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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
1
The report notes Hon W. Scplly Milr, assisted by Mr N Lemmon, MLTR, will address the Refer vali in the REPORTOR CLUB HALT FRIDAY August 10 at 8 am. Authorized by H. May.
Bridgetown Advocate notes a meeting on August 4 1944 setting general rates and loan charges by rateable value across wards with specifics for central and all wards. Rates include road districts health charges tram line levies vermin and sanitation, with minimal values and named officials. The notice ends with a buyer request for boronia plant material.
A wartime article argues humanitarian aid alone cannot solve Europe and Asia’s postwar recovery. It highlights mass displacement, child trauma from Nazi occupation, and the need for coordinated government action to provide food housing and schooling while addressing moral and social fallout among rescued children. It urges international cooperation and policy focus beyond local relief.
The text argues for heavy spending on peace instead of war, claiming it would create a thriving population in the country, employ ships through kailows, and if protective measures are shared with other nations, would signal goodwill and help restore faith in humanity and normalcy.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club held its monthly revival at Playbox Theatre on July 31 with a full audience. The program opened with the Theme Song, featured the Club Orchestra, a Quiz session, and multiple solo performances by Noel Williams, Joan Shannoy, Molly Lyons, Alan Hughes, Moira Holmes, Malcolm Campbell, Les Pearce, and others. The evening showcased comedy, tap dance, and dramatic readings, ending with an extended stage production under Mrs Noel Williams. A next gathering is planned for August 28 to benefit Merchant Navy comforts.
The Awemuill hockey girls were set to face Reidgetoven on Sunday at Manjimny. The match will be played at Sea On Sanday with Muni slated to participate.
The funeral of the late Mee Annie Frances Culbert occurred at the Anglican church in Boyup Brook, with burial in Boyup Brook Cemetery on Wednesday, August 2. The Rev. Somuel officiated at the graveside.
Local notices recount residents in Perth and surrounding districts on leave and travel. A rescue report details Australian troops uncovering Chinese civilians in the Hama Thay area and evacuating seventy plus to the coast. The referendum discussion at Bosny Brook covers Federal proposals and state participation.
An irregular OCR fragment describes a crippled children's appeal and a chaotic scene with references to a salon, various names, and scattered terms. The readable portions evoke a public appeal context intertwined with unclear names and places, lacking cohesive narrative.
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