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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
4
The Bridgetown Hockey Club played Jardee at Recreation Ground on Sunday. A fair stand attended and funds from the gate were donated to the Red Cross. Jardee proved stronger than local girls, winning four goals to nil, with Bridgtown providing afternoon tea.
A June 27 dance organized by the Greenbushes branch of the Country Women's Association raised funds to meet calls from patriotic and other bodies. Visitors came from Donnybrook Kirup Batangup and Catterick Walton's orchestra provided music and the event was deemed a merry success.
The Screen presents Birth of the Blues at Brotuf Brook tonight starring Bing Crosby Mary Martin and Brian Donlevy with a star filled cast including Betty Lou Mary Martin Paul Whitman Ann Shaw Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey. Also featured is Dressed to Kill with Lloyd Nolan Mary Beth Hughes and Sheila Ryan. Army posters warn against discussing military secrets as chatter and gossip risk action.
Labour Notes reports the Agriculture Minister announcing a fresh State Executive plan to ration superphosphate starting July 1. With phosphate sources cut after Japan’s entry in the war, priority crops like potatoes, vegetables, navy beans, tobacco, hay, flax receive specific per acre quotas, while remaining crops share the balance. The piece notes the broader legal dispute over federal taxation acts and praises bipartisan commitment to safeguarding national interests through judicial review.
Australia faces rubber shortages with tyres consuming most supply. A government led subcommittee urges cautious storage of vehicles, reducing tyre pressure per manufacturer guidance, keeping tyres off contact with ground, and covering cars in canvas when idle to extend tyre life.
War era document urges conservation of essential goods and materials for industry and military needs. Highlights include shortages of petrol and rubber, need to protect supplies, conserve tyres, and install gas equipment in essential vehicles. Calls for national effort and patriotism by citizens and industries.
Orchard owners are urged to register with the Department of Agriculture and Waste Drainage to protect trees and vines. The due date is July 1, with fees varying by parcel type and size. Application cards will be available at departmental offices, courts, police stations, and orchard inspectors.
Pemberton notes that Mr Brown of the Pemerton Post Office and his wife are being transferred to Manji mmap. Their popular service and cheerful kindness endearment leave a gap in the community. They depart with good wishes for continued happiness and success.
Fragmentary listing shows July 1 192 weekday times for Sunday School at Pemberton with groups 118 at 2 80 p m and 7 30 p m. Names and full context are missing leaving only schedule digits and group numbers.
An odd fragment notes advertising needs for the Advocate and mentions ring or a town in a hazy context. No clear event, names, dates, or places are discernible beyond these stray terms.
Warmer Bros player Nanstte Fabares dazzles with a favourite dessari described as rich and creamy custard combined with hearty whole wheat biscuit notes. The quirky recipe hints at a sweet, comforting dish blending vanilla and sugared flavors, with playful culinary theatrics throughout the instructions.
Elim Foursquare Gospel Church, Pemberton announces services this week. Sunday July 9 schedule includes Breaking of Bread at 1.0 am, Sunday School at 4.0 pm, Gospel Service at 7.30 pm. Midweek Bible Sundy Wednesday 7.45, Friday 7.45 prayer meeting led by Pastor L J Turkington.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places in a disorganized sequence. It references personal names, a Bay location, and various connecting phrases, but the meaning is unclear and no coherent event or report emerges.
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