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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1942

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Public Notices Reflect War Regimentation and Home Life Strain

The article discusses sweeping countrywide regimentation policies affecting homes and work. It notes a drop in morality, restricted personal interests, and shifts toward large factories. It covers war production aims, preserving industry, and direct war economy measures like petrol distribution and cash-only schemes by depots and suppliers.

Tieno Brittany Howes Skelton Deliv Sres Aire Britain North Wales Woble United Way Tiain Hig

Communal kitchens aid families and war effort in Britain

The piece praises communal canteens and laundries expanding across Britain, noting they relieve domestic drudgery, provide cheaper meals, and support morale. It argues such schemes distribute industry, reduce enemy reach during air raids, and require cooperation over compulsion, while warning against overbearing government controls and excessive new departments.

Britain Rome Australia All Wealth Austria Indus Teresty

Appointment phone line at Bridgetown cafe

Fragmentary notice gives a Bridgetown location next Britannia Cafe and a phone line 85 for appointments before 8 am or after 6 pm daily. No names or dates provided.

Steere Street Bridgetown Britannia Cafe

Wanted Young Lady Visitor for Two Weeks

Missing fragment from a local notice requests a young lady visitor for about two weeks beginning August 1, with contact directed to this office.

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Notice of executors accounts for Miles Staniforth Cater Smith

The Supreme Court of Western Australia publishes a notice that the accounts of the estate of Miles Staniforth Cater Smith late of Culienp Kulikup Western Australia have been filed for the year ending June 30 1842 and interested parties must object by September 15 1849. The extentor also seeks to apply for retoneration under Section 140 of the Administration Act. Dated August 12 1043. Solicitors Stone James and Co Perth.

Supreme Court Western Australia Miles Staniforth Cater Smith Culienp” Kulikup W. H. Nairn

Stableford Competition Conquered at Terridgetown Links

A Stableford contest at Terridgetown Golf Links Saturday ended with wet conditions after heavy rain. Local golfer MacKinnon posted the best score, while upcoming events include the Club Prophy Memorial Cup and Sparks perpetual Memorial Cap.

A. Stableford Terridgetown Uoade MacKinnon I” Luotes Sibe Sparks

Hockey Match Between Fridgetown Nats and Jarier

A Saturday afternoon game at the boundary line near the Rec. ground ended with Jardee defeating Winner Wig Winch by one goal to nil. Goalie and players waded in boots as the field proved tricky.

Fridgetown Nuts Jarier Rec Mtv Pewbertoy Links Jardee Wig Winch Lords

Bridgetown Footballers Eye Show Ground Clash At Show

Local Bridgetown footballers prepare for a Sunday match at the Show Ground with hosts clashing over lead and raffles. Crowds attend as players, patrons, and club members raise funds including a £20 prize and a Batchelors’ Supper raffle.

Hospital notes report discharge and injuries

Mr. Ray Rosman has been discharged from Joca hospital after a long stay. Mr. Smeathers of Northcliffe sustained injuries necessitating detention in the hospital.

Ray Rosman Joca Hospital Smeathers Northcliffe

Mesdames Kerle and Maitland Return to Bridgetown

Social notes report Mesdames Kerle and Maitland, recent Bridgetown residents, returning to the city this week. They attended a philanthropic event during their visit and are greeted by a large circle of friends. Rumors mention Mr Conteille de Cutey and a Town Hall social in September tied to the Repertory Club.

Bridgstown V.A.O.C Seeks Volunteers For War Work Benefit

The Bridgstown V.A.O.C reports success with 70+ embers and a few vacancies for war work. Residents may volunteer via Chief Air Observer J. Deacom or Deputy Head Warden Rev H Farman. A charity concert on Friday August 2 at 3 pm features a one act play, school items, and a community singing. Supper available for 6d. proceeds aid the Corps.

Bridgstown Bridgetown Repertory Club

Country Women's Association Holds Meeting at Mex Zinnekers Home

Members gathered at the Zinnekers home for the branch monthly meeting. Mrs Maitland resigned as secretary and Mrs Faithful agreed to return to the role. talks on Post War Reconstruction will resume. a street mall was planned for September to fund future War Loan.

Mex. Zinnecker, Jr Faithful Lesce Tall Wn

Red Cross Receives Finished Garments and Honorary Refund

The Red Cross headquarters collected completed garments including socks mittens sweaters and pullovers and noted a total refund of £1 10s 7d from the sutler set. The event acknowledged help from the Tom an Catholic Committee and praised overall successful effort and community support.

Red Cross Sox Wrdex Balaclaya Apa Raufthers Alreveless Ee Cope Annely Cory Toman

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