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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1944

Page

4

Christmas Tree Event at Pemberton Temple Delights Children

A joyous Christmas program at Temple on Wednesday December 18 by the Fall Grace Church adherents featured Pastor Tarkington of Perth presiding. About 30 children sang Mighty Army of the Young and Listen to the Voice with other pieces. Father Christmas distributed gifts as the program closed with Be attitudes and a concluding message of spiritual truth emphasizing good deeds and harmony.

Fall Gracel Church Christmaus Tarkington Perth Daniel McDonald Lily Buiter Shirley Chorcher Childern Deci Tur- Kdngtom Father Christmas

Hospital update with several patients progressing well

Mrs J Gruppe has been presented with a... ABC Phobos remains in hospital after a cow kick to the leg and is progressing favourably. Other patients improving include Mr Th Batkerville Mr Mottram Mr J Iredell and Mr A Lewie of Northcliffe.

ABC Phobos Th. Batkerville Mottram J. Iredell A. Lewie Northcliffe

Youth Club Log Chop and Cycle Race at Pemberton

Pem berton Youth Cloak held a December 16 log chop and cycle meet with a profit over £40. Heats and finals named riders such as Resnolda French Weston Brown Carn Ratteray Percival Fremantle Walton Lilly Harness Cooper and others with times noted for each race.

Pemberton Resnolda Weston S. Brown F. A. Bamess J. Carn FE. Ratteray J. Jierkeon A. Bamess

Local Notes and Changes in Went School Community

Miss Storman, attached to Went School for 18 months, transfers to Gin rit Ars. Warner, wife of the new store mandher, arrives in Pemberton. Mr Achard, a keen fishing enthusiast, visits town again. Youth Hall building shows progress under Teasing on workers with more helpers expected. Wednesday mill break disrupts vital housing. Perth Moert School boys visit Pem berton for Forestry Department Christmas vacation. A dance Saturday night draws many, described as modern by attendees. Moog Lewis leaves school staff to pursue university studies.

Perth Moert Scheel Pemberton Te

Correspondence Praise for Tonk Tien Plans and Token Gift

Readers commend a recent Tonk Tien plan and the popular Bawk Token gift, noting the pleasant tone and spirited presentation. The page highlights a wide range of reading including fiction across mystery travel poetry and science plus wartime topics and technical works.

Pearce on Earth Goodwill to All Amid War and Hope

Medieval prose reflects Christmas season belief in peace and divine plan. It links wartime suffering to prophecies, urges prayer for lasting peace, and recalls the Nativity as a beacon of goodwill toward men. The piece cites scripture and hymn verses to reinforce a hopeful, faith‑driven stance.

Attr Howe Ian Axis Urison Abraham Mlosthieus Vwid Sam T Heth John

No Time for Love foes with Murray Colbert duo

Fred Murray and Claudine Colbert star in a 1940s style comedy about a mismatched pair. The story follows a rugged man and a strong woman who must work together amid slapstick mud avalanches and perilous snow chaos.

Fred Ton Colbert Gene

Larceny With Music At Universal New Tome Film

Universal screens Larceny With Music featuring Ceulah Performers Allan Jones Kitty Carlisle and Lee Carille with lively entertainment. Showing at Boynoe Broke tonight. SCHOOL NOTES The newly opened Hester School concluded its first year with a concert and party. Parents and younger siblings attended. Pupils performed recitations songs and one act plays. Afternoon tea followed with drinks dainty fare and prize giving. Children received books lollies and nuts from the Christmas Tree. The event was praised by Bridgetown Noa Bastrd and Mrs Hester and supported by The Tester Streets and Citizens Association.

Universal Allan Jones Kitty Carlisle Lee Carille Read Boynoe Hester Bridgetown Noa Bastrd Atreats and Citizens” Association

Repertory Club Christmas Social At Playbox Theatre

Bridgetown Repertory Club held a Christmas Social at Playbox Theatre with decorated tables, boughs, and festive flowers. Speeches and impromptu items followed supper as members enjoyed a platterless evening, closing with the National Anthem.

Bridgetown Repertory Club Playbox Theatre 8. Williams Merchant Seamen Fund

Boy Scouts Coby Plan Recess Until After Holidays

The Coby Scouts recess until after school holidays with a Church Parade Sunday at 10 30 am and 7 15 pm. at two churches. Scouts urged to attend. camp meeting tonight. insurance payment due before camp. Donation of £1 to Building Fund from Mr H Moora noted. Building war damage recapped and repair efforts described. Annual general meeting held December 12 at Bridgetown Town Hall with officers elected and finances reviewed.

Church of England Methodist Church Fawkey Okvery H. Moora Busy Bee Boy Scouts Local Association Bridgetown Town Hall Meters. F. Buck F. Draper J. A. Eddy W. Kirk

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