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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

5

Manjimup CWA Flower Show Draws Good Support

The Manjimup branch of the CWA held a two day flower show in the Manjimup Hall attracting strong public support and 106 entries. A Happy Holiday Home fundraiser for district children dominated proceeds and a welcome opening ceremony was conducted by Mr. Lowk with Mrs. Black presiding.

Manjimup C.W.A Ln Eutiies F. Chapmean Manjanup Treling Co Nora McKay CWA Rimeelton Black I. Dees Jonuey Lowk Bead Board Aff Ami Mintomap C.W.A Albany Easelton Menjinap KE. G. Leck CWLA Flo

Sumavaide's XI Triumphs in First Innings Victory

Sumavaide hosts Capecrack on Sandy Week fielding off a strong start, winning by 14 runs in the first innings. Bowling highlights include Lathwell and Wheatley securing multiple wickets, with Brive and Giblett notable in both innings. Second innings performances show Walker and Braund among the leading scorers as Sumavaide edges to victory.

Sumavaide Capecrack

South West District Synod Held at Bunbury 1938

The Thirty fourth Synod of the South West District opened in Bunbury Methodist Church on November 6 1938 chaired by Rev KR Mason with Revs Pearson James Shier Lund Limb Howse Daley and Missioner Lambert present. Officers elected included Secretary Rev H Pearson Assistant Rev AG Howse Journal Secretary Rev GR Limb and Press reporter Rev FE Yang. Discussions covered circuit invitations proposals for a home mission officer and a committee to review circuits and home mission needs. The session highlighted Sunday School growth and resolved aims for youth demonstrations and ministerial appointments with a concluding Work of God discussion.

South West District Bunbury South-West District R. H. Mason F. E. James Bridgetown Slater Manjimop A. G. Howse Harvey G. R. Lamb Pinjarra J.C. Lund Bruce Rock T. Burt Collie Greenbushes Semple Synod Bros. G. Griffiths RK. Turner H. Robinson R. C. Williams J. H. Iddenden G. E. Morrell W. K. Buckland Manjimup M. Darroch Donny Young ‘People’s Department A. G. Howse J Donnybrook G. R. Limbh Missioteres Lambert

New Residence Plans Approved by Bridge Town Board

At a Southeast Bridge Town board meeting Mr Ho J Marchin presented specifications for a new residence. The proposals were reviewed and approved by the planning board.

Atoutheast Bridgetown Ho J. Marchin

Singer Sewing Machines Ad With Mixed Place Names

Fragmentary ad lists sewing machine brands and service offers with several garbled place names. The readable items mention Bridgetowt Rankine's Diapers Manjimup Shad's Drapera and various locations and a direct mail inquiry for Singer Lewtiy Madame.

Rankine Shad Tembwrtos Girham’s Boyup Brook

Bridgetown Repertory Club Elects Secretary Amid Meeting

The Belilgetown group held its yearly meeting where Mr EB N Lem was proposed as secretary and Mr E N S Litale was named acting secretary. A special session followed with discussions on staff roles and future appointments.

Belilgetown EB. N. Lem Eraimao MacKirmen E. NS Eon Darth

Advertisement for Invitations Programs and Accessories

An offer to print invitation cards programmes tickets and entertainment accessories at normal rates. The note invites readers to discuss requirements and claims available blank aid material to meet them.

Boxing Day Picnic At Fontanini Pool

At a Manjimup R.S.T meeting last week the Boxing Day picnic site was left open until Fonty s Pool could confirm availability. Next day sunshine suggested no apple sea danger, and Mr Fontanini assured the pool grounds would host the picnic on Boxing Day with public approval.

Manjimup R.S.T R.S.1 Fonty

Bridgetown School Awards Two Scholarships

Report states Deles MeeKionen and Jean Wit Ford of Bridgetown State School won scholarships in recent exams, granting them bachelor level recognition.

Bridgetown School Algin Deles MeeKionen Jean Wit- Ford Bridgetown

Two Hearings At Appeal Court

The Oneal Appeal Court of rate payers held two hearings on disputed property ratings on Tweed Road and Moanrimup Reed. With the secretary absent for scholatar, the panel adjourned proceedings to finalize at the next meeting.

Oneal Appeal Court Brivzenown W. B

Bridgetown Bathing Pool Revisions Discussed at Road Board

In Bridgetown, Mr McAlimden urged the Road Board to care for the bathing pool area. He pressed for repairs and removal of the bridge, with a request for new spring boards and safer facilities.

McAlimden Bridgetown Road Board Toywr

Memorial Hill Footpath To Be Bituminous

At the Bridgetown Road meeting, Mr Lake proposed bitumening the Memorial Hill footpath due to slippery conditions. Mr McAmaden supported the plan and a motion was carried to lay four feet of bitumen from the bridge to the memorial.

