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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
1
Auction notice for Manjimup Lot 137 near Rose Street with 250 links depth, in Manjimup Stockyards to be sold by Elder Smith & Co on 18 February 1941. Also wartime enrolment directive for Australian males born 1906 to 1921, outlining exemptions, duties, and penalties, issued 20 January 1941.
In a Sunday bowl event at Minyignuvy the Hortye team faced He and the Fale team. Scorers included GoM Merredissy Urquhart elder Wiley Mayo Cola Fagan Gil and others across Summers V Bandley Constant Zonecker Mekay May Johnson and W Teede. Crowd presence noted with local attendees.
Bridgetown community details war savings programs, road board debates, and local events. Notes praise for Merchant Seamen volunteers, road board actions, river samples, and theatre plans at the Bridgetown Repertory Club.
The Nelson District Tennis Tournament at Soe Balingup drew strong entries from Perth and district players. Bridgetown dominated several events with three titles. finals featured Jacoby, Rigginn, Ford, Rogers, and notable performances by Middleton, Stevens, and Read among others. Final results cover Men’s and Ladies singles, handicaps, doubles, and mixed events with barbecued close of a weekend of competition.
The Bridgetown Road Board debated quarterly licenses for motor vehicles. Mr. Chapman urged quarterly payments, but the secretary said the Act had no provision for upfront quarterly licenses. Mitchell proposed action by the department to create quarterly licenses amid petrol restrictions, with McAlinden supporting a Trafic Act amendment to allow quarterly licenses during petrol limits.
Pupils at St Brigid Convent School Bridgetown sit the December theory examination with several honours and merits noted. Names include Joyce Meredith Patricia Doreen O Neill Mary Waill and May Catr among others in various result levels.
A local water board laments delays on a Bridgetown Road irrigation issue. They sought MLA Mr Jack Smith to escalate to Perth, but progress stalled as Mr Smith reportedly fished. The board plans urgent letters and direct ministerial contact to push a response.
Health Inspector reported at a board meeting that the Ui hospital faced a water shortage. A fire alarm and heavy draw were described as water levels fell, with about four million gallons evaporating weekly.
The funeral for the late Mrs Chara Humfrey of Victoria Park was held at Werlevare cemetery with many mourners attending. The service included remarks by locals and a procession to the graveside.
Bridgetown Porties held their annual meeting at St John Ambulance headquarters on a Thursday evening. Mrs Scrivens elected chairwoman, Miss G Dyer secretary, and Miss Sparks treasurer. new Weeds Committee formed with Ase, G Turner and Misser L. Williams and P Henderson to hold a special meeting. The group plans a year of sport evenings and reviewing home nursing and ambulance classes with a positive turnout and good hospital work observations. New members are sought for the aid inspectors' roles and the Weeds Committee.
A report from Bridgetown records the death of Douglas Scott, son of Mr and Mrs RW Scott, while training as a pilot in the RAAF near Guepnaived Wicehiwe lane. The bimonthly Road Board meeting covered local fundraisers, road concerns, land issues, and council actions with names like W Toyer, W A Doust, and J Henderson appearing. The Bridgetown Repertory Club and Girl Guides are noted in community notices, along with donations to seamen's comforts and other local matters.
The WA Sportmens Organising Council funds a patriotic drive for books and periodicals for the boys. A Bridgetown depot at the local office will collect items marked Books for the Boys and dispatch them to Berth.
Wesson, chemist based in Bridgetown, showcases Velox as a specialised photo work in Perth. The fragment highlights the beauty of the Velox process and mentions Wesson's association with Bridgetown.
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