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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1942
Page
1
Wartime telephone restrictions force patrons to call Bridgetown 85 before or after 6 p.m. daily to book an appointment at the cafe.
Widespread discussion on reconstruction policy amid war's end. Debates include planned long term strategies, ensuring reserves, and adopting Keynesian saving plans for postwar credits. Emphasizes avoiding a repeat of the postwar slump and the need for prudent, immediate action alongside war effort.
Bridgetown Golf Course remained in fine order despite heavy rain. Wheatley captured the O Sparks Perpetual Memorial Trophy by a comfortable margin and shaved his handicap. Club trophy match play qualifiers include Wheatley, L Wors, W Toyer, Kr, TT Clarks, HL S Hester, G H Randell, and G Howter Vy Moyes. next Saturday the competition will feature match play among captains and vice captains with the listed players involved.
Community leaders across Beate and Commonwealth governments urged immediate postwar reconstruction funding through war loans and savings certificates. Municipal councils and churches were advised to channel wartime savings into postwar projects, with a proposed Minister of Reconstruction coordinating national efforts. A football match note from Bridgetown beats Balingup in poor weather closed the excerpt.
Pemberton residents report injuries from local work incidents with fingers and eyes damaged. Privates J Greenhow and J Evans arrive home from the Middle East for a brief leave. Mim P Osborne returns in uniform. Manjimup and Peidgetown ready for a stormy match while weather damages fences and property. RSL picture night planned.
Deanmill overwhelmed Bridgetown on their home ground despite slick conditions. Final score shows Deanmill seven goals to Bridgetown's remaining tally, with Bridgetown set to travel to Maujimop next Sunday.
Mr Jones donated a picture tight to the Parcels Fund on August 18. The event celebrated as one of the best sights the R.8.L. has had and aims to support the boss in the fighting forces. During the week over a hundred container orders were sent away along with parcels of tobacco for the Indians in Sneland. The Indians bridge committee kept hosting a bridge evening each Wednesday and continued to receive 700d patronage, keeping the Parcels Fund well supplied.
Bridgetown social notes detail Mrs Tomelty’s return from a agonaay trip to Perth and a busy Bridge Pier Mying visit. The Badminton Club event on August 19 saw Miss Lyons win the ladies’ trophy in a lively evening of dancing and socializing. J Prastidis captured honours in a city visit section. A mix of visits, a hospital baby suitcase anecdote, and WAAAP wireless group changes are noted. Miss Maric Lindardy becomes secretary at Lady Gowrie Child Centre Vietnam Park, while a Country Women’s Association card party in Lesser Hall draws attendees for bridge and rummy with Mrs Anedroon and Mrs Greenway among prizewinners. Further gatherings are encouraged by Mrs Williams for the Bridgetown branch.
National Day of Prayer and Intercession will be observed throughout Australia on Thursday September 3. Delegates Avid Cnodreight and Mr J Ruley from Caris Brox will visit Boyne Brook on Saturday September 5 and may be consulted at the Hotel between 11 am and 2 pm. Take the opportunity to check up on year notes.
Red Cross notes report September 4 meeting reminders and thanks to Mel Ted Doust and Mrs. Lou Evans for organizing the Pir Vale Tea despite bad weather. A fruit sale at the depot raised nearly £2 with cake sales. Mrs. C. Saunders named purchasing officer due to rationing. Miss N. Parker again calls for donations for the clean drive at headquarters.
Pemseeton Club reports Thursdays flag competition won by Mrs Green scoring 311437 with runners up including Mrs Evans Mrs Lickford and Mrs Crow d. Sundays two ball competition results list Deadman Carn Crow d and others in mixed pair scores. Men won by 10-5. Also note Borap Aluminium draw for Hitiex munitions needs and depot appeal.
The passage argues that happiness radiates from a pleasant countenance and kind words. It asserts smiling and gentle speech uplift others, even in darkness, while negative tones spread misery. A cheerful demeanor can influence many around you and sustain daily resilience.
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