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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1944

Page

4

Postal Rates and Parcel Pricing From Commonwealth Tables

Postal information lists per ounce charges for letters, cards, and parcels within the Commonwealth and beyond. It details rates for express delivery, airmail within the Commonwealth, and different weights for parcels, including overseas and British Empire destinations with incremental steps and minimums.

G-P.o British Empire New Hebrides Banks and Torres Islands New Zealand Pai Commonwealth

The Steady Subscriber Meeting Notes Event

A local association meeting reports members present and routine business. The Steady Subscriber pays in advance and discusses junior activities, a reel of exercises, and a planned display at a boxing and talent event with remarks of appreciation.

Inet Elvin Silcien Apaneor Yweiten le Bixing Elton Heaths Uim

Pemberton Mourns Willam Witigs at 37

Willam Witigs of Pemberton died after a brief illness at home aged 37. He served on the Manjimup Road Board and was a Justice of the Peace. Survived by wife and children, his funeral drew many relatives and friends and was held at Pemberton Cemetery.

Willam Witigs Brockman Bemberton Tyne Brockwun Brrockthiny Manjirany Road Uure Hay Jhado Wetuher ATE Wy L. Trockman

Pemberton Hospital Building Fund Thanks Donors

The Junior Red Cross committee thanks the public and participants for Easter Saturday efforts. Net proceeds totaled £76 5s 2d to support the hospital building fund.

Pemberton Hospital Building Fund Wlvixe

Pemberton Repertory Club Holds April Social

On Monday, April 17, the Pemberton Repertory Club held its usual monthly social with excellent attendance. Items were tendered by Mesure, Roy Kelly and Joe Rowberts, and Mesdames Cox and Pemberton. Four short sketches were well received, folk dancing and ball room dancing enjoyed. The general committee organized the event, and a delightful supper concluded the evening.

Pemberton Repertory Club Mesure Roy Kelly Joe Rowberts Mesdames Cox Pemberton

Local Voices Share Urgency for More Newspapers

Fragmentary note reflects residents urging continued paper delivery amid tight budgets. Emphasizes family needs, daily routines, and the belief that printed news remains essential despite rising costs.

Cooperation urged for timely printing and local news

Copy should reach the printer by Thursday 10 mm. If late, publication may be deferred. Clubs should appoint a press correspondent for regular reports. Social notes and wedding reports are welcome. Readers’ cooperation is urged to keep local news and notices before readers. The journal seeks timely news from the territory.

Anzac Day Ceremony At School Observed

A good crowd attended an Anzac Day ceremony at the school on Monday. The flag was half mast, the National Anthem played, and Mr Todd of the RSL spoke on the meaning of Anzac Day. The school choir sang Advance Australia Fair and wreaths were laid for American allies before a period of silence.

Parenta and Uittewns’ Association Riley Todd RSL Australia Anethor

Dedication of the Memorial Shrubbery Ceremony

The public and children gathered after the Angie ceremony near the new Memorial Shrubbery. Mr Itiley and Mr EK Bear offered outlines while Mr Tear was asked to light the shrubbery candle in memory. Mrs Riley thanked participants as the community celebrates a space dedicated to peace and remembrance amid the ongoing conflict.

Unis Acho

Local Friday football match ends in a narrow draw

In a tense Friday contest between Coverley and Campbell teams, both sides failed to score after a lengthy battle. Key players include Jack Quinnen, Stumpy Land, and Reg Coverley delivering sharp wing plays, with Peter Carmichael's saves keeping the scoreline close as the final whistle approached.

Tewratabi Jack Qynnen Stumpy Land Coverley Peter Carmichael Kevin Crowd Rex Coverley Campbell Land Conner Reg Coverley Hedley Greey Phii Hid Klaze Init Ricki Tom Everett Kez Coverley Muvky Candeen Laud Wees Jeff Campbell Hedley Geren Pat Coverly Wally Rowe Tom Heventt Hye Kelly AML

Boy Scouts On Saturday Work And Parade Report

The Scouts performed pear picking on Saturday with A Teles aiding Ray West and an axe incident noted on Annan Ly. The Angwe Day parade drew a large crowd, Toby sponsoring a small national service effort. AM Beorth and AUK groups are praised for good work. May dates hint at busy weeks ahead with a piper room event and attendance urged. Mr Lawley Seon Troop gains ambulance and signalling instructor appointment.

