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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1943

Page

4

Red Cross Notes Bridgetown Branch Meeting Aug 6

The Bridgetown Red Cross notes the next monthly meeting on August 6 with a silver cin award for the month. Over 100 members have enrolled this year, aiming for 400. A shed for donated items is requested and a depot committee has elected officers.

Ted Cris Ht Ie Sylve Allen Oates Dusting B. Doust Mardow Pe- Uni E. Peate Saunders Scriven F. Smith Stevenson R. Stevens Mins EL

Second Annual Report of Bridgetown Branch Depot

The Bridgetown Depot marks its second year with continued enthusiasm and growth. Revenue reached £257 8s 6d in 1941 and £900 15s 5d for 1942 49, with sales contributing 47 percent after expenses. notable changes include reorganized staff under new supervision, tea rooms expanded, and efforts across waste products, procurement, and crafts. Volunteers supplied clothing and home-made goods for war relief, and members funded equipment and materials through sales of sweets and textiles.

Bartlett Thin Sax Mre Pearce Mra Saendere Williams Wntil Fea Team Elder Smith Pillage Mra Willits Amyes Bipehell Vicichy Pollite Durin Putin Fini Babeliva Abista Games Reir Gramphine Bridgetown

Manjimup Red Cross Branch Meeting Records Allocation

At the Manjimup Branch meeting held July 2 the Red Cross Society members discussed allotment items. Members Miranias Willi Davies Memes McKay Prensy OBrien and Kev attended. The audit shows 2188/7194 reference, with £5 to the Prisoners of War Fund and £50 to the General Fund.

Country Women to Help War Effort In WA Branch Meeting

The Country Women’s Association Western Australian branch outlines plans to fund and supply a mobile canteen for soldiers, with a goal to present it to Ken Shick authorities at a forthcoming conference. Members also pledge to plant memorial trees in Giblett Street gardens and prepare for the annual Industrial and Flower Exhibition set for October 8.

Thureday Askneianion Magiaf Peat Red Shield Salvation Arms’ Organisation Endeacune Ken Shick Peeth Apoakine MeKas Tocal Plw.a Rose Garren Giblett Street Mra Hy. James

Senate Elections In West Australia Four Candidates Named

The Joint Campaign Councils of the Nations Country Parties nominate four well known West Australian men for Senate. Three are ex soldiers who fought in the war. Beunter C. O. Latham and J. B. Teasdale have long rural and parliamentary experience. Brigadier T. Louch and Lt Col. F. Patou have held public office and served in the AIF. The Swan Battalion command and other wartime roles are noted.

Rena Beunter C Latham Lenwip Lathaw Amuperveter Teas Hine T. & Louch Lisgt Lx Patou A. Eddy Steere Bt Bridgetown

Joan of Paris at Box Up Tonight in Perth Return

The film Joan of Paris, a 1943 RKO drama, plays at Box Up tonight after a Perth Plea Theatre run. Michele Morgan portrays a Frenchwoman torn by love, loyalty, and resistance under Gestapo pressure, as she and allies devise a risky rescue plan and face tragic sacrifice.

Joan of Paris Perth Gosithee RKO Joan St Franc France Gestapo Jon Antoine Eing- Tand Jonn Michele Morgan Prat Novatel Wweri Paul

Joan Blondell Shines in "3 Girls About Town" Cast

Franchise Bhendell praises Blondell in Three Tied Aboot, noting her performance as the standout. She is aided by supporting players Hinnie Tarnex Blair Tibet Trenetley and Sere Gat Raynp, with strong backing from the ensemble tonight.

Joan Blondell Fras Bhendell Tawi Perpen Hinnie Tarnex Daart Blair Tibet Trenetley Sere

FumoRes Win Aidewed To Convene Treasurer Job

The report notes Ray Moir Vades mernted to undertake the duties of treasurer while planning for the annual general meeting. The event was fixed for Ang month during the period described as The Ball.

