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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

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Steps to Right of Way Sparks Bridgetown Road Board Debate

At the Bridgetown Road Board meeting Mr Campbell highlighted dangerous steps from the railway into the right of way toward Hampton. Mr Mitchell urged clearing and bitumenising the right away before railway approaches, with Blackwood District registrations noted. Reports touched on births deaths marriages, and rabbit and fox pest issues, including a spike in wild dog pups bonuses and a fire on Mr Don Walters’ property related to Grima use.

Civic Bridgetown Road Board Righteway Campbell Bridgetown Blackwood Grim C. V Draper H. Leonard Themer Eneuma Don Walter JS. Bagshaw Bridgetwn Road Bridgetown Road W. A.doust

Local families thank friends for sympathy and flowers

Mrs R M Maxwell and family and Mr and Mrs J E Evans of Bridgetown express sincere thanks for floral tributes, letters telegrams and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement.

R. M. Maxwell J. E. Evans Bridgetown

Red Cross Society To Hold Monthly Meeting Friday

The Red Cross Society schedules its monthly meeting for Friday February 2. Details mention jam or stone fruit offerings and note G Jones as honorary.

Red Cross Society G Jones Hon

Church Services Schedule for January 28 in Bridgetown

The Church of England at St. Pauls Bridgetown offers Holy Communion at 8 am and Matins with Sermon at 1 am, Evensong and Sermon at 7:30 pm. Sunnyside holds Holy Communion at 11 am and Evensong with Sermon. Bridgetown Methodist lists 11 am service with Rev. FE James. Sunday School activities run through the county, with details about enrolment and arrangements. The Church of Christ Gospel Service is reported at 7:30 pm with welcome extended.

Church OF England ST. Paul's Bridgetown Sunnyside Holy Comunion Vornup Greenbushe FE James Wika Hensley White Church OF Christ Atl Welcome

Probate notice in Western Australia for James Blechynden estate

The Supreme Court of Western Australia probate jurisdiction notices creditors to present claims against the estate of James Blechynden deceased of Springfield Dinninup Western Australia. All claims must be written to the Executor The West Australian Trustee Executor and Agency Company Limited at 135 St George's Terrace Perth by February 19, 1910. The Executor will distribute as allowed by law upon final settlement. Dated January 16, 1910. Solicitors Villeneuve Smith & Keall and agents for P A Bav ing Fridgetown Solicitor for the above executor.

James Blechynden Springfield Simone

Bridgetown Court Delivers Bound Over Verdict in Poisoning Case

Jares Karafl Gregos, a foreigner, was bound over for six months after pleading guilty to attempted self poisoning at Bridgetown Police Court. He admitted taking rabbit poison wrapped in leaves, mixed with wine, saying his daughter ran away with a man he disliked. Police noted no others were to blame.

Messrs. RC Walliams RS. Tozer. J's P Bridgetown Jares Karafl Gregos O'Briesid Rat Har Reece

Hospital Charges Spark Debate At Bridgetown Board Meeting

Mr He Lake criticises new hospital charges as the Bridgetown Road Board discusses a department mandated rise. Single rooms cost 3/5 per week and children 9. The board also debates repayment for recent hospital additions and improvements. Perth hospitals are cited as better value.

He Lake Bridgetown Road Board Plas Perth

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Ridge Town Tennis Club Beats Col le on Sunday

A team from the Ridge Town Tennis Club traveled to Col le and won by AL sets to 30. Singles results include M Williams over S Mathers 63 5, P Sen jderson over Wilson 65 64, and others with many close scores. Gents doubles featured Williams with Mugalt and McNab with McNab, while ladies events included Williams Henderson and Sead law.

Ridgetown Colle Bridgetown M. Williams S. Miss Mathers P. Senjderson Mix. Wilson Mise M. Scott J. Scaddan Johnson Mas Moore Nunn S. Moore Conchin Miss G MacKinnon Miss Cocker P. Evans Miss Blackcaste Gingles F. McNab H. Hugall W. McNab H. Flintoff E. Wilson E. Cocker P Evans H Pulerman L. Johnson L. Seadwell A. MacKinnony D. Keats Thon Contin Evans MacKinnon Pike TM Peabork Mo Wiliams Mo Williams Wilson P MeNab Mise Meuleryon Hingall Mathers W MeNab Mo Scunt

Eight Mile Well Reserve area, board upholds original size

Bridgetown Road Board and Mr Tucak clash over Eight Mile Well reserve size. Board to fix area. Mr Tucak initially sought five acres, later insisted on about six acres. Post office grades raised. nearby towns see grade adjustments. Also, Under Town Reperts Hub proposes a repertory ball on May 7.

Tucak Biggs Bridgetown Road Jerema Fixgs Tweak Alate Aki Twenk Bridgetown Trea Grane Manjiniuy

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