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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 11, 1944

Page

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Public Meeting Forming Activy Organisation in Ilalg Town

A public meeting for all interested in forming the activity organisation will be held in the rig town Town Ilalg on Wednesday February 16 at 8 pm. Prominent public figures from Port will address the gathering. Attendance urged. T. A. McInnes secretary. West Australian Farmers Limited Bridgetown.

Activy Organisation Rig Ilalg Prdrvary Amu Fom Porth Tavching Ae T. A. McInnes

Notice to holders on reserves and streets by board

All persons with portion or reserve, street or road within board boundaries are notified that unless details are submitted to the board office by the third day of March, permission to occupy such reserve will be cancelled. E U Siggins, Secretary. Also classified requests buy and gear for tractor mentioned.

James Faith Rose Street Manjimup J. H. Glynn Supreme Court Pesth E. U. Siggins

Walker tribute to Dean Friend Walker February 5 1944

A memorial notice for Mrs. F Walker who passed away on February 5 1944. Inserted by Mr and Mrs Chris Prastidis.

Walker F. Walker Chris, Prastidis

Referendum Powers in Australia A Debate on Safeguards

The Bridgetown Advocate discusses a looming referendum on Commonwealth power expansion. Western Australia fears sovereignty loss while seeking safeguards. passage requires both parliamentary majorities and approval by a national majority of electors plus a majority of states. The piece notes postwar considerations and compares other constitutional powers.

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Presentation of Cheque for Red Cross from Agricultural Society

A local event reports the presentation of a cheque to the Red Cross by the Agricultural Society. Mrs Jones accepts on behalf of the Tirandit branch, with remarks praising the Society's assistance and noting the absence of some officials. The appeal highlights the community effort behind refreshments and support during wartime needs.

Cerns Mrr Meredith Jonew Tirandit Ilvete Agrientis al Uewarts Tip Hy Sports Committee Fabour Red Cross Cruse TL. C Williams Giblett Bridge Town Red Cross Warburton Havitye

Red Cross Notes February Meeting Amid War Relief Efforts

A February 4 Red Cross meeting drew 28 volunteers as the group planned post season remembrance activities and a new program to aid rapid recovery. Messages of sympathy for Mrs Meade and Mrs Messer highlighted funds, visits, and department talks, with a February 21 meeting to hear about Anti-Waste work and emergency stock provisions.

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Fire Be Prepared by Tony Eddy in The Whites Bel Bridgetown

A fragmented item mentions Tony Eddy and The Whites Bel in Bridgetown. It references Dieters, Mosh, and Wasp amid garbled text. The readable parts suggest a local column or sketch with place names and street mentions but lack a clear event or outcome to report.

Tony Eddy Bel Bieney Street Bridgetown

Miltey Walker obituary recalls war ties and faith

Vine Miltey Walker longtime resident and church-goer is remembered through a detailed obituary. The tribute mentions wartime service, family survivors, and a life of practical Christianity as she is laid to rest in Bridgetown Cemetery after a service at the Church of Pystand. The note reflects community mourning and gratitude for sympathy received.

Llores Walker Ueulerniit Kent Aarsbauid Harkis Walkow Teitain Canada Guinea Middle East Yriwonere Germany Pystand Bridgetown Cemetery Grazia Mir Conefey Carel Oliver

Unclear historical account with jumbled OCR fragments

Fragments describe naval figures and wartime actions with numerous garbled lines. Many names, places, and events appear misspelled or cut, yielding an incoherent summary of potential military figures and operations.

Boy Scouts Return Home After Stretched Enforced Wait

The narrative describes a long and disjointed set of events about a group of Boy Scouts and accompanying adults. It mentions travel by railway, farewells, and multiple daily routines, with references to medical or welfare notes and upcoming plans for meetings and outings. The readable segments reference Perth, Sunday activities, and various everyday preparations, hinting at a community scout event timeline.

Fire Fighting Meeting backs mobile unit for Bridgetown fire brigade

Report details a Bridgetown Town Hall gathering approving a mobile fighting wall plan to cooperate with the Rural Knapsack Fire Brigade. Delegates were tasked to approach the Rural Knapsack unit, with Roy Rook, Clarkson, Harrie and Nelvin named for deputation and a Friday meeting set to discuss aims.

Bridgetown Bridge Awn Ang Vianx King Rook Clarkson Harrie Road Board Nelvin Harrivot Hural

Australian aircraft industry hires more workers than early wars

The Australian aircraft production sector now employs 25 workers for each few noted at the outbreak of the European war. Since the eve of the Pacific War, total employment has nearly tripled. About 60 percent of all employees are women.

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