03 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
1
Wartime restrictions limit telephone installations at the Next Britannia Cafe Bridgetown. Clients are asked to ring Bridgetown 85 before six fifteen and after 6 p m daily for appointments.
The Bridgetown Advocate notes a widespread manpower crisis in farming as drafted men leave primary production. NSW authorities are blamed for delays in safeguarding farm labour, with unions warning it may curb dairy and poultry output and threaten government food quotas. The piece cites the Army Minister's leave exemptions for land workers as a partial fix, urging a full reassessment to avert further production decline.
Bridgetown Repertory Club tours July 11 to Boyup Brook for a 5 pm concert, with a dance after. Local notices list vehicle headlamp mask testing on July Tuesdays and Fridays, a Red Cross fundraising ball July 1, and a flax crop advisory piece noting agronomic care.
A Tuesday meeting discussed future efforts to improve the course. Sunday a Manjimup football team visited Bridgetown for a match with a strong crowd watching. The weather favored golf for a Stableford contest won by Crowd with detailed scores and a relay of players from both towns.
In sunny weather at Bridgetown Recreation Ground Sunday, Bridgetown beat Manjimup by one goal. Miss P. Moore scored Bridgetown’s goal amid steady play. crowd enjoyed a tea service for Red Cross and club proceeds.
The Repertory Club delivered a lively Monday program with bright humor and standout performances. Pixie Henderson, Percy Evine, Noel Williams, and Leslie Pearce impressed in “Run Rabbit Run” and “One Day When We Were Young,” while Migsey Short Crowe led vocals and Mrs. Rawson received praise for a humorous play, finishing with an excellent club orchestra performance. Bridgetown and Manjimup football clash ended with Bridgetown trailing by ten. Paddy Lynch umpired impartially.
Hollywood buzz builds around The Philadelphia Story a sparkling comedy that sparks tip top laughter across theatres. The piece highlights Jim Stewart’s wild reporter role and the ensemble's chemistry, praising the film as a perfect midwinter pick me up with wit and charm.
In this show a cast led by Lucky Devile faces spy risks and rival enemies as Pi lard Arlen and Andy Deeme navigate danger. A notable subplot features Dorothy Lovett and her flashy partner Janet Shay amid a chaotic plot line and shifting loyalties.
Mrs Grenway, mother of Mrs Eamanteetu M Haselhwret, has traveled to the city for several weeks. A small social was held at the Repertory Club on Friday June 7 in honor of Miss Jessie Draper who sails the next day for Victor Harbor to begin duties with the DAAP. Dr Williams, the president, presented her with a gift on behalf of the members, with support from Messrs J P Henderson and L Pearce.
The Australian Apple and Pear Marketing Board continues government control for the coming season. Growers protested reduced aid payments, leading to a restored grant of 6d, but delays and costs discouraged production, contributing to a fruit shortage. Packing parcel deliveries to Northern Territory forces faced handling and wrapping issues, with efforts to improve mail safety and packaging.
An elderly resident of Tweed Road, Mrs Sarah McCutcheon Laachlan, aged 73, died at home on Tuesday June 20. Her remains were interred in the Methodist portion of Bridge Town Cemetery on Thursday July 2, with a large crowd attending the graveside service. Pallbearers included Dr McClure and A Moulton, among others, as a long list of floral tributes and well wishers followed the cortege from the Ry. Hi We Farman official day. Local friends and family expressed deep respect for the deceased.
The text mixes political metaphors and rumors from wartime chatter. It cites malign reports in Malta as stirring panic, notes on political shifts, and a preacher’s line about the church ship, with mentions of war, finance, and material shortages. It references Australia and the Middle East, Allied forces, and cloth and wool shortages.
Unclear advertising note discusses buying and selling options amid adverse sources. Mentions market actions and tentative strategies. No clear entities or concrete actions provided due to garbled text.
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