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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1939

Page

8

Musical Evening Hosts Multiple Guests at Van of Shoesmiths

A pleasant musical evening at the van of Mr and Mrs W Shoesmith drew a dozen guests including Mr and Mrs Rly Brooks Mr and Mrs Reg Blechyo y Sen Mr and Mrs K Gorton and Miss Meagher. A separate note recalls Mr P D Porrest of Dewalgamup hosting a surprise birthday dinner with guests such as Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee Steere and the Ritsons, followed by more arrivals. Wind and dust erosion discussed, with a report from America noting wide spread goss.

W. Shoesmith Rly Brooks Reg Blechyo Y K Gorton P. D. Porrest Dewalgamup Porrest Arthur Lee Steere R. A. Ritson R. Roberts Janet Ritson Gwen Betty Forrest Phillip Ritson Desmond O America Korat Needbour

Sells Franks Oliver death and Bridgetown Golf event

Francis Oliver Sells aged 57 died August 1 at Perth hospital. He left heirs Mont Sells of Bridgetown and Stella Sells of Greenbushes. He was father of the late Mr and Mrs David Sells and prominent in the Bridgetown open and closed championships. Remains laid to rest in Katte cemetery. Bridge town Road Board discusses Boyup Brook road works with Minister interview contingency and delegation.

Perth F Hospital Francis Oliver Frank) Sells Mont Sells Bridgetown Stele Sells Greenbushes Fay Thvid Sells Hriderown Hie Mass Salvation Army Katta Cemetery E. H. Hawter Bridgetown Road Upper Blackwood Roug Boyup Brook Scott Melbourne

Meeting of U.A.O.D. lodge highlights community games

Tuesday evening gathering of the U.A.O.D. lodge featured reports on events at Bridgetown, attendance numbers rising, and a focus on social games alongside lodge work. The secretary announced health scheme details offering 6 days hospital care, stressing member benefits and future plans.

Blackwood Renke O- Chapman Etna Frendly Socety Hospital

Bridgetown at Deanimill in Waterlogged Hockey Match

Bridgetown travelled to Deanimill where rain left the ground flooded. Deanmill beat the weakened Bridgetown 7 nil as A Hutchinson scored five goals and Be n Hutchinson two. Umpire was Mr Arbuaty and a dainty afternoon tea closed the event.

Bridgetown Deanimill Deanmill Mam Arbuaty A. Dainty A. Hutchinson Ben Hutchinson

Bridgetown Gymnasium Club Members Showcase Boxing Tour

Bridgetown gymnasium reports a lively evening of doubles and mixed events. Notable performances include Miss M Gower teaming with Mr R Edwards and Miss Green partnering Mr O Chapman, with several clubs represented and preparations for a forthcoming boxing tour.

M- Gower M. Gower R. Edwards Green O Chapman Miss Green Miss Gower Suches R. Shanahan Bridgetows Futy Ani Er Pyed Bridgetown Vituide Armind Missey L Hastie Vnti Fodge Missex Green M. Dwyer Mittes A. Leon Bat Warburton Jard M. Bastcott Mises Pairness Mies D. Mcintyre A. Ipsen C. Moyes Mias Bartlett Mins M- Ausden Rooke W Scott Bear B. Kirby E. Connell W. Wheeler J. Honey E. H- Hawter Wa. R D. Rooke D .F. Darling Chapman R. Edwarts WA. Dowie Nesbit Toner Awe Eastman L. W. Smith W. White R Dilks TG. Ainsworth Reg Blech Shanahan T. Mefnnes Pairlyndes J. Upsen Jrnfloce Mo Waller We Crows Mitchell J. Rowberry J. Lyons A. Peeblex C. Smith SeIz C. E. Smyth Phillips G. A. Hester Itias My Gower E. Warturton W L Doust Miss ©. Green Coverley R. Dilly Men Paic JA. Wauchope S. Wheatley Clese R. Jones Hester Lett M Waller Mite Bf Bridgetown Gymnasium A. Mo Jenowr R. Oden G Phillips E. Con Locksley Novi More T. Molnnes Min E. Corin Wilt Pearce Cyrd Holland Darby FC Nelson Tony Salwell J. Svann Sto Poole George Wilson- Alfourquair L. Seymour Tutvre Pairles K. S. Toser O Thomas Awenck G Wright C. Beilby Wilks A. Peebles W. F Broadhurst Capel. Chase Max Williams Cub J. R Doust W. C. Muir R. Willard E. Wright D. Wauchope Beatty MA. Butterly Good R. H. Clarke Pam Everett F. Hawter Kelly K- Lee Ofid Smelair Yuli W. Cain H. Howard EL. Mitch G. H Warburton Jenour Prase' Ace Tuhuston A. C Francis Nelson Wanter G. E. Warburton A. Wi Oo Armatrong KF. Darling Hout Hanter Bird Beweer HB. Lindsay Don Rooke We Wheeler Fir Kelly Sir Mitchell W. Scorr R. Witford O. J. E. Sparky G. Ainsworth B.S Herter I. Ipsen E. Lewis D. Ryall Bot We Pewinge L. Mastie AU. Mackinnon W. Toyer Bri Hs WA A Upven CE. Jenour Tony Solvair R Shanahan RK. Tuer E Wright T Drummonef de A Rouse J. Roberts Ma MO Scott Yall Abbotts Uryl Perry Reid Eld Ken Sinchar Ty T.lors Warbuirt EB Warburton Mester MK Leege Handmer A. MC Jenour Eh TH WC Philips Bae Tow Coles Jobraton Anderson WG RB Steveris Wi Meares TVA Graham

