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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
4
Mr Jark Corn is awaiting committal on arrival of a son. Mrs Adams welcomes a daughter. Mr and Mrs Steickrorm celebrate after recent movement. Wounded leave from the army to begin the Germaninity Concerts series. performances start first Monday and third Thursday each month.
The Parents and Citizens Association monthly meeting heard MLA Hoar urge ministerial action on Bridgetown school repairs while noting the sole electors’ school in the area. A June poll to boost association funds was also announced. Golf results followed with Mrs Carn winning Monthly Medal and mixed foursomes led by A Evans and Miss Richards.
The Saturday hockey match at Manjimup ended in a 1 1 draw with Ada Lond age starring for Pemberton. On Sunday the teams met in football with Manjimup winning 5 27 to 5 6 behinds.
Youth Club gymnastics have recommenced after the holiday with good attendance noted at both the strike and boys evenings. The instructor's effort is praised as turnout remains steady and active sessions continue.
Residents plan a Saturday night meeting at the Boyup Brook Mall with Hon J. T. Tonkin Minister for Education Hon 4 Panton Minister for Health and National Fitness Council director I H Valliday. The aim is to form a Community Centre and discuss organization and a local committee then a dance to close.
A football club is formed at Loystp Brook inviting everyone to roll up on Sunday afternoon at the recreation ground. Ted King is president, George Stevens secretary, Ree Millar referee. captaincy to be decided. Jack Thrust to write for local papers as costs loom. The Beyop vs Dinninup match was postponed due to bad weather with a representative noting travel difficulty.
A garbled report notes ongoing retail activity with references to complaints and customer service issues. It mentions Gorter and Piette in disputed topics, offers seasonal observations, and cites Boyup Stock Pet recordings with a May tally near one percent inches of total season progress.
EUACP Brook Sub Centre St John Ambulance Association reports a committee meeting on the 21st when a local MP was asked to explore telephone service for Dinninup. A June 20 target fund total is set as donations from farmers and residents rise. The Wilzw section expands fire first aid classes and recruitment while the Upper Blackwood finances tally with several donors contributing varied amounts.
Letter to the editor discusses returned servicemen and road board seats. The writer notes that those who filled vacancies due to enlistment are not obligated to step down, citing the Upper Blackwood Rom Beard case as an exception and praising the gesture. Public thanks are offered to Mr Henderson.
The Flax Production Committee argues Australia must sustain flax output postwar with government control, to absorb returning servicemen and meet overseas demand. It warns that without developing Australian secondary industries to process flax locally, domestic markets will fail and Britain’s postwar purchases will shorten. It notes a twelve monthBritish supply agreement ending with the 1946 harvest and urges early decisions on local manufacturing.
A reader letter argues Australia should manufacture flax fibre domestically from raw material to lower costs. It highlights Horey mill’s large water retting system and notes potential postwar continuity for mills, including Upper Blackwood district as a strong flax growing area.
The Farenty and Citizens Association begin fencing the school gardens with President Tom Miller and volunteers progressing quickly. Plans include grazing grounds, rain shelters, swings, flax plot sowing, and soon bus services pending tenders. A football club forms led by Robin White with several officers. girls aim to start a basketball club.
The VDC SHOOT was open to all ranks in C Cay with three ranges 200 and 300 yards. Winners include Pte J Day and Capt L W Moore with top scores and handicaps, plus diverse range prizes. prizes to be presented at a Mayanup dance funded by local sponsors.
At a January 10 meeting in Boyup Brook the Upper Blackwood Cricket Association was reformed. Elected officers: Patron Ley B. Brown, President C A Sweet, Vice President L W Moore, Honorary Secretary L J Shaw. Benjinup Wiliga and Dinninup joined. delegates from each club formed the selection committee.
A fragmented report describes a Saturday evening event at the Dinninup Tennis Club with an orchestra from Mix. Hailey Crown and Lerma Brow are mentioned among performers, and the piece notes ladies in attendance and supper plans following the entertainment.
The report outlines inter-club results with Wilga finishing first in the premiership table. It lists weekly scores and results for Wilga, Benjinup, Boyup Brook, Dinninup, and Henjinup, noting strong play and a social season highlighted by ladies’ afternoon teas and post-season socials. It hints at plans for 1945-46, including possible Country Week participation by Upper Blackwood and Kojonup.
Girl Guides and Brownies held a post recess gathering on May 26 featuring an opening song, talks by Max E. G. Hall and Mr. E. Bobbott, and performances including The Ninth Guide Law and Baby Lore. Visitors enjoyed a tea, while reminders urged nature study and gear. A later note announced a Narrogin egg depot project with depot setup at Empire Hall on June 5 to aid local producers and relieve congestion in Perth.
The notice lists Holy Communion at 8 am and services at 10 am for the Children, 4 pm Evensong and Sermon at Sunnyside, regional services at 11 am Sunnyside and 4 pm Wyornup.
Full Gospel Church Pemberton announces services and meetings for the week. Sunday 11 a.m. service, Sunday afternoon activities, Tuesday 7:90 p.m. fellowship and Bible study, Friday 7:80 p.m. prayer meeting. May 2 noted as a special event.
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