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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
1
Property and probate markers show R Forrest estate in Bunbury with related names Forsyth in Busselton and Mrs F Meagher in Boyup Brook, plus Crockett and Braund in Bridgetown. Public notices list individuals and districts across Western Australia per the short legal entries.
Bridgetown hosts the Everyman's Music Recitals at the Town Hall with Edward Black and Lorna McKean on June 18. Future recitals are planned through July and August. tickets available at Laurel Library, Bank of NSW, Elder Smith & Co. Limited, or via seat bookings at Laurel Library.
A historical critique argues that reparations and German reconstruction failed to prevent future war. It cites the Young Plan’s fixed sums, Lausanne’s abolition of reparations, and Germany’s £150 million pledge, contending a fair, enforceable settlement is needed to ensure accountability without repeating Versailles failures.
In a Saturday event at YEEA Linke, G H Randell edged to victory in a field of eleven entries. Top cards included HL Mandell, L171. KR Wilhelm 96. E L Mitchell 9400-74. Hester 82-7-75. Moyes ki-15-75. Stableford format is scheduled for tomorrow.
The Manjimip Parents and Citizens Association hosted a Friday afternoon event with Headmaster Phillipe of Hae Brierown State. Senior boys and gifted students played football and basketball, Bridgetown boys losing 6 goals 14 behinds to 1 1 behind, Bridgetown girls losing basketball 17 to 6.
A discussion arguing that dairymen deserve a fixed price for their produce over a set period. The text condemns fluctuating prices tied to currency instability and urges quarterly or semiannual cost reviews and adjustments to keep production affordable. It praises Brett of Dardanep and Frost of Donnybrook for advocacy at an April meeting.
The article surveys U S postwar reparations policy discussions. President Truman backs a fair, workable settlement tied to lasting peace and international security. It cites allies, Ambassador Pauley, and Eisenhower, and warns against repeating Versailles style failures and a harsh German regime.
Adult Education Board presents three Every Man's Music revital recitals in Bridgetown Town Hall starting June 15 with soprano Miss Lorna McKean and pianist Ful ward Black. Admission 2 shillings single or 6 shillings for a season ticket. tickets available at Laurel Library.
An analysis critiques dairy price adjustments amid gold standard shifts and rising costs. It questions why butter prices fail to track currency changes, arguing dairymen face higher worker costs and overtime claims while benefits are folded into producer prices.
Red Cross notes remind members of a monthly meeting in Lesser Hall at 2 o clock. Gift items for sale at the Red Cross shop and tea and scones on ration book days are planned. Knitters are urged to donate knitted garments and coloured wools ordered from headquarters.
The Aseriation monthly Scout meeting is set for June 14 at 5 p.m. at the Scout Hall. Friday’s gathering featured Merguy, Taker and W. Leng back at the meet. Congrats to Lex Dorsfieldy on joining the Treasure, and thanks to Pat Stankine for helping with the Cubs. Marina Wardrobe store changes hands, to be run by Alm Fo E. Oserns, with promises of continued care and service.
The text describes a British 4.7 inch anti aircraft gun firing 12 rounds per minute. It notes the shell type MN 2S8ib and a stated range of 40,000 feet, aiming at ships or aircraft as part of wartime anti air artillery coverage.
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