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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1944

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W Wright announces interviews at Freemasons Hotel Bridgetown

Notice by W Wright accountant and tax adviser of Stephen Street Banbury to interview clients on August 21 22 and 25 by appointment at the Freemasons Hotel Bridgetown. Also notice to claimants in the estate of Stanley Smith late of Winnijup Bridgetown Western Australia farm labourer and AIF private deceased requires written claims by September 8 1944 to avoid exclusion from distribution. Public Trustee J H Glynn Perth dated August 10 1944.

Taxa LuLs Stephen Street Banbury Freemasons Bridgetown J. H. Glynn Supreme Court Perth

Manless War and the Path to outlawed Conflict

The essay argues war trends toward manless devices from mines to pilotless aircraft and antisubmarine tech. It warns of future sky strikes if research accelerates, but suggests antidotes rise with poison. It calls for replacing brute force with law, order, and compromise to end war.

Russia France Britain Germany

Bridgetown Defeats Kirup in Open Football Clash

Bridgetown wins 13 goals 17 behinds to Kirup 7 goals 15 behinds. Inaccurate kicking from Kirup in final quarters marred their chances while a patriotic fund netted £6 10s. Wag Witnessed at Bridgetown The creation Ground on Sunday afternoon.

Bridgetown Kiruys Inmcurate Kirup

Social and Personal Notices From Bridgetown Week

Johnny Fleetoy of the RAAP visited town with social rounds this week. Mrs F Clark of Bridgetown holidaying with relatives in Fremantle. Mrs Krachler and Shirley returned to Bridgetown on Friday’s train. Mrs McAlinden and Mrs Veale of Bunbury staying in Bridgetown. Signaller J Cutmere back from weeks’ leave in Bridgetown. Mrs J A Kirby returned to Bridgetown after weeks in Perth. Mr Thompson of The Westralian Farmers back in town after a city visit. Gladys and Cecelia Reynolds left for Busselton for a short holiday with Mrs Reynolds as guest. Don Ryan of Fremantle spent a few days with friends in Bridgetown. Mr Selby Coverley of Bridgetown with horse trainer Mr Skyan. horse Laddie Booth won the Perth Trotting Cup last Wednesday. Reg Harrison received many congratulatory telegrams including one from Carnarvon for his 1st birthday. Congratulations to those responsible for the Bridgetown Church of England Bazaar held Friday. £210 realised. A school grounds working bee of about 20 men plus Boy Scouts levelled part of the playground and prepared a sand patch for infants. Swing sets erected. timber cut for others. The working bee thanks the ladies who supplied a dainty afternoon tea.

Don Ryan Fremantle Mr. S Selby Coverley Bridgetown Mr. Skyan Mrs Coverley Laddie Booth

Boyup Brook Court Case Over Underage Liquor Charge

Dr A E B Stenning and Mr Gi R Whitham noted the case against Arthur Harry Oates for supplying liquor to a person under 21. He pleaded guilty and was fined £4 plus costs.

A. EB. Stenning Gi. R. Whitham J’s P. Arthur Harry Oates Tle

Perth Trip For Mitchell Family And Local Visits

Mrs. and Mrs. Mitchell depart for Perth for a three week stay with her mother. Mr. Cowley visits Busselton with wife and daughter Mrs Cross. Len Moore makes a flying city visit with family. Dr. and Mrs. Stenning travel by car for a short Perth stay. Mr. and Mrs. French visit Dusxeton last weekend.

D. Mitchell Perth W. Cowley Mrs. Cross Busselton Len Moore

Weather Report Points Total From Rainy Month

During this month to date T27 paints of rain have been registered, making a total for the year of 1410 points.

Bridgetown Golf Links Stroke Tie Leads to Big Next Round

The Bridgetown Golf Club event at Bridgetown Links ended in a tie between Edwards and W H Jones under handicap play. Notable scores include R Edwards 76 5 71 and L Pearce 11 11 T 74 with Randell 81 12 T3 and Moyes 18 15 T1. Tomorrow’s competition will be large with August 26 Stroke for a half trophy and the Clo Martel Handicap rounds starting.

Bridgetown Edwards W. H. Jones Agh R. Edwards W. Old Dames Pearce Gi. Randell Moyes KL. Mitchell

Why I Am Voting Yes Observer Bridgetown

An unsigned column argues for a Yes vote in the wartime referendum. It portrays wage earners contributing weekly, criticizes big monopolies for seeking lower taxes, defends Canberra spending, notes high local taxation, and urges support of government wartime measures and rationing before the upcoming Saturday vote.

Bridgetown Canberra W-A

Blamey for Prime Minister Debate Sparks Postwar Plan

A letter from Thinker of Dridgetown argues for Blamey as Prime Minister with a cabinet of war veterans and service ranks. The author contends against political manipulation and calls for employment via mechanisation while critiquing constitutional preference for the fighting services. Authorized by J. A. Eddy Bridgetown.

Dridgetown MacArthur Blamey Gordon Bennett Commodore Collins Gunner Smith Sapper Jones

Plorsa Tirktain forest glinter details and armament

The Plorsa Tirktain forest glinter features an unknown wingspan and an asserted hand of fully equipped soldiers. It carries a 25-pounder gun with a stated range, and a wheel for high velocity use, suggesting a complex, if unclear, military design with multiple performance figures and capabilities.

Plorsa Tirktain Tritain

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