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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

2

Bridgetown Golf Club Sees Record Turnout in Mug Competition

Bridgetown club members praised a fine weather day as Forty seven entries joined the Mug event. Scores and handicaps shifted with a mix of names and results listed. Next Saturday features stroke for ball or spoon, with 16 top nett scorers advancing to match play. Sunday July 30 brings the final West Kong pennant match versus Balingup.

Bridgetown Meares Williams Ro Hester Kirby R. Witford WR. Johnston T Speer We Tager OC. W Lf Mitchell Warbutton N. More Tanner G. Phillips KE Doust Beilby Armstrong Co A Mackinson Warburton K. Sinclair J- Joseph E- H. Strugwell W Abbotts N.S. Walliams L. Pearce Tophies Emm Junction West Zong Balingup R. S. Hester ES. Hester M. Williams W. Scott R Witford G. Hester H Armstrong J. Kirby W. Toyer G. Randell T Speer Jind W. Meares

Matron Robinson appeal over dismissal at Warren Hospital

The Manjimup hearing reviewed Miss Jean Robinson’s dismissal as matron of Warren Hospital under the Nurses Award. The Hospital Board withheld reasons, citing misconduct, while legal counsel debated prima facie grounds and potential resignation offers. The board cited staff retention issues and alleged matronial control problems as factors, with testimony detailing scholarship plans and staff departures.

W d. Wollwork Jean Robinson Warren Bor Ital Agaitot Shy Hospital B_ Gib Perth Appeavent C. Aatley Williams Respondent Board Bosral Manon Robieny Mint Rabin von Gibson Witness Sydney Guy Duffield Robinson Gibson Clude Williams Jae Ceivedd Haart

Dingo Baits on Coast Draw Local Debate at Manjimup

At a Manjimup Road Board meeting on Saturday July 13, David Mottram condemned Government dingo trappers on the south coast. He recounted visits where bait patches near an inlet endangered cattle dogs, urged board appointed trappers to protect dogs, and noted success using local manpower over government methods.

Manjimup Road Board David Mottram Mr. Mottram Alvis McMottram South West Reeve A. E. Doutt D. Mottram A. E. Doust Mottram

If Only One Could Write A Song Of Joy

Poem reflection by Wallace Spencer on impossible wishes for a single work to unite all people. The speaker laments unattainable perfection in writing a universally loved song, verse, book, or play and accepts humbler aims: to bring a smile or wipe a tear.

Wallace Spencer

Presbyterian Ladies' Guild meeting at Martimony July 13

The Martimony Presbyterian Ladies' Guild held its July 13 meeting at Mrs. Shadwick's residence with 15 ladies present. The session opened with prayer and a Bible chapter reading. afternoon tea followed. A social is planned for July 31 at 8 pm in the Supper room, and all are invited.

Martimony Presbyterian Ladise Guild Shadwick

Board clears Matron over mismanagement amid hospital row

Amid a long adjournment the board exonerated Matron Robinson from moral misbehaviour and punished none for the staff issues. The appeal process ended with the board stating no further inquiry would be pursued, while delegates from Kyabram Shepparton Katandra Rochester and Kovuga debated overlapping cream collection and factory practices.

Maxistrate Manlows Jumep Td Mincon Board Camperdown Mat Trict Cooperative Pioneer Cheese Wiliam Wherter T ™ F Robinson Proud Moqutal Board Wis Frther Cmplains Kyabram Shepparton Katandra Rochester Kovuga Goulburn Valley Dukemen Schier Eaders Barisfan Normere Robinson

Unclear text on an outbreak or event in the region

Fragmentary OCR text mentions warnings, hiking safety, unidentified authorities, and references to a plan involving intoxication and a potential incident. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving little clear factual detail to confirm an event, location, or date.

Druidism in Bridgetown Brims With Young Enthusiasm

At the final fortnightly meeting in the RSL Bridgetown, members celebrated a strong response to the circular. The lodge, tracing its roots to 1814, anticipates a lively future with younger Druids joining and social life thriving alongside lodge business.

RSL Bridgetown Bros. Gee Stephens W. Reid JJ. McAlinden James Maslin G. Robsons Blechyndens Dousts Mowltons Fleetons Franklins Nelson Ward Ton W Bri. Cox Bro Zinnecker Cowan Regree Jglen McAlinden Geo. Pearson v Heron E Bolton J J. MuAtineen Holton Bros Geo- Stockix Mosth Bro Bolton Bro. Booth Brow Alves Toyer Bavi Bro J

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