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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

8

Wool Marketing and Wool Buyers in Western Australia

Read at the Upper Blackwood Agricultural Society meeting in Dinninuy Mr T Taylor outlines wool marketing. Drafts, auction sales through Wool Buyers Association at Perth Wool Exchange, charges, and profits show buyers gain while growers face costs. Observations on private treaty sales and producer-led reforms noted.

Blackwood Agricultural Society Dinninuy T. Taylor Brukem Wool Buyrs Association Perth Ghia National Council of Wosl

Golf Annual General Meeting Delayed at Club House

A fragmented OCR transcript shows golf club plans for an annual general meeting with scattered figures on fees and dates. The text mentions postponement, a social committee proposal, and a fixed opening day, with notes about member elections and lease considerations amid unclear details.

Seatuhe Golf Club

Opening of Pemberton golf season and court result

Sunday marked the start of the Pemberton golf season aided by improved ground. John Porter faced a charge of driving carelessly after a collision with a car driven by W Suiter. Porter was found guilty and fined £1 3s with three days in default.

Pemberton Bridgetonen Siz John Porter G. Flooe R. Clively Br W. Suiter Foster

Football opener Nannup Bene vs Warriors in 1820 clash

Sunday match marks the season start as Nannup Bene hosts Warriors from Bridgtown. Early play is cautious, with Nannup taking a five point lead by midway second quarter. third quarter stays even, and postgame tea is served by the ladies committee after the match.

Nanbup Warriors Nannupy Oy Bridgtown Nennup Nanni A. Hings

Jardee School Notes Weekly Meeting and Events Report

A garbled school diary notes a Tuesday table tennis event with Alan Thwaldam charged in a driving incident. Finalist names appear, scores hint at a 10 to 7 result. The piece also mentions road board issues, upcoming running events, and a charity carnival in Perth with various block sales and participant lists.

Alan Thwaldam Inent Hamptons Ken Treriie Norman Stretch Kazakoff Ken Hay Haselhorst Donaldson Gorden Baty Estate Perth Eveaty Tor Cowen Amd Geo Kelly Phyllis Shirley Pernice Wlitramby Kevin Nelon JF Kammann Vie Ron Kammans Wi Ke Kam Jack Wallis Cyril Seann Pe Kammann Percy Hull Wheeler UT BB Te Tohoon Terry Guodian

Good Fishing at Gardiner River Catch

Len Mirtners of Bridgetown and Montcord Portner wrestled a monster shark landed by hand line near Gardiner River coast. The creature measured long and weighed between 140 and 180 pounds, described as possibly the largest landed by hand line in years. Fishermen weighed the catch with a skipjack, pitcher, mullet, and herring observed in the river.

Gardiner Len Mirtners Bridgetown Len Montcord Len Portner

Rabbit Prosecution in May Court Over Rabbits

Magistrate presided at Stover seat in the May Court facing Wheatley and others over neglect of rabbits on a paddock. Defendant admitted keeping a large number of rabbits though not within time limits, inspector’s order cited, fine set at 10 shillings, Bridgeton Repertory Ball in Town Essex May 4 noted.

Stover Presidin Massimup Wheatley Ty Williams

Frank Crowe Honoured for Long Service at Agricultural Bank

Frank Crowe received a farewell at the Manjim Branch after more than eight years as a teller. Manager H Andrews praised his capability and staff presented gifts of metalwork. Crowe has taken a farm position about four miles east of Manjimup, a transfer previously held by BR Crome.

Pyeckmam Manjim Agrcultural Bank Frank Crowe H. Andrews Mme. Crowd Sher Len A Fom Aisck Crowd bin Crowd Manjimun BR. ¥. Crome

Local Gymnasium Sees Active Junior Section Growth

The gymnasium reports a junior section with 25 members and at least two enrolled. Secretaries and staff shown support, with Jack Smith coordinating and donations aiding the chestal N- Little registered office. The piece notes encouraging interest and a push to strengthen the program and culture.

Jack Smith Borat Hierty Apenahal Mason

No Fit No Pay in our Matto

Matto offers No Fit No Pay terms to Bunbury customers. Prices Right advertises telephone 297 for homeware and Bunbury Shop promotions. Local notice stresses flexible payment options and product range.

Telephone Bunbury

Cricket Semi Final Promises Rematch At Busselton

The HB Group cricket team won their semi final 47 to 121 against 133 Groups. A separate school event Saturday drew Druids Orchestra and community attendees. Mrs M Weston holidaying at Northcliffe joins Mr and Mrs G Beebe as local notices circulate.

