02 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1939
Page
1
Thomson will address electors at venues including Voyur Watten Quinninup Northcliffe Pemberton Eastrook Mall and Smith's Trunk on February 15 16 17 18 24 and March dates. He will be accompanied by other speakers and further details are available at each centre authorized by G Thomson.
Bridgetown area reports a busy week with repairs, tenders called for works, and many residents visiting or returning from trips to Bunbury Perth Esperance Albany and Banbury. Local hospitalisations noted including Dick Scott and a nail removal. Miss E Johnson underwent appendicitis surgery. Miss Pixie Henderson and others left on voyages.
Classified advertisement listing items for private sale including a 1020 McCormick Deering tractor in excellent order and various farm implements. Also notes cattle including Jersey cows and calves with prices, a racing horse Bookie, Speedwork, and a government land sale notice with dates and auction terms.
Bridgetown pupils resume classes at the Hetee state school with teachers back in duty. Acting head Mr Cockle is replaced by Mr XN Jones from Brookton. Bridgetown Convent School also resumed lessons during the week.
A local report discusses a proposed military unit for Bridgetown amid public concern over national defences. It notes dissatisfaction with current arrangements and mentions a small group pushing for reform while officials seek broader support across towns.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference local church matters including a committee and an individual named in association with Melo and RL Hall. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or actions.
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