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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

2

Delegates meet to set finals for local football league

A delegates meeting on July 8 approved payments for gear and gate duties, ordered two semifinals on neutral grounds, and finals at Bridgetown. Umpire Walton to officiate all semifinals and finals. Burnig Motors donated a trophy for the fairest and best player. Final dates listed: Warriors vs Centrals at Balingup August 20. Rovers vs Bal ingup at Greenbushes August 27. subsequent finals in Bridgetown and September 10.

Tesday Messrs H. Tomelty Gordon and Chapman Warriors Foale Mastin Rovers Allen and Anderson Centrals McDonald and Jenkins Paule Jenkins Gordon Str Chapman Balingup Andermandy McDonald Bridgetown Walton Peale Anderson Rurnig Motors Limited Balangup Greenbushes

Manjimup Police Court Hears Drunkenness Fines

In a Monday morning hearing at Manjimup Police Court before Messrs Jas Bare and S G Dufield J P Fred H Jones faced his third drunkenness charge spanning six days with earlier fears on the 8th and 12th. A first offence earned him one day’s imprisonment. A stranger to the town paid a fine for nuisance in a lane off Gilbert Street. J R and R W M Yind, cited by a department inspector, faced charges for inaccurate scales used during business. they claimed the scales were correctly adjusted but were fined 10/ with 5/ costs and the scales forfeited.

Jas. Bare S. G Dutfeld Wilffred H. Jones Teas J. R R- W. M. Yind Perth

Pontiac Chieftain Six promises safe, smooth modern driving

A long automotive piece reviews the new Pontiac Chieftain Six with emphasis on safety and comfort improvements. It notes redesigned rear suspension with long semi elliptic variable rate springs, a wider windscreen, lower frame, and enhanced visibility. Performance figures include over 80 mph top speed and a standing mile around 61 seconds.

Iys Hare Sulin Hionie Musterite Western Australia Mundi Downy Mead Arthur Asia Pontiac Care Chieftain Intel Bert Pee Ot

Obituary notices from Greenbushes and Toner area

The death occurred at Greenbushes on August 8 of 81 year old Robert George Uphill. He leaves a wife and family including Mrs Graham, Mr Percy Uphill and Mrs Prank Meares. Funeral was in the Anglican section of Greenbushes cemetery with Rev. Frary officiating. Also noted is the death of Mrs Mabel S Watson of Bridgeton who died in Perth on August 7 and was buried in the Free Anglican cemetery. Michael Jon Mulcahy of the Shaaw Rock Hotel Greenbushes died August 12 at 41 from peritonitis, survived by a wife and three children. Mulcahy was former manager of Milly Milly Station, Upper Birchison, and son of Mrs Mary Agnes Mulcahy and the late Daniel Mulcahy.

Greenbushes Robert George Perth Mabel S Watson Francis R. Watson Bridgeton We Bridge Town Hospital Michael Jon Mulcahy Shaawrock Mulcahy Mary Agnes Mulcahy East Fremantle Daniel Mulcahy Milly Milly Staton Upper_biurchison

Road Works Report From Manjimup Road Board

Manjimup Road Board released a report on road works done in the past month. Graders were hired for three days on the Main Roads Board project along the Manjimup Palgarup section. Footpaths at the Agricultural Bank and Bath Street received leveling, rolling, and material removal. Several roads were graded, drained, or repaired, with several projects dependent on dry weather. Major culverts were inspected or rebuilt, drains opened, and tree removal noted. Several maintenance tasks were completed while other sections await drier conditions for further work.

Manjimup Main Roads Board Manjimup-Palgarup Bath Street Mount Street Graphite Road Collier Street Arnott Street Pollitt’s Dixvale Road Deeside Perup Balbarrup Fernhill Towie Pemberton Collins Easton Edward Han L. R. Barnsby Stirling Nanoup Draly

Market report from Bridgetown sale by Eldey Smith and Un

Report of the Bridgetown livestock market held Wednesday August 9 by Eldey Smith and Un. Sheep included wethers lambs and young ewes. cattle included several pens and weighty steers. strong buyer turnout with high clearance at firm rates. Prices quoted for cattle range from £1 to £7 10s, Jersey heifers and shorthorn stock noted, with multiple forward orders and bartered lots.

