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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1943

Page

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Red Cross Notes Monthly Receipts and July Meeting

Monthly Red Cross receipts total 132 pounds 10 shillings including subscriptions, tea sales, dance nett proceeds, war stamps, and depot receipts. July meetings note sending 100 pounds to headquarters, gifts of cake welcomed, August meeting gift planned as a silver coin, depot reports show successful year, kettle donation worth 10 pounds, stamped envelopes still needed.

Bushell’s Welford Circle General Fund J. F. Smith Goodridge Raweya Bamaze L. Williams Ma. Learn Tait J. Williams

Strange Scribbles Mark a Patchy Local Report

The fragmentary OCR text presents hazy quotes about a Cubs team, a dark road, and odd dialogue. It mentions a five minute meet, references to Mee HAYS, and a vague sense of local sports or events without clear names, dates, or outcomes. The readable bits are insufficient for a precise summary.

Salty Escape After Car Collision Near Greenbishes

A Whiter party returning from Swath Western Town Board Conference collided with a tree after 4 miles near Greenbishes. W. Taser and EB. Ye Mitebetl escaped with severe shaking. Transport transfers were arranged by FRrndgetown Toad Board officials.

Western Toad Board Toad Board W. Taser

Bridgetown Hockey Sags at Home as Manjimup Wins

Busy Saturday shows Bridgetown at home to Manjimup in bad weather. Manjimup leads 2 nil at halftime as captain M Dunne and Oliver score. Bridgetown pressures after the break but fail to convert, with Joan Wilkins’s shot thwarted by Manjimup’s keeper.

Bridgetown Manjimop A. Oliver Sem Manjimup M. Dunne Trridgetown Joan Wilkins Manjimup Sensie Manji Defene

Deanmill Defeats Jardee by Seven Goals to Nil

Deanmills defeated Jardee easily by seven goals to nil. The Brigetown Hockey Club extends thanks to Messrs. Colina, P. Oder T. Geuhaw for support. Wee and Wilkie are noted for area work at Tn i antirogite the Noekes fel.

Deanmills Jardee Brigetown Woalt Vikey Messrs. Colina P. Oder T. Geuhaw Fo Wee Be Wilkie Tn i Noekes Fel

Bridgetown Hosts Ferret 1 Hockey Display Sunday

Bridgetown will host the Bridgetown Tee event Ferret 1 by Jardee team on Sunday with a GoM hockey display.

Bridgetown Jardee

Bridgetown Club Sidelined by Turmoil at Local Linke Event

Fragmented report notes disruption during a Saturday gathering linked to Bridgetown Club figures. The scene involved misfired actions, unclear leadership, and interrupted proceedings at a venue identified as TL Mabwarits. Technical chronicles reference shipyards and civil infrastructure in an unsettled local context.

Wartime phone-appointment guidance at Bridgetown 85

Due to wartime restrictions on telephone installations clients are instructed to ring Bridgetown 85 for appointments only before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. daily. The notice directs customers to use the specific line outside peak hours.

Bridgetown

Auctions Government Land Bridgetown Sale Details

Government land auction notice for Bridgetown dated Aly 20 1242 at the District Lands Office Sh Fa Ze Mp outlines bids of £16 10s and £12 for portions with depth rights up to 200 feet below natural surface otherwise 40 feet in certain districts. Public details and further terms available at the official office. Also mentions a separate notice seeking permanent accommodation by an elderly business.

Bridgetown Aly Sh Fa Chin Offic Taining Melam Dt. McNutty Districe Attaplord Department of Agrieniara Pune Bates May Ibe Hy Presley

Australia to Choose Government for Postwar Peace

The Bridgetown Advocate argues Australians must decide on a wartime to peacetime government for the next three years. It warns the outcome hinges on civilian control versus centralized state power and urges a government that supports liberty and limits regimentation after the war. The piece stresses accountability of leadership in shaping postwar policy and indicates reforms in housing, rationing, and industry as pivotal.

Australia Lberty Bowighat

Voting Ethics and Fear of Regimentation in Australia

The text warns that nationalised socialism and government propaganda threaten liberty. It argues a likely shift toward tighter control if the government gains a true majority, urging electors to consider the consequences before voting on August 21. It stresses personal responsibility and vigilance against constraining freedoms.

Austin Yin “Broadcasting “Commission Ond News Bwen Australia Commonwealth

Manjimup Branch Honours Wartime Service and Ambulance Drive

The Manjimup RSL branch under President Mr Thompson and Secretary Mrs Major hosted guests including Mr Ht Gibson of the Midland Junction League. The branch has built a strong reputation, won the Collett Cup, raised over £1,600 in the past year for ambulance and relief causes, and announced a new Pleasant Sunday Afternoon event to begin in August.

