08 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
1
Friends and locals share notes on health and visits as Bridgetown residents and guests attend hospital stays, anniversaries, and social gatherings. Among items, Randells return from the city, the Birds tour the South-West, and Abbotts endure an appendicitis operation at Bridgetown Hospital.
A fragmentary list details garments and accessories with prices in shillings and pence. Items include Pyjamas, silk sashes, ties, bowler hats, suspenders, white and colored textiles, leather slippers, and athletic vests from various makers. Prices range widely, with many entries around 1/ to 7/6.
An advertisement touts a range of hand bags in wool quality and a selection of Conway Stewart pens at maker prices. It promises a Christmas special with items priced from 1 to 8s 6d and highlights playing cards, bridge scores, novelty secures, and a varied stationery assortment.
Mr H C Junes a plumber and Southern Chrome agent has moved to Rose Street with new showrooms offices and plumbing works and a large bulk depot for Neptune 441 Co The new quarters accommodate his expanding business and invite clients to visit The move followed a need for safer larger premises due to recent growth
Mr W Nebum of Bridgetown showcases a striking display at the Bridgetown Show focusing on timber industry and sepia toned photographic work. A speaker named Nelson explains mounting methods and detachable photos to prevent damage while maximizing visual effect.
On Friday afternoon a member of the Bridgetown Head Board remembered Mr. Slocky Travers. an o Bridge tome jehenyt by aw lm dle Sadat foun Aroy Old Met's Lome. when Mr. Me Alinden suggested that the secretary furerase a Nine ial amd eeed to tin howus decide de adepe ohe suggestion.
The State Executive of the HUST informs the Bridgetown sub-branch at its last meeting about proposing a defence unit. The Bridgetown sub-branch offers to assist in raising a defence force in Bridgetown.
A notice informs readers that the summer timetable at Bridgetown will close on Tuesday. The change shifts from 2 01% am to 10 30 pm as currently listed, with other lines remaining unchanged.
The Ridge Town Younger Set hosted a Saturday children’s party at the Reporters Club. Many youngsters attended and enjoyed games and an evening of activity with a dainty cupper served by the Ladies of the Younger Set led by Mrs Wright.
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