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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1943

Page

4

Postal rates and ceremonial law contrast in colonial notices

The text lists postal charges per ounce for letters, postcards, printed matter, and parcels within and beyond the Commonwealth with various weights and distances. It then shifts to a religious discourse contrasting moral law with ceremonial law, citing biblical passages and church authorities on the permanence of the Ten Commandments versus temporary ceremonial practices.

Commonwealth British Empire New Hebrides Torres Islands Fiji

Ceremonial Law Abolished at the Cross

A religious treatise by M Grohmund argues that Christendom has many laws made by various lawmakers. It stresses that for the welfare of all law is essential and that without order society descends into chaos. Law and order are presented as divinely appointed for humanity’s preservation.

Barnes God Moses Scott Daniel Christ Calvary Paul M. Grohmund Christendom

Pemberton Notes Cagey Competition Winners and Mixed Canadian Results

Saturday’s Cagey Competition was won by Roby with all square as Deadman Wineh Knowles and Larrett and other pairs followed. Sunday’s Stroke Competition was won by Barrett with 4 ak 3 aG, while Sutter and Claypster led among others. The Mixed Canadians for trophies donated by Mr F Durrett saw Rowberry and Mrs Hann win with 40 3 31, and many pairs listed with varying scores. Ladies golf on Thursday saw rain interrupt play but finish with Mrs Carn and Mrs Roby winning.

Roby All Square Deadman Wineh Knowles Larrett Bloor Snr Fuge Evans Fear Jnr Barrett Sutter Claypster i Rowberry Ellett W. Deadman Everett Hanley Cooper Young Langley Gren Bloor Jur Winch Woods F. Durnett Hann

Flax Growers Meet Discuss Fees Cartage and Elections

The Upper Tarkwood Zone of the Flax Growers Association held its annual meeting at Boy up Brook on Saturday July 31. The auditor reported on outstanding fees and levies and a plan to approach financial members individually. The secretary’s salary was fixed at 26 pounds per year from March 3, 1942, and an honorarium of 10 pounds was approved. The meeting elected officers by simple ballot and discussed cartage rates, owner-drivers, and delivery timetables for the coming season.

Flax Growers’ Association Boyup Brook R. Doust Executive Committee E. A. Campbell Forrest W. W. M. Hack T. Taylor E. Farleigh M. Scott C. BR. Doust BE. Dpd Mitchell Weigall Neild W. A Campbell Menibourne Tate T. Hack Mar. Neild FIPC Crowers Beg Australizg

Manjimup Jottings Show Ambulance Use and Local News

The Manjimup community outlines ambulance authorization by doctor matron or police, lists five approved drivers, mentions accompanying first aid staff, and notes funding by donations and memberships. Also reports tobacco price appraisals, new truck lease, farming notes, births, engagements, social events, and preparations for local sports and exhibitions.

Manjimup J. Ashelford Messrs. L. Thompson W. ©. Muir G. Hughes Rh. Muir Te Manjimup Road Board

Pemberton Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting Reports Strong Funds

The Pemberton branch of the Red Cross held its annual meeting with new officers elected: President C. W. Roby Secretary J. J. Hannibal and Treasurer D. Ryan. The balance sheet highlighted the direct giving scheme begun last November with £250 5s 8d raised by end of June. Total funds since inception reached £1304 16s 9d with £660 collected in the last year. An accident near Pemberton involved Miss Molly Willis where a falling tree damaged a milk truck but she escaped serious injury.

Pemberton Red Crow C. W. Roby J. J. Hanniball D.* Ryan General Molly Willis Miss Willis

Rainfall Records Revealed for Last Month and Total

Last month had only two dry days with 1076 points of rainfall recorded. The cumulative total reaches 4317 points to date.

Pemberton School Visit and disrupted sports day

School notes report inspector Mr Telfer visiting Pemberton School. Interference during the last sports day forced abandonment of play. War Savings Stamps sales remain steady with £10 and £6 14s 6d recorded in the last two weeks.

Telfer Pemberton School

Trout Eggs Drive Record Rainbow Trout Stripping Effort

The society exceeded last year by targeting 600, then surpassing it as over 100,000 eggs were secured on August 1. Volunteers endured wet, cold conditions stripping in running water each weekend. Yield may shrink 20 to 80 percent if eggs are fertile, with more weights to come as operations continue.

Treen Tooavn Hitching Point

Hospital Notes on Patients and Accident Injury

Hospital notes list patients Mr. Fred Goddard Mrs. W Poster Mr Williams of Tailways and Master Max Stollen who were treated after an accident on Monday. Two fingers of his right hand were badly hurt.

