Forrest politician Lemmon rises through earthy WA districts
Mr Lemmon, chosen by the Labour Party for Forrest, builds a long career from diploma in Agriculture at 16 to chairing Goowangerup Road Board at 26, leading Wearail Wool Growers’ Union three years later, and later directing Co operative Block Tamblin Ltd and joining the State Wheat Stabilisation Committee.
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Lemmon
Labour Party
Ace
Ougerup
Chace
Vane
Onterup
Merc Lemmon
Goowengerup Road Board
Wearail
Government Land Sale Bridgetown Notice
Government land sale Bridgetown August 24 at noon at the District Lands Office Bridgetown. Details include 12 acres near Small Orchard 5 miles from Boyyp and 2 miles from the school. Plans and further particulars available at the Lands Office. Land sold to 200 feet depth except mining districts. G L Needham Under Secretary for Lands.
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District Lounds
Bridgetown
G. L. Needham
Bereavement notice from the Dickson family
Mr and Mrs G A Dickson and family express gratitude for letters telegrams cards floral tributes and personal sympathy after their recent loss. They ask recipients to accept this as a sincere personal expression of thanks.
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G. A. Dickson
King for a Day election appeal in Bridgetown Advocate
The Bridgetown Advocate urges voters to decide on Australia’s wartime future. It argues war aims differ by party with Labour favoring safeguards and limited troop deployment while opponents demand full wartime effort and broader global involvement. The piece warns against national government neglect and recalls economic strains and defence priorities.
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Australia
Labour
Middle East
Roosevelt
Curtin
Commonwealth
Western
Aastralia
Western Australia
Australian Election Speech Warns of Socialist Rule
J. A. Eddy of Steere urges Bridgetown readers to vote to prevent Labour return. He argues pay as you earn taxation would erase debt, warns wartime socialism risks regimentation, and calls for Australia to stand with the United Nations without qualification.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Taxation Department
Curtin
Austraia
United Nations
J. A. Eddy
Steere Su
Bridgetown
Manjimup Notes Include Donations and Local Moves
Contributions acknowledged by local groups include Methodist Sunday School £2 2s and AJS Angel 3s, with others listed from Manjimup and district. Mr George Major noted during the week, and Mr F C Felstead returned from Perth. Ambulance Ball at the Town Hall tonight promises a large attendance amid community updates. Mrs W Marger is ill, with wishes for a speedy recovery. Bert Fee seen in khaki on Monday.
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George Major
T. Giblett
M. J. Kelly
Middlesex School
A. Wells
Ajs Angel
Pap
F. C. Felstead
Manjimup
A. Pontanini
Perth
Scouting Oddities And Cheerful Banter In Local Club
A ragged note recalls Boy Scouts and visiting cubs with badges and chatter. The piece hints at a lost paper fragment, a car, and friendly banter among locals as they joke about scouting life and small mishaps.
Repertory Club's Stage Show Tours South West Towns
The Tridetown Repertory Club has staged a series of performances in several south western towns including Donnybrook. Proceeds from the concerts are intended to reach a target amount for a memorial fund, with Manjimup residents invited to attend a bright stage variety concert.
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Tridetown Repertory Club
Donnybrook
Manjimup
Eclipse Moon Shrouds Night in Dawn Darkness
A total eclipse of the moon occurred in the early hours on Menidhay morning. Darkness fell as the sky grew pitch black before the event and light showers followed the dimmed moon.
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Menidhay
Bridgetown WA Country Women's Association Meeting
Bridgetown branch met August 1 at 3 pm in Reper tory Rooms with officers pres ent. Members heard reports on hospital visiting and camouflage nets. Mrs MacKinnon urged knitters and helpers for nets and air force comforts while welcoming new member Mrs Salvair and noting Mrs Miller’s departure.
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Bridgetown
Mesdames McKinnon
Waithful
D. Armstrong
Tressurer
Salvair
Dallas
McKay
Edwards Tidy
Kirby
Bentley
Lockley
Toyer
Miller
Williams
Cornell
Bolton
C.W.A
Federal Elections Framed by Voters Initiative
A historical note links Fergusson Stewart Lemmon Fraser Clothier Unwin to a voter initiated framework. The text emphasizes citizen action shaping federal elections and references multiple individuals involved in the process.
Bridge and Rummy Afternoon for Charity
A Wednesday card party hosted by the C.W.wA. met in Repertory Club Rooms despite bad weather. Mrs. Toyer won the rummy section while Mrs. Zinnecker Junr. won at bridge. Cakes and jam sales boosted funds for a good cause. next month promises another session with new players welcome.
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C.w.wa
Faithful
Toyer
Zinnecker
Mystery Hike Divides Groups Reaches Destination
Two groups of Guides and two groups of Scouts completed a two and a half mile mystery hike on Saturday without compass or ruler estimation. Cubs struggled with a trail but also reached the destination at a different pace. Afternoon tea in the bush concluded the outing with a distinctive afternoon.
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Wis Teese
Club Trophy Round One Plays At Dundeetowna Golf Links
The first round of the Club Trophy at Dundeetowna Golf Links produced tight results. Clarke beat Jones 2 and 1, Toyer defeated Mandell, Salvair beat Lang and 2 up, Edwards defeated MacKineen 5 and 3. semi finals set Clarke against Salvair and Mdwariks against Vester. Stableford results listed, Moyes card best. Competition continues tomorrow.
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Dundeetowna Golf Links
Mdwariks
Thothe Stableford Lekki
Moyes
Aletsils
CL Mares
Ch. Phester
L. Kilwards
Ti—Hee
Vester
Ih.Yorke
W. AL Muehin
Lancaster Bomber Leaflet Run Delights Town
Children cheered as the Lancaster Bomber with Australian crew flew over Brig hton, dropping leaflets and circling the river. The sight praised Australia and its servicemen while noting the potential for mass bombing raids if bombs matched the leaflet drop speed.
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Australia
Bridgetown
English Lancaster Bomber Over Manjimup Thrills Town
Excited residents watched the Lancaster bomber fly low over Manjimup on Tuesday afternoon. As it circled and released leaflets, crowds recorded the spectacle and read a message praising Allied air crews and encouraging support for the war effort.
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Manjimup
England
Social and Personal Highlights From Bridgetown Weekend
Captain Eric Miller seen in Bridgetown enjoying a weekend break. Independent candidate Lieut. A West spent days in Bridgetown and surrounding districts. A Parents and Citizens Benefit Picture Night profits exceeded £18 after expenses. Mr. Jack Smith MP left Mount Hospital to spend two weeks with his daughter at Pingelly and plans to return to Bridgetown. Smith shows hopeful recovery and will resume duties after convalescence.
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Eric Miller
Bridgetown
Lieut. A. West
Nat.c.1
Forrest
Parents and Citizens’ Association of
Goldfields Pictures
Jack Smith
M.L.A
Nelson
Legis Lities Assembly
Mount Hospital
WK. Tucker
Jean
Pingelly
Smith
Tridgetown
Mr. Smith
Ney
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Goggegup
Victoria Insurance Coy
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C. E. Courtis and Company
Richardson Street
Katanning
P.O
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Dumbleyonz
R. Hancock & Sons
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Tysoe
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Truth and Service
Jim-Dick
Methodist Sunday School
Manijimup Methodist C.E
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KSL Prisonr OF War Fund
George Sykes Hag
Tammin
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