Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

8

Illustrated travel lecture thrills Balingup audience

A community event at Balingup featured a travel lecture by Miss Wauchope and party, with colour photographs from across Europe and America. Proceeds support the Jones Benefit fund while locals praised the performers and urged advance bookings for future concerts.

Balingup Mr Wauchope Adelaide A. Wauchope Peats Paul Daly June Hastie Beian Nelson Moira Holmes Brien Isles Austria Germany America Mackinnon Moriarity Morse Holmes Leming ABC WP. Scott J.P Perth

Jones Relief Fund concert draws support across state

A fundraising concert by Paul Daly and the A.C. company attracts a packed audience at Convent Hall. Donations flow to the Jones Relief Fund and hospital fund efforts, with lists of engagements, ticket sales, and committee actions noted as organizers plan future events and tributes for the 25th Light Horse Regiment.

Paul Daly A.C de Teese Brillant Bridgetown Convent Hall Messrs J.P Father Lynch Willismith R- Withord Paul Webster Australia Chure R. Urquhart Queen of Song iRalton Wo Panton T. Meredith Robert Roberts Hughie O’raine Jones

Community concert held at Miners Hall in Greenbushes

A well attended community concert at the Miners Hall in Greenbushes Thursday August 24 raised funds for the Central Frutbatt Re cal Fund. Mrs Lig Mise Doherty and Messrs J Smith Jenks and Fede Neely performed at the piano, with dancing until midnight hosted by Mew Walkerden.

Miners Hall Frutbatt Recal Fund Lig Mise Doherty J) Smith Jenks Mew Walkerden

Obituary and local notices from Bridgetown district

The town mourns Laure Wilma wife of Jack Multi who died at 27 after a fevered illness in Tyrow hospital leaving two young children. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church and Bridgetown cemetery. Also reported are football semis results Warners beat Central by two goals, Rovers over Balingup by three goals, and notices of Geo W Drage of Greenbushes, aged 35, who died of influenza. A school tuckshop at Greenbushes raised funds for the library. a CWA bazaar and dance are planned for Greenbushes with an English Church ball to follow.

Laure Wilma Jack Multi Ceutsed Tyrow Bolton Shenker Thridgetown Hanya Semefinals Balingup Warners Tentrals Dm Warnots Rovers Greenbushes Sere CWA Church of England

Funeral of Benjam in Dyer at Manjimup Church

The funeral for Benjam in Dyer, killed in an accident on August 22, was held Thursday at the Church of England in Manjimup Cemetery. The service was read by Chris Mayo, with the Manjimup Adult Education Group represented at the grave. Bearers included Bert Short, Chas Hartley, A. E. Hartley, Hulks, D Crombie, and I Ns. Jas Barrie managed funeral arrangements.

Benjamin Dyer Manjimup Chris Mayo Tyer Tyer Was Honorary Secretary) Was’ Well Represented ‘the Bearers Were Messrs Bert Short Chas Hartley A. E. Hartley Hulks Crombie I. Ns Jas Barrie

Bridgetown Pictures Announces Romantic Saga and Film Legacy

An early movie feature announces Bridgetown Pictures and co producer names for a romantic drama spanning three generations. The piece highlights a farm setting, characters Rowen Loretta Ying and Richard Greeeeyedie, and notes the studio’s future plans along with unrelated film titles and industry references.

Kentucky

Auxiliary formed at Bridgetown

A meeting was held to form a Bridgetown auxiliary of the VAD. Miss M Dallas chaired and outlined procedures. Officers named: President Mr Scrivens, Secretary Miss C Green, Treasurer Mrs Goodridge, committee Mrs Mall, Miss J Draper, L Williams. St John Ambulance Association offered assistance. Home nursing classes to begin in Leser Hall next Tuesday in September.

Bridgetown M. Dallas Firidgetown Scrivens Mise C. Green Treasier Goodridge Mall J. Draper L. Williams St. John [Ambulance Association Leser Hall Scott Gire Tess Wo OP Yeac Antiek Nemters Siete Vad Arll Bollins Lemer Hall Senvenk Rmelftowert Dawnfike We P. Scott Ridgetown Praitgrowers' Association Crews Re Martie Mersefin W. P. Scott Scott Jan Brideetown Repertory Piytr Bridgetown Road St John Ambulance

Bridgetown News and Notes Reflect Tragic Loss

The Bridgetown Trotting Club and the community observe the death of Mr. W. P. Scott. Meetings note his support as a long-time judge and chairman. Also covered are Home Nursing classes, the Lat est Europe map display, Sir Talbot Hobbs Fund, Paddy Market receipts, and updates from Bridgetown Repertory Club and St John Ambulance activities.

Europe Germany Mary Kenneth Craigie Bridge Street Sydney Sir Talbot Hobbs Dridgetown RSSIL Tri Tigewa RSSAL Wo Scott Read Moor Mitchee Town

No Cup and Stakes at Liridgetown Trotting Meeting

The opening season meeting at Bridgetown was discussed with plans for a show night and Manjimup Derby fixtures. The program included several handicaps with stakes and a stand pipe issue tied to the Road Board takeover. A dance, booth rights, and track regrading were debated, while golf club events and club honors dominated later reports with matches and prize tallies.

