13 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1942
Page
1
A government tender advert notes the sale of galvanised iron products. It invites submissions from suppliers and requests stamped addressed envelopes for all particulars. The notice lists required details and emphasizes the tender process and evaluation standards.
A wartime appeal urges recognizing all forms of service whether on front lines or in industry. G L Needham cautions against branding capable workers as shirkers and stresses the need for a tolerant view of civilians contributing to the war effort. He cites the tension between production and combat roles and warns against chaos if distribution of duties is unfair.
In a dairying district three brothers farmed 1000 acre properties with sheep and cows. Two married men with children joined the ALP, one unfit for military service. The scheme collapses, cows and land run to ruin, threatening Australia’s war effort as food supply suffers. The author urges total war footing in farms and factories to avert famine and national decline.
The Soldiers Welfare Committee held its annual meeting at the vaset Hall Friday evening with poor attendance. M W Toyer chaired and reported ten functions in the year and 62 percent of those on leave attended, with various presentations to service members and families. The committee proposed £5 assistance for a candidate and discussed attendance, future scope, and suspending wallet prevention while entertaining on leave, with the public charge unchanged.
In closing my report I thank all who supported the past year including administrative staff ticket sellers doorkeepers and the ladies of the committee. The Minister for the Army announced special leave to enable soldiers to attend seasonal work plus social events cancelled due to conditions. Election of officers and appointments to committees are noted along with reminders to all to show support for the ward and unit activities.
Parishioners of the Church of England and the public may bid farewell to Canon Strugnell on his departure for Wagin. A social evening will be held in the Lesser Hall, Bridgetown, on Friday February 2? at 8 pm. Also an employment notice seeks hop pickers for piecework with rates 6d per 100 lbs, with keep and quarters provided, bring ownblank, starting February 17, apply J Bunn and Sons, Pemberton.
Firearms licenses require renewal this year with penalties for neglect. Also advertised are stock updates at McCay's Store and new shoes from Vale of Array sportwear. Euchre tonight features strong players with a triple tie in Section 2 and Maslin in Section 1.
A damaged report outlines how nationwide and local blackout drills failed to enforce clear authority. It critiques lack of ARP control, calls for decisive local governing action, and urges immediate steps by officials and businesses to secure public safety during raids and blackout alerts.
The Kuli jun branch of the P P A held a quarterly meeting in the focal hall with H B Weight presiding. Members observed a minute of silence for James Bignal. Motions for an annual conference were approved. The president urged 100 percent district membership as the branch grows. An annual meeting is set for March 15. Red Cross ladies served tea. The group condemned the Upper Blackwood Road Board for appointing a vermin inspector and criticized the Railway Department for using diesel rail cars on main lines. They favored using poison for rabbits on cleared blocks. The secretary E W Clarke signed off.
Interment followed a Sunday service conducted by Revs Hy W. Pamian and others. Widow Mrs Butterfield and daughter Mrs M Forrest led the chief mourners with pallbearers including Mr. and Mrs C. Forma, Mr. and Mrs M. Dowsett, and Arne Forest. Records show Florian Glander, aged 80, died near Meriwolow on February 4 after a varied farming life in Western Australia including Brockns Siding and Pemberton. He leaves wife, son Plarian junior, daughter Mary, and son Edward.
Malvern Star bicycles may rise in price soon Layton's Garage at Ridgeways invites customers to lay by to lock current prices and save pounds amid expected cost increases.
The secretary of the RSL Ladies Auxiliary notes heartfelt thanks from the RSL to the Nedlands group. The message credits the auxiliary with generous Christmas boxes and cheerful support for veterans, expressing gratitude for individual effort and sacrifice. It mentions Manjimup friends contributing meals and the broad spirit of generosity.
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