Lake Bridgetown Road McAmaden

Bridge Town Road Board Accepts Bowling Club Opening Invite

At the December meeting of the Bridge Town Road Board the secretary of the Bridge Town Bowling Club Mr EB O Mitchell invited members to the official opening of the club. The board decided to accept the invitation.

Bridgetown Road Board Bridgetow Bowling Club EB. 0. Mitchell

Bridgetown Younger Set Plans December Childrens Party

A meeting of the Bridgetown Younger Set discussed a December 8 party for children. Games were planned and a supper served at a charge of six teents per plate. From 8 pm the floor would be open for adults with admission set at one plate.

Oni Sapper

Bridgetown Considered as Tourist Resort at Public Meeting

A public meeting in Bridgetown discussed boosting tourism and visitors' influx. Business leaders urged more advertising and a coordinated effort, noting past efforts by the Chamber of Commerce and a proposed Tourist Department to raise Bridgetown's profile locally and regionally.

Tapeeay Bridgetown Te Bri Getuma Bond Phard Mer W Scorty Sineeal Yistiens Thomas Twlee-Presklem Cllarke Chamber of Commerce Bunbury Ae Hal May Onde Menos Bridgetowm Tiss Bureury Mambursy Chamber of Commerce Amd Airro Pengehe Maury AL EL Ardle

Manjimup RSL Sub-branch Holds Monthly Meeting

The Manjimup Sub-branch of the RSL met in the Board Room on Thursday last with J L Mackenzie presiding and fourteen in attendance. Resolutions regarding child welfare reimbursement and extra work for ex service men were discussed, with the State Secretary forwarding related letters from the Minister for Employment and the State Secretary. A joint committee with the Trotting Club was formed to organise another large sports meeting at Easter.

Manjimup R.S.L J. L. Mackenzie Congress Child Welfare Department Department Minister For Employment League Faster

Road Works Report From Manjimay Road Board Meeting

Foreman 5 G Paynter details progress on Cosy Creek Edwards Perup Middlesex Stock Ward Warren Cemetery Duff Brockman's Bridge projects. Key tasks include grading drainage work culverts and bridge decking. upcoming onwork at Glauder's Bridge and other local roads to be planned by the board.

Manjimay 5. G. Paynter Cosy Creek Bridgetown Road Rose's Corner Johns Edwards Perup Chungarrup Dawson's Cemetery Balharrup Middlesex Road Jardee Middlesex School Stock Ward Warren Road Cemetery Road Pemberton Hume Duff

Red Cross Meeting Plans Charity Fete in November

An ordinary meeting on November 4 in the Lesser Hall drew a large gathering of ladies led by Mrs. Dallas. A fete at Mrs. Dallas's home was carried unanimously to aid Red Cross funds with stalls for sweets and refreshments, bridge, clock golf, and a treasure hunt. A silver coin was donated and £1 13s was handed to the treasurer.

Dallas Davis Farquahar Bred Farquhar Mesdames FE In and Hurst Miss Lavaty

Verse and Perverse spoof poem on married life

A humorous poem credited to Paddy the Flat in a playful voice questions authorship and lampoons married life. The speaker praises a wife who guides the family while teasing the man about domestic life and authority, ending with a light admonition to men to mind their wives.

Cheap cottages and housing inspection proposal discussed

At the Bridge Town Road Board meeting a letter from the All-Perth Association urged building cheap cottages for lower paid workers and appointing more housing inspectors. With no full board, the matter was deferred to the next meeting.

Bridgetown Road

Wanted Advertisements For Bedding Ward Listings

Classified notice invites bedding related advertisements by ward with a base charge and per word rates. Payment terms specify cash with other options and no advance bookings.

Manjimup Recreation Ground improvements approved

The Manjimup Road Board accepted a Recreation Ground Committee recommendation to plough grade and roll the playing area immediately to salvage a dry surface. Football club funding as advance match fees was approved, with conditions. Additional work includes weed control with superphosphate and couch grass seeding, fence repairs pending fundraising, and reconditioning asphalt tennis courts pending cost.

Recreation Ground Committee Manjimup Road Board Duffield Manjimup Football Club Manjimup Guildford

Yanmah Hall Hosts Youthful Dance Evening

A Yanmah Hall event on December 3 invites youths to enjoy dancing light and gaiety. The evening features ticklish toe ticklers and a supper styled like a mother’s, with the Yoomal CWA presenting the menu and entertainment.

Yanmah Sanartay Yanmah Hall

Booming Itself Presiling at the Mike at the Man

An onstage announcer improvised a self critical quip during a Saturday night performance. The remark about the loud speaker’s fault drew reactions from the crowd and underscored the humorous self critique of the show.

Presiling Mike Josh

Junior farmers at Bridgetown show

Youth exhibitors from Middlesex and Dingup districts attend Bridgetown Agricultural Society events as guests. They observe judging of prize livestock, discuss traits, and gain insight into farming practices, guided by Warburton Peewee and other mentors.

Bridgetown Miltesix Oli Watcher Alew Jenee Bridgetown Agricultural Sietety Gent Sime

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