Eldey Smith Bridgetown Wether Pat Wethers Jersey Zvenralt Aeving Miebmert

Artillery timber split gun arouses demand in Australia

Timber workers show strong interest in a new artillery timber split gun from New Zealand. Priced at 125, it uses a steel bar and blasting powder to split logs for posts and sleepers, with rapid, efficient results and notable time savings for landowners and timber getters.

Australi New Zealand

Donnelly Bridge Replacement Discussed by Boards

The Manjimup road board and Forests Department discussed replacing the One Tree bridge with a new structure over Dermelly River west of Yamnah Forest Station. A letter from Forests CEO W Stewart details bridge site options, cost estimates, and whether to reuse the old site or choose a nearby location, with talks to continue.

Manjimup Road Board Forests Department OW. R Stewart Dearmen Manjimup Yamnah Forest Dermelly Uas DWR Stewart Hedalainy

Pemberton Officials Report Odd Trout and Rail Plans

Local authorities in Pemberton acknowledge unusual trout observations and discuss pending rail and shipping operations tied to a Victorian event. Reports reference upcoming weeks for the extension of a project, with emphasis on timing, route testing, and potential delays affecting Fresh Water Fisherien Pommtacinn and regional trade.

Ballarat Pemberton Sean Noticen Hallara Wrewils

Jardee School Notes and Football Prep

Jardee School notes preview upcoming football and hack rehearsals after holidays. Students describe team readiness, event scheduling, and expectations for the first meeting with coaches and staff. Several names appear in practice news and school announcements.

Omine Victims Restored Through Alcohol Recovery Hope

Jery chimed that after many years of research and practice tests those who have fallen through the sea of alcohol can be released from its grips For further particulars see the "Drima" advertisement on another page.

Jery Wnrther Drima

Red Cross Meeting Debates Emergency Service and Donations

An ordinary meeting was held in the Lesser Hall on Friday August 4 with Mrs Dallas presiding over a large gathering. Main business focused on the Red Cross Emergency Service and enrolment papers. The Kindergarten Appeal Committee solicited help for Violet Day and flowers to be sent to the pre y room by Wednesday August 3. Mrs Draper will pack them. A donation was sent to Sister Kate's Home in Queen's Park and the monthly silver chain appeal is noted for next month. Parcels of public work, oranges, and lemons were dispatched to Perth for distribution among retired soldiers.

Dallas Red Cross Agaly Wernesday Draper Dalla Kate Queen's Park Sister Kate Eves Tiree Thome Trolt Perth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southern Cross Brainles Steel Oes Ee Hisar Fairbanks Morse Wonder Blackwood Freemason's H. C. Jones Collett Bunbury's Victoria Street Arenade Sar Warne Pom Floria Sancie Universal South West W. H. McCutcheon Hampton St. Bridgetown National Bank Rs Batten Wm. Moyes & Sons Builders, Timber & Hardware Merchants Alex Rogers Scott's Hampton Street Bunbury Stephen R. Hancock & Sons Monumental Mazows and Sculptors Spencer Street Stromberg Carlson Radios C. R. Pratt Weights and Measures Pontiac Chieftain Dreamy Wilt Mayes Hull the Warren Avid Ts Board Rooney Astley Williams Seymour MR. RG. Uphill Mrs. M. &. Watson Manjimup District Edward Chadwick Henwood Elemini Bke Alres Bridgetown Market New Donnelly Bridge Taamanin Anil Australia Ptt Jardee Sheeronon Aia Brass OMINE Pontiac Holden Bert Fee Bunbury Employment Ovenes Car Ve Souve Phan Ae Wren, UA REA Borsau Otley Ipsen Street West Davies Liverpool London and Globe Insursnes Co. Ltd South West Business Directory Sonething New Kirep Sremabushes Boyup Brook Mazjimup Dertand Morthlidy ‘Disticts Restella Portrait Studio Wellington Street Tournay Victoria and Princep Streets Bunburry Victoria St McKercher Mercers Plasterite Lining Boards Mantimup Boyup Brook Pemberton Mecay FEA Maslin Hampton St. Bridcetown Donwybrook NR. G Owen Chinnert Stephen Street Runbury Dardarup Prince and Wheatley Waterloo Metr Brifectenen Surat Bunbury Roa Ford J. W. Hicks Davis & Davis Jing Fallors Travallers Dardenup McArthurs Mala Perth Road Bob Toy Kalgoorie Ranitorist Sydney Atkinson Motors Limited Seasory Fisher Macrows Stramnen Street Representice Timnvhrwik Manimupy Pemberton Natnup Busoni
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