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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1940

Page

4

Tobacco Growers Urge Price Support for War Effort

The WA Tobacco Growers Association votes to urge the Federal Tobacco Advisory Committee to back a policy of stimulating production by ensuring a paid price to growers. The proposed plan calls for an average 2/0 per lb with a 1/ per lb minimum, and urges purchase of usable leaf for Commonwealth needs. WA delegates Sherwood and Wy Tynan to submit the motion and supporting statements highlighting wartime production priorities and import reduction.

W.A. Tobacco Growers Assciaton Federal Tobacco Advisory Committee Sydney Commonwealth Tyeter Messrs le WE. Sherwood Wy Tynan Tobaccer Autralia Astosium Australia Paine m Gnemranyjom Eure Ulwingtel Ouamitt Esres

Methodist Church services and faith theme clash in sermon

A compilation of church notices from Bridgetown and surrounding areas lists Sunday and Sunday School times at Methodist and other churches, with references to sermons about the conflict between Christianity and paganism. The message urges steadfast faith, divine judgment, and devotion to God amid worldly upheaval.

Tobacco Auction Needs Foaling on the Train

Fragmentary note indicates a tobacco auction or rail event may require a foaling action or preparation on a train linked to Auge nt Re I. The text is unclear and likely garbled, with no clear dates, places, or entities.

Missioner Reynolds to Aid Work Across Circuit Schedule

Word by telephone announces Missioner R Reynolds assigned to assist with circuit works. He arrives Friday and will preach at Green bushes 7 30 pm while other services adjust. This brief note urges support for God country and men and mentions local church events and stationery offerings.

Hoe Mission Committee R. Reynolds Bridgetown Reynolds Rover Brink Nancup nan _to Bruce Rock Church OF England ALL Saints Nannup Peta Bvensing and Sern James WL Friry

Australian Leaf Production and Price Control Proposal

An analysis argues for a minimum average price for Australian leaf to stabilize production and avoid price swings. It cites past agreements in Italy and Lyons government proposals, noting quality premiums and licensing controls to keep market share within Australian standards while preventing excessive production.

Australia Lyons Uiksl Wales Orien Guyhol Seth Niette Bushor Grates Orks Austrata

Diphtheria Immunisation Plans for Manjimup District

A circular from Manjimup Road Board secretary outlines state funded diphtheria immunisation for all children in the Manjimup district. Transport to Gavel for immunisation is arranged, with fees per child to be set by the Medical Officer, covering local and out of area pupils. Parents must ensure children attend, with adults not admitted, and those missing arrangements must seek medical guidance at higher cost.

Manjimmp Road Board Parma Manjimup Rusd!x Board Sitti Manji- Jmo Permicson Director of Education Manjimup Enfleet Armuute

Bridgetown Rifle Club Sunday shoot results at focal range

The Bridgetown Rifle Club held a hoot on the focal range at 200 yards last Sunday with competitors Zimerker A Shepherd Low Edward Chester Wood Komte Huber N Wood Stephens Tobery Hubble We Fills and House posting scores from 37 to 61. The next event is scheduled for Sunday October 14 at Nudgetown.

Bridgetown Rifle Club Zimerker A. Shephard Low Edward A Chester Wood Huber Stephens V Tobery Hubble House

Manjoruf Club Novices Test at Maniinto Rifle Range

On Sunday 27 men tested their shooting at 200 yards at Maniinto rifle range. 47 new members aged 8 to unknown attended. several had not used AR before. Markers praised. some listed members awaiting service. Vacancies remain for next Sunday. bus will run from Dearmill Jardee and Manjimup with small expense allowance.

Maniinto Wid

Manjimup Licensing Act breach cases brief court list

Four men pleaded guilty at Manjimup Police Court on a Tuesday for consuming liquor on Hotel Munmoi premises not exempt under regulations. A minimum fine and costs were imposed. George F. Sykes licensee of the Hotel Manjimay faced a separate charge for open premises during prohibited hours and received a £10 minimum fine plus costs. Also announced is the death of Mr J Pinch Mill aged 78 at Berth, with survivor details and a Pemberton family connection.

Manjimup Messrs J. W- Margererin G. Dufield J'S.p K. J.kelly J. 0. Mullins Winase G. E. Kaiser Hotel Munmui Murray George F. Sykes Manjimay Astley’ Williams

Manjimup and Mill at Mill st clash in tight AFL battle

A moderate crowd saw Manjimup and No. 1 Mill St Deanmill fight to a close finish with ten points between sides at final bell. Highlights included Cunneen and Duncan for Manjimup and Kennedy and Hammer for Mill, while both sides battled errors and rough play in fine weather on a hard ground.

Manjimup Mill St Deanmill Tha Pema Easton Tiyik Laver Darkud Lavi Yeward Duca Sieuswerl

Local clash ends in hard-fought win for Manjimup

In a tense match Manjimup pressed forward with determined play. Despite strong defense from Kennedy Barefoot and Tack Doust, Hashes and Dun can found scoring chances for the home side. Moloney Cunneen and Dunn combined for three quick six-pointers as the visitors steadied early pressure before a late surge by Manjimup produced the decisive goal and left the locals short of time.

Cunneen Parrell Fon Manjimup Lacey Kennedy Duncan Ovals Etitors Strugely Stagger Moloney Housten Houden Robertson Sheridan Rising Hindes Dunn Stanger Manjimup Hammer Tok Tury Plu Stanver Tui Toralaoa Harmer Underwood Kennedy Limmer Hindes Frank Lilley Stanver- Lares O'sullivan Hall Ny Manjimup Ana Torwara Deanmilliteraw Barefoot Tack Earone Gulds Agai Sun Af Betwen Mylomey Cunneey Barefoor Dani Hrike F Lilley al Paul Knivke Atuwbes Vth Hia Pana Tall Sas Brian Lut Aine Run Tony Boot Ryvals Elf Logan Hth Anit Howe Calle

Corresyougence Editor Note Misprint On Publication

A fragmented note clarifies that the opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the paper. The text mirrors a caution about attribution and publication commitments.

Letter to editor promotes district pig sale reform and war effort

A reader laments one sided pig sale practices and urges sending livestock to markets with better prices. The writer supports a school centered fund scheme to boost the National War Effort through weekly certificates, describing community cooperation and proposed modifications. The letter references Mr Kirkpatrick and local figures.

Euairy Beng Wil Cutltime Hale Ballin Ion Sevinel Ballet Kirkpatrick

Crystal Bitter and Hidden Rites Revealed

Fragmentary notes mention Crystal Bitter and a sequence of oblique phrases. Names such as Moke Bivquar Fae phrough and Mel ower Oershy appear in a garbled account, suggesting a local cultural or ritual reference with unclear details.

Volunteer Defence Force Remembers Veterans and Parade

A local Volunteer Defence Force event honors veterans with a march and ceremony. Members gathered at the branch headquarters for a service and parade drill reflecting on past service. One veteran spoke of the 23 year memory and pride, as relatives and current members watched in a solemn, weather-permitted tribute.

Unclear OCR fragment collection

Fragmentary readable items mention names such as Serena and Stewart and appear to be a garbled historical text. No coherent event, date, or location emerges to form a valid news item or summary.

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