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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
1
Government Tender Board invites submissions to supply and deliver 35 round jarrah piles 12 in by 15 in diameter crown 33 ft to 50 ft lengths. Tenders close 2:45 pm Thursday July 15, 1939. Enquiries from Tender Card Office Murray Street. Chairman E Tindale.
Mr W Pleeton sen of Bridgetown plans an extended Maylands holiday. Bunbury weekend visitors included Misses Ausden Fairley N Wheatley Hancock Newman Messe Sinan Edwards Ho Connelly Newman and Messrs Ken Aitken G Phillips A Peebles. Friends gathered at Mr and Mrs E Garside to celebrate his birthday with cake. Bridgetown Younger Set hosted a social at Mr and Mrs Mackinnon with games singing and a tasty supper.
Tenders are called for the erection of a Jarrah weatherboard and Ashes to Residence in Steere Street for J P Smith Esq Plans and specifications are available for inspection at the office of John F Smith and Co Hampton Street Bridge Town.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club social section held its annual meeting on Wednesday, electing Y D M Cutmore as chairman, M Tonkin as vice chairman, J Draper as secretary and organizer, and P Henderson as assistant secretary-organiser. Committee members include E Garside, Mrs P J Evans, L Clarke, and M Cutmore. The following committee meeting planned a Madhatters dance for July 9 with invited artists from Manchester, signaling rising interest in repertory work.
News and Notes reports H Christi, a Bridgetown tailor on Steere Street, touts “Masterpieces” in suit design, comfort, and service with promises of absolute truth in crafting. The notice also warns Central Ward residents to restrain stock and poultry near river reserves and frontage.
Bridge town Parents and Citizens Association arranged a September ball and social events. Bridgetown Post Office began Saturday afternoon service. A Bridgetown vs Blackwood club match produced a Bridgetown win by two, with Mr R Urquhart and Mrs Urquhart publicizing the club and a supper served by Blackwood club ladies.
In Bridgetown and Manjimup vast areas were destroyed by fire affecting fruit and vegetable markets. The blaze left a scene of destruction with only a new house spared, auctioned after the hammer fell. Private building and insurance ease recovery, while CTORs and brokers in Perth’s Metropolitan Markets guide consignments and direct cash sales.
Bridgetown War Memorial was floodlit last week under Miss Wardell Johnson the Bridgetown JBbe Road Hoard. The Bridgetown-Repertory Club plans August staging of A Little Bit of Fluff with a strong cast rehearsals underway. The choral section is preparing for a concert. new members are welcome, membership five shillings per year. One member, Isa, was injured losing four fingers and the right thumb in an accident at his father’s mill. hospitalisation reported, recovery hopeful.
The Bridgetown Junior Farmers Club will host a meeting where Mr Jones BSc will discuss debating rules. The club, though advancing, has few public details due to a publicity officer vacancy. The Lab monthly meeting at Royup Brook is Friday at 7 pm in the board room, followed by social dancing and singing with Incabums.
Joan Crawford returns to the screen as a gifted dancer in The Shining Hour. The film blends Braatway gaiety with lights and music against the calm of a western farm, telling the tale of a charming dancer who wins the attention of a grave young farm expert, seeking security and peace rather than love.
Rascals Jhue Withers stars in a 20th Century Fox romantic comedy as residents of Balingup plan a baby clinic fund-raising event. A charity screening titled Tropis Watch This End will be held at Mr West's hall on July 12 to support equipment and welfare for mothers and children.
Wholesale stationery supplier invites inquiries from businesses and individuals, asking customers to share needs and preferences. Details on products, bulk pricing, and delivery options are promised upon request.
The Euchre party at Convent Hall Tuesday last concluded with Geo Mastin red, Mrs Go Maslin, and Mrs W Fleeton tied for the blue. The series finishes next Tuesday night.
The Bredec Town Women’s Auxiliary held its annual meeting where Mrs J F Smith was reelected president and Mesdames TE Holton and A Jones were named vice presidents. Mrs R A Wheal was reelected secretary treasurer and Mesdames T Hearn G Johnson D Met w Tones and Ro Wivford served on the committee. Walter Hal received a mite gift in a ceremony.
Church notices from Bridgetown and surrounding parishes list Sunday services at St Pauls Bridgetown Anglican Methodist and Church of Christ Meeting times include communion services Sunday school and sermons. July dates and revised schedules noted with notices about mothers union and parish events.
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