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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
1
Public notices advertise quick sale of multiple radio models in Bridgetown at give-away prices. Listings include Méstertone and Mirerone 3 valve battery consoles, Astor 3 valve mantel model, Genalex 5 valve ACHDC, Radiobyte battery sets, Philo Car Radio, and Vibra tor variants, with inspection noted.
In Perth Western Australia a public auction will sell the defendant Denis Francis Heaney versus Robert Harold Clarke at Bridgetown Police Station. The property includes a Ford V8 motor car engine number 51600 and a Bedford delivery van engine number B63816. Further particulars from L A OBrien.
In a heated session Prime Minister Curtis Curtin rejected moves to curb opinion under national security provisions. He argued criticism and advocacy of policies remain a privilege of English speakers, while warning some leaders push to suppress subversive ideas. Sir Herbert William Leonard, aged 74, died at Tuppréssion after a long illness, with his death noted as the community mourned a ready liberal mind.
A long discussion on wartime censorship critiques and calls for truthful reporting to unify citizens. It emphasizes protecting national security while avoiding government overreach, urging fair treatment and full public access to national and international affairs for unity and resilience. The piece mentions Mr Curtin, Dr Williams, and Leonard’s district obituary context, reflecting period concerns about media freedom and civic trust.
A rainfall of trophies and cups marked the recent Bridge Show with War varton Bros Peterson and Co honoring stock displays and Mrs John P. Smith presenting a trophy for points in livestock events. Henry Sears of Temnon Bros died aged sixty. Henry BNC Sears and family are noted among regional agricultural figures. Burial will be at Bunbury Cemetery Anglicans.
The report lists pallbearers, attendees, and family names for a large Bunbury funeral and associated social notices. It notes floral tributes, arrangements by Campbell and Frank Slattery, and numerous relatives and local community members attending. It mentions wardens, training, and ceremonial roles tied to a local home guard unit and a parade with over 80 members.
The Red Cross ball at Mayais in Mayangp on Saturday featured a waltzing competition won by Mr and Mrs Reg Miller who donated their 10/6 prize back to the Red Cross. There were 12 couples dancing with novelties like ballroom and cap dances, and a Monte Carlo win by Mrs S Meares and Mr Jennour. Proceeds from the event and New Year’s Day rates will be donated to Red Cross.
A chaotic compilation reports on local activities including Winx deliveries by Sessid Henderson, a stock sale netting near twenty pounds, charitable canteen shipments to Bridgetown and Camp Comforts, and World War II era recruitment for the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force. Also covered are traffic licensing changes, prisoner of war news from Austria, and messaged notes on community events and war-time care.
Mre Merenith plans to leave Saturday for Perth with Greenway of Cottesuue. A pole slave aged in Me must herd and son-indaw Mr an Me RJ its Abhirst v Mr van of the Radway Depart ment. Transferred to Hurt Niitys and has left to take up a new position. Mrs Vier visits Perth and plans a return Bridgetown for the weekend. Tea for Banbury to follow a few days later.
A garden fête held last Saturday at Mrs Dallas's grounds raised about 20 for the Home of Peace. Harold Armstrong won the contract, Miss J Wheatley won the auction, and numerous stalls and attractions ran under the care of Mrs Wheatley and helpers. A street stall and a Christmas hamper are planned for December 12 with tickets from committee members or Wat chlops Newsagency.
A promotional note from Layton's Garage in Bridgetown advertises a Malvern Star bicycle with a written guarantee. Priced at 13 shillings down and a modest weekly payment, the offer urges buyers to act quickly before price increases. The message emphasizes reliability and urges swift purchase at the Bridgetown shop.
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