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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1944

Page

4

Pemberton Notes and Local Competitions Summary

Sunday morning contests featured Thig competition won by Knowles with a high score of 4580 and Toor Sr 4929. Afternoon Canadians event saw Bloor Je and Mise Nichols triumph 43-1320. Thursday utilities include electric contest won by Mrs Carn and a stroke event by Mrs Roby. Town Planning update from Perth notes seeking Davidson’s assistance for school ground planning and septic tank installation. new playground chute arrived.

Knowles Toor Sr Chayster Deadman Wass Wink Roby Evans Goddard Boor Jnr Bloor Je Mise Nichols A. Evans Thompston Bloor Sur Stoby Winch Me Reever Rte Biffin Mix Carn Tetterington Bloor Rowverry Uoor Snr Toby Tuas Davis Ucrnities Carn

Relative Names Missing for Pedigree Request

A reader asks if a relative whose name was not handwritten for the pedigree will be provided immediately. The inquiry focuses on prompt identification and delivery of the missing familial name.

Youth Club Opens With Keen, Expanding Classes

The first activities of the Youth Club started last week with supervisors reporting strong interest. Attendees joined dressmaking, physical culture, gymnastic, and Baxter classes, and organizers expect enrollments to grow as time passes.

Clnnes

Hospital Notes on Mr. J Glauder Admission After Accident

Mr J Glauder was admitted to hospital on Monday following an accident at Simpery Hill. Dr Kean is on annual holidays and Dr Stanton of the Air Pare is relieving him.

J. Glauder Hopital Simpery Hil Dr. Kean Dr. Stanton Air Pare

Weather woes and drought cloud farm hopes for rain

The report notes continued frosts and a harsh drought with farmers in need of rain. It states rainfall this year is much below average and foresees scarce feed for summer, warning of strained agricultural prospects.

School Notes on Friday Absence Due to Rain

There was no Kort on Friday for the girly owing to the rain.

Coverley’s Team Edges Campbell’s In Close Rugby Clash

In fine weather a fast football contest saw Coverley’s side edge Campbell’s men by a single point. Everett ran the match, while Perth-bound tours loom as two further tests for the Pemberton boys against Perth Boys School. Our lads practice hard and expect victory.

Coverley Campbell Everett Perth Perth Boys School Pemberton Boys

Hospital Ball in Pemberton Promises Big Night

Preparations are in hand for the annual Hospital Ball in Pemberton tomorrow night. Burney's orchestra will provide music and a large crowd is anticipated.

Pemberton Burney

Community Concerts showcase talent from amateur trials

The Community Concerts event, supported by the Parents and Citizens Association fonds, is well patronised as amateur trials uncover good talent. It is hoped the next concert will feature mainly Northcliffe artists.

Aig Parents and Citizens Association Fonds Ttig Northcliffe Artistst

Red Cross Notes and Roll Call Drive Totals

The report shows 237 new members and 246 reenrolled in the Red Cross drive. The effort added 89 new members and 46 reenrollments, with thanks to Superintendent Set and assistants. Members must submit fees by September 1 to count for the current roll.

Set ESC Thie Bridgetownsbarg Middle East Ar.c Uyosw

Comforts Fund Appeals for Armed Forces Addresses

The Comforts Funds secretary asks all with relatives in the armed forces and changed addresses to inform Mr Tula or Mr Pemberlyy. Soldiers' canteen orders are being prepared for despatch this week to each member of the forces. If anyone has a

The Comforts Funds Mr. Tula Mr. Pemberlyy

Quarterly meeting of Ambbulante Lodge at Ambbulante Hall

The U.A.C.D. quarterly gathering convened in the Lodge Room on Monday August 21 with over 25 in attendance. Mr Cilif Goldring presided and welcomed back Worthy Brother Ron Cox who could not attend Sage meeting due to ill health.

Ambbulante Hall Cilif Goldring Ron Cox

Royal Arch Chapter Plans for Year Ahead

Bros Wyer and Bolton on silk list. Bolton improving. Secretary reports library returns from Ireland and a new supply expected. July 8 Bolton elected District President for twelve months. J J McAlinden to represent at October Conference Biennial. Six Bonny Brook visitors including Tom Miller. Royal Arch meeting presided by W P Coverley with all offices filled for year. Social and dance discussed for near future.

Tom Miller Royal Arch W. P. Coverley

Bridgetown Road Board meets amid talks of lights and yards

The Bridgetown Road Board held its ordinary monthly meeting on Friday August 4 at 10 30 am with Chairman Mr B S Tester presiding. Discussions covered light installations at Haiffie bridge and Greenbushes Road, sale and trucking yard sites, pine tree removal bids, water reticulation expansion, and staff allowances.

Dhy Bridgetown Road Vermi B.S. Tester Uith Tr Way Randell Haiffie Bridge Greenbushes Road Hospital Hill Tiwan Cuility Timber Company Hauberg Yanmab-Soekerditlup A. Plant and Tole Committee Hester WAGR M. J. Bateman Ltd Atkins Ltd Boteman Forsa D.C Moreland EK. Hoar Bridgetown

Agriculture Secretary Warns of Seed Certification Contact Deadline

The Uder Secretary for Agriculture urges farmers to contact the Department of Agriculture before September 6 for government certified seed inspections. The move aims to ensure seed quality and streamline pasture inspections if needed.

Uder Baron May Department of Agriculture

Vermin Board Meeting At Boyup Brook August 12

Minutes of the ordinary Ver Blackwood Toad Vermin Board meeting held in the Bear Room at Boyup Brook. Presid ed by Mr. PB D Porrst, discussions include award rates for Vermin Inspector, septic system housing concerns, ball chair repairs, Lot 128 transfer, payments of £1912 12s 7d, and various notices from government departments and committees. Road conditions and rate discussions featured alongside planning for a future visit by the Town Planning Commissioner.

Blackwood Toad Mealty Ad Vermin Board Bear Room Boyne Brook D_ Porrst Ahman Grace Vermin Salaey Secrtary Workers Homes Board Myiee Workers Homes Board Mirk Davidson Gene Huge Systen Twn Boyup Brooke Ball Ausden Cust Mrx. Moon Ewing U/S A. D. Butterly Williwamp Moore G/S Toi Tiwis

Church Services in Bridgetown and Surrounds August 27

Holy Communion at 10 a.m. and various Sunday services at St Pauls Bridgetown and nearby churches including Sunnyside Methodist Bridgetown and Greenbushes. Full Gospel and Gospel services listed with times plus a fellowship meeting Tuesday at 7:90 p.m. An invitation is extended to all.

Servi Dam Gospel Servier Brangaliat W. Bok

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