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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

2

Record Apple Crop for Western Australia

The season set a record in Western Australia as Paterson's Packing Shed reports 3000 cases in Bridgetown and about 7400 cases in Paterson's shed, with main varieties including Clare, Granny Smith, Yates, Jonathan, Dunns, Rokewood, Statesman, Dougherty and Delicious. About 146000 cases shipped through Paterson's shed. growers and rivals contributed large numbers. Despite hail losses, firms highlight packing efficiency, layout, and regional timber supply for packing cases.

Western Australia Bridgetown Mesers Paterson S. Lamont Clos Granny Smiths Yates Jutethans Dunns Rokewoods Statesman Dougherty Delicious Australia Lamont Messrs. Paterson Harvey Pemberton White Area Preston Valley Donnybrook Capel Mullalyup Austua

Local Service Ads Feature Bridetown and Surrounding Stops

An assortment of service notices lists McCay's Drapery Studio in Bridgetown offering hems and fabric work, McArthurs' Service Station on Perth Road Bunbury supplying petrol and car parts, Waterloo Service Station near Burnbury Road advertising oils and tyres, and The Dardenup Hotel under new management with ale wines and spirits plus meals. Travelers urged to stop for service and satisfaction.

McArthurs Perth Road Std Bunbury Busselton Waterloo Bridgetown Burnbury Road Ford J- W. Hicks Dardenup Hotel Dardenup Bob Toy Late Kalgoorle Perth

Financing a Headache for Manjimo Town Bodies

A local businessman proposes a joint venture to buy a profitable enterprise such as a cinema or hotel run by a town board. Profits would be shared among public bodies including the hospital and sporting clubs, with potential beautification projects if income grows. Readers are invited to comment on the plan.

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Wet and cold weather hampers Bridge Town golf event

Persistent rain and low temperatures marked Saturday as 138 players competed in Bridge Towns fourball competition. Winners included W. Tiger and E. Mitchell with seven up, while several matches finished close, highlighting strong play despite the poor conditions.

W. Tiger EL. Mitchell W. Tover Mitchell W. Sect G. Phillips Hy Armstrong R. Dowstrup L. Pearce Mayes T Sper G Mitchell A. Mackining P. Warburton Wauchope KK Aitken T. Salvair Ant Satyam K. Beatty Kirby

Rabbit Netting Debate Sweeps Timber Boundaries

The member for the district argues rabbit proof netting offered by the Lands Department is limited to boundary fences and requires clearing along both sides for half a chain. He warns heavily timbered areas would block netting, forcing costly tree removal and potentially denying most settlers access. He suggests buying unused nets from eastern states or adjusting conditions to benefit broader farmers.

Legislative Assembly J. HM. Smith Upper Blackwood Road Board Lands Department Forestry Department Tharri Primary Producers’ Association

Mischa Auer's Sentimental Wedding Suit Steals Scene

In East Side of Heaven Mischa Auer sports his own wedding suit with personality. The suit, once worn on his honeymoon, gains fame again as a prop that mirrors its owner's pride and misadventures in film work.

Madcap Mischa Mischa Auer Dawid Butler Boris Karfoff Slischa Jaba Bing Crowley Joan Blondel Heaven Strangelyough David Butler Auer East Side of Heaven Mischa Aver Sandy Bud Tun Cuadke Hollywool

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