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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
4
A fragmented quote challenges a wartime adversary with cryptic wording. The line cites Field Marshal 1 C Smuts and mentions dealing with grinders, suggesting a wartime or strategic context. The readable text lacks clear events, dates, or specific actions for fuller detailing.
A January 1 birthday tour event at the Swimming Picnic in Tay drew a large crowd of adults and children. Mr Sheehan gifted a heavy birthday cake, games and competitions filled the afternoon, and a tea with cool drinks and sweets followed. Mrs W L Breckman, a foundation member, helped cut the cake as heat kept attendance high. the day was deemed a great success.
Sunday football saw Saunday schoolboys edged 5 points by Ve Som Stours in a tight match. Forestry Tvs faced Pemberton sides and were defeated by 5 ceilings behinds to 3 goals 3 points, widening the tally.
Harold Farrall and daughter Terts stay with Parralls. Mrs Woods and daughters visit sister Irwin. W J Webb and Ciminat travel to Perth. Croce couple depart for Dunsborough. Birth of Leith Alexandria to Mayanup couple. Hospital stays and local dances at Yarloop Cray. Old resident Miss Fanny Wiles dies aged 85. funeral at Boyup Brook Church of England. Youth Club and local bands feature. cricket and tennis fixtures with Tamblingup and Donnybrook club visits.
Forestry Department workers from the college will travel to Ludlow on Thursday to continue duties there and express gratitude to the people of Memberton for their hospitality during their pleasant stay.
The UACD Bridgetown Lodge opened the year with the January meeting in the Lodge Room. Over 20 members attended the December 11 installation night and the group anticipated a harmonious, successful year under Mr. Lex Reid and L. Loewe. Notables like Era M. Lynam and longtime member Geo Stephens are mentioned, with losses and service notes, including Bra Crowley and J. S. McAlinden. The secretary reported ongoing service correspondence and a sociable meeting closed with tea and cakes.
Basketball ledger style snippet shows player names K Moore W Sexton J W Dedd Louis Lodhdy Wy Deodd. Scattered odds and ends appear as sundries with incomplete line items and broken words.
Red Cross notes report headquarters advice on clothing for distressed members. Mrs Lefroy writes that details of the type of statement required will be sent to branches. The Red Cross monthly dance will be held at Town Hall Friday inviting many members. The arrangement aims to secure a good turnout and support from volunteers. Mrs Walmsley has resigned from Olive section, with thanks for her service. Mrs Stevens becomes secretary, and arrangements for seating and program are underway. Bridgetown meeting planned for February with donations urged and a large hall space noted.
Nannop V D C held the final shoot for Lt Chipper’s trophy on Sunday January 14 using 2b and 300 yards ranges. Final scores with handicaps show Cpl F Badrick 196 and Sup R Brockman 135 leading the field, with others like A J Hutchins 120 and H Longbottom 124 among top totals.
The Acting Prime Minister Mr Forde calls Australians to renewed resolve and intensified production in 1945. He says materials remain abundant, the Pacific theater will accelerate, and Australia must play a full part in the fight from Malaya to Tokyo. Frank W Brown of British Australian Tobacco Co. is named to the Australian Tobacco Board, replacing the retired W Hyde.
Cary Grant stars as a professional gambler in a romance with a Manhattan socialite in a Universal Pictures tale framed by suspense and music. The Ritz Brothers Carol Bruce Dick Foran and Grace McDonald headline a light mystery musical set around a staged summer show with a guest star murder mystery.
A Melbourne driven Oslo Lunch program adapts Oslo Norway’s simple meal for city children facing malnutrition. One daily lunch includes three slices of white wholemeal bread with butter cheese or vegetables, milk, and an apple. Optional wheat hearts boost vitamin intake and fruits like pineapple or banana are added.
Bridgetown timetable lists early morning and afternoon services for Methodist and St Pauls Pringetown in January 1945. Entries include J Show and RB St Rowe with times from 1 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and a note that country services are suspended during January.
Sunday January 21 1945 services listed for Full Gospel Church Pemberton with morning Breaking of Bread and evening Gospel Service. Evangelist W Bold leads meetings. midweek Bible study and prayer sessions noted.
A humorous poem extols the steady subscriber who pays in advance without complaint. It praises the yearly renewal habit, the monthly joy of readership, and the office’s gratitude for the dependable patron who funds the papers. The verse frames the subscriber as a bright halo of cheer and essential support to the newsroom.
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