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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1943

Page

4

Remember the Day stars Claudette Colbert in romance

Claudette Colbert returns to serious romantic roles in Remember the Day with John Payne. The film follows Colbert as a World War I era heroine who falls for a master who travels to France and is killed. The work features a melodramatic plot, with parallel scandals and a target audience drawn to star power.

Claudette Colbert Rury Hig Colbert France Eros Bhyuy Pictures Ane Mra North Magal Ermay

Lemon Vegetable Sauce and Savory Cake Frosting Ideas

A dated cooking note presents a Lemon Vegetable Sauce recipe using egg yolks milk lemon juice and butter to dress wet poultry with gravy. It also offers sugar saving tips for layer cakes and several fruit and salad garnishes with chopped vegetables and mayonnaise.

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Record attendance marks Boyup Brook Anat Day Berries bel event

A large crowd from across the district gathered at Boyup Brook on Sunday for the Anat Day Berries bel, with students, local officials, and VDC members in attendance. Wreaths were laid, and speeches honored the fallen as plans for a May 16 VDC Ball were announced and arrangements for the cemetery service on April 20 were noted.

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District flax planting program opens with new growers

Readied district flax sowing season aims to fill quotas as new growers join the program. Officials urge clean paddocks and thorough cultivation, warn against weeds and shallow sowing, and outline rolling and timing practices. The Toyup Dimok mill opens tomorrow with expected attendance and local events planned in the afternoon and evening.

BSA HG. Elliott To al Nauitten Pathlin Toyup Tate Australia Amy Borie Elaine Dis Vocal Society Hage

Printed and Published by J. A. Eddy for United Prem Ltd

The note states printed and published by J A Eddy for United Prem Ltd at their office. No date or location details are provided.

J. A. Eddy United Prem Ltd Siren Wertnethen

Accident Death From Rifle Handling In April

Edward Searwell died instantly when a .22 rifle exploded while handling it during an April 18 accident. He was widely popular in the district and his funeral was held in the Anglican section of the local cemetery.

Edward Searwell Yaanebot i Miro Tata David Tate

Church of Ewsland Service Schedule at St Pauls Bridgetown

Sunday May 2 offers Holy Communion at 9 a m and Sunday School at 11 a m. Evening service with sermon listed for 2 30 p m. Attendance at St Pauls Bridgetown follows local parish routine with worship and preaching.

Methodist Bridgetown Services Schedule May 2 1943

Sunday worship times listed for Greenbushes Bridgetown Willow Spring Nannup and Bridgetown with Rev A W Parman. Additional timing details include offerings or collections noted alongside several locations. Services include 9 am Greenbushes 11 am Bridgetown 2 pm Willow Spring 4 pm Nannup 7 30 pm Bridgetown 10 am Bridgetown 4 pm Nanup Mill 2 30 amGreenbushes.

Greenbushes Bridgetown Willow Spring Nannup A. W. Parman Nanpup Mill

Full Gospel Church Pemberton May Services Headline

The Full Gospel Church at Pemberton announces a Sunday program on May 2 starting at 11 a.m. with Breaking of Bread, 3 p.m. Sunday School, and 4 15 p.m. Gospel Service. Tuesday gatherings include 7 30 p.m. Fellowship and Prayer Meetings at 7 30 p.m. Pastor W B H Periers extends a cordial invitation to all.

Full Gospel Pemberton W. B H. Periers

The Steady Subscriber pays in advance

The poem praises the loyal reader who subscribes in advance and brings joy to the household. It extols the steady subscriber’s habit, noting how the family enjoys receiving regular issues and cherishes the support they provide.

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Pemberton Notes Service Held With Historic Hymns

A Sunday afternoon service led by Mr. H. Cox featured an absent K.S.L. due to military duties. Pastor Periorn opened with prayer, Mrs. Kelly accompanied on piano, and Rev. Nie Hulle offered prayers. The program included hymns Land of Hope and Glory and O God Our Help in Ages Past, with two minutes of silence for Reveille.

Hell Mgm Tall H. Cox Cox K.S.L Periorn Bilin Ali. Kelly Gilenen Niehulle Manjitup Reveille Waa Kung Morr

Golf Notes Amid Bad Weather Delays Weekend Play

Inclement weather halted weekend golf with about 120 points of riding rewarded as the Aussie Ser View moved to the afternoon and gaps lingered. The year’s mixed foursomes crowned winners include Soordunr and Mrs Davies TS SIS, with several pairs like Goddard and Mrs Deadman and Rowberry with Mrs Green posting notable scores amid unclear details.

