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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1941
Page
3
A fragmentary wartime Christmas reflection urges unity and faith to restore hope and courage. The text praises peace loving peoples against aggression and emphasizes the duty to brighten lives, aid the afflicted, and uphold justice through steadfast resolve. It references the spirit of Christmas, the Bible, and timeless carols to evoke national resilience and a brighter future.
The Bridgetown Road Board held a session focusing on infrastructure projects and financial matters. Minutes show discussions on gravel, drainage, road widening, and public works costs, with approvals for payments and plans for future work and public notices.
The War Patriotic Fund Committee Bal ingup presents its annual receipts and expenditure statement to year end. The report highlights strong direct collections and balanced fund distribution across Camp Comforts Fund Seamen's Mission London Air Raid relief and other causes, with office expenses and orders for soldiers welfare noted.
The Bridgetown Branch of the United Ancient Order of Armigs held a Tuesday evening gathering in the Parish Hall. A large attendance included visitors from sister lodges and allied societies. The event featured toasts to the doctor and chemist, the RSLA, sister lodges, and friends, with letters from overseas members read aloud and a cutting of the Xmas cake. Gentlemen McAlinden received a parting gift as he leaves for Perth.
The debate on a bill for fruit fly control highlights tensions between supporting Western Australia’s fruit industry, valued at about two million pounds annually, and concerns that pest measures may unfairly target certain sectors. Parliament heard arguments about taxation and the need to curb pests to protect exports, with emphasis on urban and rural sources of the pest and the risk to market expansion if controls are not intensified.
Saturday saw a large roll up of players for bowls and croquet at Tanna with six teams of four. Weather remained warm and conditions tested players as ranks prepared for a season opening. Greens were watered and rolled, expected to play faster than Saturday with events around four up to five down as teams competed and ladies assisted with scoring and refreshments.
A promotional notice asserts Malvern Star bicycles are chosen for defence use and peace time needs. It invites readers to inspect the range at Kayten's Garage in Bridgetown to learn why military authorities favor the brand for defence contracts.
The Repertory Club held its annual Christmas Sedal on Monday with only members admitted. The hall was decorated with red, white and blue streamers and flowers. Dancing accompanied by Mesdames Tomelty and Davies, games including a balloon contest, Miss Laura Poole’s singing, supper buffet style, and toasts followed. Dr. Noel Williams, the club president, was toasted by Pop Henderson, and the evening ended with songs and Auld Lang Syne as dawn approached.
Nominations for the Extraordinary Election in the Seaton Ross Ward of the Hadgetown Road Board were heard by the returning officer. Only one nomination was received, for Ir. Colin P. Scott, who was declared elected unopposed.
Orated and published by the Propris tee Charles William Hammond at the office and works Steere Street Bridgetews Western Australia.
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