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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 20, 1945

Page

4

Pemberton Notes First Season Football Match Recap

On Friday last the season opened with a keen scratch match. Pat Coverley led one side while Hex Coverley led the other in Cunneen’s absence. Highlights include Reg Coverley and Crown with goals and Neil Gillan among the scorers as teams plan regular lineups next Friday.

Pat Coverley Johu Cunneen Hex Coverley Wee Coverley Rey Crown Brown Ron Riffing Micky Hes Seals Neil Gillan Tom Chavis Oly A Seratch Manjimmo

School notes on team training and memorial service

Mise Riley leads a plan to form a basketball team and train the pupils for competitions from Menumop and beyond. The senior class honored President Roosevelt with a half mast flag ceremony and memorial service followed by hymns and the National Anthem.

Mise Riley Menumop Roosevelt Clrb

Avnbury Police Boys Visit Includes Displays and Sports

Police boys under Mr. Ben Taman visited Pemberton for a weekend itinerary of demonstrations at Mill Hel School including rhythmic drill vaulting and skimming by Ron Buswill. They toured hatcheries and swimming facilities with Mr. Kelly and Tom Nichols and enjoyed a football match with Youth Club boys followed by a supper hosted by local families.

Welock Ben Taman Pemberton Ron Buswill Phese Ralph Kelly Tom Nichols Pemberton Athlok Toward Green Taman Jo Welock Kelly Divine Alsa Bopbury Thompston Aye Roby Willems Rose Pemberton Yorth Mob Terbory

Social and Personal News from Pemberton Area

Mr and Mrs Girden welcome a son. Baby Daphne Greenhow injured by boiling water and is hospitalized in Pemberton. Mr Chadwick Snr in hospital with a broken leg and recovering. The Gilchrists and Diffin family hosted guests. A cable from son Richard reports repatriation and later good health, then arrival in Allied forces in Western Europe. Dick had been a prisoner of war since Crete. service details follow. Local families thank friends in the East for support as relatives serve in the war.

Girden Northcliffe Daphne Greenhow Bop Pemberton Sospital Chadwick Snr Jack Gilchrist Daugher Diffin Willeh Pemberton AGLI Thao Northam Ser Wavel Benghasi Hypale Greece Tewis Nike Pereneies Germany East Hertrne Albany

Pemberton Golf Club Holds Annual Meeting Balance Sheet

The annual meeting of the Pemberton Golf Club was held recently. The balance sheet was presented and showed financial details including assets and liabilities.

Pemberton Golf Club

Local golf club elects officers and plans spring events

The club elected F. Cox as president with Bloor Inn and J. Winch as vice presidents W. Rann as captain and Knowles and Deadman as vice captains C. W. Roby was secretary Fees remain unchanged Opening day set for Sunday April 22 with Mixed Canadiana A bridge series in the club room is planned Weekly details to follow Greens keeper G Bloor Sur praised for excellent course conditions A note urges action on stray stock affecting fairways and greens

F. Cox Bloor Inn J. Winch W. Rann Knowles Deadman C. W. Roby Greens G. Bloor Sur

Red Cross Seeks Garments and Volunteers for Relief

March reports show the Bridgetown Red Cross sending to headquarters bed capes socks and pajamas while urging more volunteers to sew garments for homeless victims. About 50 members gathered for farewell tea for Mrs. THI and planned sales at the shop. They request material gifts and vegetables or flowers to aid relief efforts as they prepare for the Solomon Islands story next week.

Tepot Walter Tht Bridgetown Thi Sen Huy Ford Rabbita Solomon Islands

Plax Mill and Camping Area Visit Noted by Reporter

The visit by Mr F K Hoar to Plax Mill and nearby camping blocks highlighted fine flax samples from skutchers and a strong odor from rotting tanks. He praised hut lining, stoves, electrics, and improved mess-room management now run by Mrs Armstrong and volunteers.

F. K. Hoar Thoents

War Loan Rally at Kulikup West Australia

A war loan rally and dance drew a large crowd at Koulikup Hall. Mr Hoar and Mr T Eastcott attended. Mr Thekey opened proceedings with support from the View Chairman of the Upper Blackwood Round Board. A subscrip tion of £20 was reported as satisfactory. Hoar will spend four days in Kulikup visiting settlers.

Hoar T. Eastcott Koulikup Thekey Upper Blackwood Round Board Merb. Moore Kulikug Alf Whittaker

Visit to Boyup Brook Hospital Highlights Needed Upgrades

Mr Lewis Moore and Mr Hoar toured Boyup Brook Hospital on a Sunday morning and heard from the doctor and matron about required improvements. They urged government health support to fund repairs including painting walls cracked plaster and a linked water supply. The visit noted relocation of the mortuary and expansion with a new maternity ward and better ambulance access.

Lewis Moore Hoar Boyup Ptrowk Sapile Ramon Alec Tyended

Land inquiry team inspects site near six mile turnoff

A small group including Mir Lewis Meare and Mie Gord a Henderson I e visited a proposed land site near the six mile turn off on the Mayaning Real. They were accompanied by an inspector who provided instructions for a thorough inspection and said he would contact the inspector immediately.

Mir Lewis Meare Mie Gorda Henderson Ie

Government debates synthetic fibre industry after war

The Upper Hinckwoog Road Board expresses concern over a synthetic fibre industry in Australia. Mr. Hoar writes March 3 that government will monitor demand for fibre products and act if needed. A letter from the Minister for Industrial Development says approval rests with the Commonwealth and the State would object if another state proceeds. Next week details from the importer of aerographes are promised.

Hinckwoog Riad Iapcern Hoar Tam Wise Upper Blackwood Road Australia Commonwealth Hours Imaporter of Aeriromes

Strychnine Supplies for WA Sought by Road Board

Letter from Hon N Lemmon MHR to Upper Blackwood Road Board requests expanded strychnine supplies for Western Australia amid vermin infestations. Division of Import Procurement notes two large shipments arrived in India and repacking will occur in Western States, with allocation supervised by Commerce and Agriculture. WA sources include F Aulding Ltd Felton Crimwade and Bickford Ltd. State Stores Board may contract with these suppliers for multiple road boards.

N. Lemmon M.H.R Upper Blackwood Road Board Inport Procurement India W.A Department of Commerce and Agriculture Ao WA F. Aulding Ltd Felton Crimwade and Bickford Ltd States Stores Board

Upper Blackwood Triumph In Kojonup Cricket Match

Upper Blackwood Association defeated Kojonup Arsoranon by an innings. Kojonup batted first for 65. A Savoury made Becore. G peers and W Dood took four wickets each, Upper Blackwood totaled 161 with FP Chapman 30 and Wagner 28 contributing. Kojonup were bowled out for 23 in the second innings.

Upper Blackwood Association Kojonop Arsoranon Boyup Brooks Vwisitora Kojonop A. Savoury G. Peers W. Dood Upper Blackwom FP. Chapman A.W

Contested Ledger of Names and Amounts in Old Record

A fragmented list shows multiple individuals with associated numbers and initials, including Moore 60 Nix 150 Ness 40 Nir 112 Parker 45 Paper Jr. os Lanton 30 Treloar 40 Taylor 80 Wall ace 25 Whitham 50 Yates 130 and a final total described as Kid acres, indicating a historical tally or asset ledger with unclear context.

Kk. DT. Moore L. P. Nix J. Ness GC. G. Nir J. B. Nix Ck. Treasure T. Taylor H. W. Treloar W. Unostead I. BH. A. Valmadre J. P. B. M. Wallace G. T. Whitham A. A Yates

Local Council to Use Old Hall as Centre

Dr A E Stenning asks the Upper Blackwood Road Board to use the old hall as a centre for the proposed local council. The hall will be taken over and the council formation proceeds at once with urging for volunteers to join working bees. The South West Road Board association meets May 2 at Bunbury with Lewis Moore and F W Gibbs named as representatives. Road maintenance programs are planned as work resumes at week’s end.

A. E. Stenning Upper Blackwood Road South West Road Board Bunbury Lewis Moore F. W. Gibbs

Visit of the Hon W J Mann and Mr W P Uglow Liberal organiser

The Hon W J Mann MLC told weekend complaints about South West railway transport show maintenance strain from war effort easing. He noted rolling stock aging and bedded service suspensions for war materiel, urging railway executives to improve public services as needs rise. Mann also cited growing air travel as common, with flights linking country centres to the metropolis. Mr Uglow criticized Commonwealth housing at Bay up Erik for crowding ten houses on a small block despite surplus land.

