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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
1
Packers casemakers shed hands and related staff are required for Bridgetown Baling Up and Greenbushes sheds for the 145 season. Applications should go to National Service Office or Paterson & Co. Limited Bridgetown.
Job openings for 15 male and female workers at the Dehydration Plant. Applications should be addressed in writing to the National Justice Office in Bridgetown.
The Nelson Press will be closed from Friday December 29 until Tuesday January 2 1945. No issue will be published on Friday December 29 and readers are wished a Merry Xmas and a prosperous and peaceful New Year.
A brown pony strayed into a residence in February 1944 and remains with the finder. The owner may contact George Boyan at Brook Full Gospel Church in Pemberton. A December 24 1944 church schedule lists services from 11 a.m. to 7.40 p.m. including breaking of bread and gospel meetings led by Evangelist W Bold.
The article argues organised guerilla warfare threatens postwar civil government in liberated states. It cites ELAS in Greece between 56,000 and 60,000 fighters, potential international friction, and warns of future struggles as Allied powers seek to restore order. It also predicts Nazi war criminals clinging to underground resistance as they cling to the hope of a hard die.
Bridgetown Agricultural Society to hold a Tuesday December 26 sports meeting with interesting ring events and ample refreshments. F Ruck serves as honorary secretary.
The text urges Britain, the United States, and Russia to establish a uniform policy for law and order in liberated European nations. It warns that roving guerrilla factions and Nazi collaborators hinder peace and reconstruction, demanding prompt suppression to restore stability, justice, and a humane postwar order.
Miss Stella Lake sails to Perth to join friends for the festive season. Mr and Mrs B Green and their little daughter expected in Bridgetown for the weekend to visit Mrs Green’s parents. The Letchfords and Ron holidaying at Busselton. Mrs Leonard travels for the city. The Neils head to Busselton with Freda Lilley for Christmas. Miss Freda Taylor left for Albany for vacation. Mrs O Hart leaves Bridgetown for Perth. Mr Stan Boyle visits from Bridgetown as guest of the Walkers. Sister Elsie McKelvie returns to the city en route to the Eastern States for RAAF duties. Bridgetown Repertory Club held its Christmas party with music and supper. A farewell social for Rev. and Mrs Cardell Oliver at the TBL Fall noted a presentation and supper. The Rev Cardell-Oliver begins Guildford duties in New Year. Sandy life observations include several birthdays and small surprises among friends and parishioners.
A community association notes progress at Bridgetown School as children and teachers work together this year. The piece highlights improved cooperation and parental involvement in school activities.
The piece records a Treasury cheque of £6 10s for a community effort by fathers who fixed drains and other tasks. It notes Miss Morten leaving the school with a college style musical gift from pupils. It mentions PR and Federation Committees planning Sunday broadcasts at 9.80 over Station GRY and extends season greetings from the Bridgetown Committee wishing active future meetings.
Olive Mary A WLAL the only daughter of Mr W Anderson of Chambersung is engaged to Ralph Charles the fourth son of Mr and Mrs C W Yales of Boyup Brook.
Mrs Gwladys Marie Scammell died at Boyup Brook on Tuesday December 12. She cared for others with cheery disposition and was longtime resident, Missed by husband W P Scammell and son Geoff. Funeral held December 15 at Church of England section Royul Brook cemetery led by Rev Car dell Oliver with pallbearers and numerous tributes from family and friends. Funeral arranged by Wom Moye and Son of Bridgetown.
A lodge gathering in Bridge Town December 1 with over 50 members present featured officer installations and initiation of two popular ladies. The night included a banquet, crafts by silent Druids, and a festive tea with food arranged by members and families. Nationwide aid efforts were noted with appeals for overseas relief and donations to the Red Cross Transport Company and anti-waste department.
The Bridgetown Red Cross observes a general holiday on Saturday December 28 and the Dhe pot will not open that morning as previously announced.
Sunday December 24 timetable lists Bridgetown Mayannp Boyup Brook Greenbushes Nannup and routes with Rev H W Farman Mr Mack and Mr R B Rowe. Christmas Day services at Bridgetown 8 a.m. New Year’s Eve December 31 7 00 p m Bridgetown Rev H W Farman.
Field Marshal J C Smuts speaks on wartime challenges highlighting the immense problems faced by nations. The remark reflects the gravity and scope of global conflict and the need for steadfast leadership in difficult times.
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