tobacco Adviser for the Manjimup District. He will arrive in Perth from South Australia on May 15 and begin duties soon after. The post is in addition to the existing Tobacco Officer.

W.A. Tobacco Growers’ Association F Crowe Een of Agriculture R. E. Courthope Files Manjimup Perth South Australia Alex Sharp Giles Tobaco South Australian Department of Agriculture Australia

Agent for Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co Ltd

An insurance agency representing Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co Ltd. Details on agency scope and contact not provided in the fragment.

Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co. Ltd

Manjimup RS and SL Sub-branch Holds April Meeting

The Manjimup RS and SL sub-branch met in the Manjimup Hall board room with satisfactory attendance. In the president's absence, vice president Leu Goodman chaired. reports on the Defence League and potential military training were given. radiators may be installed and bricks progress. charity and Easter Sports items were discussed with a tender waiver and ALP military association discussed for May consideration.

Manjimup RS. and S.L Me J. L. Mackenzie Leu Goodman R. H. Newton Defence League Perth Hobbs State Memorial Fund ALP

Boris Karloff Portrays Gentle Monster In Son of Frankenstein

The article profiles Boris Karloff in Son of Frankenstein with Bela Lugosi and Basil Rathbone. It notes Karloff’s English gentleman look without makeup, his soft voice and calm handshake, and recalls his London education and home life in Coldwater Canyon.

Boris Filmland Universal Studio Karloff Bela Dracula) Lugosi Universal Basil Rathbone Lionel Atwill Josephine Hutchinson Bkean Hollywood Coldwater Camron Katharine Hepburn London University Dorothy Stine Hollywood Public Library Karbutt Maeabers Poe Joseph Conrad Yame Boris

Caravan of Dreams

A lyrical montage describes a moving caravan under a windowed glow. Sleepy birds, a sinking sun, and a star appear as horses graze and honeysuckle scent fills the air. Night brings a bright chorus of birds and waters as starlight and beauty dominate the scene.

The Grandest Ball of the Season Date Mentioned

On Thursday May 4 an event styled as the grandest ball of the season is noted with emphasis on its prominence and festive preparations. Details remain fragmentary but imply a major social gathering.

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