ALK Ray West Annan Ly Toby Auk Rat Alo Beorth

Country Women's Association Meeting Held In Kilnuma Hall

The Country Women's Association assembly met at Kilnuma on June 3 with Musdumus MacKinnon Faithfull Armstrong Sylvair Shearhead Toyer Bentley Kirk Cornell Zinnwec ker Culline O Neil Williams Cov Krachler McCay Bolton Lockley Mix Thibinson visiting. Mrs Cox welcomed a new member Mrs Maenunin and a token talk praised efforts for membership and fund drives. Surplus funds were allocated for charity and a knitting circle formed for the second and fifth Thursdays each month with plans for a May meeting at Mrs MacKinnon's. Nomination for officers named Mrs Armetting as treasurer and officers were thanked for the trust. Afternoon tea followed.

Musdumus MacKinnon Faithfull Armstrong Sylvair Shearhead Toyer Bentley Kirk Cornell Zinnwecker Culline O'Neil Williams Cov Krachler McCay Bolton Lockley Mix Thibinson Herth Cox Wax Axa Maenunin Watfink Fly Cireen

The Pride of the Yankees at Boyup Brook Tonight

A Samuel Gokiwyn production chronicles the life of baseball legend Lou Gehrig with Gary Cooper Teresa Wright Babe Ruth and Wual Brennan leading a strong cast. The film blends biographical detail with a moving love story framed by Gehrig’s remarkable career, presenting a personal document style portrait. Evening showings promise a stirring portrayal based on actual events with a backdrop of America’s favorite sport.

Téline Whiterilie Wu Mil Tim Yankees Gary Cooper Lon Gebriig Teresa Wright Babe Ruth Wualor Brennan Samuel Gokiwyn Gebrig Silliony

Unification 3 To the Editor on War Politics

A letter discusses wartime politics criticizing party control and the need for a strong intelligent leadership beyond partisan lines. It argues that parliament is hampered by party discipline, champions independent thought, and calls for a constitutional system modeled on English law to curb factionalism.

Mengies Weit Wevertia Yaverne Juris Paliyise Die Greiles Uae Willi Aurstratia Mbjnet Feng al Iffereiee Iotyeen Sociatistie Nationatis Barvasieralie Othar

Beating the Menace of the Jungle

Reported account discusses Australian forces in New Guinea warfare, noting careful tactics and successful operations that minimized Allied losses. It highlights mobility, firepower, and logistical measures, praising medical and surgical care while emphasizing the contribution of native troops and the broader campaign's human and strategic costs.

Snl Sire Teaniete Dewasouge Albwubintes Essenials

Emergence of Single Party Rule Amid Global Shifts

The analysis argues that global trends push toward centralized one party governments. It cites Australia, Germany, Italy, and France, noting economic controls by multinationals and bureaucratic dominance. Victorian redistribution and Commonwealth decentralisation are explored as preludes to Labour expanding power across state and federal parliaments.

Germany Italy France Wak Victoria Labour DF Dent Latbour

New Political Vision Voices Democratic Reform

Fragmented civic rhetoric advocates a shift toward a democratic order and liberation from old party restraints. Mention of a new political order and leadership changes references Menzies Ward and figures like Spender and Hughes within a turbulent party scene.

Dimltimp. PS He Gine Menzies Thy Menzies Spender Hughes Wrangles Geu

Church of Enslad St Pauls Bridgetown Service Notes

In Bridgetown at St Pauls Church a service is listed for 11 am with remarks by TAO Yan and Ewisong and Serna. Aem Brook and Wely Comune are noted in the program.

Church OF Ensland ST. Paul's Bridgetown Aundsay

Methodist Charce Bridgetown Sunday April 1

Bridgetown area spring events page lists services and times. Rev H W Faria leads evening service at 7 30 p m in Greenbushes and morning services at Bridgetown Nonup Min 8 3 0 p m Greenbushes 8 8 0.

Methodist Charce Bridgetown H.W. Faria Greenbushes

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