Local government plans bush fire controls and road fixes
Visited Greenrushes and met at Huard office where a plan to burn breaks around Powe area with foreman Str Dearie was arranged. A December 15 closing rate for bush fire relief was requested and approved, foreman to assist Forestry officers, with extra truck use to spread clay on roads near Roberts Property and repair Mill Road. If time allows a hole on Thomson's Road will be filled. Mara pen Foad bridge deemed dangerous. secretary to contact Mr Draper for joint action with PW D. Notices for New Year drives published in Blackwood Vane and Government Gazette. sanitary contractor to adjust removal rate to 4/6 per month due to outmigration. Accounts totaling £1M/8/4 submitted for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenrushes
Huard
Powe
Str
Dearie
Vader Secreary
Allens
Roberts
Thomson
Browne
Marapen
Draper
P.W D
Parents and Citizens party celebrates school breaks up
The Parents and Citizens Association held a break up for State School children with certificates, essay prizes, and popular cooking tea. Winners included Athol, Leon, Helen Waddington, Stella Read, and Ray Whikinson. The party featured a display of prizes, a lively chase for a set of papers, and remarks by Mr. Guy Thasnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slernong
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Fostivities
Prises Leon
Dairy Pendants Board
Athol
South Wier
Helen Waddington
Stella Read
Ray Whikinson
Anaudden Berem
Guy Thasnon
Ie Mamta
Messiah
Bi Irownes
Age HL S
An Barrymore
Malvern Star Bicycles Showcased at Layton Garage Bridgetown
A local display features Rustproofed and chrome plated Malvern Star bicycles among dozens of new inclusive models. Visit Layton Garage in Bridgetown to view the complete range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Star
Layton
Bridgetown
Impressed Rifles and Sights Under Military Board Order
The Military Board orders impressment of .30 inch Service Ridley and Kings and Bisley rifles and aperture sights in Western Australia. Possessors must assist purchasing officers, face offences under the National Security Act, and surrender or allow inspection within set timeframes. Enrolled Volunteer Defence Corps members may retain one rifle or one sight after registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Military Board
Te Wy
Volunteer Defence Corps
Air Force Recruits Urgently Sought For RA A F and WAAAF
In the ongoing international situation recruitment is accelerating for the Royal Australian Air Force and the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force. Eligible applicants must pass tests and medicals by December 31 and meet age ranges for roles including crew, guard, service police, trainees, labourer, canteen steward, electrician, electrical fitter, turner, electrical mechanic, writer, clerk, stores, office orderly, mess steward, and messwoman. Additional needs include aircraft hands, carpenters, photographers, and trainee electricians. women’s auxiliary positions advertised as well with various clerical and store roles listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-F
WAAAF
Eleretrical
Turner
Reneral
Oflug
Jerderlys
St Brigid's Convent annual sports and prize distribution
Pipers report the St Brigid's Convent held an afternoon of sports events and prize giving with assistance from Coach P Lynch and helpers T Banting F Scott V Linto J Malone and T Hastie. A tea session followed with sweet meats for each child and races for younger students. Prize presentations featured results across multiple boys and girls races with notable performances by Banting Scott Walton and Urquhart among others. An evening concert in Bridgetown Town Hall showcased dancing and vocal items by pupils with strong tap dance displays and period costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brigid's Convent
P. Lynch
Messrs
T. Banteing
F. Scott
V- Linto
J. Malone
T. Hastie
T Graham
McCaul
Myra Kilminster
Bridgetown
Teddy Stuart
Tommy Wheatley
Jeanette Murray
H. Banting
T. Burton
Judy Armstrome
Delys Scott
D. Walton
Wiliams
Jeanest Perrin
D. Starich
Higgins
R. Urquhart
Ian Hughes
K. Banting
Endicott
J. Poole
Kauite
Banting
W. Eastcott
Walton Jowie
Beth Wardell
J. Morarity
ML Tobman
Joyce Abbotts
Carr
J. Moranity
R Bantay
Ange
J Mer
Glenn Nye
Pat Graham
Norma Doust
R. Banting
Urquhart
M. Starich
T. Webster
Dolly
P- Pleeton
Alan Hughes
Uss
Home Guard Get Together Smoke Quiet in Bridgetown
About forty members gathered at the RSL Rooms for the Home Guard get together. Bugler N Davies called the fall in scattering echoes through pubs and streets as Mr J W Brett chaired. Canon Stragneil led prayers, Rev and military officers spoke, and Pte Eric Wilks shared Middle East service memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSL
N. Davies
J. W. Brett
C. Coy
Bridgetown
Middle East
Wilks
A. MacKinlon
Gunner Workman
Urquhart
de N. Williams
Me. L
F. Ruck
R. Hiester
A Payne
F. Smith
Syd Gregg
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Mr. and
Mrs. Garrity
Bridgetown Hotel
Hest
THE
Dardanup Hotel
Bob Toy
Kalgoorlie
Perth
Dardanup
P. and
C. Assa
William Brittain & Son Funeral Directors
A. A. Wilson
M.L.A
Wilson
Sealy Wa
Bunbury
Donnybrook
Mingher Bros
Railway Department
Catterick West Road
Pollard
HE. Lindsay
Air Force
Lindsay
Heart
Iitanan
Sailou
Wilga
Washington
Mr Stoat
le Joseph
Greenbushes Road Board
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Hampton Street
R. Urquhart Chaff
Wigmore, Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
R. Bell & Co
Artur Yates & Co
Manjimup Dairy Co Ltd
Bunning Bros. Ltd
Carve & Co
Astor Radios
Cyclone Fence Co
C.J Ellerstan & Co
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Assurance
Victoria Insurance Coy
Trenmers
Junbury
Ted
Seathena Ested Haber
Moves & Woo Builders
Timber & Hardware Bridgetown
Layton’s
T. Scott
B. Walton
D. Hardie
D_ tarich
Te ‘Higgins
B. Higgins
J. Holmes
P. Moulton
K Banting
de Walton
Church OF England
ST. Paul's Bridgetown
Advent TV
Tommy Hallam
Mavis Carr
Doris Sutton
Pat
Ser Garrity
Gloria Nye
Wiks
Norma
Betty
Parnattes
Vellow
H.W. Farman
Mullalyup
Propriet Am
Nannup Tor
Charles William Hammond
S. W. Lawrence
Methodist Homes
Reitavtown
Wastern Australia
the Home Guard
MCCAY
Mill's & Ware’s Plum
Orange Pure Fruit
Lemon Pure Fruit Co
Nestle
McCay’s
Best
Bridgetown District
William E. Clegg
Freemasons’ Hotel
Tony Salvair
Merry Christmas
J. W. Rankine
P.O. Box
Boulter’s
LES. Sussmill Stee Bridgetown
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