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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
4
A prominent local golf figure from Boyup Brook dies, reported as a beloved personality in the community. The obituary notes his early involvement in golf, his standing in local circles, and the impact of his loss on friends, family, and supporters.
A long bank mortgage tale frames a local golf club match play event with multiple results. Players like Ved es Zand, J. With, and A. Bond figure in the early rounds, while the afternoon sees Wheatley and Willits lead the standings. The piece also reports a soldier settlers’ dispute and a deceased builder’s estate affecting local finances. The Bridgetown sub-branch of the Agricultural Bank is central to mortgage issues and a forthcoming match against Manjimup is noted.
The Bridgetown Manchester Unity appeals to readers to mail used postage stamps to support English orphans. The notice asks collectors to send stamps promptly to aid charitable work and funds for relief programs.
The Bridgetown Road Board convened Friday afternoon with presiding officer iW Tuver. Discussions covered planting trees, street repairs on Nelon and Weir streets, and a push to deploy suction gas engines for efficient transport. Members debated labor, traffic, and fuel choices, noting the impact on married and single men and urging practical steps for road and public works.
A special Upper Blackwood Agricultural and Pastoral Society meeting at Dinninup on July 20 decided the fate of the 1940 show. Members debated rescinding a motion to aid the Red Cross and agreed to hold a patriotic show if possible to raise funds for Red Cross and district needs.
A fragmented note describes the Defence Corps event with names like Dr Williams and Broderow. It mentions military papers and a discussion about wartime measures. The text is unclear but shows an organized meeting context and various participants.
The ALP describes a bold accessory trend as a style icon, inviting wearers to envision the iconic hat in modern outfits. It explores how a legendary headpiece influences contemporary looks and crowd appeal.
The Road Board reported total receipts for the past financial year around £17,000, with license fees contributing nearly £4,000. Secretary J. Smith noted overall income exceeded all previous years since the board began, despite minor rate adjustments and compensating alterations in some cases.
Reports show the Fish and Game Society faced limited access and operational slowdowns at holding ponds. Despite some rainbow trout recovery, overall progress lagged due to early-season male conditions and ongoing water issues.
In a tight Saturday interval match Warriors edged Maniimap 4 3 after a late surge. Both teams traded goals with strong defense and fierce play as Maniimap pressed to tie late but Warriors held firm for the win.
A letter from the Recruiting Director led to a Brisbane forming of a recruiting committee in Bridgetown with RS L involvement. Four RS L delegates were named as members, TB Boltin supported RSL efforts, and Mr CV Draper was appointed secretary. The body aimed to organize recruitment drives and respond to delays in calls for volunteers.
The document outlines recruiting committees' roles in supporting the army effort. It explains formation, duties, and contact procedures, detailing secretary notification to the state deputy director of recruiting and the flow of forms and instructions. It notes training centers and the need for committees to advise recruits on timing and enrollment.
Representative B J Pell announces service and repairs experience for Singer sewing machines with monthly district visits to Bridge Town Rankine s Drapes Mackiup Chad s Drapers Pemberton Fuare Boycp Brook Graham and more. General Lloyd emphasizes mobilization effort to support armaments clothing and manpower for home war effort with minimal industrial disruption.
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