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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
1
The British Drama League NSW notes Australia builds a fitness machinery for all ages and may establish Community Centres with hours for enjoyable activities. It urges balance of physical and mental culture, arts, and theatre, warning against focusing only on pools and courts.
Bridgetown and Mayanup Brook players staged a keen contest at Boyup Brook Golf Club with ideal weather and top course conditions. Sid Moore won a decisive hole to square the match as L W Moore led Bridgetown, and a playoff is set for September 15 with both clubs praised for sportsmanship and fundraising tea for Red Cross.
Bridgetown Club held the sMugust Sing on Saturday with cold windy weather and low attendance. G Hester won A grade, E Abbotts led BY grade, and several players posted scores such as Douse 87 15 72 and Hester 90 1 72. The upcoming competition on Saturday features four-ball best-ball bogey.
Margaret Ells of Redfern Subiaco wed Alex Peebles at Central Avenue Maylands with family friends present. Mrs Love Howell led the register singing as vows were exchanged in a ceremony marked by floral decorations and community support from Manjimup Road Board.
Bridgetown hosts a flurry of visitors led by Miss Epstein from Rast hit Stater and Canon Stegeell with Mr Mayen PL, plus Mrs Geitley and Mrs W Maves among locals. Births noted include a daughter at Bridgetown Hospital, while several residents travel to Perth, Bunbury, and Merredia for holidays and study.
Miss Madge Williams is featured at a series of social events in recent weeks. Attendees included Tennis Club ladies, Mrs. C Hart hosting a tea at Sagnyhurst, and gatherings at Dalmore with gifts and art presented to Miss Williams.
The Bridgetown column reports on the Hadgetuch Baby Line fundraiser at Town Hall with a supper and tickets for ladies and gents. a farewell dance for three months’ service. the Diptheria Immunity clinic reopening. a collision on Greenbushes Road with two cars and injuries. the passing of patron Mr H M Dallas. an upcoming wedding at the Methodist Church. and the Bridgetown Rifle Club Defence Squad initial drill with plans for larger turnout and rifle handling practice.
A brief notice asks readers to send used stamps to Bridgetown Manchester Unity to h English Orpheus for a charitable or organizational purpose, detailing the collection request and recipient group.
A fragment recounts a relay held by the Bridge own Gymnasim Club and the Junior farmers' Club. It notes new runners, a mile leg in under five minutes, and marks fastest mile by Johnny Electon with unclear exact time.
The church notices describe September 1 Trinity XV services at St Pauls Bridgetown with Communion and sermon led by various pastors. A united prayer and service of intercession is also listed with multiple readings and collective prayer.
The obituary notes Hy Abwoday died at Riplikup Hed. Age not clearly stated but mourners include family and close associates. The notice lists survivors such as Harald Pall and others, and references a service at Hart Ay Gira.
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