American Tea At The Convent Hall Saturday July 29
A tea event at the Convent Hall is scheduled for Saturday July 29. The gathering offers free useful gifts, a variety of coupons, and dainty refreshments for attendees.
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1944
Page
1
Bridgetown Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Social and personal items note Mr Mansfield breaking his wrist, Bill Chrisp’s return from illness, visits by Hugh McDonald and Sig. back Cutmore, Pte A Stocking hospitalised en route to camp, a new ambulance delivery pending, Miss S Lake returning from the metropolis, and comments on the WDC Ball. The Bridgetown Fitness Club invites women to a class on July 25, and Bunbury visitors are urged to visit the Mueder Toilet Salon on Victoria Street for attention from Miss G Frazer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Bill Chrisp
Bia
Bde
Hugh McDonald
Tane, Sig
Jean
Lake
Bunbury
Mueder
Victoria Street
Mic G. Frazer
Women Class Sessions and Annual Meeting Notice
First class women’s class set for Tuesday July 25 at Lesvor Hall Bridgetown at 7 30 pm minimum age 14 years. Stated materials include Hubber select Shoes and related gear. Annual meeting of the St John Ambulance Association to be held in the Ambulance Hall on Thursday July 27 chaired by T Baton Hon Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesvor Hall
Bridgetown
Hubber Select Shoes
St John Ambulance Assn
Amublance
Pam
T. Baton
Preference for ex servicemen sparks postwar policy debate
A Canberra report quotes Minister for the Army F M Forde and Attorney General H V Evatt on postwar preferences for ex servicemen. The piece questions why such preference is needed if unemployment will be solved, noting risks and contradictions in government plans and calling for clear purpose behind reconstruction powers. It cites British Labour's Ernest Bevan on jobs for all and stresses need for straight policy rather than exclusive favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
F. M. Forde
Exaervice
H. ¥. Evatt
Dr. Evatt
Rusha
Australia
Byatt
Darwin
Jnior
Labour
Ernest Bevan
Onlg
Exeervicemen
Mer. Bevan
Commonwealth
Britain’s wooden aeroplane pioneer shatters speed limits
Britain’s famous Re Waviland Maj unity, a wood built aircraft, stands among the few in use worldwide. This revolutionary construction creates the lightest and fastest operational plane yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Departure of Mr and Mrs Tyson From Boyup Brook
Mr and Mrs Tyson and family leave Boyup Brook after eight years of residence. Tyson helped in the community and Mrs Tyson was active in ladies organisations. The note expresses regret and best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tyne
Boyuy Brook
Tysor
Tyson
Boyup
Community Notices From Bridgetown Area Afloat
Local notes report friends of Mr and Mrs George Kunt of Easington and others in Perth, arrivals and departures, a birth announcement for Mr and Mrs Jonction Bruce Blechynden, and condolences for Mrs John Bryden. An American Tea fundraiser is planned in Bridgetown Convent Hall on Saturday July 23 at 2 30 PM with a blue coupon stall and dainty tea. The South West Co operative Dairy Farmers Ltd marks 36 years of operation returning over £340 000 in houses and dividends to farmers, praising cooperative principles of freedom friendship honesty and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kunt
Easington
Jim Cramming
Perth
B. TB. Brown
J.T. Quartermaine
Alex Rodoreda
South Perth
W. Sexton
RL. Graham
Enid Moore
AAMWS
Helen Hack
Australia
VDC
Qld
Army Nursing Services
Bridgetown Town Hall
Jonction
Bruce Blechynden
Che
Ley Cury
W.T. Eastcott
Mins. P. Hyan
Narr
Bridgetown
Thal
R. Rignall
John Bryden
Bryden
Kirup Run
Ome
Pemberton
Bridgetown Convent Hall
South West Co-operative Dairy Farmers Ltd
Central Civy Pool
Calgary
Alberta
Saccoms
Red Cross Branch Meeting Notes At Boyne Brook July 5
The Boyne Brook Red Cross branch met in the CWA Rest Room with sixteen members present led by B C Blechynden. Treasurers report showed £4 2s 5d credit. a cheque for £0 to headquarters. A July 5 street stall raised £8 4s 9d. August 2 charity event planned with tea duties and donations requested. annual general meeting noted with committee lists and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyne Brook
The
Red Crow
CWA
B.C. Blechynden
Ehase
Lance Tae Broorm
Coa
Custead
JL. Purse
Mise B. Burrest
Flax ML
New South Wales
Red Cross
Mexdames Sweet
Wedding of Charles Godley and Nellie Fontanini at Banbury
A wedding occurred in Banbury on July 18 with Charles Godley of Bridgetown marrying Nellie Fontanini of Manjimao at Banbury Methodist Church. Rev Holland officiated, and a reception at Stirling Street Bunbury was hosted by Mrs Peggy Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Banbury
Charles Godley
Nellie Fontanini
Manjimao
Banbury Methodist Church
Holland
C. Moyes
Peggy Harrison
Stirling Street
Bunbury
Deanmill Triumph Over Bridgetown In County Match
Deanmill defeated Bridgetown 2 0 in a county hockey contest. The report notes Sunty Minjimap will visit Bridgetown to play Me leah at the Recreation Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanmill
Bridgetown
Community carnival raises funds and thanks volunteers
A garbled but hopeful note celebrates a successful year of stalls and the Queen Carnival led by Mise Forrest. It thanks the Laid Army and all helpers, promises more members next year, and mentions reports from the secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generon
Ted Crome
Ke Cresie
Lda
Trou
Creasiner
Mise Forrest
Unik
Local Officials Hear Ballot Talk At May Meeting
Officials named President Ms FR Bly and other officers including Treasurer Te Tillis at the meeting. The note lists several attendees and mentions financial topics, committee roles, and a planned follow up session.
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Boyup Brook Hall
North West Rangers
Disney Cartoon
France
Richard Arlen, Wendy Barne, Pins
FOX Movietone
Normandy
Wake Island
R. Urquhart
Chaff
Wigmores Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Critch and Oe Ltd
Mercantle Mutua! Insurance Co
Natural Mutual Lify Association
C. J. Meer and Co. Ltd
Shel de Zt
P.O. Box
Chevrolet
BON Fisher’s Garage
Steere Street
TEL. N
Hampton Street
Peter's
R Hancock & Sons Monumental Masons and Sculptors
Spencer Street
Victoria Insurance Cov
R. Forrest Busselton
Forsyth Boy
Brook
F. Meagher
Bridgetown Crockett & Braun
C. E. Courtis and Company
Richardson Street
Katanning
P.O. Box BT
Great Southern
Tambe Tay
W. E. Cadd
Paynter
Ac Kojony
Dombleyume
Pte. A
Ona
WDC
Bridgetown Advocate -Frobing Service
G. A. Tysof
ED Cross
Broyuf Brook
Mes B.C. Weckynden
Doust
Seer Lary
Mitrehall
Baxter Shires
Sibi
Mo Abel
I. Niel
Palmer
Hozers
Millia Sin
Beth
Purse
Mr. BD
Mitchell
Audley
Phi
Willy
Beart
Von
Rtv
Reese
South West Co-operative Farmers
Busselton
Manjimup
South-West Dry Cleaners
New City
John Cooper
H. Parker
West Cycles
Maeder’s
Hungary
William Brittain & Son
Guneral Directors
Donny Brook
N. M. Keremelevich
Cool Dirinks
Ele
Tle
Chinnery
Steere Struettetown
Ting Nicdlestown
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