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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1944

Page

4

Pemberton Town Site Water Supply Discussion

Mr Hear-Surveyor Dot sen of the Department awaits final word from Minister Hawke on a Pemberton town water survey. Previous options include a separate pumping unit for the town and five acre blocks, costing about £4525 with annual maintenance around £7 10s, but the plan hinges on more consumers and manpower.

ER. Hear Milla Pemberton Hear Dotsen KR. G. Hawke Mr. Hemp Th. Department

Paddy's Market at Mill Hall Raises Over £18 for Church

On Friday afternoon December 1 a Church of England Paddy's Market in Mill Hall ran four stalls selling produce, cake, fancywork, and secondhand goods. The event, organized by a committee of churchwomen with helpers Mesdames IL G Smith Neville 8 Kelly T Donakbon and J Hanniball and attended by Rev A Jenkins, raised more than £18. A toy engine donated by a Manjimup parishioner was among items sold, and all goods contributed by town residents were thanked by the committee.

Church of England Mill Hall Mesdames IL G Smith M Neville Kelly T. Donakbon J. Hanniball A. Jenkins

Christmas Celebration Night For Local Children

The Full Gospel Church Sunday School plans a December 1 program for students featuring an Anniversary and Christmas Tree. Parents and friends are urged to clear the evening to support the children’s event.

Full Gospel Church Sunday School Thes

Rainfall figures show November totals and yearly rise

The rainfall for November reached 214 pings with 13 wet days. Year to date rainfall stands at XMS points. last year T4 points were recorded with T wet days, totaling 4590 points for the year.

School Notes Choir Concert For Parents and Citizens

Last week Miss Sheath visited the school and praised the sewing class. Saturday next the annual school concert will be held in the mill hall with a large anticipated attendance and funds in aid of the Parents and Citizens Association.

Parents and Citizens” Association

Red Cross Notes Bridgetown Branch Meeting on December 1

Thirty four members attended the Bridgetown branch meeting chaired by Mrs Jones. A talk by Mr Ruck on gymkhana plans for Boxing Day urged support for the sick and POWs, with a £100 donation to headquarters decided. A January 5, 1045 meeting repetition, December dance and pig sale details plus emergency service initiatives and first aid gear distribution were announced.

Bridgetown Hedare Jones Thick Sparta The Agricultural Society Ruck Rack Saturay Pearce Mesdames Jones Elder Ramage R. Walter Wheal Adame K. Walter Mixx J. Walter Ray Servens Servier Scriven FSC Fk.b.c Reidgetown Denet Roy Leonte

Baby Week Appeal Brings Pemberton Children Together

A Baby Week event in Pemberton on November 23 and 24 featured school children selling and a Mill Hall party. The afternoon offered entertainment and a sumptuously provided fare. Thanks go to Miss Stormin and Mrs Ashurst for guiding the children. Proceeds support the Ow Pemberton Infant Health Clinic as mothers’ interests continue. site permits for building are nearly resolved and construction may start soon.

Pemberton Miss Stormin Mra Ashurst Pemberton Infant Health Clinic

Youth Club Log Chop Draw and Dance Benefit

On Saturday December 14 the Youth Club runs a Leg Chop with 6 entries received. A dance follows to raise funds for the Youth Club. Afternoon tea is provided by the Senior Red Cross ladies committee at the sports event.

Afternwon Nea Red Croce

Hospital Notes and Birth Report Amid Local Notes

Hospital notes record Mrs McNeig presenting with an illness while the stork notes bring a baby son to Mrs Wosencroft. The item combines medical update with a birth announcement reflecting a small community news item.

Swimming Carnival Raises Funds For Pool Board

A Sunday December swimming carnival drew crowds and raised money for the Swimming Pool Board. Hot meals and cool drinks were donated by parents and the association, with proceeds going to children. Events featured multiple heats and champions, including winners like T Rann and H L Reed, amid a day of sport and community fun.

Ghia Parents and Citizens” Association Aoite Ries Pallawis Te Dhe Tors Nader T. Rann Martyn J. Chimmern Ro Coverley Ro Wells Everett Campbell ML Caeselle Petersen G. Tovin C. Var Champinishin I. Jersya Re Wells Re Tig

Depot display praised as Christmas gifts delight town

Community reaction to a Friday display of toys and gifts in the Depot window, led by Mr. Pearce with broad local support. A new consignment of dressing-gown material for overseas relief arrived, with sewing to start today. Notable names mentioned include Gracie Fields, Jorme Raft, Mary Pickford, Alan Mowbray, Yehudi Menuhin, and notable bands. The Upper Blackwood Transport Service advertises livestock haulage. Christmas mail guidance issued by the Deputy Director Poste and Telegraphs, stressing early posting, proper packing, and careful addressing. The issue calls for reader cooperation to supply local news and notes.

Lng Wa Te Pearce Sanoent Gracie Fields Jorme Raft Mary, Pickford Alan Mowbray Jean Hersholt Merle Oberoi Johnny Websmaeller Lyn Fontaine Edgar Bergen Charlie Mcturthy J. G. Kilpatrick Alen

Boy Scouts Bridgetown Group 111 Sees Badge Progress

The Bridgetown Group 111 Scouts report badges earned by Second Clana First Aud 4 Dewseet Tt Meredith and C Melentis for First Class First Aid and Ambulance with c Moore and P Daust. Donations totalling 14/1/ arrive from Welsh and hospital board secretaries. annual premium due before end of December. Six boys camped in Majoimup last weekend with sausages as main meal. General Meeting set for December 24 and parent turnout urged to arrange camp plans before holidays.

Dewseet Tt. Meredith C. Melentis C. Moore P. Daust

Revival of Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour

July meeting at the Methodist church drew about 30 attendees. Rev. W. Farmen outlined a year of Thursday gatherings with monthly practical, serial, devotional, and educational programs to donate crafted items to charity, ending with Mizpah Benediction.

Toettor

Stage Door Cantern Celebrities In Wartime Love Tale

A wartime film story blends romance with a big cast of stage and radio stars led by soldier and sweetheart pairings. The Lantern in New York provides a glossy backdrop as forty night stars, including Mrs McNamer and Mrs Brown, perform in a lively musical with sax and swing elements and lighter, sedate moments.

Famiens« Lantern New York Autena Piaying Mre. McNamer Tt. W. Sentri William Terry M Brown Cheryl Walker Ge A RV Mgarehe Lee Aie Ak A M. Scott Sa G. Warburton Vornonm Mill— Ith Vyorms Folendie Treble OL Neen Catterick Ao Shiner Cutterted

Church of England St Paul’s Bridgetown December 1 1944 Schedule

The notice lists church services for St Paul’s Bridgetown on Sunday December 1 1944. Holy Communion at 4 pm, Evening Service at 7 pm, Sunday School at 11 am, Matins at 10 am, Evensong at 6 pm, with country services at Winnitop and Everest.

Full Gospel Church Pemberton Tom Gospel Servier W. Bold Church OF Ensland ST. Paul's Bridgetown Matina Winnitop Everes

Bridgetown Transit Schedule Fragments From December 10

Fragmented timetable entries show multiple routes and times around Bridgetown Greenbushes Boronia and Creenbushes with names Nannie Mr Walker Rev Farm and Mr Mark, indicating early morning and afternoon departures on a Sunday in December.

Bridgetown Boronia Cully Boyup Brook J. W. Farm

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