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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
1
Abridged appeal from Arol Morris, contractor on Phillip Street Bridgetown, thanking Fruitgrowers Farmers and Residents for loyalty over the past year. He operates two trucks and offers prompt efficient service with reduced rates and immediate attention to all carrying needs including phosphate back loading.
Bridgetown community event nets funds for the Red Cross with supper proceeds from a benefit hosted near Layton's Garage on Steere Street. Door 2 and a portion of net from a garage sale contribute to the total.
The article argues for retooling wartime industries for peacetime use, expanding primary production, and developing secondary industries. It notes Australia could export until shipping space limits and suggests tapping Malayan and Eastern markets. It calls for population growth, factory repurposing, and closer Bar leadership to realize postwar prosperity.
A motorist counsels saving fares and investing in War Savings Certificates. The ad promotes deposits from Layton's Garage on Steere Street in Bridge Town, urging readers to put away their car and buy into the war effort.
Pat Scammell describes a DIY water finding method using a bent copper wire and a wooden rod to locate underground water near his home. He reports successful results close to the house and in a test with a road board supervisor, noting the technique gains accuracy with practice and longer arm positions.
Obituary notes the death of a respected Upper Blackwood citizen, Mr M. Hack of Keninup, on February 2. He served as Upper Blackwood Road Board chair from 1921 to 1931 and was involved in local sport. Survived by a widow and six children in Row with the ALF in Palestine. His burial followed at Hoyup Brook in the Church of England section.
Snapshot interest rises as new Velox prints are offered at special prices by W L Nelson, chemist of Bridgetown, highlighting bargain rate photo work for customers seeking faster processing and crisp images.
The Bridgetown Bowling Club opened its annual carnival with a ceremony led by patron Mr W Christie and speeches by club and association leaders. The day featured a large mixed pairs competition with many teams, and a championship pairs set of results tallied through rounds and finals.
A brief notice states that on Monday evening last the Bridge town Rasa Board tendered a visit, outlining no further details about participants or purpose.
The Rev Dr Prendiville of Perth visited Bridgetown last week. Mrs Lu McAlinden and daughter Clem Fisher holiday in Perth. Bill Read left Bridgetown to spend a fortnight in the city. Beryl Grafham of Laverton holidays in Bridgetown with sister Mrs Don Roche. J B Johnstone left for Busselton for a week. Bal Ellis and E Hastie are in the metropolis. Malvern Star BSA and British gear offered at Layton's Garage Bridgetown.
W. Toyer welcomed visiting bowlers to Bridgetown as the town marked its carnival week. Speakers praised the clubs work, road boards, and wartime service, with Mr. Wolinski recalling a 40 year ties to the town and Mr. Christie honoring wartime supporters and fund raising by the association.
Bridgetown faces water rationing with the supply expected to last until May while authorities review the situation. Narrogin councilor Mr Odgers notes a four day cycle for a one hour draw and warns on traffic license plates enforcement. Private Draper learns of his son Harry Draper’s serious wounds in Derna. Bridgetown Junior Farmers announce a birthday party for March 6 inviting other branches.
The Bridge Town Red Cross Society held its February meeting at Lesser Hall with 63 members present. Donations from Sunnyside Progress Association, Mrs Bagshaw, Mrs Chidgrey, and others totaled several pounds, while four new War Savings Group members joined, bringing the group to 48. A jam parcel was sent to Perth and March donations are requested. packing included clothing items for relief. Local ad promotes Malvern Star and Steere Street Bridgetown prices and deposit terms.
Sunday February 23 church services listed for Bridgetown Boyup Nanoup and Greenbushes circuits. Times include Bridgetown 1 am Sunday School 1 am and 2 pm. Hoyup rugk 4 30 pm. May anup 7 30 pm. Mallalyup 10 30 am and 2 30 pm. Greenbushes 3 40 pm. Nannwp Mill 10 30 am. Missioner R G Reynolds involved.
February 22 Ash Wednesday observances listed for St Paul’s Bridgetown with Holy Communion at 8 am and 9 am, Sunday School at 11, Matins at 7 30 pm, Evensong and Sermon, Yarnup and Sunnyside services detailed. Ash Wednesday 6 30 am Holy Communion 9 00 am and 10 am Holy Communion with Litany and Intercessions.
Church of Christ announces a Gospel Service at 2 40 pm on Sunday February 23 in the Repertory Rooms. Visitors are cordially welcomed.
Congratulations are offered to Mr and Mrs Frank Ritson on the birth of a son. The region reports various visits and travels including Fred Proctor and Brooks in Bunbury, Helen Hack returning to Kenninup for her father’s funeral, nursing at Lucknow Military Hospital, and several people spending holidays in Perth Peppermint Grove and Bondfield.
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