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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
1
A Bridgetown notice advertises a violin complete with case and bow for sale or trade. Contact Bridgetown with phone details to arrange purchase or further inquiry.
A Bridgetown contractor listing shows Crockett and Braund Builders and Contractors emphasizing workmanship and reliability as a key selling point in their construction services.
A grand patriotic concert in the community hall drew a near sellout crowd with 400 seats reserved by six o clock. The event featured J P Henderson on scenery and program design, an reorganised orchestra led by Mr Pearce, and multiple tableau scenes from stone age to present.
Local Bridgetown notes cover visits by Ken Burley and Phyl Anderson to Perth, and Mrs Don Rooke welcoming daughter Patricia Margaret on July 20. Wagons await firewood supplies as residents seek rounds or splits. Howard Foale and family plan move to Banbury, Reg Morse takes orchard property, and Mrs Peale's long service to Warriors noted. Don Rooke travels to Perth with mother-in-law Mrs Bob Grafham, postmaster at Laverton. Bunbury wedding preparations noted for Don Benisworth and Madge Ausden with ceremony planned soon.
During Mr M R S Tases absence on active service payments and completion of insurance matters will be attended to on his behalf by Miss Green at Rural Motors Ltd Bridge Town. The company and Mr Tuzer value the continued rapport with all parties involved.
An officer in command of the 251 Light Horse Regiment Bridge Town requests vacancies in the company for single men. Slides for Mr Joe Wad will be provided and displayed at the office. The post seeks quick recruits due to a shortage of non commissioned officers and ranks. Only single men are wanted.
Report from Bridgetown on a National Fitness Campaign gym display praising junior pupils for energetic exercises on bars and vaulting horse. Bill Caddy demonstrated weight lifting reaching arms length 195 pounds while six youths staged playful boxing with gloves. Wrestling matches entertained, refereed by Ted Dyer, with Max Evans and Jim Watts providing coaching and post event demonstrations.
The message urges steady effort and confidence, insisting on taking familiar decisive action. It frames the task as serious but achievable, calling for calm resolve and practical steps to succeed. The tone is motivational and directive.
Sunday July 28 features Church of Christ Gospel Service visitors welcome at St Paul s Bridgetown and varied hours for Church of England and Methodist services across Bridgetown Greenbushes and Nuns. Intercessions and Sunday school noted with multiple locations and times.
Police and medical staff investigated a grim scene at a Nannup dairy homestead after Mrs Ethel Maud Roberts age 25 died from a head wound and two sons were found dead. William John Roberts 52, and Ronald aged eight were killed, while Keith Leslie 4 survived. The elder son Billy lay mortally wounded, and Mrs Roberts later died in Nannup Hospital. Neighbours reported a gunshot wound and a partially burned home. Funeral held for Mrs Roberts and the two young victims.
Bridgetown Road Board meetings discuss auction arrangements, gas producer topics, and donations. Town staff include Rural Fire Advisory Officer Mr Giblett visiting July 31 for board meet, hall rent rebates for patriotic efforts, and refunds policy for hall rent donations. Loyal Bridgetown Lodge plans Back to Bridgetown night with Perth officers expected. Bush nig. rain affects Ramberton and Dingup junior rifle club updates.
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