Annual Meeting Notice and Mining Claim Application
National Service Office Bridgetown and The Westralian Farmers Bridgetown announce the annual shareholders meeting for February 2044 at 8 p.m. in Bridgetown Lesser Hall, with C W Harper and the Central Board expected to attend. John Henry Smith applies under the Mining Act 1904 for a mineral claim near Bridgetown, with objections due February 5, 1944 at the Warden's Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westralian Farmers Ltd
Bridgetow
Jereby
Hern
Bridgetown
C. W. Harper
John Henry Smith
Thidgetown
J. H. Smith
B. G. Flanagan
Department of Mines
N.W. Corner
Forestry Depot
Yanmab
Auctions Government Land Sale in Boyup Brook 1944
Auction notice for government land sale dated January 25 1944 noon at Court House Boyup Brook items listed with prices 20s pounds each and depths to 200 feet except mining districts 40 or 20 feet. Plans from Lands Office. Wanted to buy one small iron sap p and a cash register contacting G Mewburn Kirup Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Boyup Brook
G. L. Needham
G. Mewburn
Kirup Hotel
Canberra Talks Signal Closer Australia New Zealand Ties
The Bridgetown Advocate notes a Canberra conference between Australian and New Zealand leaders aimed at stronger wartime and peacetime cooperation. It contrasts NZ's strong housing push and Australia’s limited postwar housing plans, urging Australia to prioritize home building like New Zealand. It highlights Western Australia’s housing strain and the broader Commonwealth tensions amid socially inclined governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Australia
Mr. Fraser
Commonwealth
Western Australia
Queensland
Bown
Austalia
Fire control units aid country areas in 1943 fire fights
A report from The Sunday Times, December 26, 1943, describes Kingon Weg motor truck with 300 gallon water and a centrifugal pump aiding rapid fire suppression between Yeulering and Stretto Siding. The device reportedly saved crops and timed fires in minutes, prompting Corrigin Flood Board to consider strategic installations district wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeulering
Stretto Sidinga
Liam
L. King
Kingon
King
Iseunterstied
Corrigin Flood Board
Sunday “Times
Fire fighting gear details reach Bridgetown board
A Bridgetown correspondent relays a detailed letter from VAL L KING describing a 41% hp fire pump unit with a 20 foot suction hose and 20 feet of delivery hose. The note notes cost, potential uses on farms and small towns, water supply methods, and that agents McLean Brown and Rigg can supply the pumps separately. The Bridgetown Road Board will discuss the matter at its next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Beret
McLean Brown
Rigg
Val. L. King
Bridgetown Road Board Sunday Times
Ion
Australia New Zealand to Lead Postwar Migration Talks
The meeting will discuss aviation and migration shaping dominion postwar growth. New Zealand acts as a Commonwealth stepping stone from the United States and possibly South America, while Australia connects eastern countries to New Zealand. Agreement on migration fundamentals and a future Bri tain conference are emphasized to foster unity and cooperation among dominions and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Commonwealth
United States
South America
Australia
Dominions
Britain
Thitty
China
Russia
Late Emma Annie Williams Cremated In Perth Burial
The death of Emma Annie Williams aged 86 occurred in Greenbushes on Tuesday. A service was held at Greenbushes Presbyterian Church and her remains were sent to Perth for cremation. Funeral arrangements were managed by Twn Chipper of Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Annie Williams
Greenbushes
Emma
Annie Williams
Green Dushes
Perth
C. Mayes
Mowsre
Wm Avge
Briotzerown
Barrakatta
Send-off Invitation for W J Crews at Bridgetown
General invitation to all friends of Bill Crews to meet at Scott's Hotel Bridgetown on Friday evening for a social gathering and to celebrate his new home. Proceedings start at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Crews
Scott's Hott
Bridgetown
Printing firmpled to print in Bridgetown
A terse notice states a printing business in Bridgetown will proceed with a printing project. No further details, dates, or parties are provided in the readable fragment.
