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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1948
Page
6
All registrations of factories shops and warehouses expired on the 81st December last and should have been renewed during January. This is a final warning and proceedings for prosecution will be instituted against occupiers of unregistered premises.
Classified notice seeking a furnished room for a single salesman for Watkins in Bridgetown or nearby. Apply at the Bridgetown office. Printed and published by Franc a L. Semmens at Steere Street Bridgetown for Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd.
Nelson District hosts a record tennis carnival at Balinup with Hulten Wasley and Barblett winning major titles. State and local players from Nedlands Bunbury Mt Lawley and Alexander Park Club compete in men's singles and handicaps along with ladies and mixed events.
An early almanac style classified notice offers prime cockerels for sale with immediate orders and dressed poultry. It names Kennerly and a school in Yorupn as part of the listing.
In Bridgetown on Friday February 13th a World Day of Prayer united service will be held at the Methodist Church at 7 pm. Miss Lucraft leads, Rev Pelham Thorman speaks, and Miss Lucy Nelson handles music arrangements. An invitation extended to all with a collection for the Subhety.
Mr and Mrs C Lucas wed in Southampton England and traveled with five children to Western Australia in 1806. They settled in the Bridgetown district where Lucas, once a builder, joined the Bridgetown Co op staff and later managed McLean's store. He served as secretary of the Bridgetown Druids Lodge for over 30 years. Surviving relatives include Mr Guest Green bushes Mr Rankine Bridgetown and Mrs Pamagre Bridgetown. Coincidentally Mr and Mrs W J Rankine welcomed a daughter on Mrs Lucas birthday, the family’s great grandchild.
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