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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1945

Page

4

Pemberton Notes on Mrs Pat King Coming of Age Party

A mill hall gathering of about 50 people celebrated Pat King coming of age with gifts and a Yale style key on a map of Australia. Chaiman Todd led supper, dancing followed with musical numbers by Miss Joan Rann, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Carmichael. Roy Kelly served as MC, and only one member reportedly drank alcohol.

Mill Hall Pat King Barnes Moller Mer Todd Pat Australia Joan Rann Mr. Simpson Carmichael George Bloor Roy Kelly Bill

Ladies and Men Golf Results At Local Club

Thursday stroke winner Mrs Carn with Ik S 42. Others include Mrs Bloor Ser 61 15 46 Mrs Davis 2Lg 40 Mrs Roby 66 16 50. Evans and Knowle did not return cards. Sunday bogey winner Mr Cooper after playoff with Mr Bloor Sar both one down. Afternoon mixed event won by Evana on Mrs Bloor Jnr 44 12 37. other scores include Winehong Miss Richarde 44 H 1. Knowles and Mrs McKeever 48 12 10. Cooper and Mrs Koby 62 12 39. Everett and Mrs Thompson 52 13 40. Deadman and Mr Deadman 47 4 43. Bloor Sur and Mrs Carn 51 S 43.

Carn Bloor Ser Davis Roby Evans Knowle Cooper Bloor Sar Knowles Bloor Jnr Clayster Green Ruby Deadman Everett Smith Rann Evana Winehong Richarde Green

Youth Club Holds Its First Annual Social Evening

The Youth Club held its first annual social in the club hall on a Friday in July. The event featured physical training displays by both boys and girls with praise for Miss Riley and Mrs. Cox. Readers include Miss Joan Rann Miss Joan Nichols Mona Kelly Milly Smith and others as performers, a sketch from the Youth Repertory Club, and a closing supper.

Youth Club Ater Girs Miss Riley Riley Dave Thomson Joan Rann Joan Nichols Fann Mona Kelly Joan Nicholy Youth Repertory Club Marke Thomson Milly Smith Ralph Kelly Cox

Popular Boy and Girl Dance Aids Can Venture Funds

A Saturday night dance supported the Can Venture effort with Miss Betty Maryn winning the regular boy and girl competition. The event raised over £12 for profits, contributing to more than £70 already set to finance the trip, delaying departure to October instead of August due to fundraising.

Can Betty Maryn Iegular Hon IF Iin Feam

Junior Farmers Club Field Day at Balingup

The Junior Farmers Club held a field day at Balingup with attendees RW Botton RK Blythe L W Lawa Bb Bentley A Thain H Mabey HL 8 Moyes. They toured a cheese factory led by manager Mr T Alderson and learned cheese making from rennet to pressing. A picnic lunch followed with a tour of Mr G A Blythe’s pastures noting clover seed loss and good growth of rye and Yorkshire Fog. Mrs Blythe provided a generous afternoon tea as the group ended a profitable day.

Thy Hridetown Junior Farmers Club Balingup RW. Botton RK. Blythe L. W. Lawa Bb. Bentley A. Thain H. Mabey Alderson Sam Bolton G. A. Blythe Yorkshire

Passing of Mr Ted Thorley Saddens Bridgetown

Bridgetown residents regret the death of Mr Ted Thorley who died recently at Marble Bar. He formerly ran a garage in Steere Street with his brother Herbert and is survived by a wife and five children Ivor Ruth Biddy Ken Inca. Tim had died months earlier.

Ted Thorley Bridgetown Thorley Marble Bar Herbert Steere Street Ivor P.W. Boren Ruth Rom Keesing Biddy M. Williams Ken AIF New Guinea Inca C. Valentine Tim

Boyup Brook Notes on Donations and Classes

The note records total subscriptions and fees reaching £501 15s 10d with £404 acknowledged from donors including Mrs Lilechynden Mrs J Putridge and others. First aid equipment for classes received from the head centre and enrollment will begin soon. Lectures will be given by Dr Stemming and an examination at course end.

Comain L. Bilechynden J. Putridge BL Gilchrist C. Batty M. Walsh E. J. Morris W. Brew J. A. Murdoch C. RB. Doast Stemming

Boyup Brook Triumph Over Dinninup In Quagmire Match

Boyup Brook defeated Dinninup 13 13 to 4 0 with Millar scoring seven goals. Stephens added three while Paterson and Dewhurst contributed for Boyup. Dinninup’s Beatty and Gibbs were the goal scorers. Players Stanton Moore Forsythe and Dewhurst impressed for Boyup as the club announces a Bridgetown trip on July 15.

