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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1945

Page

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Vermin Inspector appointed under 870ck Infectious Disease Act

The Board announces Ern AL EL Wilson as an Aoenetary Inspector of Stock under the Act. Regulations target footrot and lice in sheep with penalties for selling stock with disease. The Inspector will attend Toc a sales and enforcement starts soon. By Order of the Board HH. R. Connolly, Secretary, Boyup Brook, 28/8/45. Two boys bikes offered for sale, 24in by 20in, suitable for ages 6 to 12, contact Fel Cummins, Boyny Brook.

Er AL EL Wilson HH. R. Connolly Cummins Boyny Brook

Bereavement Notice for JIM CONNELL and Family

Bridgetown family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for telegrams ecards letters and expressions of sympathy after the death of their wife and mother. Please accept this as a personal expression of sincere gratitude.

Jim Connell Bridgetown

Social and Personal News From Bridgetown District

Several residents are noted in Bridgetown and surrounding areas with visits and illness. Miss K Stanley, Miss Phyllis Sheppard, and Miss Elsie Evang are mentioned alongside others visiting or convalescing. A man, Mr Charles Rickwood, sustained a steel accident while working, treated at Bridgetown Hospital. AIF member Laurie Bell Inte is visiting family. Mrs Nye remains seriously ill with friends and relatives from Claremont Perth Bunbury visiting. Kirup Ball drew a large crowd and the Church of England Bazaar at Bridgetown Town Hall raised funds with stalls and raffles.

K. Stanley Phyllis Sheppard Perth Elsie Evang Dridgetown Hospital Charles Rickwood Fred Wilson Bridgetown Hospital Williams Laurie Bell AIF Bridgetown Jones Claremont Me. Lauchlen T. Cooper Bunbury S. Plowman W. Nye Johnsen George Johnson Lofty St Leonard Gordom Leonard Son Smith Tony Salvoir Lindsay Crowley G. Ramage Elsie Stanlake Subiaco Hartley Jones Bridget

Bridgetown Club Stroke Competition Notes Flooded Course

Despite a very flooded course the Bridgetown Golf Links drew a good crowd for the Stroke Competition on Saturday. Winner was K. Drummond with a score noted as S-1-T1. other entrants included TH Tang and Kandel. Hester, W. Toxer, Pearree, Spear, and R. Hester posted solid scores as organizers announced a Stableford format may follow.

Bridgetown K. Drummond Tang I Kandel E. S&s

Ridgetown Breaks Manjimup Streak In Wet Weather Win

In a fast paced match on a well prepared surface, Ridgetown defeated Manjimup 2 to 1. A Pearce and J Wilkins scored for Ridgetown, with A Oliver replying for Manjimup.

Bridgetown Manjimup Ridgetown A. Pearce J. Wilkins

Boyup Brook Notes Calls for Hall Refund Over Dance Expense

A reader criticizes the local Board for not organizing events and questions why a public hall was charged for a Peace celebration dance. She urges refund of hall hire to cover costs, proposing the money be donated to the fighting forces. A Pemberton item is quoted praising a free dance and thanks to organizers.

Sim Bridgetown Everyyone laWes Poath Pemberton

Methodist Ladies' Guild reform at Teup Brook

Mrs E L Cumming lists reform details for the Methodist Ladies Guild at Teup Brook. A July 24 meeting chaired by Rev S Inwood elected Mrs Walker as president and others to offices. Funds aim to build a new church, with a monthly membership drive and circulars. An American Tea is planned September 13 at Mrs J Johnston’s home and a street stall October 17 at Proctor’s verandah to aid the building fund.

E. L. Cumming S. Inweed Methodist Ladies Guild Teyup Brook Uniona Walker Proctor Cummins Inwood Matthews USA Guild Op New Methodist Church Boyup Brook J. Johnston Proctor's

Local notes on hospital visits and Bull Ring accidents

Mrs W G Cross enters Incal hospital Tre Don Brown of the 2nd Battalion returns on seven days leave hobbling on crutches. L/Cpl Owen Ontridge and Pte FL Archer formerly POW in Crete visit home. J A Forbes of Cranbrook Flood reports a Jerry ball incident while tending cattle. Arthur Yates killed by a bull. Clarice Pollard reports a notable kangaroo anecdote with snapping shots.

W. G. Cross Tre Don Brown 2Ndth Battalion Plaster of Paris Moallywood Hospital Owen Ontridge Pte FL Archer 11Th Thaiitalian Crete Anvil Mr. Forbes Trown Maynnup Arthur Yates Juwe Clarice Pollard Pipes

Kittens Nest in Hollow Log Spark Humorous Tales

A stray dog protects a litter of kittens in a hollow log as a town writes of playful misadventures. Residents Fred Morris and Irene Lovell visit relatives, and local notices mention hospital stays, parties, and a possum chase ending in a fall of polish and a frightened escape.

Fred Morris Jim Johnson Bosco Brook Irene Lovell Bassendean Mervyn Smith Lewis W Moore Metropolis Unetead Boyne Brook Hospital Ral W. J. Neal Geo Norepose Sears Crook Alawr Arnold Meredith Mis Sylvia Dodd Eghteen Weatcliffe J. Lidd Wilga Clarry Charlie Shiell

Boxing Tournament Opens National Fitness Centre in Bunbury

On August 2 the National Fitness Centre hosted a boxing tournament drawing a large district crowd. Local police youth clubs provided fighters, with Bevan Forsythe, Harold Paterson and Johnny Burk among notable bouts, ending with dynamic action and a standout performance from Thug Gibson.

National Fitness Centre Police Boyg Club Bowbury Alsa Everett Pemberton Pen Robert Procter R. Cumming O'Sullivan Elie Dewhoret John O'Sullivan St. White Hic White Thie Johnny Burk Runbury Pokes Logs Bevan Forsythe Bevan Lley Miller J. McAlpine Uondurs Thiy Miller McAlpine Tony Cleechmere Gill Paterson Paterson Ian Hector Doug Gibsep Bunbury Police Boys Hector Nest Bluey Vaughan Rowell Voliew Thays Flues Lrewhurst Leet Lad Ales White Dewhurst Wey. Miller Joe Lado Perth Beximg Bret Thug Gibson Tit Piekie Phew Oy Divers Vinghan Sos Vernhan Sam Webb Bova Lrevk Paddy Treland

If Its Printing We Do It Ring Bridgetown 155

A brief item notes a printing service or shop with contact phrase Ring Bridgetown 155. No further context or names provided.

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