W. J. Mann M.L.C South West New Rollin Peeres Boyu Brook Perth Po “Wr Blackwied Road Board Berthould Cuodiy Ty Ughow

Hodi Churoe Bridgetown Schedule Iris 1945

Bridgetown events listed for Sunday April 24 1945 include church services and meetings at multiple locations. Times cover 11am Bridgetown 2pm Mayanmy 3 30 Hera a rook 7 30 Greenbushes with Rev Norman Inwood Miss J Miller and others plus 4pm Nannop 10pm Bridgetown and 8 8 10 30pm Nansop Mill and 2 20pm Greenbushes.

Bridgetown Hera Rook Greenbushes Norman Inwood J. Miller Rowe Nansop Mill

American Tea Aids Red Cross Ball Raises Funds

The Indies of the Mayannp Branch of the Red Cross held a tea and ball last Saturday afternoon. Rainy weather did not dampen spirits as attendees contributed to a fundraiser for the Red Cross.

The Red Cross Teady

Church of England Bridgetown Sunday Services

The Church of England at St Pauls Bridgetown lists services for Sunday April 22 1945. Morning Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Holy Matins at 9:19 a.m. Evening prayer at 7:30 p.m. and country services include 11 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. at Sunnyelde.

Church OF England ST. Paul’s Bridgetown Vornup Sunnyelde

Political Party Visitors Tour Boyne Brook Weekend

Hon. W. J. Munn MLA and organizer W. B. Ughow along with Mr. E. K. Omr MLA visited Boyne Brook this weekend. Reports of their visit appear in the adjoining column.

Boyne Brook W. J. Munn ML. Secompanide W. BP. Ughow E. K. Omr

Missiwe Forrest in Sydney for ambulance driving course

Miss iwe Forrest of the WAAF travels to Sydney for a special six week ambulance driving course. Mr and Mrs Hicks return to Harvey. Riley Miller, recently injured, remains hospitalized at Boyop Brook. Mrs Reid Senr discharged, Jock Thompson on leave at Unstead residence. George Dickson of Basington mentioned in Brook area. Local residents Long, Skewes, Bradshaw, Sorensen connected to Perth and United Press.

Iwe, Forrest W.aa.f Sydney R. H. Hicks Harvey Riley Miller Boyop Brook Hospital Gilad Mra. Reid Senr Jock Thompson Alf Mra. Unstead Boynp Brook George Dickson Basington George Long Stanley Rubber Co Perth

Flax Growers List for the 145 Season in Upper Hackwood

A stitched list names flax growers in Upper Hackwood and their planting shares for the 145 season. Entries include Abel and Archer Brooke, W Beatty, Archer Bros, Bailey Bros, C F Blechyndon, EB Campbell, G L Cuiles, Chambers family, Corkers, J Cavanagh, J Cook, Davies, Dent, Power, Doust, Dickson, May, Domsr, Eas tom, Forrest, Par Weigh, Borrest, Gibbs, Sales, Huck, Hearn, Hale, Hart, Taelian, Johnson, Law Steen, Moulton, Meads, Meares, Murdock, Mulray, Miller and others with varying shares.

Hhackwood Abel L. Archer Blerhynden Ee. Brooks W. Beatty Aranchi Bros A. F. Bailey C. F. Bailey Bailey Bros C.J. F. Blechyndon C. EL Chambers EB. A. Campbell G. L. Cuiles FP. Chambers W. and H. J. Cork A. Corker Mr. BR. S. Campbell J. Cavanagh J. Cook R. B. Davies J. Todd W. Dent W. L. EL Power HT. Doust C. RB Tet AL Dickson J. OW. May Elc. Domsr K. Gy Eastom T. WW. Forrest EL Par Weigh Borrest Rporeest RO Puink Oe Goyder

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KODAK A/ ASIA) PTY Hamilton Tamilton W. L. Nelson Farmers Westralian Farmers, Ltd Victoria Insurance Coy Gipps Marina R. Forrest Busselton R. Forsyth Frewin South West Radio Centre P Hancock and Sons Monumental Masons Spencer Street PRI National Library of Australia Pemberton Notes Avnbury Police Red Activitls Boyup E. K K. Hoar M.la Kulikup Bovup Brook Hospital Senthetic National Fitness Council TOYS Joe Waddington Steere Street Joe's N. M. Keremelevich Hampton Street P.O. Box S. Lake Britannia Cafe Ring Bridgetown M.I.C W. P. Uglow Liberal Party Hodi Churoe Nannop Maeder's Victoria Street Bunbur G. Frazer A. McInnes Chinnery Stevens Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet R. Webb South West Co-Operative Faners Busselton Manjimup Nla.gov
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