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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
1
Public notice announces a forced sale of pigs bred at Sonnybrook Stud Perth with pedigrees proven and ancestors registered. Advertises 5 to 8 gus and solicits inquiries to Sonnybrook Stud Box 646 G.P.O. Perth.
Classified notice seeks a smart boy for immediate hire. Preference given to school leavers though not essential. Apply at this office with concise details and contact information for employment consideration.
Bridgetown residents asked to deposit all rubber items listed as required for war efforts at the Railway Yard depot. The notice from secretary E B Siggins urges public support, detailing tires tubes dyes mats and related rubber goods while excluding floor coverings.
A brief town hall notice announces Friday July 31 events with good orchestra and supper priced at 6 shillings, 2 shillings 6 pence, and 9 shillings.
Ten dollar reward for 15 head Shorthorn heifers missing near Bridgetown. About 18 months old with 2 percent years, branded 3TY and a hole in each ear. Mostly red in color, one roan. Information to this newspaper office or phone 138.
Wartime restrictions limit telephone installations at the Marina Toilet Salon on Steere Street Bridgetown near the Britannia Cafe. Clients must ring Town 85 before 8 am or after 6 pm daily to book appointments.
A Pemberton school report highlights the Young Australia League and war savings certificates funded by students at Bridgetown State School. It notes strong class competition, support from America and Britain for postwar cooperation, and memorials for “Happy Jack” John Goodwin. It recalls Lease-Lend’s global trade aim and Roosevelt’s internationalism, urging Australians to engage with American visitors and broaden production and welfare after the war.
The Pemberton Club hosted a crowded Ladies Foursome on Thursday July 2 with 18 players. Miss Green and Mrs Young won nett 0, narrowly beating Mrs Crowd and Mrs Clarke at nett 41. extensive scores follow for multiple pairs and subsequent Stableford and Stroke competitions led by F Burnett and J Rowberry with top men and ladies cards recorded.
Greenbushes notes report Reg Temply visiting from Melbourne and staying with sister Mrs R Williams while Brian Williams recovers. Tragic death of Ronnie Tulloch at Bunbury Hospital shocks friends. Church service timing changes due to brownout rules. Anglican service moved from 7.30 to later or different venue. Bridgetown Repertory Club marks 41st anniversary with a variety program and prize giving at the Bridgetown Church and Sunday School. The club journeys to Boyup Brook to perform. community children contribute recitations and a solo. A Red Cross Ball to raise funds will be held at Bridgetown Town Hall with an orchestra and supper.
A Bridgetown Road Board notice asks residents to deposit old rubber items at the railway yard depot for conversion into rubber for the war effort. The public is urged to send tyres tubes and hot water bottles to the local depot to support patriotic recycling.
The article argues for establishing a branch of the Australian American Cooperation movement in the state as a step toward Australian wide involvement. It notes existing branches in Sydney Melbourne TrIcban and Adeaide and praises Roosevelt's international understanding call, citing Pilgrims Club English Speaking Union and Rotary as previous cross country bridges.
A Stok C competition was played on Bridgetown Links on Saturday afternoon. The weather was perfect for golf and a fair number of players took part. R Clarke posted the best card with a nett 70. A bogey competition will be conducted next Saturday over the 16 holes course.
In November a knitting group formed in Balingup at Mrs C H Briggs suggestion to engage youth in war work. Over 19 months they created many items for Camp Comforts Fund and Air Raid Relief Fund while buying war savings stamps. Miss Rose served as secretary and raised substantial funds. members donated numerous garments and rugs.
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