L. ‘Thompson G. Major Ht. Gibson Midland Junction League Manjimup West Maujimap

Manjimup RSL Sports Carnival Highlights and Results

The Manjimup RSL sub-branch and 1st Battalion VD.C held a sports carnival on Sunday in Mr Geo Giblett's paddock. Events included Grenade Competition Mortar firings Evacuation of Casualties and a tug of war with private and juvenile teams. Final standings saw Binks Brown and Walton among winners. funding from the event supported the local hospital.

Manjimup RSL Batt. Vd.c Geo. Giblett V.D.C Iema VDC Owen Hanowry Joutanini Chas O'Mary T. Brows McArthur Huandmr Walton C. Mandmer W. Walt Moxon Binks Brown Binks Eam F. C. Felstendang Bob Starkin Chas. Mortanini W. Walton T. Winfield Mise KG

Tim Dick Appeal Congratulates Manjimup Dirqneh

An appeal note praises Tim Dick and the Manjimup group RSs for fund efforts. At writing the fund stood about £498 toward a £500 target. The account shows progress, with references to a dramatic aviation scene and combat imagery in the background.

Rss

Thor leads third qualifying site at Passareuy Rifle Range

Airdrom notes indicate Thor oversaw the third qualifying site for a joint training mission. Recruits prepared for a possible deployment to the 11th Karel Battalion at Pemberton on Sunday, July 25. Some cards were returned and personnel awaited results with interest.

Thor Passareuy Snday Tase Karel Hue At Pemberton Sminday

Manjimup Receives New Ambulance Vehicle At Last

A new Ford V8 ambulance arrived in Manjimup in the early hours of Wednesday, driven from Perth by a Constable Ashelford. The vehicle, praised by townspeople, seats four in beds, with extra space, rubber mattress stretchers, pillows, blankets, a water tank, first aid kit, splints, and cylinders. The Manjimup RSL Branch and St Johns Manjimup supported the project, with thanks to the central committee and all residents for making this milestone possible.

Manjimup Perth Ashelford Itr Uwe Udit Wax Am Jrubbv RSL RSL Manimup Central Committee St. John's Manjimup Maup

Revival of local band under direction of A vant

Manjimup residents welcome a plan to revive the RAL band now led by Banimaster A vant with J Dodds Barry and Stevens assisting. Cox Bros premises provide practice space at Giblett Street northern end. sessions twice weekly with an enthusiastic group of young players already showing progress.

Manjimup Orzanisactin Banimaster Avant Messrs Messix Cox Bros Giblett Street Yen Talon

Social and Personal Notice With Unclear Names and Places

The fragment reports a social notice about a lease involving Mr B Tilley and other named individuals, referencing a well known dairy and a property in a specific area. Details are garbled, but involves a transaction affecting a farm or dairy property and local names.

B Tilley Nelow Bethany Heth Cohen Dairy

Untitled Muth and Visitors At Bremanthe Meeting

A rough report describes Muth hosting a gathering with MPs and officials from Western Misti atite Milvisery Corman. Key figures include Mp Cochitt and Me C. Collins representing Mangiay ember Vallaly Hrwwnne Ines Iwen. The event covers agricultural issues, travel difficulties, and policy discussions.

Cochitt Me C. Collins Om Vallaly Herth Corman

Hospital Ball Event Prompts Positive Reaction at Wathten Hospital

A hospital ball fundraiser drew attention as staff and attendees celebrated the event at Wathten Hospital. The evening featured Irish themes and a substantial turnout, highlighting the hospital’s efforts to support medical services.

Forrest Election Candidate Lemmon Visits Bridgetown

Mr Lemmon, a prominent wheat grower and meat producer in the Arwensery district center, visited Bridgetown. He told Sur representative the main issues facing Morzist are winning the war and postwar reconstruction, with plans for farmers to control marketing and stabilize German product prices. He will return to Tride town to share views with electors.

Nelson Lemmin Forrest Bridgetown Lamm Morzist Sur Representativy Lemmon Ailivk Prodaetee Triduetown

Warren District Hospital Miho puty shaigurated

Text appears garbled but references Warren District Hospital with a formal event or appointment. Names or entities are unclear. The piece notes a ceremony or inauguration and mentions members, a hospital director, and a governance context.

Miho Puty Warren Listrieg Textil Pan Howe Weiner Arewth

Unclear OCR fragment on local names and places

Fragmentary text appears as garbled OCR with numerous unreadable names and phrases. It mentions names like Mirnsiniay and Harvey and includes stray words such as sled and Pieri, but no coherent event, date, or location to summarize into a proper news item.

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