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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
1
Service and repairs offered with practical experience. Enquiries directed to local dressmakers and drapers in multiple districts. Visits to these districts monthly with Singer Sewing Machine parts and service provided by P.D. Callie.
In Balingup the home team beat Nannup by one point with players Bailes Shuwray Thomson Rowe and others noted. Next Sunday Nannup will play Bridgetown Blues at Bridgetown. South West Championship Fours details show Busselton, Nannup, Bunbury, Bridge, Roselton and others in rounds with tight scores. final outcome described as Busselton winning by two points in a closely contested match.
Dr G L Sutton discusses organised marketing as a tool to stabilise markets without forcing trade channels. He cites WWI Wheat Pool and current Egg Stabilisation efforts, noting the need for limited powers and voluntary levies, while warning against overreach and impractical boards.
Reports from Bridgetown detail welcome by the Bridgetown Repertory Club chair and new members issued membership forms, plus a merchant seamen fundraising drive beginning February 1 at a stall in a local drapery store. The Bridgetown Howling Club gains about 20 new members competing for a trophy donated by J Ey Smith MAL, and staff changes at Bridgetown State School. Also noted are Fruitgrowers Association officers elected, a birthday party at the Repertory Club, the death of Mr Willmott, a bicycle accident near Turner coach, and a campaign to collect books for Merchant Seamen’s Comfort Fund with a 200 pound appeal and mentions of local farm purchases.
The Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club held a successful dance in the Lesser Hall on Tuesday with strong attendance. President Mrs A Flintoff presented trophies for recent championships, including singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and handicap events won by players such as Reg Hester, L Judges, Mrs Whittington, and Mrs Green, among others. Rumors circulate that the Bridgetown Tent Club is not closing.
Bridgetown area churches schedule Sunday services including Methodist and Church of Christ Bridgetown Gospel Service at 30 pm Visitors welcome. Church of England St Pauls Bridgetown lists Holy Communion Sunday School Matins and Sermon and Evening Service with midweek Intercession.
Fragmentary text mentions East Nannup and weekly conte items. Not enough readable facts to define a clear event, date, or participants. Core entities are unclear. no concrete actions or outcomes emerge.
In Bridgetown letters, residents share holiday wishes and family updates. Mr Ray Pettersen and Miss Eilie Beara celebrate a birth at Bridgetown Hospital. Visitors include Messrs Junk Walker Kent Macininno and Jack McAinden. Other notes cover travel, returns, and upcoming trips to Katanning and Perth.
The funeral for the late Mr FES Willmott, senior Minister of the Crown and local farmer, paused at the Town Hall before his burial in Bridgetown Cemetery after a service at St Pauls Church. A large arch and many floral arrangements marked the graveside.
Reports describe brewing industry unrest as meetings convene at Winbet mills and Sanday venues. Delegates argue over pricing changes and potential coordinated action. Manager Mr Gev Sykes faces demand to sell at specific prices while workers threaten a strike.
The obituary notes the death of Frank Hodgson aged 69, a farmer from a rural area. It records his residence near Widuetow Hy Trays and his burial at Karrakait cemetery on Fridays. The piece mentions surviving relatives and mourners including Mrs Drumongonl and Miss Wratgranti.
An unclear OCR fragment presents a jumble of names and places related to disorderly conduct. It mentions various persons and locations in a disrupted narrative with no clear events or outcomes.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club announces last season’s ballet mistress selection and outlines training and public performances. The committee proposes a new ballet department, offering two free passes to members, with entry limited to approved public entertainments and a focus on dance preparation for upcoming shows.
A torn press notice reports the Soldiers Dependants Appeal committee led by Sir Vivienwistle releasing details of an Australian soldier, the first married man to die in action. It discusses his widow, three children, and ongoing support arrangements, claiming the widow’s income and widowhood payments enable education and care for the children while maintaining payments to the wife. The piece notes public debate about refunds and support terms, and references the broader appeal’s aims to secure aid for war widows and dependants.
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