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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1940

Page

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Nelson Football Association Meeting at Greenbushes

A Nelson Football Association meeting at Greenbushes on Monday July 1 presided by H Tomelty confirmed minutes and discussed costs for Bridgetown Advocate and Blackwood Times. Semifinals set for July 14 at Greenbushes and Rail ingup with final and grand final at Bridgetown. travel expenses allocated for visiting teams.

Nelson Football Association Greenbushes H. Tomelty Messrs Thompson King Fleeton Ramage Fisher Yates Allen Jenkins White Messrs. Ramage Corres Eegpieige South West Council Donnybrook Bridgetown Blackwood Times B Fishey Ki Jenkins Fand King Pisher and Illen Boyup Club

Maslin Couple Honored On New Arrival At Bridgetown Hospital

Congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs F Maslin on the birth of a son at Bridgetown Hospital. The brief notice notes the newborn and acknowledges the family’s joy and local well wishes from the Bridgetown community.

F. Maslin Bridgetown Hos Wit

Fleetway Gas Unit proposed for Bridgetown youth program

A Tuesday meeting discussed creating a National Fitness Campaign unit in Bridgetown to coordinate youth clubs under a group scheme. The Fleetway Gas Unit, designed for trucks and tractors, would support gymnarium activities with a generator, cleaner, radiator, and water system, aiming to fit local needs and increase youth participation.

Bridgetown General Fleet Forge Pty, Ltd Lorimer|iy South Melbourne Victoria Ncd Burr Melbourne University State Electricity Commission of Vicw General Motors Holden Forge Pty, Ltd United Steved Existig Co. Ply. Ltd Youth Transport and Agency, Pty Ltd Europe National Fitness Council Jauntes O'Donghue J. Millers Gymnarium Club Sthlete MFR Craubarter Asner Ing Prt Bon Fisher Pleetway

Press Your Business Voice: A Simple Advisory

A practical counsel urges owners to announce their ventures publicly through the press. Clear messaging, steady presence, and consistent coverage can build trust, attract customers, and establish credibility in a crowded market. Emphasis on steady, straightforward communication over gimmicks or heavy spending.

Manjimup sale recalls long-time resident and cattle bidding

A Sunday morning stock sale in Manjimup remembered a 67 year old resident, Mr Sabo Henry Rickley, whose health had declined and who died after a sudden seizure days earlier. Elder Smith and Co ran the sale with steady turnout, featuring Shorthorn cattle including 9 to 12 year olds, with bids strong for 20 plus year stock. The event drew a familiar town crowd and included cattle penned, Weaners sold, and the secretary recording prices amid a busy auction at the sale yard and cemetery context later that week.

Manjimup Sabo Henry Rickley Ridley Elder, Smith and Co Leis Sea Weadel Messrs Redley Nasmqup Ullancy Rewa Tata Michitt

Road Board Gifts and War Efforts Highlighted

At the South-West Road Board Conference Mr Watkins urged state funds to support war aims. Local leaders including Dr J J Holland and Mr L O'Brien praised subcentre progress, training, and first aid classes. Five members volunteered for overseas service as Bridgetown and district donors support Red Cross and ambulance efforts.

Watkins Serpentine-Jarradale Board Commonwealth A. Smith Harvey Sulcentre Welcoe J J Holland Komforts Hove K. St C. Harper Conneil May‘or Perth Red Cross L. O'Brien B.A. Duncan Tuckey Pinfarra Road Board Moir Collie Limmer Manjimup Hind Waegetown H. J. Machin Harper Fridgetown EB. A Duncan Holland H. J Machin Dr. Holland Bridgetown Baegetown and Board Hadleen Major Whittell Alternan Tra

St Johns Week At Teidaetnwn For Ambulance Fund

St John’s week at Teidaetnwn ran June 23 to 28 to raise funds for the Hadigetown St Tuba Ambulance. A concert on June 26 by Connella Pictures drew 30 percent of all tickets sold low, with proceeds supporting the appeal. Seller numbers were below expectations, reducing the final result.

Hadigetown St Tuba Ambulance Putwcontie Goiniella Pictures Ubrcentre

Suction gas advocacy at South West Road Board meeting

At Bridgetown the South West Road Board Conference debated using suction gas to reduce imported fuel for cartage. Harvey Road Board cited cost savings and a track showing 75 percent power vs petrol, while other members highlighted mileage, repairs, and long trips. The motion to pursue suction gas, as part of a war effort and government scheme, passed.

Harvey Road Board South West Road Board Bridgetown South-West Road Boards Eckersley Harvey Lowe Taylor Serpentine Col Dowst Manjimup Bunt Prowse Mann MLC

News and Notes from Bridgetown On Local Events

Local notices report new traffic registration rules, an annual plate requirement, and a weather impact on a Bridgetown telephone switchboard. Exhibitions of local products, welfare committee meetings, a patriotic concert by the Bridgetown Repertory Club, and fundraisers are announced with free admission and a range of performances planned.

Bieveley Bridgetown Tel Topamnin Bruletown Department of Inductrial Development Everson

B J Pell Service and Repairs Enquiries

B J Pell offers 18 years of practical experience in sewing machine repairs. Enquiries from Brides, Drapers, Manjimup, Shad’s, Pemberton, Boyup Brook, and nearby districts. visits monthly to listed districts.

B. J. Pell

Wests Auxiliary RSSIL holds annual meeting

The Wests Auxiliary RSSIL held its annual meeting on February 2 electing President Mrs. T Bulgmy and officers for the year 12 months. Reports noted monthly meetings, membership, and activities. plans discussed included wreaths, remembrance actions, and community engagements.

Wests Auxiliary RSSIL

Save Your Used Stamps to Help the English Orphans

A brief appeal encourages readers to save used postage stamps to support English orphans. The drive seeks donations by mail to aid schooling, care, and welfare efforts.

Used Stamps Sent to Bridgetown Unity for Orphan Help

A brief notice indicates that used stamps are to be sent to Bridgetown Manchester Unity to assist Teugtish Orppans. The appeal urges supporters to donate postage items to support the cause and provides the local group name and destination.

Bridgetown Manchester Unity Teugtish Orppans

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