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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1942
Page
1
Red Cross activities in Bridgetown outline wartime welfare, fundraising and committee efforts with Mrs Aene Bartlett leading. plans include August 7 event at 2:30 pm and ongoing drives for funds and troops. The report notes strong turnout loss and calls for local support from volunteers and donors.
A mixed page item reflects a reward for a missing animal, then shifts to wartime financial policy in Western Australia. It discusses state versus federal taxation, the planned uniform tax during wartime, possible postwar unification, and the idea of compulsory savings or war bonds to fund the war effort, with mentions of officials and legal proceedings in Western Australia.
News and Notes report an August 14 Grand Carnival and Confetti Dance at Town Hall hosted by ILC Committers. An evening of lively entertainment, orchestra, supper, and novelties aims to raise funds for a local branch of the Red Cross Society.
Bridgetown footballers met Balingup for a hard fought encounter as two sides traded lead changes. Balingup edged ahead late with a bell winner after a Bridgetown error, with Bailey and Stewart among the writers for the victors and Prastidi leading Bridgetown’s scorers amid a strong attending crowd. Umpire Paddy Lynch officiated well and a Red Cross benefit was held during the afternoon.
The Red Cross Ball at Town Hall drew a glamour crowd in varied attire from uniforms to evening gowns. Guests,, including many Mawers and Misses E and L Hester, contributed to a bustling evening that raised over £40 for wartime relief amid music, laughter, and social cheer.
Smart boy wanted just left school preferred but not essential apply this office for details and authorization.
A brief item notes zestful support from the Red Cross and a local orchestra as a community event gains enthusiasm. Details are sparse, but the tone suggests upbeat collaboration and public interest in an upcoming performance.
The ouiny friends of Mex Meredith regret to say she has entered a Bridectre operation.
The Malt proceeds to the Red Cross LOL Committee as organisers host a supper orchestra. Tickets two shillings. Mim K. Zenti of Yornnp won a pair of fowls raffled last Friday to aid C.W.O. Soldiers' Huts.
Government land sale advertised for Bridgetown on August 18 1942 at noon at the Court House with multiple parcels listed including 731 da. Ir. 15p. £12 and other lot numbers 165 156 100 17. £12 each 157 158 39 4p. further details available at the Land Office. Land may be sold to depths of 200 feet below surface except in mining districts where limits are 40 or 20 feet. G L Needham Under Secretary for Lands.
The Bridgetown Advocate notes wartime limits on telephone metallations and advises clients to ring Bridgetown 85 before 8 am or after 6 pm for appointments. The piece then discusses the High Court decision on Commonwealth uniform taxation and its impact on Australian taxpayers, highlighting concern over state versus federal tax burden.
An Advocate page promotes buying or selling services and urges readers to meet their requirements through the publication. The blurb emphasizes that the Advocate offers consumer guidance and a platform for listings and transactions.
A fair Bridgetown crowd gathered at the Recreation Ground on Sunday to watch Deaumill play Bridgetown. Deaumill dominated the match, with Bridgetown failing to score as the final whistle blew. The Red Cross assisted with a naval afternoon tea during the interval.
The Repertory Club will hold a charity evening on Monday, August 19, at the Club hall. Members and friends are invited to a pleasant night with the play Ladies in Waiting by E. Mlasetharst, followed by supper and an informal dance to support the Moreant Seamen fund.
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