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Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1942
Page
1
Supplied Daily Smallgoods Stocked
Daily supplied smallgoods stocked for sale with phone availability of 48.
Fragmentary notice on bond sales and private sale methods
The text discusses bonds and their sale, noting that bonds are negotiable and can be sold by private sale or broker. It mentions guarantees and the general process, with encouragement to seek guidance on how to proceed and assurance that brokers can attend to the transaction.
Public Notices Smart Boy Wanted for Office Work
Situation vacant ad seeks a smart boy just left school preferred but not essential to apply at this office. Recruiter states position open and prompts immediate application.
Grend Red Cross Ball Town Hall Bridgetown
A Friday July 1 event at Grend Town Hall Bridgetown offers admission priced at 3/6 and 2/6 with a good orchestra and an excellent supper.
Reward Notice for Strayed Shorthorn Heifers in Forest Hill
Ten pound reward offered for 15 head Shorthorn heifers strayed from Forest Hill. About 12 are 18 months old, 2 about 24 years? held in error. Mostly red, one roan, each with a hole in its ear. Branded and missing. Information to this newspaper office or phone 138 Bridgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Rural manpower crisis prompts farm production appeals
Queensland agriculture minister Bulcock warns that depleted rural labor due to conscription endangers Australia’s food needs as Britain relies on Australian staples. A Bridgetown conference calls for independent control of rural industries and new manpower measures, with rates and levies set for districts to boost farming output amid wartime strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Miles
Britain
Bulcock
Queensland
Miniseer
Thore
Mr. Bulcock
United Kingdom
Indutarien
Tribuna
Ted
Baleark
Bridgetown Road
McCallum Smith Memorial Ponds Opened at Pemberton
The McCallum Smith Memorial Ponds were officially opened in Pemberton with a large crowd. Government support and a £250 bequest by the late Mr. McCallum Smith funded the project, praised for community effort and pioneering work by local societies. The opening featured remarks by Mr. Kitson and local officials, noting the ponds as a modern trout hatching facility and a lasting tribute to Mr. McCallum Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallum Smith
Kitson
M.lc
Pemberton
J. W. Margereson
McCal
Bridgetown
Saith
Pem
Tose
Manjimup
Fish and Game Society
J. Thurles
TeCallum Smith
Juoda
Tsay
A.J. Fraser
Coverley
Trout
P.W.D
Firth
Enzire Grace
Mesni
Basie
Wember- Rot
Yenile
Cuy
Ferley
Finheries
Flo
Commonwealth
M.l.d
McCallum Smith Memorial
Murray Little
Game Society
Sterling
C. A. Glew
Pembortom
Glew
Harvey and Collirway
J. H. Smith
Jack Simpson
Pemberton Society
Bridgetown Plans Volunteer Air Observer Corps
A July 19 meeting in Bridgetown Town Hall discussed forming a Volunteer Air Observer Corps as part of a national air defence network. Pilot Officers Gaul and Wiltshire described the scheme, a suitable building was found, and local headmaster J E Deacon agreed to be Chief Observer. Over 60 offered service, with similar numbers needed. a July 29 meeting will roster volunteers and arrange amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Air Yowerver Corps
F. Gaul
C. BR. Wilthire
Eave 4
Verver
Nations
England
Ganly
J. E. Deacon
Cher Oberver
Parade and sale notices from Bridgetown VDC event
A full parade of the Balingup Winnegap Bridgetown and Green bushes V D C will be held at the Bridgetown Show Grounds on Sunday July 26 commencing at 10 am. Bring your Tunch. For sale wheelbarrow suitable for gifting feast came cheap. Apply This.