Fumoures Win Ray Moir Vades Ang Dar

Manjimup Hospital Fund Reports Quarterly Totals

The Warren District Hospital minutes record June quarter results for Manjimup Hospital. New members 28. subscriptions £140 18s. fund patients treated 400. expenditure £304 1s 7d. inpatients days 1635 with 53 males and 81 females admitted and 51 males and 58 females discharged. Outpatient attendances 114.

Warren District TW. Margereses Hspital Fund Hopyitel Fond Generaalyy

Pemberton Ladies and Men Golf Results Report

Pemberton notes detail a week of golf events with results across ladies and men's sections. Mime J Richards won the Thursday monthly medal with a net 31, beating her handicap by six. G Bloor Jr claimed the flag trophy on Saturday. Sunday's 18 hole bogey format saw Salter and Rann win among many pairings, followed by a ladies’ afternoon event won by Mrs Thompson and Mrs Nichols.

Mime J. Richards Richards Rowberry Fryang Knowles Smith G. Bloor Jnr Salter Rann Deadmty Kiley Bloor Hanley Wood Came Barrett Elliott Fuge Winch

Junior Red Cross Girls to Host Energetic Games Evening

The article notes a planned games evening by the Junior Red Cross girls to be held next month with energetic participation and enthusiastic anticipation. It emphasizes lively spirit and the social value of the event.

Ty Saris

Obituary of Sapper Eve Smith of Pemberton

Gloom fell over the Crmnide society when Sapper Eve Smith of Pemberton, a prisoner of war in Tenor, died. He joined the Crmnide soon after arriving in Pem berton, rose to the highest offices in the Drads, earned a mont cble and commended officer. Survived by his wife and two children, he was among those in Singapore when it fell and learned of his capture about a year later. Deepest sympathy to his wife, family and friends.

Sapper Eve Smith Pemberton Builth Crmnide Pemberton Im Tor Hebrid Drads Felkre Singapore

Manjimup School Mote Celebrates Student Achievements

Report from Manjimup School notes awards to Senior Room students led by Mr. Mark and Keith Mulray for Best Test results. Alix Corll Coltin Crombie and others earned prizes in class tests and Penny Chain proceeds supported the War Fund. A May often play Alien In Grammar Land drew praise, with Mrs. Sarah honored for aiding school work and air raid trench effort.

Fietore Mark Keith Mulray Miassex Alix Corll Coltin Crombie Moniita Ince Resolts Clann Mr. Neil Jill Creaney Mine Clover Norma Muir Bext

Rural Reconstruction Plan Outlined by South West Board

The chairman J S Foamy presents figures from government departments and local boards on postwar rural reconstruction in Australia. He argues for rapid land settlement, decentralization, and population growth, detailing farm sizes, stock, forestry, coal and timber industries, and potential population gains to about 180,000 to 250,000, urging local governments to draft proposals and involve the commission.

J. Sener W. KR. Ee ‘Eerdey Australia Bettie Benny Australls Fevens Parry Echeure Belgium AH Niere Poch Persin Bouth West Road Board Lin Sond

Ambulance Association Seeks Support For Van Replacement

The Bridgetown St John Ambulance annual report for 1943 notes a small credit balance and war savings investments. It highlights transport and ambulance usage, with 17 patients conveyed to hospital and 10 shillings revenue from first aid classes. The committee appeals to residents to fund a new ambulance van and acknowledges key helpers and the president's resignation.

Bridgetown St. Joke Ambulance Astucarha Balingay Piratly Dr. & Williams Baiingap Mra K. Alderson RSL Kallah O'Brien Tyark Srn Trbdmetown O. Pik Tage Ree Street

Damaged Manjimup notes on events and wartime activity

Local notes from Manjimup recount community events at Town Hall including a dance organized by the Holy Name Society to aid Roman Catholic funds, and a football match between Deanmill and Bridgetown with final scores. Mentions of the Allied lend lease impact, new trucks in use, and local transport improvements.

