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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1938

Page

2

Bridgetown Repertory Club Meeting Plans Concerts and Finances

The Bridgetown Repertory Club combined committees met to discuss choral and dramatic matters. Mims Wardell Johnson reported on a three act play It Pay to Advertise. Plans were made for a concert on September 3 and a biannual program of events with light supper. Financial members to receive privileges. a full list of financial members to be posted.

Bridgetown Mims Wardell Johnson Misa Wardell-Jobuwn Memre H Birt C A.' MacKinnon KW. Little

Turning the Other Cheek in Ladies Fashion Tips

My Ladies Page offers beauty advice from Bette Davis and Jeanne Bryson on rouge application. It favors blending powder with rouge for a natural look, warns against heavy or uneven layers, and suggests cake rouge should sit over powder to avoid a harsh line.

Bette Davis Belle Warner Brox Jeachel Ned Sheridan Werner Bron Ross Sebbit Jeane Brysn Warner

Weather and film practice shift due to rain and fog

A weather aware meeting at Town Hall discussed rain sequences for outdoor shoots and the impact on schedules for Warner Bros. It notes that dry calm conditions are needed for exterior filming and mentions plans to contact Mr H C regarding potential weather contingency and lecture on responsible production.

Ami Town Hall Warner Bros Tiwag H. C Wittter Mofflin Tog Reemee Miotias Pictures

Championship Bridge golf event wraps in calm week of play

In clear weather the Bridge golf championship unfolded over a week with superb course conditions including free bunkers. Notable rounds featured Tester and Williams posting solid scores, while Hester, Williams, and Wheatley posted strong totals in the A and B grades. Final standings highlighted individual scores across Saturday and Sunday play with several players achieving low rounds and notable handicaps.

Layota Eo Beecer TS Gems Max Williams Hester Siam Wiame Heter Willondma W. Boot Say D. Wheatley Land Vanalted Teeter Hewer M.williama Hower Warritton Gree W. Beatt Souday M. Wilma W. L. Doust Bae Say Prade Mare Wheatley W. Meares TD. Acvie Hester V. Sohneuen Bate Arkle M. Willams M. Scott T. Speer J. Kirby R. Witford HL Davies H. Armstrong AL Wanehope Grade EB Warburton W. BB Abbotta wBwss Kk. Beaty K. Binclair C. Moyes A. M. Jen G. Mitchell Rev. Lynch Abbott W. Scott Args W. Toyer R. Willord W. L. Down D. Rooke Williams A. Wauchope E. ‘Hester IH Davies M. Reolt N. Moore Beott

Bridgetown Road Board bi monthly meeting notes

The Bridgetown Road Board held a bi monthly meeting presided by Mr W P Bear with members Moehin Toyer Lake Campbell Gres ile Hewter Mitchell and secretary foreman TL. discussions covered road and street repairs drainage power and lighting on Alinden Street and nearby areas. Requests included ornamental tie removal near Crquhart banner maintenance on Alinden Street and installation of a TENe. central ward lighting improvements and inspection of property and memorial sites.

Bridgetown P. Reeve I. Crquhart Franki Crquhart Tor Wurrk Atv Alinden Mackin Abbots Oll Barnes Use Bowal Public Works Dept Anid Maine Foterman GU. W. Trier Ji Ermira lRtoe Ty Creamery

Agricultural and Fruitgrowing Interests Tour Adverts

At Bridgetown law meeting secretaries discussed tourism promotion with the Tourist Department. Mr. Scott noted Bridgeton’s map of apple trees and local agricultural surveys. a plan to donate funds to support tourism and regional advertising was presented. The talk covered soil erosion and malnutrition concerns affecting crops and suggested measures influenced by district conditions.

Bridgetown Me Draper Dept Boas Scott Lew Orvhurla le Waning Centene N.bw Victoria Trwae South Australia Western Australia Bleekx

Sequel to Australian Apple Tree Exhibition Draws Attention

A long, fragmentary article previews a colonial era event featuring Victoria and a large exhibition from Northam to Perth. It notes a viral apple tree metaphor, Wirth’s exhibition, and efforts by Blythe and others to promote a Malvern Britanyle themed event amid local cultural concerns and anticipated community gatherings.

Wirth Australia Lam Preiti Northam Perth Philip

Curated Crafts Move Into New Loom Workshop

Local magazine notes ongoing creation of needlework and textile arts including rug, tapestry, cutwork, and embroidery led by Laura Wheeler. It mentions upcoming Display at Lem Mall and references meetings of craft groups, with emphasis on revived needlecraft and community interest.

Laura Wheeler Lem Mall Anil

Herd Testing Results From Dairying District Report

Superintendent S Baron-Haghay released quarterly dairy results for Malingup district. The report lists herd data, milk yield per cow, average butterfat, test percentages, and monthly totals for numerous herds including Allan, Wright, Mend, and others. Figures show monthly averages and district-wide production indicators across multiple herds.

Duirring S. Baron-Haghay Malingup Diskeiee Agit Wright D. Scotd Amir Aly Allan Hord Herd Merit Herd U mAe Heall Herd HS Bere L S.C

Nu Metal Discovery Promises High Power and New Uses

A foreign mineral dubbed Nu Metal shows extraordinary heating effects and strength. Tests indicate unprecedented power potential and high utility across engines, motorcycles, and industrial gear, prompting production by Nu Synthetic Products in Melbourne.

Antev Luk Arathetic Petroleam Janet Alter Re [Nu Synthetic Productx Rick+mon Sun Melbourne

Hester Buildings Alterations Now Completed

Alterations to Hester Buildings in Heere pivotery are finished. The improvements brighten the town with more light and a sharper appearance, marking the third building in the town to undergo such changes.

Ulent

Ill Craddock falls ill amid zoo and hospital scene

Fragmentary report details IR John Craddock's illness during a day at Wirth's Zoo. The piece mentions Karl meeting Salurtay, a study of Lanham Uradney, and the hospital transfer after suspected poisoning. A bridge of names and places appears, with urgent notes on medical aid and testimony.

Wirth'p Karly Salurtay Meringe Tenvelliur Lanham Uradney Muile Ot Benlee Derwardl Mietel Perth Dinen Tan

Town hall meeting reviews and donation decision

At the town hall meeting on Bruckmas Road the council discussed the road parking conditions and the state of the town. A donation of £3 3s was decided to be carried forward as part of the movement funds.

Bowron Bruckmas Road Tie Town Imskalhe Road Tive Werk

Fragmentary notice from Melbourne amid scattered lines

Incomplete OCR text references generic terms and mixed phrases including Melbourne area, trial mention, and a few proper nouns. readable elements point to a chaotic, possibly satirical or garbled item with no clear event or structured details to summarize as a distinct news item. Entities are largely unclear due to corruption.

Cattle pits host for bravest plays in wild test

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about cattle pits and testing events. No clear persons, places, dates, or organizations are readable. The readable elements suggest a chaotic page segment with scattered words including mentions of rocks, gates, and wallets but no coherent report.

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