Bridgetown News and Notes customs and events 1940
Public notices cover road rates for Boyup Brook and Wilga, vermin and health levies, and townsite charges. Immunisation clinics planned, upcoming gym display to aid the Army, court outcomes for theft and bicycle theft, and a packed calendar of community events from July shows to a repertory show, fitness talks, gas producer demo, and a baby clinic project with local support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood Road
Boyup Brook
Wilga
Benjinup
P. D Porrest
H. R. Connolly
Personal notices from Bridgetown and Perth
Mrs Randell of Bridgetown is progressing satisfactorily after a recent operation. Mr and Mrs Heulin of Perth visited Bridgetown this week and stayed with Mr GH Randell. Private Fin Campbell of the AWLP has been promoted to corporal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH Randell
Bridgetown
Heulin
Perth
Fin, Campbell
AWLP
Palestine
Enders Erectional Frick Shop Closing Details
Enders are called or Erectional Frick Shop in Hampton Street. Full details from Prastides list Mr Pickering as architect. Perth venue set for closure near August 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enders
Hampton Street
Prastides
Mr Pickering
Perth
Crockett and Braund Builders Offer Superior Workmanship
Crockett and Braund Builders and Contractors advertise high quality workmanship and invite prospective clients to discuss projects with no obligation. The message emphasizes skilled labor and reliable construction services without requiring commitments.
Hitler’s ration cards aid Germany through Red Cross aid plan
A fragmented wartime item describes ration cards and exchange recipes used in Germany, noting Red Cross society involvement and local support efforts. It mentions donations, fuel substitutions, and unidentified officials coordinating aid, with references to Britain at war and wartime shortages shaping civilian response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Donations Received From St John Week Benefit
Donations totaled from the St John Week event held to aid the St John Ambulance. Contributors include G H Hester, Girl Guides, Druids, Ram Meth Ladies, and various clubs and societies in Bridgetown, Rovup Brook, Bolton, and Manchester. Amounts listed include small amounts such as 1 shilling and 6 pence, with anonymous gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
St. John, Ambulance
G. Hh. Hester
Bait Lodge
Druids
Bridgetown
Rovup Brook
Helland B. Fisher
Sparks
Bolton
Pontiac Wizard Smith Sets Impressive 24 MPG Run
Norman Smith known as Wizard Smith completed an Amite Canberra to Sydney journey at an average of 24 miles per gallon in a Pontiac sedan. Observed under supervision with standard driving, coasting allowed, touring conditions applied. Ben Fisher, local Pontiac agent, notes the achievement as proof of fuel efficiency through careful driving.
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Wizard
Wedding Bells in Kirup and Bunbury Brides
Miss Margarete Johnston wed Anthony Withers at Kirup with a blue navy travelling frock and hyacinth halo. The ceremony at Anglican Church Bridge Town joined Joan Margaret Whittell at Bridgetown and Julius Vernon Brockman in Bunbury Cathedral with orchids and periwinkle accents. The events drew families including Major Whittell and Mr. E V Brockman, with reception for over one hundred guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarete Johnston
Else Grea
Peggy
Keith Withers
Ken Withers
Bender
Bridgetown
Joan Margaret
H. M. Whittell
Whittell
Julius Vernon
E. V. Brockman
Brockman
Magenup
Nannup
Strugnell
Joan Salmon
Bert
Guy Thompsos
An Hrcan
Bunbury
Elma
J. Mossop
South Bunbury
Wilfred Godley
Golf club match trophy qualifiers draw and results
Saturday saw a well attended qualifying round for the club match trophy run with Saturday balls. Best nett scores led by C Reilby in A grade and Dowst in 1A. The list of cants includes Betiby Kirby Salvari Hester Warburton and many others with detailed scores and handicaps. The first round for each grade will begin July 20 with draws published and matches for non qualifiers or others wishing to play for balls. Sunday July 21 features the 36 hole club championship first round and a handicap trophy for both sessions with entries urged promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Reilby