T. Davies Goddard

Anzac Ceremony Observed At State School

Anzac Day ceremony held at the State School on April 21 at 2 40 pm with the Australian flag half mast, Union Jack and Star and Stripes displayed. Peter Carmichael laid the wreath for the boys, while September Johannesen for the girls led a two minute silence followed by Empire songs and the National Anthem. An arithmetic and composition competition has started with results promised soon.

Todd Pemberton RSL Eivers ISL Peter Carmichael Behale Anseptineg Johannesen Empire Heard

Ball Dress Pageant Receives Townwide Thanks

A local ball featured a parade of dress designs worn by many ladies including Miss N Kingston Miss M Beimone and Mrs Winch with a long list of gowns in velvet satin taffeta organdie georgette and other fabrics. The note closes with thanks to Mrs Barneys orchestra and contributors for a successful event.

Adam Callegari Collins J. Winch Pmclausilin Mrsdames Winch McKeever McAlpine Seimine Shwihy Golding A. Winch P. Mkeever M. Seimone C. Winch Hon. Swretary I Campa Fuge Baskerville Hunter Bigek Man. R. Church Abs. Nichols Hennerbury Mex Era Jace Miss Goss J. Carwhite Miss Wells Mins Evenson Mise Kingston Miss Nichols Miss Lee Mam Beorgette Misa Willis Miss Roby Mr.Thomson J. Richards Mia No Kelly Mrs. Innes

Flax Growers Urged to Lodge Superphosphate Orders Early

Under Secretary for Agriculture G K Baron Hay urged flax growers to submit superphosphate orders promptly. He said applications should be sent to the Department with the usual form to receive authority to purchase once acreage is confirmed. He noted railway help to transport fertiliser and urged immediate responses from all flax growers.

G. K. Beron Hay Baron Hay

Rates for Letters and Parcels Across the Commonwealth

Postal tariffs listed by weight and destination include late fees and express options. Inside 2 miles of GPO or within 14 miles suburban or country areas incur additional charges. various rates apply to letters, cards, printed matter, air mail, parcels, and merchandise within different regions of the Commonwealth and overseas.

Boss G.P.O P.O Commonwealth

Special Postage Rates to Soldiers in War Time

A clipped notice lists postage rates for letters and newspapers to soldiers. Letters priced per ounce, with 12 ounces at 1d. Merchandise up to 4 ounces at 1d. Parcels within the Commonwealth and overseas show rates from 6d to 1/8 and 1/6 to 1/8, reflecting wartime postal charges.

Commonwealth Overseas

Wedding Bells At St Hidas Church England Perm

A military wedding took place at St Hida's Church England Perm on April 21. Miss Mary Rosalie Mur from Pemberton Hospital married Trooper Arthur Robert Palmer of Northcliffe. The ceremony was by Rev. Jenkins with a large reception at the groom's home. The bridal party wore dusty pink and white outfits and the top tier of the cake was saved for the battalion. The couple honeymooned in Perth.

St. Hida's Church of England Perm Mary Rosalie Mur Pemberton Hospital Arthur Robert Palmer Northcliffe Jenkins Elt. Wilks Mixy Beth Free Wal Chick Ain Barbara Palmer R. *Lathwins Tom Smith Manjimup Lom Enid Roby Belle Sweat Perth

Accident report from Newtheditie hospital reveal injuries

Cyril Palmer of Newtheditie sustained a fall injuring his ankle and was taken to Weuberton Hospital for Millergong treatment. Bob Sint or Ponthertan suffered a severe cut to his Mie with an axe and was treated at Temberton hospital after displaying erratic behavior.

Cyril Palmer Newtheditie Weuberton Hospital Millergong Bob Sint Ponthertan Temberton Haspitale

Saint Patrick's Hall 7 inch fundraiser update

A charity ball hosted at Saint Patrick's Hall raised funds and involved Mr Charles Wneh and MC Reg Church. The note thanks organizers and invites clubs to submit social notes and wedding reports, urging early copy by Thursday 10 am to ensure timely publication. Cooperation from readers remains vital for complete local news coverage.

Matt Weber Njirid Russ Lothina Gially Aymaine Ita

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