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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

6

Milly Mulcahy Mourned in Fremantle Funeral

The funeral for Milly Mulcahy, longtime Upper Murchison station figure, was held Monday at St Patrick's Fremantle with service led by Rev Walher Conway and graveside rites by Rev Father J Murphy and Very Rev Cather T Haugh. Mulcahy, son of Mrs M A Mulcahy of East Fremantle and Mr Daniel Mulcahy of Perth, died after a brief illness aged about 40. He leaves a wife and two young children, with chief mourners including Mrs Mulcahy, siblings Hugh John and Pat, and many relatives. police and local dignitaries attended. Flowers were not requested.

Mira I Jolie Mulcahy Camirick Matarger Milly Upper Murchison St Patrick’s Norc Fremantle Walher J. Conway Karrakatta J. Murphy Jainmont Presbytery Cather T Haugh Cather T Haugh, Omt Superior Was Also Present. É Sr. Mulcahy M A Mulcahy Preston Dalleety Cobed Mulcahy Coury Hotel St Boulder M.A Mulcahy Hugh John Pat Mulcahy Chesson Motherantaw T. Gal J. Ro Chewson Mise M. Chesson Sra Margaret Mesa G H. Fay Ellen Kath Mulcahy A. Chick D. Byrne M. Byrne Lawson K. Dingglas K. Dingglas. Rousseaa L. Prevost Manger Wool Department Dulgety and Company. Ltd Tames Dowling D. C. Perratt J. Bo Vel J. Chesson W. M. Guthne T. Stack W. Carroll E. McTimith New South Wales Grembushest Muteaby J.P. Thristis En Dalrom We. Malone M Crunney Gap Wright Palin” Ward Mo P Cogan M. Regan J. McNamara W. Viner Maurice Cullity Frank Geaham J. J. Rendon Bert Goss P. Hevan J T. O'Connor Geo. Lester J. A Caldow S. B J Condon E. Butler

Anticipations and Selections For Nannup Races

Local tipster Knowser Acceurdumber previews the Nannup meeting noting high entry turnout and strong forms. Milky Way and McMahon’s Clean Up top the contenders while Vera Jollifica and The Girls Gamble attract attention. secrecy and charity links surround the event with final selections to be revealed.

Greenbushes General Merchants and Agents Listing

H. E. Linday & Co. promote general merchandise and commission services in Greenbushes with phone listings and agents for Patera and Co. and Eller, Smith and Co. Ltd. They represent Livestock Skins and export trades, McCormick Deering farm machinery, International Milkers, Tesan Oil Co. depot, Winterbottom Motors and Dodge trucks, DeSoto and Allied Camb Cyclone Gate and Fence Co. Sales include Rainmaster Wireless and radio demonstrations.

Greenboushes Patera and Co. Ltd Fruig Buyere Eller, Smith and Co. Ltd International Harvestre Co McCormick Deering International Milkers Tesan Oil Co Winterbottom Motor Co Dodge DeSoto Allein Cyclone Gate Rainmaster Wireless Eetay

Jalingup edge Warriors in opening round football clash

In a home match Jalingup outplayed their visiting Warriors with a strong first term showing. Warner struggled early as Jalingup built a comfortable lead, then Vartieré and Tap helped extend the margin. The visitors threatened late but Jalingup steadied to seal the win as Balingup pressed in the final stages. The third round of the Nelson Association saw Balingup defeat Jironk Job by a narrow margin, with Boyup next on Sunday. Preparations for the Aug 25 ball are underway and winners will be kept secret until the night of the ball.

Yin Vy Suuilay Warriors Pling Warner Halingup Vartieré Tap Lomie Sithia Balingup Io 3 Gs Jamgup Sd DO BT Narners C Armstrong Nelson Jironk Forup Boyup 1Up Boyup Brook Ro Miller

The Tory Wife at Bridgetown Pictures review

Luise Rainer stars in The Tory Wife with Rex Tife aboard a submarine patrol drama. The cast includes Charles Bickford Barton MacLane Preston Foster Tom Brows Andy Devine and Frank Jenke as the Splinter Fleet sails. Nan Grey leads the female role in this amusing seafaring narrative with limited prior screen history.

Luise Rainer Gem Ax Rex Tife Ahip Charles Bickford Barton MacLane Preston Foster Tom Brows Andy Devine Frank Jenke Nan Grey Ong

News and Notes from Bridgetown and District

News notes report local events including a Saturday gathering with music and supper, visits by ambulance officers and district officials, and inspections of new quarters. The theft of 26 gallons of petrol at Roe Street and a bowser theft elsewhere are noted. Upcoming events include a boxing championship at Bridgetown on September 28 and a repertory theatre production A Little Bit of Fluff at the Town Mall. Also listed are plans for the Bridgetown school hall on September 22, a charity bridge afternoon on August 25, alterations to Elder Zenith Co., and a Belt Club Ball attended by visitors from Manjimup and Greenbushes with Monte Wilson's orchestra.

Otra Roe Street Bowser of Mives and Son Bridgetown Platt Ipie Feman Arengthier Nage Arsmon Minn L Williams Elder, Zenith & Co Elder, Suit and Company Mudgytown Sterter Kidgetown Praneh Kinup Outhwards Bridgetown Town Mall Monte Wilson Mamimup Linters Manjimup Horup Track Greenbushes

Timber Gun 1 described for timber blasting and risks

The article explains a steel timber blasting gun used to split logs by a charged powder charge. It details preparation, powder loading, fuse insertion, and the dangerous process, noting high costs in time and labor and warning that only blasting powders should be used safely.

