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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

4

Bridgetown Fuel Officer Praised by State Minister

The Minister for Supply and Shipping Senator Ashley commends Bridgetown fuel officer as highly reliable and efficient in a reply to the Bridgetown Road Board. He notes primary producers can raise any anomalies with the local officer or the State Liquid Fuel Control Board, Siggins.

Senator Ashley Bridgetown Bridgetown Road Board Nelson Lemmon Ashley State Liquid Fuel Control Board Siggins

Baling up Runner Gets Opportunity at Interstate Meet

Mrs. W. Walter traveled to San Lury to join Ian Athol en route to the Interstate Youth Athletic Day in Melbourne. Athol has been chosen to represent the State due to his WA athletics record. The event was set for Monday April 24 with an expected return around May 23.

Bridgetown Anzac Service Honours Fallen and Heroes

Bridgetown held a 3pm Anzac Day service in the Town Hall led by Mr. L. A. Evans with Rev. T. B. Pelham Thorman and road board chair Malcolm Scott. The ceremony included Kipling’s Recessional, Last Post, a Remembrance address, and a wreath ceremony as ex servicemen gathered to pay tribute to those who served in 1914-18 and 1939-45. The parade then moved to the memorial where wreaths were laid by local organizations and groups, producing a moving, dignified tribute under a clear sky.

Bridgetown B.8.l L. A. Evans T. BR. Pelham Thorman Road Board Malcolm Scott Kipling Australia New Zealand British Empire Commonwealth Greece Crete Kokoda Lae R.B.L. Greenbushes F.8.l Ladies’ Auxiliary B.S.L. Ist. Co. Bridgetown Girl Guides Australian Legion of P’s.0.w Brownies

RSL Unveils Grey Smith Memorial

The RSL unveils a wooden plaque with regimental numbers ranks and names for fallen comrades. Local president Lou Evans introduces the ceremony and lauds donor for his unselfish generosity as Perth brothers funded the memorial at about £60. Mrs Grey Smith could not attend. attendees view the plaque and reflect on lasting memory.

Hand Crushed by Log at Timber Yard Near Nannup

Hand of France, worker for Kauri Timber Co., Nannup, was pin ned under a large log about 18 miles from Nannup on Thursday afternoon. A tractor removed the log, and he was taken by a K T C truck to Nannup District Hospital for treatment with many stitches.

France Kauri Timber Co Nannup Nannup District Hospital

Crematorium Idea Discussed at Manjimup Road Board

At the Manjimup Road Board meeting Mr. J Davies floated plans for a future crematorium, seeking cost details while noting no immediate action. The board also considered cemetery fence repairs and a motion to invite tenders for a new fence was carried.

Manjimup J. Davies Davies McKay

Boyup Brook Bulletin Publisher's Note

Extraneous line announces publication services by Boyup Brook Bulletin publishers. The statement reiterates publishing capacity and affiliation without additional news content.

Boyup Brook Bulletin

Memorial Unveiling for Bridgetown War Fallen

Mr Urquhart spoke at an Anzac Day ceremony unveiling a memorial gifted by the late Mr F Grey Smith to the Bridgetown AGL sub branch. He recalled delays, missing photographs, and notes of sacrifice as the project, overseen by ex-secretary W A Urquhart and supervisor T Scriven, reached completion with architect Captain John Fitzhardinge and builders Mewars.

Urquhart A.G.L F. Grey Smith Bridgetown Grey Smith Ttme W. A. Urquhart To & W John Fitzhardinge Mewars Berry

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