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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
1
Report outlines Red Cross and Angmari local committee actions and upcoming meetings. It notes members and officers, voting procedures, and July election plans, with dates and names of attendees and officials mentioned in the damaged text.
Mer aul Min and P Evans visit Perth for a few days while Trie hints at Sanghter Shirley's role in a fiuator war chase. Mrs Steredith, a nurse at Tudgetown Hospital, shows favorable progress after a recent operation.
Public notices announce tender opportunities for 100 items including tools and materials at the District Contract Board Perth and surrounding towns. It lists tender forms from the Board Secretary and manager and notes sympathy messages to local families for recent bereavements. A separate notice seeks a Laundress for Pemberton Hospital starting August 17.
A reflective piece argues that free newspapers prove democracy’s health and warns against despots who suppress presses. It cites Mussolini and Hitler as examples and stresses that true press freedom survives through independent readers rather than advertising power.
The article argues advertisers fund newspapers through ads aligned with loyal readers and goodwill, noting newspapers must stay impartial yet defend freedom of the press. It also records a Canadian Fouromes event results and outlines a community watch effort with volunteers, shifts, and turnout.
Friday August 14 the B C Committee hosts a Grand Carnival and Confetti Dance at Tow Hall. An evening of wholesome fun with a good orchestra and memorable introductions promises non stop entertainment. Proceeds benefit the local Red Cross Society. Popular price is 2 shillings at the door.
The Be thinking meeting chaired by Mr G B urged a higher spiritual life and personal responsibility. A call to austerity in living, working, and daily life was emphasized. Two items were sent to the State Executive for Congress Agenda, including pensions and billeting of Navy-owned vessels. A minute of silence honored fallen comrades as canteen orders and parcels were dispatched.
The Hidden Hole event on Thursday afternoon August 6 featured No. 4 as the hole of choice won by Mr. Carn. Full scores list numerous participants led by Mrs. Carn and Mr. Evans with scores ranging across the field.
Rainfall data for July shows 21 recorded days across T points. The City Reception Committee held a dance in the Mill Fall on August 7 to entertain the 44th Battalion on leave, with Private W Church thanking the committee. Auld Lang Syne closed the event. W Boater suffered injuries in the bush Friday morning, with two broken ribs and a severely fractured head. Matron Beedaman is improving. Names of Davis and Porter appear in the note.
A meeting on August 4 to organize a chain of observation posts spanning 20 miles apart around Australia was opened by De Tegan. Mr Lickfold was tasked with organizing the corps and underway with arrangements for the latrine and related duties.
The Repertory Club held a concert and social last Monday night drawing about eighty attendees despite wind and rain. The program featured Mrs. Rawen’s session, Miss Tarrant, Miss Clegg, Mr. Blake, Mr. Ley Pearce, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Arnold, and Mr. Henderson, plus a one act hospital waiting room play by Mr. Haselhurst. An upcoming Merchant Appeal fundraiser is planned for September 7 in Town Hall with further events announced.
Bridgetown Phre Ave defeated Manji Mmup at the Recreation Ground by three goals to one. Keen from its squad shone, with Deswmill and other players contributing, while Misiminontra executed a decisive finish to seal the match.
Bridgetown travelled to Varsier on Sunday to play Jardee but Camden’s late arrival disrupted plans. The event structure shifted with Heke twee and Third team involvement as Senictos led one side while Femgeh and Diets supplied five goals between them in a puzzling match report.
The notice calls for scrap aluminium as a critical material for munitions. Respondents are directed to deliver scrap to the local depot promptly to support wartime production.
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