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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
1
A public meeting of the organisation is set for Bridge Town Town Hall on Wednesday February 16 at 8 p.m. Prominent Perth public men will attend to discuss party interests. Secretary T. A. Metfawn urges strong attendance.
Public notice from Westralian Farmers Limited Bridgetown calls for male and female applicants for dehydration factory central packing shed and cool store positions including packers case makers and shed hands. Also petty tenders invited for repairs at Bridgetown Police Station and quarters with details at Court House Bridgetown, bids due noon February 21.
Advertises for a trustworthy woman to care for a family or children while the mother takes a holiday. Requests replies citing “Mother” to This Office, with timing around end of January to February.
A debate on the distribution of costs between the State Government and the public funding body. The text calls for a prompt preparation of a follow up programme as part of a broader financial viability assessment, noting Western Australia has previously borne a heavy burden. It hopes for a fairer return without diminishment of its contribution.
Canberra announces a £200,000,000 postwar public works programme to be prepared by the States and submitted to the Works Council. The plan aims for high priority, immediately executable projects, with three urgency classes and flexible long term execution to absorb unskilled workers and stabilize the economy after wartime controls.
On Sunday January 20 the Lindie fown Tennis Club traveled to Foaling for a friendly match against rivals. Bridgetown wore down their opponents to win by a large margin across many sets and games. Dr Wauchope and Monty TD hoped for more future match play to keep the sport alive.
The Ladies Bowling Club reports a successful opening season with increased membership and enjoyable social games. Interclub matches, including a Chaely contested event between Mrs Zinnerkor’s team and Mrs Hern’s team, were won by the Inter. Progressive pairs were played over last weekend.
A garbled OCR page mentions Bridgetown area concerns about household costs and paper deliveries. It cites petty theft of Suny day papers, local improvements for the Bridgetown Advancement Velief Pool, and a mix of unclear references to residents, schools, soldiers, and community programs amid chaotic, unexplained text.
Fragmented social and personal notices describe visits from Mr Lawley and Mrs Rankine, a February 16 public meeting about a new welfare organization, and local ceremonies. Reports mention Miss Stella Teids, Mr Jick Ravkine, and others scheduling travel to Geraldton, Bridgetown, and nearby towns.
A meeting of Lyidgellawa residents discussed forming a mobile Emergency Fire Fighting unit under the Rural Basic Fires Act. V L King of Yealering to assist. funds to be raised for equipment. Clarkson St oake Taerisun to attend next meeting. thanks to Mr ROC Harrison. meeting closed with thanks from the chairman.
The document outlines a meeting at Am bulane Hall on February 17 at 8 pm with plans for a Seome Committee event. It notes a new hall inquiry and details about upcoming activities and entertainment by local groups and speakers.
A brief notice urging readers to place buying or selling requests in the Advocate to secure best results. This advertisement highlights using the paper’s classified section for effective outreach and quick responses. It emphasizes contacting the Advocate for efficient placement.
The list shows pupils from St Drigid s Uruvent Shook Beizetoyn who passed recent Junior University Exams. Names include Tay Carayeau Eughial Misters Geo Mathes A English Maths Arithmetic and Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry Drawing Commercial Methods Bookkeeping. William Eastcott English Maths Arithmetic and Algebra History Geography Elsie Evans Latin earned Junior Certificate subjects Kerr Hew Bank-keet Commercial Methods. Only subject taken.
The Red Cross notes express appreciation for willing contributors and volunteer participation at the Alamete area. A monthly meeting was planned with younger members and an event on Friday January 28 to benefit the Red Cross, joined by Mrs. A. H. Barslett for congratulations.
Scrap aluminum is urgently required for munitions. A depot on Storrs Street in Middetown is contextually referenced with an offer in a damaged notice. The readable fragments imply a procurement appeal targeting local scrap suppliers and indicating a specific street location.
Numerous staff moves mark a Pemberton school update with Mrs Stewart transferring to Northaw Mixx Dunkley to Perth and Miss Woodman also transferred. Mr and Mrs Riley return from Perth after holidays. Matron McGillivray called to Perth due to her mother's illness. Death reported for Mr George Gooding of Pemberton at Bunbury. Pre Riskinson, WWI prisoner, visited Pemberton then returned to Perth and plans further leave before returning to Fremantle.
The weather stays hot and very dry with only 3 percent rainfall over the month. About forty members of the V D C with detachments from Quinninnp and Northcliffe toured Windy Harbour for exercises. The drills ended Sunday at Iimehime after beaches were visited and fishing attempted though fish remained in the water. Verey lights aided night navigation. Colonel Robinson of the Perth V D C led visiting officers who praised and criticized the maneuvers for future improvement.
A four foot tiger variety snake was killed near the swimming pool last week and another reported killed at the town’s top end during the same week, triggering local concerns and brief inquiries by authorities.
Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion Morning services at 11 and an Evensong sermon. February 4 itinerary includes Bridgetown at 11, Willow Spring at 2 and Nawmap at 4, with Rev H. W. Farman and Mr Mack noted for various services.
The notice lists a series of services for Sunday February 1944 including Breaking of Bread Service Sunday School Open Meeting and Gospel Service. Tuesday 7 30 p m Fellowship Meeting Friday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting. Pastor W H Periorn extends a cordial invitation to all.
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