Boy Scouts Camp Notes at Basseliey and Doth ulaees
A garbled camp diary records Boy Scouts enjoying a holiday at Basseliey with a visit from acrodromy and a playful event at Doth ulaees. The entry mentions a Tubury Sea Sonny sand performance and a final gathering at 7:15 with Seoute and Cole, ending on a positive note despite uncertain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewits
Basseliey
Risgetows
Sunibiy
Ulaees
Bedi
Sonny
Seoute
Cole
Pemberton Association Holds January Meeting With Over 30 Attendees
The Pemberton branch met Monday January 10 with more than 30 members present. E K Hoar MLA attended, urged unity and described his recent actions for Nelson and area education and water projects while members discussed correspondence, finances, and upcoming farming advocacy activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watter
E. K. Hoar
Asoci
Dhnemai
W. Ceili
Ar Hoar
Lewish
Peopile
PPA
Hoar
Nelson
Pemberton Hatcheries
North Boyne Brooks
Bridgetown Bond Board
Lear
Branca
Mithilsex Progress Association
Werale
Seemeians
Steibaly Grorest
Wreay
Pemberton
Ebildevenn
Amd
Menemiedd Torses
Nsk
Agricultural Bank
Ture Ff
Fesianpagt
Henrys
Weather At Pemberton Sees High Heat And Pool Use
A hot spell persists in Pemberton this week with Monday temperatures near 96 degrees and very high humidity. Large crowds are flocking to the town pool to cool off as the heat continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
Pemberton Hospital Dance Raises Funds for Red Cross
A hospital staff organized a successful Saturday night dance raising six pounds for the local Red Cross. Hearts go to the team for effort and community spirit as praise flows to the girls involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
Eld
Wrest
The
Red Crom
Social and Personal News from Bridgetown and District
Mr Wed Crews shifted from South Wet Cream Depot Bridgetown to Busselton. Bill leaves Monday for new duties. Pat Holmes wins a State Medal for Junior Singing at Santa Marie College. Peter Smith passes Junior with seven subjects. Aquinas pupil. J E Deacon transfers to York. Bridgetown gets Mr Phillips from Minnevale. St John Ambulance treks £1198 8/3 total. Scout camp at the Beach praised. St John Ambulance Van brings two patients to Perth. Sir James Mitchell visits Bridgetown by rail. Local butchers to night school in mathematics. Rankine and Armstrong at ACC training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Holmes
Pat Abo
Tunior
Santa Marie College
J. E. Deacon
Bridgetown State School
York
Bridgetown
St. John Ambulance
Perth
A. Hogers
Dunne
Greentmshes
Ie Aiovernor
James Mitchell
Northlife
Red Cross Notes at Depot December takings report
The Red Cross notes show December depot takings of 203 pounds 14 shillings 9 pence, with counter proceeds 142 pounds 8 shillings 6 or 6 pence and Tea Room 61 pounds 6 shillings 3 pence. A lean month lies ahead due to a four Friday period and reduced in kind gifts while demand for Nuys ete Do declines. A note urges knitted goods for the sick and word of a meeting at the Starnd Mhakrom, with Mrs Tunes presiding on January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuys
Polley Bunidages
Sy Seri
Winkie
Meralwr
Tunes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westralian Farmers
National Service Office
Motion
Boyup Brook Hall
Jon Hall
Sabu
Maria’ Montez
R. Urquhart Chaff
Wigmores Ltd
Caetano
Mercantie Mutual Insurance
Netomal Mutual Life Amodation
Eilehey and Go. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
Chevrolet
BON Fisher's Garage
Steere Bridgetown
C. E& Courtis and Company
Richardson Street
Katanning P.D
Great Southern Districts
W. E. Cadd
A Paynter
Kojonup
Dumbiey
R Hancock & Sons Monumental Masons and Sculptors
Spencer Street
Bunbury
Hampton Street
Victoria Insurance Coy
TEE
E & Properjown
Busselton Forsythng Boy OF
BROOK
F. Meagher
Bridgetown Moors Crockett and
Eranal
Bridgetown Advocate
Canberra
Australian Commonwealth
British Commonwealth of Nations
Citizen of
Kinnaird
Youloring
W. J. Crews
Boy Scouts
Bridgetown Group
Pemberton Notes
Pemberton Braxc
Social and Personal
Peter Smith
Peter
Aquinas
Courh
Fred O'Neil
Punch
Man Rankine
Stax Armstrong
Bridzatown
ACC
Red
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