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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1939

Page

7

Trotting Show Horses and Jumpers in Early Papers

An extract from Trotting Record discusses a lover of saddle horses and hunters. It recalls early show jumping with half breeds and trotters excelling in hunting and show rings. Names include Perambulator descendants, Silverlight, Smoke deit, and Noel the Bundock descendent, with notes on breeding and all metal Balance type ponies.

A. T. Creswick Trooper Mr. McGraw Vanvathan Harvey Crosier Silverlight Grattan Bells R. Hannah Findon Hunt Hunts Smoke Deit Black Grattan Findon Melbourne Noel Bundock Carbine Starlight Royalty Everal Horbare Launceston P- B Lithgow Lilydale Hhelow Setaine St. Kilda Road Depot Profion Ranger America Eileen Coffey Dillon Jack Sraran

King's Flamingo plane built for royal use in England

Work begins on a new Flamingo airliner ordered for the king. The plane features a large air conditioned cabin, low ground entry, sun shading high wing, and steam controlled cabin temperature. British production aims to rival American designs with 800 hp engines, 210 mph cruise, 1250 mile range, and safety features enabling single-engine flight with 12 to 20 passengers.

England Meritum-Capacty United States

Fragments from Chowrup district notices and social items

A mixed set of local notes from Chowrup and Boyup Brook areas covers funerals, birthdays, and community life. Items mention Father of Chowrup, Bridgetown Agwat, a June 17 birthday party at Opal King’s home, and music by Eileen Eastcott, plus remarks on resignation of Justice of the Peace SPencer, a new McCormick engine, hospital return, and discussions on footrot certification, aluminum utensils, and regional rail timing.

Spencer Street Bunbury Funk Bridgetown Agwat L Rwelson Opal Boyup Jone King Chowerup WR Spencer Chow Liew Blackwood McCormick-Deering International Ben Stark D. Pyre Len Moore Boyup Brook Hospital

Footrot in Sheep Investigation by CSER

CSER investigates footrot in sheep with concerns rising over animal health. Authorities focus on farm conditions and potential spread, seeking data on outbreaks and control measures to protect livestock and regional agriculture.

Hollywood parents mock vaccine debate on sheep footrot study

A satirical note from a Hollywood council cites a vaccine to prevent footrot in sheep investigated by the Cannel for Scientific and Industrial Research. Per movie folk, parents and stars jabber about their children as footrot and foot lameness in sheep are analyzed, with jokes about generosity and the world’s fascination with star households.

Adetter Miss Blondell Norman Tim Tye Eilen Crosby Dixie Ides Ring Crosby Joan Blom East Side Heaven Hollywood Comesian Mischa Auer Frombie Australia Adelaide ‘Chronicle Cannel Mr Casey Joan Mlondell Joan Council

Manjimup Rifle Club opens season with Muir Trophy aim

The Manjimup Rifle Club started its 1930 40 season in clear weather using 300 and 600 yard ranges for the R Muir Trophy. G Faulkner won but failed to secure a Century Cup on the final shot amid challenging wind. Other scores listed include Skehan 62 70, Young 17, Ho Sherwood 2 08, and Hargrave W Tink Mates to name a few while the annual meeting is set for July 22 with officer elections planned.

R. Muir Faulkner Manjimup Kfle G Faulkner Sia Bulls G. Faulkner Skehan Young Ho Sherwood McDonald W. Wilson Corder GR Johuistom Kg Pot D Hargrave Pontiac

Blackberries a curse in South America report

Fragmented item notes blackberries seen as a curse in South America with unclear references to people, places, and a sport-related American context. Mentions Enid Young, 48, and a European pest decree affecting fruit.

Enid Young Europe Hilson

Suppliers of Radio Equipment Include Valves and

A fragment notes suppliers of radio equipment including valves and related components. The readable lines mention vendors likely serving hobbyists and professionals, with references to parts for radio transmitters and receivers. No specific company names or locations are clearly legible.

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Bert Fee Manjimup South West W. H. McCutcheon Hampton St. Bridgetown National Bank Lindsay Taylor Geridgetown Shanahan Bridgotown Bunbury Employment Flynn Errol Flynn Vole Warner Broad Errol Hacetvan Robin Hood Billy Miller Ersol Basil, Rathbone Donald Crisp Alan Shanahan, Treleaven & Co Amos Street Bridgetown THE King's Plane ANE Ick Powell Chidren Ellen Hollywood Citizen Phox Hpete Toto Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Boyup Brook William Brittain & Son Eonup Elder Smith and Company Merhcal Cnme Tower Cast Lipper Blac CSER Freemasons D.S. McAlinden Skense Manjimup Rifle Club Orsatti’'S Collie Dairy Workmansiay Whole Milk Board Geo. D. Stone Botup Brook Harvey Wilson Wilson the Tinsmith Blackberries South America A. Gisborne Britannia Cafe Edwards Prastidis Bridgetown Telephone ii PO ROX D. H. Hunter Simplex Bridgetown Advocate HYDRO Wm. Moyes & Sons Ene TS Sxl Lyfuch
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