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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1945
Page
1
Auction note lists Hol Tae fou Caterpillar Tractor priced at £150 with guarantee in first order. Also offers Eizhe Dine Shearer Bridle Draught Stamp Jump Plow at £18 and Forrew Mowldboard Stamp Jump Bhenrer Plow at £15 in good order. Includes advertisement for installing higher plant with free delivery on rails.
Readers are informed there will be no paper on Friday December 28 and the next issue will appear Friday January 4, 1946. The notice extends season’s greetings and notes plastering, cement work and tiling services offered by WM. Moyes & Son of Bridgetown.
The Bridgetown Advocate shares a Christmas greeting to readers promising a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The feature reflects on biblical prophecies, the appearance of the Saviour, and the joyous announcement by shepherds and wise men, praising the birth of Jesus Christ.
A poetic passage lamenting fallen soldiers and praising a call to repay a national debt through honoring the new brigade. It recalls sacrifice and the sense of duty, contrasting wartime losses with a vow to uphold the nation’s ideals.
The article describes a Christmas program with visitors, shepherds and wise men, the arrival of the Prophet’s message, and a play titled The Panic. It highlights costumes, performances by Peggy Armstrong Eric Tan Fay Ireland Eva May and others, and a senior choir rendering Christmas carols and scenes including The Rosary Maiden’s Tale.
A December school concert at Toren Hall featured opening choirs, infant sketches, and the Stage Concert program. Students from Standards IV to VI performed with choir numbers, comic pieces, and short plays, drawing praise for effort, articulation, and costumes. Notable names included Georgi Wheatles, Glenly Kip, Allin Warren, and Laurie Tae.
A readible report of Bridwawn Tonnie Clad geuvelled yor Baling gush morn tennis at Balingup Chub. Weather and crowd figures noted. Anomalous text mentions Advise visit and selling prices for sea sonal goods. The piece records a final set outcome and notes a pleasant day with gates and games figures.
The column lists social events and personal appearances, including Mrs Lew Pearce’s presentation at the Reideetows Temig Club, Pixie Henderson and Frances Diodaou’s outfits, and Roy Williams and Marian Scott hosting weekend guests. The piece mentions a dances at the Town Hall for War Veterans funds, the Repertory Club party, and various attendees with festive chatter and holiday wishes.
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