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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1939

Page

6

Death of Rendle Egerton-Warburton at 78 in Bridgetown

The death occurred at his home Brockenhurst on December 31 1088 of Mr Rendle Egerton Warburton aged 78. His remains were interred in the Bridgetown Cemetery Anglican section on January 2. Reverend E H Scrognell officiated at the graveside. Pallbearers and carriers named. Survived by two sons three daughters and many grandchildren. Funeral directors were Wm Moyes and Soo of Bridgetown. Born in Albany he was a pioneer of the district and related to the late Col Ed ward Egerton Warburton. A long wreath list from family friends and local groups is recorded.

Brockenhurst Rendle Egerton-Warburton Bridgetown E .H. Scrognell H. M. Davis V. R. Johnston Guy Ne A. Cullen Keth Walter Pr. A. Ewing Messers Lo Wheatley Harry Doust Ernie Giblit Don Walter Hieetains Herd Messrs Moyes Soo Albany Eiwand Egerton- Warburton V. Draper Maitland Molly Jean Franke Tony Brodsway R. C. Williams Eva Wheatley Don Colenie Reg Dorothy G. Speer B. Mencrieff Ernnest Abbetts St. Dallas Tom Freda Palmer

Geofffrey Moore dies at 69 in Bridgetown Hospital

Geoffrey Moore died December 27 at Bridgetown Hospital aged 69 and was interred December 29 in the Anglican section of Bridgetown Cemetery. Burial service was conducted by the Rev James H. Fracy with two brothers acting as pallbearers. home arrangements handled by Wm Moyes and Son of Bridge.

Iss Bridgetown Hospital Geoffrey Moore Bridgetown James H. Fracy Messrs Wm. Moyes and Son Bridge

Regulations for burning clover land under road board permit

A historic notice outlines steps for lawful clover land burning including permit from the Road Board secretary, notice to neighbours, and forest authority notification. It details area limits, timing between 4 pm and midnight, required fire guards, and penalties for fires during prohibited periods or failure to report.

Road Board Jess Bridgetown Jayes Bridge Akio Tha Kenninup TOR Church of England Masacup Sports Club

Mayanup Races Close Under Blustery Skies

The report notes a windy day at Mayanup Races with crowds seeking shade behind windscreens and ladies in wearable garments. Attendance and motor traffic showed no notable rise from last year, with few incidents marring the event.

Rabbit and Farmer Correspondence Questions Virus Rumor

Reader letter from H. E. Weigh critiques city interests and political factions over virus propagation claims and farm welfare. He urges unity within the local association against propaganda and supports Labour and Country Party collaboration to protect farmers' incomes and shipments dated 2/1/38.

W. J. Rooney Manijmup Upper Blackwood Road Qor Girus Dimother Bert Cabelig Ily Jodger Trimie Gil Hiss City Interecia Reaklents Germal PIA R Labour Party Country Party

Pemberton Pump Station Fire Destroys Water Supply Gain

A Boxing Day blaze destroyed the Pemberton pump station and oil pumps near Big Brook halting water supply. Authorities suspect hot exhaust from a deal trestle ignited fuel and machinery, delaying containment and leaving critical equipment damaged.

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Pemberton Swimming Carnival Draws Big Interest

A planned swimming carnival at Pemberton set for February 5, 1939, aims to boost visitor turnout. Local committees and the Railways Commissioner jointly support improved transport and facilities to handle a larger influx and more competitors during the event weekend.

Pemberton Railways Rewahaml Owe Eris

Horse Racing Notes and Results from a Local Meet

The Bunbury club hosted a day of horse races with five and seven furlong events. Benori won the Maiden Hack and the Open Hack, Queen of Egypt claimed the Upper Blackwood Handicap, Pickle Jade won the Trial Stakes, and Arizona took the Open Hack race. Lock Sheen won the Consolation Hack, with multiple placements and betting reported. The day featured a pug of war event and concluded with thanks to officials and a Bata Ball gathering.

Posse Benori Cummings Olsen Lock Sheen Extra Famey Jem Queen Extra Fancy Warville Seoom Lamin Biever Queen of Egypt Pickle Jade Mr. J. Cummings Ehm Detibs Olen Our Dem Parker Arizona Mir. H. Blechynden Mason Beneri Tidiern Hector Br. J. Grey Jearryhng Aripena Ordel Arigomna Peissed Ori Im Read Wily Imin Briri Benoil EA. Keith Ordnadale J. Ummines Olson Warvilly Gires-Smith Rimidale Earl Keith Janeare Boy Keith Tee Warlwille Dihseees Bs. Seroml Daniel Per Tibs Yushno Yushou Nhew Sheen Carell Yuri Marriel Claude Thyrts W Saget Beddes Chapman Puneh W. Scott Chapmag Sheffield J. Scott Smith Spd Plas Dewdies Arkert HM. Anderson Bunbury Roc Club Wiluchie Neitunee Communttes

Untitled note on removal for special treatment

Friends of Mr Hepes t Mur, of Fermaops Manimgo, will learn with rest er at of hie serious news which ee cxuted his removal to Perth rez for opecial treatment.

Hepes T Mur Fermaops Manimgo Perth Rez

Balingup Road Board Minutes Highlight 1838 Actions

December 14 1838 meeting notes show bids for a bridge over Balingup Brook and a subsidy request from the Main Roads Department. The board planned a five day work week from 1989, appointed Mr Geo J Wiseman as Vermin Board inspector, considered rabbit control, housing and timber schemes, and approved accounts and rate debt actions.

Balingup Road Board Messere Clevelam Highs Lees Hawter Birdwood Park Bridge Kerb Balingup Brook Birdwood Park Main Roads Department Boan Jas Manjimup Road Board Vermin Board Perleen Golkind Anmdonuei Agricultural Bank Holdings Geo. J. Wiseman Balingup Vermin Board Tweeday Jd. A. Clarke Balineup Collie National Power Scheme Collie Labour Women's Central Executive Tree Clearing Machinery Company Audir

The Cutter by the Dimer Reflects On labor and travel

A fragmented poem-like piece describes the hard work of loggers and lumber laborers. It contrasts the physical strain of cutting timber with the dull routine of daily life near a camp, mentioning chalk lines, broad axes, and slabs. The text ends noting Mrs. Mayer arriving from The East to visit relatives.

Fragmented OCR Summary of Unclear Text

Unclear readable fragments describe drivers, singer sewing, and names with no cohesive event. Missing dates places and concrete actions prevent a clear summary of a single news item.

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