Cithwens Muni Wat Druids Orchestra Eveming Sim Tomkiltaan M. Weston Northcliffe Ewest Mex G. Beebe

Push for new district noted at Pemberton Northcliffe area

The Pemberton Northcliffe Ratepayers Association spent months urging creation of a new district to serve Pemberton and surrounding settlements. The Public Works Department examined the case and suggested waiting for stronger evidence, with Under Secretary W S Andrew signaling a review possible before 1930 end. The group emphasizes local support and urges inclusion of public figures to strengthen the deputation.

WS. Andrew Pew Board Ciaice Sanjimbo Road All Anely Pemberton Northcliffe Carnley North Fife Tows Manjimup Manji Imap Board Farman J. HC South W. $ Andrew Marke Ty Tis Toealissatuarton Ia IV and V Are Rth Daercon Ana Eee Rround| | Following Cildren Lee J. Cooper J. Rannaedtian Birk Treaivid Pier Eos . Seonite Utter Ett Masen Ken Birks Bila Kelty Paul Main Smith Tindale Niniater Aoe Baatne Ishac Drapers Stabe Mannmun Boyup Brook Graham's Singer Sewing Machine Cottle Pember Croley Melton Yaa Feilding

Why Not Buy Your Requirements While Prices Are Low

Local ad urges shoppers to purchase requirements while prices stay low. Brief, promotional notice highlighting reduced costs and urgency to act before prices rise.

Special Grand Ball Mentioned in May Event Preview

A fragmented May 4 notice refers to a special grander ball event. The readable fragments suggest a social gathering with a formal tone and prominent attendees, but key details are missing.

Funeral Notices and Local Obituaries in Bridgetown District

Funeral services and memorials are reported for residents including Mrs Ethel Maud Brani and Mrs Madge Austen. Notices describe services at Bridgetown and Manjimap Cemeteries, with attendees and pallbearers named. Additional items mention visits by Briggs and Burns families, and arrangements for a parade and regimental ceremony.

Mex Ted Dauet Rob Wheatley Baaa Gardiner Spat Tom Penney Perth Hall Bridgetown Siating Wortion Karrakates A. Carroll Sen. Wall Darwin Madge Austen Ethel Maud Brani Slater Mes Pygan Richards Bunbury Rss Warren Hospital Diesperchehyee Bey Ys Jack McDa ¥Inden Tredbend Fam Te Neck Methodjet Menjimmap Manjimap J. Sparky C. Sparks Hj" Limaner Peter Smith Bert Barom T. Alderson A Murphy Omeers Messie Wen Brittain Aneac Reid Son Banbury Rangetown Company 21Th Laght Horte Regiment Girl Guides Eebeanth the A. Johs IP Seoith Sibbrench Sibbrench, Supported By the Revs, Strugnell James Erroll Plynn Wetlvitien Aime Anese Fen Ont Hiellywood Errol

Valuable dog recalled at Bridge town meeting minutes

At the last Bridge on Road Board meeting in Perth area a well known bearded retriever named Babis Black was noted in the minutes. Mr Jones left for home rally after contributing generously while Mr Machindog’s good work was praised and remembered by deputies.

HC. Jones Bridge On Road Board Perth Scott Bridestown Ht. Machindog Gene Jones Sime F Tover T

Bridgetown dance club plans oval work with agricultural society help

Attendance at a Bridgetown Ladies Hockey Club event highlighted calls for funding to create a recreation oval. The Bridgetown Agricultural Society asked the Board to assist, while local officials discussed police court matters and traffic concerns.

Brudgetown Town Road Bridgetown Agricultural Fretiee LW. Stratter Wbsidiee Tiatanyimup AR I Stitehell Ackong Reed Board Atn Alindan J. Gowen Hester Messrs. McAtinden Hester Jt

Easter Services Reported At Bridgetown Churches

Easter week notices list Holy Communion at St Pauls Bridgetown 8 am Easter day with Sunday School and sermons, Scott’s Brook 10 40 am Holy Communion May 3 and Mother’s Union service. Methodist Church Bridgetown Apr 2 Sunday School 11 am. Other local gatherings noted with ministers Slater James White and local residents.

Cnucus Smvlard ST. Paul's Bridgetown Scott's Brook Methodist Bridgewren Slater

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