Dinninup Boyup Brook Millar Boyup S Beinds R. Millar Stephens Paterson Forayt Piper Bros. Gibbs Bros W. Beatty Bridgetown George Stephens

New Road and Housing Works Advance in Boyup Brook

Sec retary of the Road Board at Boyup Brook reports a commencement will be made in fourteen days on three new workers homes. Moore Bros. with their steam engine clearing sites and road works between Lambell's and Blechynden's in the Dinninup area for a school bus service from Kulikup to Boyup Brook. Hack Bros. crabbing and tree poll ing for the Mayanup to Boyup Brook service. No official tender results yet. Plus the Boyup Brook ALP branch held its annual meeting on July 3 electing officers and noting the South West District Council report. The branch meets first Tuesday monthly. A welcome dance for Mrs. Jim Thomson drew a large crowd with music by the Boyup Brook Band.

Boyup Brook Moore Bros Lambell's Blechynden's Dinninup Kulikup Boyap Brook Hack Bros A.L.P Boyup Town Hall T. Easteaty J. Doust C. Sweet F. Cuttries H. Bo Xers C. Kent T. Ducie South West District Council C. Unntend Jim Thomson Bailey Brown W. Webb R. Blechynden Thompson

Everyman's Music Delayed July recital in Dundsecown

Announcement notes a July 24 recital in Dundsecown Town Hall after a July 22 date change. Performers include AL J. Letkie, Miss O Veit, and Mixx Fhyllie Everett with selections by Brahms Chopin and Schumann. Tickets five cents? available at Moss Stanley's Library with reservations.

Dundsecown AL J. Letkie O' Veit Fhyllie Everett Bias Hook Ulacksan Veit Brahms Chopin Everett Celia Schube Schumann Adivision Moss Stanley Lad Re

Plax Growers Association Report Highlights Adverse Seasons

The president's report notes two poor seasons with losses from abnormal weather and caterpillar and rust damage. Seeding is halted by heavy rains, delaying planting to about half the planned area. Officials report progress on rust resistance and caterpillar control, urging continued grower support and plans for future flax production.

PL. Pocrest Anongh Eexeion Commonwealth Regina Melbourne

Phantom of the Opera Delights at Screen Splendour

The lavish production stars Nelson Kiddy Susant Foster and Claude Tans and is hailed as a major screen epic. Filmed in Terhnicioor the musical drama promises high class entertainment rather than thriller elements.

Merzey Universales Nelson Kiddy Susant Foster Claude Tans Terhnicioor Avery Paris

Monthly Markets at Manjimap Reports Record Yarding

Elder Smith & Co Limited held the June market at Manjimap on Wednesday June 20. Cattle yarding set a record with 795 yarded and 720 sold, buyers from South Western districts competing strongly. Fat steers and shorthorn stock commanded high prices. sheep and ewes also sold well amid a sturdy market across all stock classes.

Guernsey Hereford Jersey Crome Dany

Baling Up Market Reports Mixed Yarding and Prices

A Friday sale at Baling Up Market yarded 196 cattle and 36 sheep while selling 83 cattle and 36 sheep. Quality was uneven with some high priced stock and some difficulty in turning over rotational sales. Cattle ranged from two year steers to cows and heifers with prices listed across several classes. sheep were crossbred, small and aged with lower quotes.

Buying or Selling Advertise Your Requirements

Classified brief urges readers to advertise buying or selling needs in the section to secure the best return. It emphasizes quick responses and wide reach for items, services, or transactions.

School Notes Reports Favorable Boyup School Inspection

School notes say repector Wormer and District Inspector Jeanes completed an inspection of the Boyup School and reported favourably on activities. Bus service expected soon and teachers' acceptance awaiting news. Heavy rain delayed flax sowing but hoped to finish by week end. Parents and Citizens Association near completion of fencing with rabbit proof netting freeing the garden for the famous school flowers.

Methodist Church Schedule Pages July 16

Sunday timetable lists services at Bridgetown Willow Spring Nannap and Greenbushes with Reverent Norman Inwood guiding several worship times. Afternoon and evening services at Bridgetown Nannup Mill Greenbushes Boyup Brook are shown with local church times and locations.

Bridgetown Willow Spring Nannap Norman Inwood Nannap Mill Greenbuahes Boyup Brook

Red Cross Appeals Aid for European Destitution

The Red Cross reports 725000000 destitute worldwide and Australia totaling 800 of clothing. Bridgetown chapter notes delay in annual meeting minutes with next week publication promised. Some townsfolk urged to deliver garments to the Depot for conversion into suitable items for Europe.

Australia Thundertown Europe So Trehi’s Ganna

Pemberton Full Gospel Church Services Schedule

The Pemberton Full Gospel Church lists weekly services starting Sunday July 15 1045 with Breaking of Bread at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 6 p.m. Open Air at 7 30 p.m. Gospel and Bible Study, Tuesday 7 80 p.m. Fellowship Morning Friday 7 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting.

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Copy read by printer by 10 am notice to readers

The notice urges societies to appoint a press correspondent for regular reports and social notes including weddings and local functions. Readers are asked to assist with news and reports of local interest to keep the paper comprehensive across the territory. Cooperation is emphasized as essential for timely publication.

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