Paors

Ryan Trophy golf standings at Pemberton Club

Sr Ryan Trophy event held last Sunday at Pemberton Golf Club with 36 players, among the largest fields. Winners were Mrs D Smith and Smith with nett 66 from a 3 handicap. Best gross went to Mrs H Suiter and Fred Suiter with 2 over par. Full results list numerous pairs and scores, noting next week's L. Everett Trophy.

Tor Pemberton Golf Club Sr. Ryan Conditius D- Smith Smith Steere St Bridgetown Warner D. Smith B.A. Smith W. Suiter Roy Gra Ham Honmbatl Hlam H. Carn PF. Switer Bloor Snr W. McLoughlin W. Pitman C Rann H. Goddard Everete Deadman J Hanniball Young Lepba Clively Miss Richards E. Langley Dradoan Greenel Tomar Lyerett Rowberry D Parnell J. Brockman N. Exuns

Rifle range practice at Balingup hosts 300-yard event

A Sunday practice shoot at the Balingup rifle range logged a 300 yard range event. Participants fired seven bouts in two stages, with notable scores and conditions reported as favorable. A Scott returned to Timor to join the Gill team after absence.

Balingup Scott

Deamill's decisive win in Bridgetown golf event

Recap of Bridgetown golf weekend with Deanmill leading A and B divisions, long list of matches and results. Contests included HL 1 and 10 grade JE, with Warner, Darling, Hanter, Blechynden, and Wauchope among participants. Event highlights mention Mrs Stevens, dressmaking, and Digger Haw’s captaincy.

Auembers Bridgetown Sikburday Deanmut C. Nelson Co Hanter RP Darling Warner Manter Phillips Manromay Briffen Lindsay F. O Aeng NASA Re & Darling Hanter Stipe Wauchope Fede Hieiy Tee Deanmill Ash Stier T. Drummond B. Crute AS Rey AS Rey) eAtrancements Are Well In Hand For Hydnehue Fe Dolnana Digger Sters Ual

Street Tree Planting Meeting Notes on Public Works Delays

A fragmented report details a public meeting on street tree planting and related street work. Attendees including Mr Aismit and Mr Bast discuss authority, funding, timelines, and the impact on traffic while noting trees and alleys will be marked for eventual planting and care.

Church Notices at St Pauls Bridgetown Trinity XI Schedule

Church notices list Holy Communion at 8 am and 1 am Sunday School at 11 am Holy Communion and Sermon at 7 30 pm Evening service and sermon Scott's Brook Evensong and Sermon at 3 pm.

Aubur BO Trinity XI Scott's Brook

St Barnabas Green Bushes Sunday services and notices

Holy Eucharist at Greer bushes at 8 am and Greenbushes at 11 am with service Maranup Ford at 2 30 pm Evensong at 7 30 pm Green bushes Mothers Duion Pestiva August 2 Holy Eucharist Mam Thursday August 31 Balingup 8 pm Church of Christ Sunday August 30 Service at 1 am Speaker Mr Ightingale of Collie full attendance requested

ST. Barnabas Greer Maranup Ford Duion Pestiva Balingup Church OF Christ Servier Ightingale Collie

Winter Damage On Roads In Wet Season Worried Board

Manjimup Road Board faces recurring road damage during wet periods as standard maintenance fails to keep drains clear and potholes form. At the August meeting, Mr Wm Mottram urged continuous work by one man with a horse cart or motor vehicle to turn water and clean drains. The board agreed to employ Mr Paynter with a truck for the duration, aiming to reduce costly repairs by year end.

Manjinmo Rosa Board Manjimup Road Board Noord Mottram Paynter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yuneral M. J. Mulcahy McCay’s Stores Meleay Nannup Knowser Une McMahon Mr. McMahon Milky Way Alice Kent Air of Mystery Field Bas Dainty Morsal Tucker Twistem Rankem Reynolds and Co H. E. Linday Laonie Ie Australia Texaco Super Power Chief Ethyl Texaco AL Distributors HE. Lindsay & Co Inbushes Baling UP Boyup Brook Club Bridgetown Pictures News and Notes Inomy Bo Wilke Rowling Chily Eavers Bachre Abe G. Masha Mre Clarke Rt Toba Av Fbulsee Hadge Yon An Be. Donaldson Coimmtesener St Tokemibulance Perth Ven Ol Ridgetown New Zealand Ryan Trophy Balingup Rifle Club Deamill Balingup Club Ywanted Hridgetown F. A. Park Butcher William Thomas Baker Pastrycook Batavia Insurance Go Parrish General Greenbushes Lange C. H. Briggs Vacuum Oil Co Goldsrough Mort Queensland Insurance National Mutual Insurance Phone & Phang Sydney Atkinson Motors Limited Latina Pinas Acoatinn Nuardane Daria Quria Perema Bast Hubute wWe Owl Fiechairman Mere Boric Sean Vonuhons Rastentt Rhine Spouf Uantil McCormick Deering P.H. Lenthall & Co. Ltd Luiance Insurance Paha Curch Church OF England ST. Paul's, Bridgetown Esses
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