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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

4

Bridgetown Road Board Meeting Reports Local Repairs and Actions

The Redgetown Road Board held a bi monthly meeting presided by the vice chairman. Decisions covered Barlee street repairs Gorrenaence closure of Marchall road under Lands, reseeding not needed this year, and a compensation for injuries from spraying poison. The sitting discussed law notices on deaths and stump removal, a location 2238 outlet inspection, a stall fee reduction, rabbit control failures, culvert repairs near a resident, and road sustainment work on Hoyup road. It also approved renewing cinema duties and installing screens at the women’s bathing shed.

Redgetown Road B.S. Hester W. A. Doust H. Lake M- Scott M. Campbell EL. Mitchell J. S. Bagshaw H. J. Machin Barlee Street Winnegup F. Maslin Hall Herbert Davies Bridgetown Hoyup Road

Fruit World Annual details world fruit production in Australia

The 1940 Fruit World Annual provides a wide review of apple pear and orange production with world figures, orchard area and production by state, plus pest control methods packing and export topics. It covers dried and canned fruits, manuring storage interstate trade and lists associations packing sheds manufacturers. Copies available from Fruit World Pty Ltd Melbourne price 16 posted.

Australia Fruit World Annual The Pruit World Pty. Ltd G.P Melbourne

Druid lodge notes celebrate Glen McAlinden wedding and gifts

At a Tuesday meeting the KS L lodge recounts a prosperous session with visitors from nearby lodges. Glen McAlinden celebrated his fortnight’s honeymoon with a warm welcome and gifts, while Lodge officials presented tokens of friendship and shared jests amid a cordial, festive atmosphere.

Eebrusty Ks.l. Foams Druut Wysinens Pearson Ruth Foster Brihers Fred John Fru Cowen Royal Arch Rovup Brook Greenbuches Bowness Glen" McAlinden Glen Steem Bru Blechynden Borup Brook W. F. Coverley L. Turner Dovage Brook Drouels Tym

Drama course at University summer school praised by director

Mr E Beeby director of the drama course praised the University summer school for its enthusiasm and discussions. The Adult Education Board collaborated with the West Australian Drama Festivals to run the session which ended on Saturday and urged repetition at future summer schools to foster a great Australian art theatre.

E. Beeby Adult Education Board Beeby Heeley Bodhy Cass Ates Pontuertan Siemens

Road Patrol Debate at Bridgetown Bridge Town Meeting

At the Let Meeting the Road Board discussed main road patrol. Mr Hester reported Bridgetown's three month share of £20 while Mr Lake opposed paying £12 per week for one man. After extended discussion the revision was left pending for exploration by the delegation.

Bridgetown Road Hester Bridgetown Lake Navy

L Tysoe Baker Quality Goops

L Tysoe Baker presents a brief note on quality Goops with emphasis on craftsmanship and standards. The item highlights an early brand or product identity and notes attention to detail and value.

Fragmentary UK classifieds and oddities puzzle readers

A garbled notices fragment shows stray words about steel, papers, Tees, letters, prices, and entry for a work day. The readable bits hint at classified, price notes, and a cheap offer but lack coherent structure or complete details.

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Swat Invitation Cards and Echo Printing Services

Swat invitation cards offered with pee MWe range at the office. Echo printing caters to orders and provides design assistance.

Echo Printing

Striate Clover A Hardier Seed For Pasture Lands

A description of striate clover notes its rapid spread and high forage value, thriving in various soils and seasons. It promises abundant meadow hay, stands drought well, and enriches pastures though performance varies by rainfall. Found promising in the Dinninup district with 85 inches annual rainfall.

Huth Dinninup Solour

Inside Germany A wartime letter from a South German town

A long letter seen in Australia portrays life in Germany under war conditions. It notes rationing of food and clothes, shortages of text les and essentials, and widespread unease. It mentions anti Bolshevist propaganda, confiscations, and dwindling goods like soap and chocolate. It describes queues, factory closures, and general hardship across the population.

Wavender Switzerland Australia Germany Russia Wurnoys Nawis Fuehrer Rte Poland Geran Yietor Germuier Hermonai Wales Danwurke

Visit by Works Minister highlights regional road and brook projects

The visit of Mr SeufnE Yo ALLA, Minister for Works, and officials to Bridgetown included inspections of the town brook and main roads. The minister praised local cooperation, discussed funding challenges, and noted ongoing work to improve drainage, agriculture support, and permanent settlements while stressing health priorities.

Bridgetown Breok

Tridgetown Public Meeting Addresses Rabbit Poisoning

Government inspector Cada reported at the recent meeting that poison sales were rising and enforcement actions were pending. Several summonses were issued as authorities pursue cases of rabbit poisoning amid rising concerns.

Mr. Cada Chile

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