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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1945
Page
4
Boxing tournament scheduled for Saturday August 2 at 4 pm at Boyce Grook Town Hall. Admittance details and class divisions listed with weights and age groups. Entries close August 22 with the secretary at National Princess Centre Loyup Brook.
The Boyup Brook district reports on a Noggerup match where Boyup Brook won 8 goals 13 to 4 6 behinds with Millar Mippy Templeman and Stephens among goal scorers. It mentions bus service tenders accepted with Messrs Cornish Miller and Cound as winners and invites farmers to inspect flax plots despite cold wet weather.
A public meeting establishes the Dinninup Progress Association to oversee recreation ground upkeep, improve buildings, and organize sports and social events. A committee with cricket tennis football and other members forms, with two working bee efforts already completed. The first project is a playground to be finished before Christmas, followed by a kitchen with a stove and copper. Membership costs sixpence per member. Contact secretary Colin E. Chidgrey to join and support local interests.
A Pemberton Recreation Ground sports programme organized by Mr G Lunn raised about £19 for the children's trip to Feerth. Highlights include V Kelly defeating Pat Gardiner and N Hesman in the nov...e final in 3.6 seconds and a series of heats for novice chopping and flag races with strong performances by local competitors.
A Mor Jjimup State School group conducted a nominal curjietege visit to Pemberton to engage in games and activities though the town appeared unprepared for the event.
Final scores show Pemberton defeating Manjimup with five goals to nil. Goal kickers were Stan Biffin two and Kevin Biffin two, with DB Elliott also kicking. The match was arranged unexpectedly and a retoro match is planned for Manjimup after the August variation.
The Post Office Queen leads with 2521 votes while Store Queen has 1920 Kelly’s Queen 740 and Hearding House 600. Other candidates show no scores yet. The Youth Club features hot dogs and dances at Mill Hall and Youth Club Hall with events sponsored by Store Queen Kelly Queen and Tim’s Queen.
Pemberton Youth Club reports on ongoing physical training for boys and girls, noting improvements in vaulting, boxing, rhythm, and gymnastic work. A boxing tournament showcased local talent, while attendance fluctuates. Teachers acknowledge volunteers and aim to expand equipment and activities. Dressmaking class expands but splits into two groups due to differing skill levels. Six senior girls show strong progress after nine months, achieving outcomes typically seen in two years.
Mrs H Cox notes pupils including Bloor Crowd Ruby Johannesen and Ada Loud made garments from purchased material with minimal cost. Some students attend only biweekly while Ada Loud receives tutoring to reach evening class standard. The supervisor praises the high workmanship and the program’s value to the girls.
The Bridgetown Road Board met August 3 in the Town Hall. Discussions covered Winnisup Road alignment changes near Klopper's Hill, priority over Bridgetown Road, and surveyor planning. A floodlight at Steere Street crossing was approved, parking rules near stores tightened to 15 minutes on Fridays 2 pm to 6 pm, and accounts totaling £759 12s 2d were presented.
Full Gospel Church in Pemberton hosts a Breaking of Bread service on Sunday August 19 at 11 am at Eagle School. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 pm.
The osuval monthly dance is set for Bridgetown Town Hall tonight. A box of new baby clothing was sent to Red Cross headquarters last weekend and Mr. Bennett thanks donors, noting the garments will be used for overseas relief and will not be sold. The depot working party was canceled for a CWA Birthday Party, with thanks to Mrs. J. Walter and Mrs. Palconer for catering at pig sales.
In Britain’s iron and steel industry about 4,000 women, representing 13 percent of the workforce, are now filling a range of 850 jobs across the sector.
The spring musical romance Springtime in the Rockies shines in Technicolor with Betty Grable John Payne and Carmen Miranda. Harry James Orchestra performs four hit tunes while Joan Davis stars in a lively comedy with vaudeville acts and a home talent show set in a defence plant.
The Bridgetown timetable lists Sunday events with times from morning to afternoon including Willow Spring Nannuppa Boyup Brook and Greenbushes. Reverend Norman Inwood is referenced in connection with the day.
The Butterfat Section Secretary and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research discuss penicillin use in bovine mastitis. Officials stress penicillin cannot replace prevention and must be used only within trained dairy operations as part of a broader eradication plan.
Farmers are urged to note that prevention is stressed in the article and forms the basis of the HAMILTON system used widely across the Commonwealth. Explanatory literature advice and supply are available through the Bridgetown Agent.
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