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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

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Bridgetown Repertory Club Expands After Quiet Years

Bridgetown Repertory Club renews activity with plans for stage plays, one act productions, concerts, and youth training. New members, membership drives, and low fees support a busy season with upcoming comedy A Little Bit of Fruit and other entertainments at the Repertory rooms. Church events and a farewell to Mr White of Mayanup accompany regional cultural notes.

Pratt Bridgetown Repertory Club Wardell Johnson Kone Lal Baesha P. Henderson Amermus Bridgetown

Bridgetown Social Roundup Keeps Busy Week

Norseman visitors Messrs K Buckley and K Holt mingle with Bridgetown residents including Cutmore family friends. Perth and Bunbury travelers drop by while local residents enjoy holidays, birthdays, and gatherings with Garside home party marked by a candle-decorated cake.

K Buckley K. Holt Norseman Brdgetown Cutmore Geo. Somers Perth Bridgetown Heneymuon Arthur Tanner Bill Tanner Serpensine Dewina Bob Knocker Geraldton S.C. Rose Purchas Bunbury Roy Duncan J. Newman Madge Ausden Bunebury P- Gray England Bennett Jack McManus Nelson Freda Taylor Ray Potter Busselton T. Wyer Mick Waller Della Polini Alms Rainald WG. Ausden A. Peebles B. Cowan K. Edwards E Garside Neil Rosman Garside N (Hardy L Clarke Min Tomkin

Obituary and social notes from Bridgetown area

The Bridgetown community notes a death in Bunbury hospital as Mrs J Smart of Badgetown dies at 17 after eleven months of illness. Funeral and burial details follow in Bridgetown cemetery. Also covered are social evenings hosted by local clubs, a Madhatters dance, and a visit by Bridgetown Junior Farmers to a printing works.

Woareiows Bridgetown Methodist - Weion Bunbury Misa Clames

Late Mrs A Laverty remembered at Bridgetown event

The death of Mrs A Laverty occurred July 10 at Bridgetown hospital. Funeral held July 20 in Bridgetown Church of England, with Rev Strugnell officiating. She leaves two daughters and a widower. community events and dances in Bridgetown marked her era with club members hosting and supplying music.

Jas Bridgetown Cecil Roberts Foveaux Kylie Tennant O'Brien Novell Por ‘Rovers Rovers Strugnell Laverty Don Ennis Mayes and Son Messrs A. Plur Bachre D. Walter EA. Haines

Bridgetown Repertory Club elects officers for year

The Bridgetown Repertory Club held its first meeting of the appointed management committee with I R Witfora presiding. RS Tozer was re elected chairman. E N Little reappointed as business manager. P Evans as assistant business manager. O'Brien as club rooms supervisor. Members confirmed in duties across sections including drama choral social and orchestral. The club planned stage improvements and curtain work and agreed cross club visits with Boyup Brook and Manjimup. A concert was set for August at the Town Hall.

Bridgetown Repertory Club I R. Witfora RS. Toser E. N. Litttell P- Evans O’brien E. N. Little P. Evans RS. Tozer Bill Wardell John Ter R. Torton I! Bird D. M. Curmore J. Draper Freedman Rabbi Freedman Turton Wardell Johnson Dramaticals H. Smith al Cutmore M. Tonkin M. Cutmore Boyup Brook Bridgetown Manjisoup

Mr P Moignard Visit Prompts Bridgetown Church Notices

International Correspondence Schools district manager Mr P Moignard visits the district. Bridgetown St Pauls and Greenbushes churches post July services, with Holy Eucharist, Evensong and baptisms scheduled across Trinity VII and Trinity VIT. A series of Sunday and weekday services fill the notice boards.

P. Moignard ST Paul's Bridgetown Shurch England ST. Warnabas Greenbushes Catterick II Baling Up Maranop A.sn

Duchess's Frock Inspires Royal Fashion Trade Rise

The Duchess of Gloucester and Queen Mary wore gowns from a Nottingham linen firm showcased at the East Industry Fair. The Duchess had a personal dress made and praised the firm, prompting a surge in orders for tapestry linen garments. Queen Mary also admired the stand, boosting early trade growth for the exhibitors.

Great Briain Glavester Nottingham Queen Mary Aime

Cutting Streamers Made Easy with New Machine

A local service offers to cut streamers to any width with uniform edges using a specialized machine. For a small fee, customers can have streamers sliced to the exact size needed and sanded smoothly, with details available at the newspaper office.

Rainfall Report From Bridgetown in 1880

Rainfall data from Bridgetown recorded in 1880 shows measurements with periods of high precipitation. The note lists numeric readings and dates, indicating a damp period with several observations across June and July.

Parents and Citizens Association Meeting Notes

The Parents and Citizens Association discussed Arbor Day observance and a late summer tree planting. About a dozen fruit trees were planted by children, funded by Hunter's Nurseries. The group will meet next at the school on Tuesday, with notice to be sent via school mail.

Peroy Abe Huard Hunter's Nurseries Association Spain Lange

Hampton Street Bridgetown Three Course Meals

A brief listing notes a grill open at all hours on Hampton Street in Bridgetown. The establishment offers three course meals and a small goods collection area with cigarettes and tobacco, fresh fruit, and cool drinks under the Petersons name.

Hampton Street Bridgetown Petersons

Palmer Hairdresser Opens New Premises on Hampton Street

Palmer, a hairdresser and tobaccorist, relocates to a new premises on Hampton Street. The shop lists agents for Philco Radio and Perth Sports Depot.

Philco Radio Perth Sports Depot

Bridgetown Lodge Meeting Adds Two New Members

The Bridgetown Lodge of the Manchester Unity held its bimonthly meeting on Tuesday evening with Sister H Duncan presiding. Two new members were initiated, Sisters H Duncan and Duncan, and Bros Shervill, Wau hope, and Little were appointed propaganda committee. Harmony followed lodge business with table ras t Grande. The Past Grands Lodge is now active. resident is Bro Wauchope and secretary Bro Little.

Bridgetown Manchester Unity H Duncan H. Duncan Duncan Bros General Lodge Bro. Wauchope Bro. Little

Lighting installation offer to farming community ad

Important notice from Mesrss, Stuart Turner and Co Ltd contractors to the Admiralty War Office Air Ministry offer their famous Lighting Installation for light and power. Claims reliability economy and efficiency with prompt installation and guaranteed service. Inquiries urged to James L. Turner Bridgetown phone 4 also agent for The Jacko Parm Steam Steriliser and Aladdin products.

Mesrss Stuart Turner & CO. Ltd Britis Admiralty War Office Air Ministry James L. Turner Bridgetown Tor

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