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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1945

Page

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Auctions and bankruptcy notices from Western Australia

Notice of auction by the estate of J W Benson at Boyup Brook Cooperative Service Depot listing farm tools and household items. Also creditors warned in the William Barrett bankruptcy case in Western Australia, dividend to be declared and proof of debt required by May 1945.

Bridgetown J. W. Benson Boyuprook Cieoperative M.B Esplanade Perth A. H. Jowanson

Gratitude Messages From Families After Loss in New Guinea

Mrs Allen Bullock of Pemberton thanks relatives and friends for letters cards telegrams and expressions of sympathy after her husband was killed in action in New Guinea. Mrs McKeever and Family and Ivy Rollock thank relatives and friends for similar expressions after the loss of their brother and uncle killed in action in New Guinea. Please accept this as a personal expression of gratitude.

Allen Bullock Pemberton New Guinea

Conference Difficulties Threaten San Francisco Meeting

Washington reports growing belief that Britain America and Russia must agree on a Polish settlement and Dumbarton proposals for the San Francisco Conference to proceed. Tripartite talks stalled as Moscow disputes who may join and Polish government formation, with U S officials warning delays could doom the conference.

San Francisco Washington New York Times Britain America Russia Dumbarton Poli Tripartite Commission Yalta Moscow London M. Mikolajczyk Lublin Queston New York Stettinins Taft Hax Stettinius Poland Reesiune Hlanker Widenes Princiste

Funeral of Mr. Graham Held in Bridgetown

The funeral for the late Mr. Tl M Graham was held in Bridgetown on Saturday April 21 with a Methodist service and interment at Bridgetown Cemetery. Rev N Inwood officiated at the graveside as a large crowd gathered to pay respects. pallbearers included EL Duncan AL MacKinnon A Flintoff and RR Sass Carriers Young R Uquhart L BR Goodtide and H O Minre. The funeral elements were carried out by Wim yes and Son of Bridgetown.

Young R. Urquhart L. BR. Goodtidee Minre Wim Yes An Son Hridgetown

Obituary for John Orange Beatty in Bridgetown

John Orange Beatty died in Bridge town on April MG aged 60. The Wisa resident rests in Brook Cemetery Anglican portion with Rev Sumner of Kojomnp officiating. Funeral arrangements handled by Wm Moves and Son of Bridgetown.

Bridge Town Diexpitnom J. Que Wisa Wyap Brook Sumner Kojomnp Wm. Moves

Anzac Day Parade Observed in Bridgetown

Anzac Day marchers from the Returned Soldiers Association and youth groups processed to Bridgetown Town Hall for a service led by Mr. R. Urquhart and the Rev. N. Unwind. The Red Cross served afternoon tea to returned men and families after the service.

Bridgetown Soldiers’ Association Girl Guides Brownies Scoute Cubs Bridgetown Town Hall R. Urquhart N. [Uwond Red Cross

Road Board Election Winnijup Ward Result

The Winnijup Ward election for the Brigeees council member produced a result with Red Board Waters receiving 85 votes and Klopper recording 9 votes in favor of Winters.

Winnijup Brigeees Red Board Waters Klopper Mks

Patersons Beat Wes farm team Narrow Loss

Patersons Co. lost to Westralian Farmers by 2 points after a fine winter display. Patersons finished with 14 goals 14 behinds while Wesfarmeius had 6 behinds and 10 goals.

Paterson and Co Westralian Farmers Patersong Patersons

P and C Association Seeks Improvements for School Sheds

The P and C Association reports funds raised for library additions and war effort, notes children contributed £649 10s and £50 to the State Schools War Fund. It urges the Department to provide proper washing facilities, a verandah, and better infant quarters, citing rain and dampness and announcing a cricket match and a farewell to a cherished member.

State Schools War Fund Dridg-town Helse Tombera

Death notices and social updates from Bridgetown week

The Bridgetown community mourns the death of Pte. Lilly while a prisoner in Germany. Local births, birthdays, visits, travels and greetings fill the week, with congratulations to Jack and Mrs. Watson on a newborn daughter and a birthday party for Mavis Jimstone marked by music and gifts. Roy, overseas, sent a telegram.

Bercy Germany Pte Lilly Walter Lillee Bridgetown Percy Lawley John Robotham Craddock Craddock Jack Young Bridgeton Pat Hankine Busselton W. Aue Hn Reg Handstram Bbygan City Mark Baker Ted Mim Strauss Bridseytown Hospital W. Lowe Lewis Perth Perth Hospital Ward Ted Ward B.C. Rose Jack Watsong T. Nye Beaton Chiremont Ro OM. McDonald ASMS

Red Cross Notes General Meetings And Holiday Events

The Red Cross notes general meetings set for Friday May 4 with a tea service and gifts in tins. Members are urged to contribute biscuits, newspapers, and other items. donations support tea, cakes, and branch activities.

Elder Alwys Australian Rei Cross Society Nest Jitenesteld

Fragmentary ad copy from Wellington Street furniture listing

A garbled OCR fragment describes Lenko's furniture quality and advertising. mentions Wellington Street and indecipherable headings. Content is unclear but points to a local furniture shop and advertisement details.

Atreritian Ois Darwiy Elseatere Oulumis Tay Advertisenment Fay Lenko’s Heenivn Othele Especdat Wellington Teunhurs

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