Hositil Fred Goddard Mrr. W. Poster Me. Williams Tailways Max Stell Bol Adams

Printing in Bridgetown Promoted

A terse note promotes cheap printing services in Bridgetown claiming 1 percent rates. The fragment highlights local advertising for affordable printing.

Scrap Aluminium Urgently Required for Munitions

Scrap aluminium is urgently needed for munitions. Send your scrap to the Local Depot and to the Lesa. Bepee

Lesa

Greek Wedding in Manjimup Unites Alafakis and Coce dis

Greek residents gathered at St Martin's Church Manjimup to witness the marriage of Vera Alafakis eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Alafakis of Greece now resident in Manjimup to Mick Coce dis of Manjimup. The ceremony conducted in Greek by Rev Cristofer Manesis from Perth followed by a reception at Yanmah West.

Manjimup St. Martin’s Anvliecan Church Vera Alafakis Anthony Alafakis Greece Mick Cocedis Man Kette Cominos Nellie Palissis Mary Alafakis Nicholas Palissis

Bridgetown Golf Stableford Delivers Record Feat

After a week of rain Bridgetown golfers enjoyed clear weather for a Stableford with 16 players each submitting 4 cards. R H Clarke led with 27 points on 104 net and lowered his handicap while W Wheatley, T McInnes and others posted notable scores. Tomorrow’s play features stroke as a qualifying round for the club trophy with first net scorers eligiBle to playoff. Sunday will be Red Cross Day with bogey in the morning and a potential mixed foursome in the afternoon aided by radio attendance and hot water for all attendees. Players to bring lunch and arrive by 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Bridgetown R. H. Clarke R. Clarke W. Wheatley T. McInnes Dat W. B. Abbotts A. Long G. Randell G. Hester W. Toyer T. Salvair BR. Edwards Red Cross Ietead

Red Cross Ball a Great Local Success at Manjimup Town Hall

An enthusiastic Red Cross Ball at Manjimup Town Hall raised substantial funds, plus a £25 donation from a local woman, bringing the net benefit to £85. The event showcased strong teamwork and community support, with organizers urging clubs to appoint press correspondents and contribute reports of local interest.

Red Cross Manjimup Generis

Printing Note From Bridgetown Office

A brief imprint states the item was printed and published by J. A. Eddy for the United Press Ltd at their office on Steera Street in Bridgetown.

J. A. Eddy The United Press Ltd

Bridgetown and Manjimup Tie Weather Soaked Hockey Match

In a rainy tough contest Bridgetown and Manjimup played to a 2 2 draw after both sides pushed hard. Manjimup opened with a goal by Miss Marge Dunn while Bridgetown replied through Joan Wilkins who also struck again late to level. Deanmill routed Jardee 11 3 with B Hutchinson scoring 10 goals. Next Sunday Bridetown visits Jardee with a 1 pm bus from Bon Marche corner.

Warren Hockey Association Bridgetown Manjimup Audrey Lorna Samari Tan Manji Marge Dunn Joan Wilkins Neil Sussmill Deanmill Jardee B. Hutchinson G. Hutchinson

The Steady Subscriber Pays In Advance

A nostalgic verse extols the steady subscriber who pays in advance on New Year’s, brings cheer to the office, never balks at cost, and ensures the family enjoys the papers. The verse praises timely renewals and the glad receipt of each annual letter.

Church Notices at St Pauls Bridgetown

Church of England Bridgetown announces services on Sunday August 8 Holy Communion at 1 0 a m Sunday School at 10 11 a m Matins and Sermon at 11 a m Evensong and Sermon at 4 30 p m Winnigap has Holy Communion and Sermon at 11 a m SS

Winnigap

Methodist Church Bridgetown Schedule and Services

Bridgetown services listed for August 8 1943 with times from 11 pm to 8 pm including Greenbushes Nannup Mill and Yarnap visits led by Rev H W Farmar, Stev A W Farman. August 9 events include Yarnap at 8 pm and Bridgetown 10 am, Nannup Mill SS 2:30 pm, Greenbushes 5 pm. August 1 1947 calendar shows Breaking of Bread at 11 pm, Sunday School 2 pm, Gospel Service 4 15 pm, Fellowship Tuesday 7 30 pm, Prayer Friday 7 30 pm. invitation from Pastor W H Pereira.

Bridgetown Mack Momalay Yarnap Stev. A. W. Farman Nannup Mill Greenbushes

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