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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
4
A fragmented OCR item lists names and places, including Pridgetown and Vinita, with multiple initials and stray terms. The readable fragments reference church, political figures, and local designations without clear events or dates.
A fragmented humorous column from Boyup Brook offering New Year reflections and moral prompts. The piece mocks social pretensions, urges tolerance and kindness, and coins playful lines about communal manners and wit. Names and place markers appear unclearly due to OCR.
Fragmented entry lists names and dates with scattered codes and numbers. It mentions Pemberton and likely persons Dantahy Min Currie Kieth and others, with several months and figures, but lacks a coherent event or clear notice.
A long, speechy guide urging careful, quiet fishing along a stream. It covers stalking, lure placement, and river currents, advising light steps and patient waiting to avoid alarming fish. It mentions leaders, shadows, and keeping sound low to light odds of a bite.
Gloom spread through Boyne Brevis district upon learning Charley John Starton YS died December 3 at Bonbary Hospital after a vain attempt to live. He was the second son of Mr and Mrs George Stanton and leaves mourning family and friends. The funeral was at the Church of England section of Hosun Tirvok cemetery with Rev Somes officiating. Pallbearers and mourners listed, arrangements handled by W Moyes and Son.
A Welcome Home dance for returning soldiers and scholars was held in Bogny Brook and Upper Bean. The event featured a Brideown Orchestra and Mrs Done and Mrs King assisting, with refreshments, dancing, and Old Lang Syne. Attendees praised the evening as one of the most memorable entertainments, ending with street songs and cheers as everyone headed home.
Lewin af the WiA GR son promoted to shunter at Tringwick Junction after six months with the railway. His move from Royup Brook is welcomed by friends as Christmas traffic rises. Heavy goods demand forces a special train from Jennybrouk to Kejouyy to cope with peak volume as December nears.
A humorous diary style piece details a speaker’s New Year resolutions and self reflections. The author vows to improve politeness, curb waste, resist social pressure, and curb makeup use, proposing to spend extra minutes daily to improve self discipline and personal habits. The tone mixes self mockery with earnest aims and daily life observations.
Botuf Brook dominates Perth Cup with first place by Royal Brook and Mudddingtom taking second. Med town trainer Cummings gains prominence as the horses push Gold Pyres to the margins in a closely contested race.
The Dragon District Mothers Association hosted a Christmas party for children on Sunday December 16 with 74 adults and many kids attending. The event featured a lively program of skits, kiddie activities, and a calendar of games while a parent committee arranged rides, crafts, and refreshments for attendees.
A boy recalls a dream of a flooded river and a perilous escape from rising waters. He awakens to find actual flooding outside his window, prompting his parents to rush to action and row a boat to safety as the house becomes surrounded by water.
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