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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
1
News and Notes report the Upper Flack and Road Board granted approval to hire water diviner Mr. Butt after approving a water supply plan for the town. The board discussed ward balances and plant costs, listing various ward figures and a total balance.
A note from F Lee at the Post Office Kiridgetown invites inquiry into employment or dissatisfied workers seeking a sound business proposition promising steady income. Details are sparse and the offer emphasizes weekly earnings.
The Bridgetown Boyup Nannup Circuit schedules Sunday services across towns including Bridgetown Greenbushes and Nannup with Holy Communion and Evensong. Special young people services mark the Christian Endeavour Movement Jubilee, and Sunday Schools and Junior Endeavour Societies resume that day.
The death of Mrs Rose Warburton of Greenbushes occurred in the city late Saturday. Her remains were cremated at Kerrakatta Crematorium after a Church of England service on Monday last.
December 24 saw the burial of Mr T F Reid in the Methodist portion of Wooroloo Sanatorium cemetery after an 18 month illness. Born in Johnstown Scotland in 1880 he joined the army in 190? and served in the Boer War and World War I with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and later the North British groups. He came to Australia in 1924 and left behind his wife and four sons James and Jack in England and Palestine respectively.
In Bridgetown News and Notes a Pacific peace outlook is discussed with Britain and the United States as backers. The article notes Australia’s wartime stance, Japan’s three power pact with Germany and Italy, and cautions against unchecked expansion while urging strong Allied unity and population growth to safeguard the Empire. It cites Minister Matsuoka’s assurances of peaceful economic aims and stresses vigilance amid cables forecasting mixed signals.
The death occurred in Bridge town Hospital on January 27 after a brief illness. Mr Peter Pattersen of Bridgetown aged 78 had long illness preceding. Born in Norway he came to the State 46 years ago and married Ellen Christian at Fremantle 29 years ago. His remains were laid to rest in the Methodist portion of the Bridgetown cemetery on Tuesday with Rev H W Farman officiating.
A fragmentary report describes a man killed near Caytterine Street and mentions a series of unclear events and locations. Names and places are garbled, with references to a cemetery, a bridge area, and various odd terms, leaving the core incident and involved persons obscured.
A fractured reminiscence recounts the late Reverend Henry Willmott of Kirkby Vicarage and the Willmott family tale. It traces his voyage from England to Western Australia, dairy farming in Busselton, service under government, and his era in Mundaring Weir labor, with family milestones and relocation memories.
A garbled historical fragment recounts a figure in charge of the Mephun Mergery Pipe Works at Falkirk and Seypone. It mentions wartime service, land seizures, and various places like Lecuwist Albany Buss Katuiine. The text includes many corrupted names and dates, with scattered references to political roles and regimental positions.
A Bridgetown sports club meeting discusses a sendoff for soldiers departing on active service. Members critique advertising and organization, urging better public support and clearer notices. The tone reflects local concern over public reception and the event’s planning efforts.
The Merchant Seamen Comfort Fund distributed items to seafarers including clothing such as sweaters and mittens, games, gramophones, fruit hampers, and entertainment programmes. Donations supported hospitals and visiting ships, with thousands of garments and hundreds of games provided to boost morale.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a baby clinic and other garbled phrases. No coherent event, names, or locations are identifiable for a factual summary.
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