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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
1
In a 1945 season context, Packers defeated Bridgetown amid mediation efforts slowing the progress of BauiNour and Greenbushes projects. Brisk play and decisive defense shaped a tense matchup with notable performances by key players.
Westralian Farmers Ltd Bridgetown issues notice calling for male workers for packing sheds and depiction of recruitment. It warns trespassers will be prosecuted and invites applications in writing to the National Service Office Bridgetown. Property owner warns of rabbit traps to protect premises.
A wartime letter argues Japan is a barbaric nation current and future reckonings. It predicts Japanese extinction as a first class military power and warns of postwar brainwashing dangers. The piece insists prewar underestimation cost Australia and America lives and condemns Japanese conduct toward prisoners of war.
A local printer notes publishing duties at the Tilted Prima Transcribed on Steere Street in Bridgetown.
A short notice reports a misprinted line about munitions and scrap processing at the local depot. Officials urge caution and clarification as the fragment suggests logistical adjustments and potential inventory changes affecting the depot’s operations.
The Repertory Club staged a vibrant Variety Concert to a crowded audience. Performers including Mrs Atte Botham and Mr Charlie Blank Cheque received enthusiastic notice for costumes, singing, and a lively band. The show featured the Twins, violinist Louden Learee, and the Spanish dancers with colorful shawls, delivering a memorable evening of humor, song, and dance.
The ubows wevociation will meet in the Cloak Room of Bridgetown Town Hall on Wednesday December 6 at 5 p m. This final meeting of the year aims for a fond attendance with several important topics to discuss including the Break-up Picnic on December 19 and the approach to school vacation.
A wedding ceremony took place at South Yarra Vietnam Church at 4 PM on Saturday October 28, with Ray Brooks senior daughter and groom from Barny Brisk and Reith attending. The bride wore a white satin gown with veil and bouquet of white roses. matron of honour wore dusty pink and blue trimming. family and friends attended, the reception followed at a convent with a celebratory spread.
A garbled correspondence discusses a so called Hook Token gift and its imagined use, mentioning various named items and people in a disjointed stream. The text references a local Bridgetown area and a range of book titles and firms, though much is illegible.
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