Fremantle Triumphs in Carnival Soccer Final
The Fremantle team defeated Margaret A 21 in the final to win the Consolation Cup. Warren, who were beaten by Margaret A earlier, earned a consolation trophy and looked forward to future matches.
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
2
The Fremantle team defeated Margaret A 21 in the final to win the Consolation Cup. Warren, who were beaten by Margaret A earlier, earned a consolation trophy and looked forward to future matches.
An Adult Education talk titled The Foreign Policy of the Totalitarian States of Central Europe covered mixed opinions on alliances with Japan and the use of propaganda. Mr. B. El Hartley led the discussion, noted for its lively debate and varied views on diplomacy, social forces, and strategic aims.
A jumble of school notes mentions a win for Lannie Wepant's side and a final score sequence across innings. References to Gryew, Gold pile, and a Jubilee theme hint at a student report blending sports results with scattered classroom items and names like Vicente and Kasai.
A University of Washington lecturer Pro Femor Hoaales is scheduled to speak Monday August 22 at 8 p.m. in the Mare tree irony Torey Mall. The event invites in person attendance and includes a question period after the lecture. The program features speakers Mahlm aut Mew Lieeture and noted contributors, with a reception to follow and a chance to meet the visitors.
The Manjimup Repertory Club reports the death of Mrs Lankstead. A service is expected to be held in Manjimup with details to follow in local notices.
A detailed local notice reports the death of Ada Laukstead and outlines funeral arrangements in Manjimup. It notes the CWA event “Croyca Fair” at Yommal, memorials, and community activities including an Uncle Ben tribute, church services, and a baby show. The piece mentions survivors, contributions, and multiple local organizations and villagers attending.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Perkins and Mrs Astley Williams, a Derringer reference, and Monty with a threat of complications. Effects on an unnamed party suggest domestic disagreement and potential social friction in a historical setting.
In the fragmented item a patent remedy named Great Peppermint Cure is advertised as a cure for coughs and colds. The text references Twivenes Woods and promotional claims typical of period patent medicine notices.
The Manjimup and Bridgetown groups join in a community celebration for the seventh birthday of the local boys football carnival. A busload of hundreds traveled from Manjimup to Bridgetown for the weekend event with verses, music, dancing, and speeches by local leaders including Mr. Black and ML A Doust.
Manjimup clubs sent a team to Busselton Sunday to play two games. Players included Doug and Tom Fouracres Tom and Alex Acchibali Bill Brown J Black U Harding H Smith K Kelty A Branigan and Treaise. They drew 2 2 with Hometton in the morning then beat Christ Church 3 1 in the afternoon.
Allan Jones Pictures previews Slave Ship a 1937 adventure drama directed by Tay Garnett starring Warner Baxter and Wallace Beery with Bette Davis as the widow of a slain gangster. The film follows a perilous slave-run era tale as it builds tension around love and danger amid rival factions at Town Hall events in various locales.
The Road Board reports an overdraft of £82 15s 9d with £615 1s 1d from the Electric Lighting Scheme part of a £1,400 advance for a power unit. The year ends with a £6 18s 6d credit. improved Plant and Gas/Water Board positions accompany rising head office expenses. Ward balances are detailed and a plan to align denominations across North Manjimup and other wards is approved.
A fragmented notice lists Rose Society activities with references to a meeting at Bridgeterm Agricultural area and a town hall event at Tarn Hall Mangimun Werhnenday. Names and dates are partially garbled but indicate planned speakers and a scheduling of events in August.
Robbie’s Mesiiowr announces an extension to the popular store offering more space and fittings. The company promises continued excellent service and expanded shopping comfort for customers.
The Superintendent of Dairying reports June rainfall in the Bridgetown district was 277 points, 640 points below last year’s period, with cold conditions slowing pasture growth. Despite improvements in dairy premises, average Wertes production reflects lower yields. Health inspections and new milking sheds show progress, while improper use of hot water for cleaning is discouraged and a separate water system is urged.
Thee Westralian Farmers Ltd reports a sale on Friday with 14700 sheep and 4 cattle and 1 pig traded. Attendance came from Narrogin Wasin Kojonup and the South West. buyers were present despite a weaker market due to a lower rate. Prices varied with sheep and young stock showing activity and total clearance achieved under strong demand.
King Karrl Lodge of the Exde pendent Order of Odd Fellows promotes enrolling under the National Insurance Scheme. The Loop, oldest approved society in Manjienno, with headquarters in town, offers enrolment via secretary Geo. B. Wibe of Abanjimup.
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