Manjimap W.C. Muir Lesse-Lend F.N. Ridley Chevrolet Z. W Manjimup Holy Name Society Deanmill Beline Accros Shirley Richandy Hame Gwen Hutchinson Corver Shirley Sreanmill Bridgetown Vhw Heidgetown Deaumill

Evolution at War With the Bible in Manjimup

A historical column notes Mew B. Torrente opening a dress shop on Giblett Street and details local notes including donations to a War Relief Fund, arrivals of new managers at the Manjimup Hotel, and community events. It cites opposition to evolution from religious figures, mentions prison of war fund figures, and lists residents and local organizations involved in wartime relief and social life.

B. Torrente Giblett Street EBL Privimery Manjimey RAL Peter—C Angel Hoteap Thig Chris Jesus Calvary

Deanmill Beats Bridgetown In Thrilling Hockey Match

A Sunday hockey clash saw Deanmill defeat Bridgetown amid standout forward wing play and a goal from Shirley Moore. Both teams faced absent captains as Bridgetown pressed early, while Deanmill forged a sharp defense and rapid counter moves to secure the win.

Innit Mane Deanmill Bridgetown Demumill Jon Viking Dean Mill Shirley Moore

Church Notices from St Paul’s Bridgetown August 1 142

Church notices list services for St Paul’s Bridgetown on Sunday August 1. Times include 5:00 am Holy Communion, 10:00 pm Sunday School, 11:00 pm Evening Eucharist, 4:30 pm Evensong and Sermon, Wandillup, 2:30 pm Erenkins Road sermon.

Wandillup pan—Erenkins Sermo

Bridgetown Today Circle Listings Report

Fragmentary local notice lists Bridgetown, Willow Spring, Nannup and related places with names including Rev B W Farman and TeeiNe 8.8. Me Mack. The readable fragments suggest a community notice or timetable style entry for Bridgetown and nearby towns.

Atguet Tik Bridgetown Willow Spring Nannup B. W. Farman Tan Pa Ronan

Full Gospel Church Pemberton Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday August 7 lists 11 a.m. Breaking of Bread Service and 3 p.m. Sunday School. At 4 15 p m there is a Gospel ie Tuesday 7 30 weblp meeting and 7 32 p m Prayer Meeting.

Gorgel

Incomplete Manuscript Notes on Agriculture Output

Fragmentary remark discusses future farming plans and projected yields. Mentions one region fully developed, with percentages and comparisons to current production levels. Indicates uncertainty about timing and scale of agricultural expansion.

Obscure Bridgetown News Moment From The Press

A brief item notes a publication by J. A. Eddy for United Press Ltd. at their office on Steere Street in Bridgetown. The fragment preserves the name and place but lacks broader context or outcomes.

J. A. Eddy The United Press Ltd Steere Street Bridgetown

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Red Fetown Activities Manjimup Pranch Country Women’s Association Senate Boyuf Nbook Joan OF Paris Manjimup Hospital Pemberton Notes Junior Red Cross Manjimup School Jane Sarith Neil Geneni Alreinty Eal Begee Phubarts South West Roads Board Association Bunbury St. John Ambulance Association Manjimup Jotti Dem McKay Dinemy Red Crossinit I. C. Felstead A. T. Jones Mlimeex Progress Association Munjicayy Othey Mee Vier W. Kaniman H. J. Javeng W. Wardell Johnson M. Grotimann Jobe Dickson Ereviously H. Bueexeani Mrs. B. Hay Parsons Brinley Morgan ISAAQ Ionex Morgan Armoured Division AL E. W. Morley Aidwen's Idealene Quy Marsinch Yogo Slav Fmmikrents’ Association of Western Australia Manjuup Manjimup Bute George Wan Sykes Ted Sra Byhee Garth Day God Hin Paleatrun Road the Warren Manjimup ‘Hotel Gteve Oneil Palace Hotel the Park Cerna W. Todd Deanail Bry J. Box Byanny Bo Me Mex R Mann Putesroop Urnride Bank of New South Wales Hockey Anny Pera Fleischmenn Haechel Auge Ewilaed ST. Paul's Bridgetown Me Mack Full Gospel Church Aluminim
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