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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1945

Page

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Planting Supplies and Road Board Notices in 1945 Bridgetown

In 1945 Bridgetown notices advertise planting supplies from Nobelius Brunnings and Yates. The Bridgetown Road Board limits car parking in front of local stores for one minute between 2 pm and 6 pm on Fridays. Tenders are invited for a 107 Chevrolet Utility at £168, with highest bid not necessarily accepted. E C Siggins is secretary.

John F. Smiths McCay's Kirby's General Padiays E. C. Siggine Bridgetown Road Board

AIR POWER BIG INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE

In 2008, discussions emphasize air power as a key future industry. The Duke of Sutherland urges a strong British air force and global aviation expansion under UN peace plans. Australia’s aviation role is highlighted with 200 to 3,000 employees and 12 TX aircraft, signaling aviation’s vast future in development and economy.

Kitty Hawk North Carolina Orville Wright Japan Duke of Sutherland Air League of the British Empire London United Nations Britain Commonwealth Britsh Commonwealth Drake of Sutherland Eonomih Dhike Sutherland Trafic Australia Pola Tebe Everest Perl Tn Australia

Aviation and Its Role in Connecting Vast Distances

The text argues that air services can shorten the vast distances of the land by uniting states and bringing outback areas within reach of capital cities. It stresses aviation as a field with boundless service and limitless development if vigor and enterprise are encouraged, warning that without action the industry will lag behind but is too important to neglect.

Bridgetown Repertory Club dazzles audience with lively show

Members of the Bridgetown Repertory Club staged a strong performance last Monday despite some absentees from illness. The program opened with a superb orchestra number and featured multiple sketches and solos, praised for staging, acting, and musical interludes, with Joan Moyes producing and Noel Williams directing the dramatic section.

Bridgetown Repertory Club Ines Joan Moyes Jean Moyes Valerie Willmott White Eric Tillman Hbomew Herold Tomelty John Alanson Percy Evans John F. Smith Drake Jesa Lou Judges Frances Dodson Lois Secombe John Sparks Lou Heaven On Earth Trish Maid May Shanhan Phyllis Avoid Morris Keg Hester M Sparks Gad Waurhope Beryl McIncess Gwen Jackson Dawn Blue May Borley Daphne Goodridge Gwen Hubble Maria Donst Byie Urquhart Chrissie Kneip Green Girey Information Bureau Bhy Menglugue Percme Evans Ree Tester Barbarary John Winn Phyllis Dusting Neel Williams Ray Good- Eg Ernest All Miusit Ivy Tomelty L. Pearce N. Crockett UL Smith L. Sussmill T. Speer I Fisher A. MacKinney Mors Williams Noel Williams Freda Taylor

Death of Mrs H Connell in Steere Street Ridgetown

Mrs H Connell aged 41 died at home after attending a Repertory Club concert with her husband. She left Tuesday morning after feeling unwell. a priest officiated at a Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church and her funeral was held at Bridetown Cemetery. Survived by husband and three children.

Steere Street Ridgetown H. Connell Bridetown Stev Father Kelleher Armextrene Meek Moulton C. Amesteng Glen McAlinden Cushband Chilton Eileen Ali Moira Doe Tes Molly Edie Leonard Mer J. A. Eddy Reid Stella Elder Amd Tramae Ti. Salvai Selby

Fragmentary Family Names Across Aged Notice

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous families and individuals with scattered surnames and initials. No clear event, place, date, or outcome is discernible beyond a public notices style enumeration of names and households.

Pioneer Mr Godfrey Hes ter dies after long illness

Mr Godfrey William Hester a Bridgetown district pioneer died Monday after a prolonged illness at age 87. He was survived by six children and his wife who died months earlier. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Bridgetown Church of England cemetery with Rev T Pelham Thorman officiating and pallbearers listed.

Bridgetown Godfrey William Hester Br. W. Hester

School Gains Ground for New Facilities in Bridgetown

Bridgetown School hosts a visit by P C Association leaders Mr Halliday and Miss Love to assess physical training. About 50 parents attend as students demonstrate agility in limited grounds, prompting calls for expanded play spaces and a new school site.

R. E. Halliday Miss Love Bridgetown School Bridgetown Halliday Ile Navig Flariday Parents and Citizens Association E Haliday E Walliday Tialliday Mr. Rawson Poamd Hawteeel Mir Telefe Othel Hin Anid Eildren Fis Seo Speer Wwe

Local hockey action unsettled as two teams travel

Fragmentary report details hockey play involving Bridgerown and Peidgetown teams. Text mentions a Sunday schedule and travel, with unclear outcomes and lineup specifics.

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