Stagecoach Crew Arrives Near Kayenta for Western Filming

Members of Walter Warner's frontier drama Stagecoach travel by plane, train, and high wheel to Kayenta Arizona to prepare for United Artists production directed by John Ford. The shoot follows the trek from the Mississippi Valley to the California gold country and the Indian risks amid the violent days of the early West.

Wemnbers Walter Warner Kayenta Arizona United Artists John Ford New West Mississippi Valley

Bridgetown Repertory Club Concert Review at Town Hall

The Bridgetown Repertory Club presented a concert in the Town Hall assisted by drama and orchestra sections. A very varied program featured overtures, choral pieces, solos and duets with performances by the club choir, Miss Wardell Johnson, Miss Wardell Linbusen, and numerous artists, conducted by W. Turton with Mr J Falonier as stage manager.

Bridge Two Town Hall Colonel Boxey Club Orchenm WW Lo Nelson L Gilford Speer Meelamer Wittord Vieurd Wol Neto Wardell Johnson Tatermerse Urea Southurn Aeritenrs Dramaticyection Walty Elub Moon Misti Rep Cial M Camphell Volerier Martette Weit Allain Laurie Turner Paleoner Eider Aye Casppbell Forest Panu Tomelti Villins Smith Rome Powell Mackingyny A. Mackinnon Teacy Mies Catyier Mig VM Draper Yauns Kind P Kvana Hawthiken Young Manna Mie Piet Thundersin Wee Mee Chey Wis Turton J. Falonier Imanager

Anniversary at Greenbushes Church Amid Weathered Hardship

The Greenbushes congregation marked its anniversary with Sunday services and a Monday evening social, despite bad weather. Members recalled past prosperity, reflected on changes, and looked forward to renewed church service and dedication in the new year. Vocal hymns and prophetic joy lifted spirits as old and young gathered to celebrate faith and community.

Dark Days for St Pauls Church and the Faith

A war weary sermon laments dark days between 1911 and 1914 and the wartime era, urging Christians to disentangle church from civilisation and to reclaim Augustine’s City of God. It urges renewed faith, hope, and moral purpose amid global conflict and spiritual indifference.

League of Nations League Christ Augustine Christ Orwei New Jerusalem Heaven

Memoriam Walter Bushell Tragedy and Priest's Faith

Three people injured in a Sunday night crash near Nanup when a car driven by D Muir of Manjimup struck a tree on the Nannup Bridge road. Passengers Mins Coxon, Veronica Harte, and D Muir admitted to hospital with injuries. Mayo and Elliot and the driver were uninjured. The notice honors Walter Bushell, a Manjimup priest, describing his steadfast faith and anticipated relief in the diocese.

Nannup-Bndgexowr Nanpup D. Muir Manjimup Mins B. Coxon Veronica Harte P. Mayo P. Elliot I P. Mayo P Elliot Walter Bushell Bridgetown Leo Wheatley W. Caddy Layanan Mist Warres Poothall Association Jane Gael Mavwinup Bayan Tony Abbotts

Popular Player Owing and Club Contention Report

A fragmented report notes difficulties in conducting a scheme for two clubs and a Peel destination. It mentions a planned trip, illness, and sympathy extended to clergymen, families, and life events, with references to Perth and Mayanup in a distant context.

Triphy Wsc Walter Enwlatul Rrebertiey Wiewdseed Perth India Maxgin Werond Mir Alan Anit

Want ad seeks correspondent for Greenbushes paper

A local paper in Greenbushes seeks a correspondent with remuneration and commission. Apply Box 149 Bridgetown to join the staff and report on community matters for the Bridgetown area.

Jwanted Greenbushes Bridgetown

F A Park Butcher Announces New Management

F A Park Butcher declares the business once run by Mansatrow and Williams is now under new management. The notice promises good service and courtesy to all clients. Names listed include William Thomas as baker and Pastrysook Balinup Waddie and Biter Fabia ages for Batavia Tamiranee 05.

Mansatrow Williams F. A Park William Thomas Baker Pastrysook Batavia Tamiranee

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