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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1943

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Germany Faces Consequences After Italian Collapse

The piece argues 1918 parallels with Austria hungary unraveling, noting Italy's strategic value to Germany and the danger of Allied control from southern routes. It describes Italy's fear of peace with the United Nations and rising domestic anti Nazi sentiment, while Balkans unrest and neutral states resist German influence.

Italy Europe Germany Austria-Hungary Balkans Turkey Reich Balkan States Albania Aegean Sea Balkange Marshal Badogolio United Nations Winston Churchill Mussolini

Local War Fund Notes At Meeting

Secretary and treasurer asked to use some C W A sugar for jam for a Red Cross stall and received permission. Mrs Korn donated £1 to the Free Fighting French. Mrs C Brooks and Mrs Stauten to serve afternoon tea at the next meeting.

Treasur Merc Shoesmith C.W.A Red Cross Korn Free Fighting French C. Brooks Stauten

Red Cross Queen Contest Across Mayanup District

The Mayanup Branch of the Australian Red Cross Society runs a District Queen Contest to raise funds. Queens listed include Betty Forrest of Boyup Brock, Valmai Smith of Dininup, Mrs. W. L. Hart of Kulikup, Maisie Cumming of Mayanup, and Mrs. R. E. Blechynden as Flax Queen. Supporters are active and the closing date is set for October 9. Boyup Branch will hold a Paddy's Market on Polling Day in the District Hall with hot tea coffee pies sandwiches and more.

Boyup

Rainfall Totals for Boyup Brook in July and Seven Months

Rainfall 3666 points in July at Boyup Brook raises seven month total to 2017 points. Last year seven month total registered 2110 points. Early seven month period also shows 1941 1791 twins recorded. Sixty six points fell this month up to the first of June.

Boyup Brook Srd

Ratepayers demand itemised Upper Blackwood Board costs

Malcolm Read calls for publication of detailed estimates and six year expenditure data by the Upper Blackwood Road Board. He argues rates should be tied to explicit works, costs, and receipts, citing secrecy and missing totals as reasons to let ratepayers approve or reject the budget.

Blackwood Road Board Upper Blackwood Road Board Hall James Hall Blackwood Malcolm Read

Poyup Brook Branch Hears Camouflage Net Making Plan

The Poyup Brook Branch of the Country Women's Association met in the Rest Room on July 28 with officers present led by President Mrs E Hopkins. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £13 1 10 and a letter announced a camouflage net making session at Boyup Brook on Sunday in August. The branch offered the Rest Room free of charge for Methodist services but declined responsibility for any issues. a complaint from Mrs Reid about the Younger Set using the room without booking led to a notice that future use must be booked through the branch.

Poyup Brook Mrs. E. Hopkins Mesdames G. R. Whitham W. Shoesmith J. T. Quartermaine R. J. Korn FE. C. Blechynden C. A. Tinstead C. Brooks Rt. Brooks G. W. Stanton W. Cowley Tt. Ramshaw C. R. Doust M. Smith EF. J. Marshall S. Abel W. J. Sexton Neal C.W.A Boyup Brook Sumdbay

Free Advertising Offer For August In City Papers

The United Press Ltd announces free advertising for private individuals in August. Readers may submit copy of ads for secondhand goods such as musical instruments books or other articles to Perth address. Ads will run in all twenty seven newspapers without charge until August 28.

United Press, Ltd Hay Street Perth United Press

Bridgetown Health and Vermin Board Rates Adopted

Bridgetown Health and Vermin Board approves a schedule of general rates on rateable values across wards and areas under Read Districts and Health Vermin Acts. Discounts apply for timely road rate payments. multiple loan rates and special charges noted. annual sanitary service charge set.

Bridgetown Health and Vermin Board TMG Cher J. & Bagshaw EF. C. Siggins

Forrest Vote Call to Ready Ballot Paper August 21

Electors are instructed to memorize the listed names and prepare their ballot papers for August 21. The note from the House of Representatives emphasizes readiness for Forrest voters.

Forrest

Fraser Clothier Nash Tangey Labour Candidates for August Poll

Two Labourites of Forrest named Fraser Clothier Nash and Tangey are endorsed as the candidates for Polling Day on August 21 in the South West District Council ALP. Cur tin for confidence appears in the district notice and party slate.

Labourites Forrest

Red Cross notes on July activities and prisoner aid

The July issue of the Australian Red Cross Society notes highlights of their work. It covers prisoner of war information efforts, aid deliveries, and nursing and welfare services in Australia and overseas, including Geneva libraries and blood transfusion expansions.

Australian Red Cross Society National Red Cross Societies Red Cross Germany Italy Australia Karagawa Yokohama Zentsuji Drupan Geneva Bratiagvila Weil Australian Red Cross Society For China National Relief Committee of Crongking Fort Moresby

Appraisal Prices for Manjimup Tobacco Leaf

Prices from Pegi Rinse summarize July appraisals for numerous buyers in the Manjimup region. The list includes many firms and individuals such as Gordinoff, Gurdinof, Dackett, Paikos, and Richmond and Son with prices ranging from 22d to 65d per unit.

Pegi Gordinoff Gurdinof Dackett J. Koies P. Dimitras N. V. Stovanoff G. Gencheff M. Milentis Bad Onl Vileheff Yordinoff Eid Fed A. Fontanni N. Grozalis B. Kazich Markotis Rudanovich and Jankovich Grrepotis KR. March T. G. Nicolau T. C. Terpou

John Dick Appeal Funds Close After Strong Public Support

The John Dick Appeal Fund closes after about two months with subscriptions above £50. At a July town hall meeting in Manjimup, chaired by Mr. J. Mack, trustees were named and the remaining balance will be directed to ministers. Francis left. George Major leads the fundraising efforts with notable efficiency.

John Dick Board Room Manjimup J. Mack Mack Francis George Major Major Marcepeson Go Mauer Mir Mianear

Wartime Phone Instructions Urge Late Calls for Appointments

Wartime restrictions limit telephone installations as clients are asked to ring Bridgetown 85 before 8 am or after 6 pm daily to arrange appointments. The directive emphasizes scheduling within restricted hours.

Bridgetown

Manjimup Methodist Ladies Guild Social Supports Bazaar

The Manjimup Methodist Ladies Guild held an afternoon at the Manse on Thursday July 20 to raise funds for the forthcoming bazaar and to bid farewell to Mrs Sykes who leaves the district. Mrs V Martin won the puzzle competition for representing the most towns. Mrs Nicholls expressed regret at Mrs Sykes departure and Mrs Ball presented a farewell gift. Tea and a gift sale followed, concluding a pleasant event.

Methodist Ladies’ Guild Manse Palmer Sykes Manjimup W.A V. Martin Dring

West Manjimup area plagued by killer foxes killing calves

A district agriculturist reports foxes are prevalent in parts of West Manjimup and killing calves. One farmer lost five calves along with two others, another three calves, all killed. The farmer saw a fox in one instance but it escaped. Officials hope depredations will soon be halted.

Manjimup Gnetd

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