Dowst
C. Betiby
Kirby
Salvari
E. Hester
M. Score
G. Warburton
H. Davies
W. Toyer
T. Salvar
G. Hester
A. MacKinnon
A. S. Arklett
G Ho Randall
T Speer
P.E. Warburton
Ros Hester
Wauchupe
Grade
Doast
Jones
Streit
Warburian
T. Melnnes
Tho Armstrong
C.maxes
Lake
E. Abbotts
P. Evans
ME Cesed
M. Meates
SR Doast
Bellby
V. T. Salvair
Ki G. Hester
P. Salvair Inmon
E Hester
A. S. Arkle
M. Scotty
G. Randell
G. War Surton Y
W. Meares
Hi. Davies
Estrugnell
HL Lake
Wheatley
Wilks
F. Warburton
Pearce
P. Evans T. Mclanes
M. Crowd
N. More Vy
Witris
Grand Patriotic Concert at Town Hall Tonight
Tickets for the Grand Patriotic Concert are selling well in Hridge town. The event funds the local Red Cross and hospital needs. Residents recall names of volunteers and passersby who contributed, with proceeds aiding soldiers and illness relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hridgetown
Imalls
RSSAL
We Red Cross
Westiny Walt
Mion
Trixie
Unclear historical note on Canon Walmsley and missionary work
Fragmentary OCR passage references Canon Walmsley and a missionary named Myer at Frye College in Missouri around 1900. Mentions Mesopotamia service, a chaplain, and a satirical tone about religious figures. Lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trias
Myer
Frye Callege
Kandy
Mesopotamia
Pagan
Vito Rapkedrale
St Martin's Rertory
Manis Anup
Wirths Circus Heads to Kalgoorlie and Bridgetown
Wirths Circus arrives in Kalgoorlie to launch a state tour starting August 2 and performs one night in Bridgetown on August 28. Management notes a curtailed programme due to wartime difficulty obtaining acts. The lineup promises notables like Flying Cavets and Frances Troupe, with strong international acts missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth Circus
Kalgoorlie
Bridgetown
Odeise
Bitdh
Europe
Austraia
Frances
International Clowns
Myrons
Les Trois Majestiane
Trinity services and church calendar scattered brief notes
Fragmented OCR text lists various Church of England services across towns on July Trinity 1 and a July 21 Sunday. Mentions include Methodists and multiple church notes with names, locations, and recurring worship times, though many phrases are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Bullege
Serra
Avidgetown Manthai Appeals for English Orphans Help
A cryptic plea from Avidgetown resident Manthai requests sending a used stamp to Oaly for English orphans. The itemization is unclear and contains potential misspellings, suggesting a charity appeal or fundraising note amid fragmented OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaly
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Chicago
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Midland Junction
Rakich Bros
Beus Baskerville
Ivan Pivac
Pabiet
Hester Siding
Orrien Ballin
Jersey
G. Pearson
Dean Street
Pixie Henderson
Onderg
Joe Waderington
Siides
Upper Spheres Road Board
Health and Vermin Board
News and Notes
Mmunisation Clinic
Sea Ae
Gymnasn
Weynhart
Pucen
A. E. Bartlent
G. J. Chidgeey
Iocal
J. W. Spence
Hester
R. Brooks
Bridgetown Town Hall
J. O'Dondge
Ridgetown
Lescer Town Hall
Langley
S.av
V. A Donaldson
Bunbac
L. Tysoe
Hampton St
Aladdin
Eames Ise
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Welhieten St
Enipaetown
Crockett & Braund
Hitler
RED Cross Society
St. John's
Pontiac
Srockman—Whittell
Jodley—Mossop
Bridgetown Club
Canon Walmsley
Manjimup
Oeneral
Ron Fisher
Steere Stren
Urquhart Chaff, Grain and Produce Merchant
Vent Cok Wigmore Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
Manjimup Dairy Co
Running Bros. Ltd
Carlyle & Co
Astor and Tasmo Rodion
Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Co. Ltd
Jellershaw & CO. Ltd
Wirth’s Circus
Australia
Umarch OF Christ
Methodiat Church
Hiigetown
Fink Sanu
Hervices
Beaver
Wridge
Norma Aha
Tuga
Howie Wiese Basti
Mer Rok
Wetlee
Awe
Suyleaieady
Merbear Mall
Abe Jolaee
Agengle Street
Tinthy
Thos. A
E. Green Bridgetown
Wurniture
Carinat
JAKER
Nelson
W.L. Nelson Ips
Blackwood Pharmacy
Sid Palmer
Philcs Radio
Perth Sports Depot
Britannia Cafe
Tebacco
Prastidis
Stelee
H. Christie
Victoria
Aus
France Coy
Fralian Office
Dastrict and Bunbury
E. A Properjohn
Busselton
BROOK
Stromberg Carlson Radios
C. R. Pratt
QU Desire
Jin Mits
Monte Carlo
Hampton Street Bridgetown
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