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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
1
Bridgetown announces a grand concert on Tuesday December 18 at 8 pm at Bussion Hall with proceeds benefiting local causes. Children admission 2 shillings. A note of thanks expresses gratitude to Dr Cook the Matron and the Windartown Hospital nurses for kindness shown during a stay.
Nell Winstone eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Winstone of North Fremantle and Silas Shield of Beyny Bowok wed at St Johns Church Fremantle on November 10. The bride wore a beaded black dress and veil. Attendants included Mrs Denesott and Mrs Squires with H Scott and J Morris as guests. Reception followed at Magonie Hall East Fremantle then photos and departure for honeymoon.
The Honky Tonks performed Wednesday night at Boyny Brook Town Hall in a lively nonextop variety show. The act featured Mary Bastratt and others in a piece titled Dix as the audience applauded.
A scrambled reporting of a Girl Guides gathering notes several names and roles. The text mentions Helen, Josephine, and Dorothy Williams among others and references Christmas telegraph and general guides activities. Overall the fragment outlines a meeting timetable and new guides roster but remains unclear.
A meeting of the Boyan Brook Flax Growers Association discussed expanding flax cultivation in Western Australia and establishing spinning and weaving mills. Speakers including Messrs Lemmon Fernie and D Ethjote urged government support, a state takeover during setup, and contracts to secure raw flax, with yield data and costs from the Boyan Brook district and references to Commonwealth and state involvement.
Mr and Mrs W Amsden and Ruth lof, Bridgetown, plan a seaside escape to Verh then Tasmania for a three week holiday. The Football Club dance Back to Childhood drew many, with prizes for children and remarks on the evening’s lighthearted mischief. Mrs. Key Souungsy, Mrs. Carter, and Mrs. Ockerbey Cortesdue are among Bridgetown residents on shore holidays, while others depart for Manjimup and the Metropolis.
The author critiques women's magazines that preach manipulation to attract men. She argues real work lies in self respect and meaningful pursuits rather than chasing male validation. She questions the value of endless tips on beauty and courtship and urges women to pursue worthwhile goals.
Boy Scouts J Bentley and I Bowsfield assist in a youth event at the college last Saturday. Adamated hand signals and a Sunday Veterans revived the King's Scout badge. December 14 at Scour Hall at 7:45 pm with refreshments.
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