wartime calls for increased production and contacts in Bridgetown
Wartime notice from Miss S Lake Bridgetown asks clients to ring Bridgetown 85 before 8 am or after 6 pm for appointments due to telephone restrictions. Australian Agricultural Council reviews mass production and labour shortages in essential food sectors as overseas demand remains weak. Lord Cornwallis warns Britain must double output to avert grave food shortages, urging industries and authorities to boost production and resource use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steere Street
Bridgetown
Britannia Cafe
Australian Agricultural Council
Lord Cornwallis
Kent
England
Hart
Iralia
Ter
Farm labor problem looms as planting season nears
The Christian Science Monitor warns that the United States faces a farm labour shortage affecting the wartime food effort. With Britain relying on American produce, Australia must push its own output, while farm owners sell out due to help shortages. Manpower and facilities are sought to sustain rural industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Australia
The
Christian Science Monitor
Red Cross Ball Plans at Bridgetown Town Hall
News and Notes report a Red Cross Ball to raise funds at Bridgetown Town Hall on Friday July 31 with an excellent orchestra. preparations led by local ladies. The piece urges families to arrange mutual aid in case of enemy attacks and house destruction to ensure shelter. Herbert Pell asserts United Nations victory and US production will outpace Axis fears, predicting Japan beaten before Germany and criticizing Axis mass production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Worthy Society
Bridgetown
the Red Cross
Department of Home Security
Frivede
United Nations
Herbert Pell
Fungary
United States
Europe
Japan
Germany
Lalana
Gor
Guna
United Stars
Obituary Notice for Mrs Davies of Perth
We announce the death of Mrs Venda Constance Davies wife of Mr Newton Davies Swat Clerk of Courts after an operation on Monday last She was a noted musician and active in patriotic charity functions and the Repertory Club Funeral took place in Perth on Wednesday We extend our sympathy to Mr Davies and the children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werth
Venda Constance Davies
Newton Davies
Swat
Davies
Perth
Bridgetown Club Stroke Competition Results Tie At 78
Bridgetown Linke hosted a stroke event on Saturday with favorable weather and strong turnout. G HL Hester and B Wheatles tied at a net 78, setting up a next competition as a Stableford event the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
G. HL Hester
Wheatles
Stableford
Rationing Commission Arranges Industrial Clothing Permits
The Rationing Commission and the Department of Labour and National Service set procedures for applying for clothing permits under the Industrial Clothing Scale. Employers and unions must apply to the Deputy Director of Rationing in Perth to obtain permits for protective clothing, with details on applicant numbers, health or safety grounds, clothing type, and anticipated use. Applications may be sent by letter, including caps and boots, to the Industrial Welfare office at Century House Swanstin Sir Meliwurne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labour and National Service
Commonwealth Rwik Tilstin Perth
Ditertur
Industrial Welfare
Century House
Swanstin
Meliwurne
Labour and National Service
Gai
TPs Printing We Do It Ring Bridgetown
A brief notice notes TPs Printing offers printing services and invites inquiries in Bridgetown. No further details or dates are provided.
Lady Associates Medal event yields tied scores and wide results
Thursday last July 16 saw Mrs Cart and Mrs Hon ibal tie at net 41 in the Lady Associates Medal. A Stroke event followed on Saturday with Mr W Deadman winning net 8. Sunday morning Stableford featured top scores from W Deadman and others. Mixed Foursome on Sunday afternoon concluded with Miss Richards and King securing a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cart
Honibal
Wtf
Carn
Hunn Ul
Mire. Crowd
Mra. Green
Sra. Smith
Mra.Thompson
Deadman
Mra. Knowles
Burnett
Mra. W. Rann
Mies Betts FI
Mra. Lickfuld
Micy Cross
Mine Holy
Misa Roby
Membe
W. Deadman
G. Bloor
H. Green
Evans
Young
A. Knowles
J. Rowberry
G. Bluor
R. Fuge
Stableford
W. Desdman
T. Evans
Richards Ad King
Land of Asin
Tea Rationing Letters Prompt New Plan
Hundreds of letters to government offices prompt the Minister for Trade and Customs to urge letter writers to accept a new rationing plan due to power shortages and a peak in demand. The policy aims to streamline replies as staff manage a flood of correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree and Customs
Eau
Rasteen
Cal
Lore Jertirs
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E. C. Biggins
Air Observers Corps
Vv. D. C
S. Lake
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News and Notes
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Rationing. Commission
Pemberton Club
AIDA
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Jane Wyman
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Lou Costello
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Dick Foran
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