Liridgetown Reg Bester W. F. Ellis A. &. Wikinson Wo Foverney Lo A McAtinden Garrity Josh White C. B. Hubble AL. Bartlett South-West Trotting Council Donnybrook Bridgetown Water Board Agricultural Society Road Board Wight McAlinden Biggs

Heather Triumph on Metropolitan Track Feature

A noted winner, Heather, triumphed in a 1 mile race at the metropolitan track on Monday, finishing 10 yards ahead of rivals. The event showcased steady pace and a strong late surge, with trainer and owner cited for the successful effort amid a busy racing week.

W. P. Caverley Flesthey Metropolitan Nexeq Manvicaphy

Dance At Mullalyup Raises Funds In Wet Weather

Mullalyup CWA branch organized a vocal dance at Mullalyup Hall on Saturday August 28. Wet weather reduced attendance but the event still proved enjoyable and raised funds for a charitable cause. Elam Tiedt orchestra provided the music and supper was prepared by movement members.

Mullalyup

Business Note About Advertising Opportunities

A brief notice indicates interest in publicizing local business ventures. It calls for inquiries from potential advertisers and partners seeking to place notices or promotions within the paper.

Park Butcher and Bakery Change in BalINup Area

Local notices show FLAL PARK BUTCHER GREENRUSHES and BALINGUP announce new management for former Nancarrow and Williams operations. William Thomas Baker and Paserycock listed. BalINup wedding and birthday cakes specialty. Agent for Batavia in Furnace Oo.

William Thomas Baker Paserycock Balingup Wedding and Hirthlay Cakes Batavia Furance Oo

Rover Defeats Balingup to Reach Final Showdown

In a tense semifinal, Rover defeats Balingup to advance to the final. Strayhawt Suver defeats Halingup in another match, leaving Rover to meet in the final as promised for a decisive title."

Rover Balingup Sen Suver Halingup Pepaits Asi Warsi Mer Yenturers Rovere

Methodist Church Notices Bridgetown Circuit

Sunday schedule lists Bridgetown Junction Mullalyup and Ieenenbushes services with Sunday School and evening meetings. A special notice cancels the Past y Supper and Musical Evening planned for September 2 due to unforeseen circumstances. ladies are asked to spread word.

Methodist Church Bridgetown Fridgetown Bridgetown Crinetunion Mullalyup Redgetown EL Fam Frook CE ‘Society Vaga Wilke Sundry School Npm Boru Gruk —Miewend ‘Haraber Ain Speaat Kisown

Presbyterian Manse Dedication Ceremony at Caner af Maur iiruet Mangienass

A Presbyterian Manse dedication is described with services and speeches at the Congregation in Maur iiruet Mangienass. Rev. George Tulloch and Rev. Henviersny spoke of church work while a musical program and supper followed.

Givny Rey Mendersane Chriviy Kearney Vromroney Howe Mane Genrce Yrtehured Headerster Hall Harker Jack Connie George George Tulloch Roney Teedant Henviersny Hastie

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. E. Lindsay & CO. General Merchants and Commission Agents Balinoup Phana the Jones Relief Fund Fridgetown Suibbranch of RSSTL Jay Smith 25Th Light Horse Regiment RS. and S.L L. Bolton Hester Williams Mes Syds Smith Pam George Thugs Wartonay Phewaniia Geo. W. Drage Ag Meckatharra Hospital Geo Wiles Drage Greer Churet England Mens. Moves and Son Ben Dyer Bridgetown Pictures Barnardos Denart Everet Mlastroond Bas Facia Aran Merchant Marine Traine Tarry Mickey Boones Preddie Marthalimew Ty San Pedro Bulldog Drumasond Crerder the Akins Starnatinon Howard Paramount Ruth News and Notes JP. Henderson Sprulner Herder Hrogderson Tuidgetown Anter-Dhtih Findgstayn Repertory Jomb Rogny Hrook Bridgetown Club Wedgetown Prank Pearce ACA Oseiagion Sillewains Wall McAbinden T Martin Bridetown Moss Watts Wilkinee Bacotrrage Staken US Harvey Patertnn and Co Cup Balingup Club Haligeay Lewie Lewis Mise E. Teeden Re 7 Balingupeiut T. Drummond G Wolff Walingup F. Hanter R. P. Darling Darling Hawter Drummond Wauchope H. Lake W. Dasting A. E. Wilkinson Wilkinson Helin Hermen Tollisques Rob Cutmore Frank Gordon Viuby Mr Scott Heather McCay P. Scott Wan Herthdae Inlaw Cathy South Geraslon Ral Amokin Social IRSL Wwe Ansil Ry Batryval Vale Thomas Win Optus Intonmarinn Ou Ford Mre Etuaiulbife Thie Maper -Briceit Texaco Texaco Super Power Chief Ethyl Distri HE. Lindsay Baling McCay’s Stores Melray Flal Park Butcher Greenrushes Stevers E. Parrish Poe H. Briggs Gobideough Mort Queensland Insurance National Mutual Insurance Steere St Curch Presbyterian G ‘Tolloch Cairne Vyfopriy Emery Tralia
Search Courier

Search the Bridgetown Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgetown Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication