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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1944

Page

4

Red Cross Notes on Depot Sales and February Meeting

Red Cross notes report depot sales of cakes and textiles with £73k from cake sales and £1981 in depot expenses. January income included 4425/90/20 and December January itemized goods. upcoming February 21 depot meeting at 2 pm followed by an Anti-Way talk by Mr Messer. February gifts prepared. March gift to be jam.

Tony Brough Reteipta Ser Fire Thames Patra Duc Bony Iy mi Messer, Fend Meow

Red Cross Society Letter of Appreciation and Call for Cooperation

A letter from Exhel Jatuby on behalf of the Red Cross Society in the Wate Division acknowledges a generous donation and commends the Sport Meeting promoters. It urges printers to publish by Thursday 10 am and asks clubs to provide reports, stressing cooperation to cover local needs and fund vital activities for the sick and wounded.

Employment shifts in banks and insurance firms

The comparison shows one unit of men employed in banks and insurance fell by 3.04 percent from 21,600 to 22,000, while the number of women employed in law and insurance rose by 21.1 percent from 14,400 to 18,900.

Pemberton Notes on Town Finances and Harvest Limits

Fragmented notes describe residents of Bite We year and haying conditions and discuss subscriptions and finances for the Bowed. Mention observers, collectors, and volunteers facing challenges in tax and revenue collection while referencing local facilities and fire safety concerns.

Bite Yerson Rome

Air Observation Post seeks more observers and fire duty help

The Air Observation Post reports ample observer shifts at night but needs more volunteers, especially women, for daytime duties. Squadron Leader Wilmott oversaw the post erection and praised the people of Pemberton for support. Bush fires continue to cause significant damage as the Forestry Department fights flames amid ongoing dry weather and easily sparked fires.

Feestry

Rainbow waters and fish breeding plans outlined by society

The report discusses Rainbow streams and the need to maintain pure resident strains of fish, noting Browns predatory waters. It urges fry gifts, hatchery efforts, and careful transport to support trout restoration, advising readers to identify suitable waters, analyze suitability, and forward lists to the society for action.

Pemberton W.A Thin Society Garher Tiwi Xustable Norwaras Seoumally Troy

Obituary Notice for Mitton McGillivary Loss

Sinicorn sympathy is extended to Mit ton McGillivary who suffered a sad bereavement in the loss of her mother last week.

Mitton McGillivary

Pemberton Red Cross Fundraiser Lead At Fromberton Meet

At the New Hampshire style event the Red Cross raised funds with a notable total of £90 forwarded to HEAD OFFICE. The brief report notes a community turnout and local organizers guiding the charity drive.

Untitled fragment hints at stocking waters and hunting lore

A garbled passage discusses stocking streams and waters for fishing and hunting lore. Mentions Water Bounds, SHS Neb, and a Sealer ship named Faely V1. References to authorities, journeys, and a book on fishing streams appear through distorted text.

Amar Hivvey Syatton Ernie Avice Petty Abe Pe Jaton Froese

The More the Merrier star trio leads lively comedy

The review highlights Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea with Charles Coburn in a farce about three lodgers sharing a Paris apartment. Arthur is firmly established as a sophisticated comedy presence, Coburn provides madcap humor, and McCrea sparks witty exchanges. The narrative centers on mistaken half apartments and chaotic romantic entanglements.

Jean Arthur Jot McCrea Charles Coburn Finn Mine Arthur Joan Arthur Chucky Coburn Jock McCroa Mortiny Agiorder Colimbia Annie Ryan Barker Murriers Boyun Tonizhe

Wartime call hours set for Bridgetown line

Wartime restrictions on telephone installations require clients to ring Bridgetown 85 before 8 am or after 9 am daily for appointments.

Bridgetown

Church of England Service Schedule at St Paul’s Bridgetown

February 2 order of worship includes 8 am Holy Communion 9 40 am Sunday School and choir selections. Service features Evensong and sermon, Beott’s Lee route noted withEvansong and sermon.

Tely Communion Snday Schoo Beott Lee Routo

Bridgetown Methodist Church Service Notice

Bridgetown Methodist Church announces Sunday service February 11 am with worship leader Abeiduatowe and SprTine feat Sanne TW van Bridgetown. Includes brief recitals and general church announcements for the Bridgetown area.

Wen. SprTine Sanne

Coed ak UR GIN Utah Sunday School and Meetings

A church group announces Sunday School at 1 pm and a fellowship meeting in the afternoon. Prayer meeting follows. Evangelist W Bold extends a cordial invitation to all attendees to participate.

Utah

Bridgetown Road Board adjourned meeting notes February session

The adjourned Bridgetown Road Board met in Bridgetown Hall with Chairman Bagshaw presiding. Reports covered Burtee Street footpath, a crossover to the Wilson residence, road clearance to Hester School, vehicle permits under Passenger Control, water supplies issues, and Vermin Act alterations. Fire brigades, insurance for rural firefighting, and rotary discussions on town hall lease, with expert input from Reg Harrison and the Rural Fires Advisory Committee.

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The Steady Subscriber Poem on Paying in Advance

An old poem laments the steady subscriber who pays in advance and never complains about cost. It praises the habit of supporting the paper through regular remittance and the welcome presence of timely payments.

Three Sons and the Old Man’s Quiet Grief Across War Loss

A damaged reminiscence centers on Old Man Shaw and his missing sons. He tends a hill paddock, recalls Till’s flight to join a traveling show, Bob’s service and death in Milne Bay, and the lingering loneliness after each departure. The Old Lady’s sorrow deepens as the farm and family fade away, leaving only Sue and the younger son to carry on.

Shaw Ine Cnlver Bob Bill Till ALF Cairo Jerusalem Bardia Auskewlin Lucerne Air Force Anx Duck Malaya Singapore McKennie Golden Valley McKenzie Jack Oros Rads May Sue New Guinea Abe Wats Wong Prine Hibbers Tm Wereo Gob Milne Bay Hob Damon Dale

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