02 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
1
Indicts that under section 8 of The Traffic Act motor vehicles excluding cycles must be fitted with an independent rear light that cannot be switched on or off while moving. Owners without the required alteration by the specified date face penalties and enforcement actions.
Archbishop leads Roman Catholic Church officials on a ceremonial visit, meeting local clergy and flock. Program details emphasize religious duties and community outreach during the historic church visit.
Weekly Bridgetown Advocate notes from St Brigid's Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. Mentions parish events, Catholic teaching aims, lay-worker duties, and anniversary observances at Bridgetown Methodist Church with references to local figures and societies.
Friday June 17 announces a concert by Dave Howard in Bridgetown Town Hall with saxophonist Wizard of the Saxophone and Joe Wesley as support. The evening includes a conference order of service for a 200th anniversary of Joby Weaver conversion and a young people's choir from the Menworth Society.
Net attendance at the Rodminton on Monday evening last saw Archisho y, De. Prendiville, visiting and impressed by the display. A match between Medan and aul Cot mores twang is planned for Tuesday, with details uncertain.
Death occurred at St John of God Hospital Perth of Mr Robert Clarence Connell aged 54. He had long served Bunbury and district in business and public life, led the Bunbury Bacelob, and was connected with the Commonwealth Hotel Cobble and local tourism. Funeral was held Wednesday in the Rowan Catholic section of Bow Tyury Cemetery with large attendance and solemn services.
An OCR fragment recounts a chaotic hockey match with weather woes and frantic play. Names like Duncan and Thelma appear amid scattered action as teams collide, with spectators awaiting the outcome and athletes pushing through rain and mud to contest every possession.
The Archbishop of Barth Din Urges Sr Prewleritie visited Bride town and Balitgup during the week, returning to Perth yesterday afternoon. Locals report Mrs Rogers, a Bridgetown tailor, and several townsfolk involved in hospital visits and social events as weather and matches dominate the area.
A mixed report describes Oddfellows Evening events with many names and snippets of remarks. It notes performances, social notices, and a hockey ball plan at the Town Hall Bridge, promising an enjoyable evening for attendees and locals while listing participants and hosts.
A new Catholic church was opened at Balligup on May 28 in a community ceremony led by Archbishop Fert. Attendees included Rev. Father Lewis Grace, parish members, and local families. The event featured a consecration and social gathering to celebrate the building and its future parish activities.
The match saw Rovers lose by a narrow margin amid a week of turmoil and messy transfers. Key figures include Steven Abn Alinden and Aileen Lente among others, with fans and locals debating the outcome and the voting of the crowd.
A lively report covers a Bridgelown evening featuring an Old Time Dance at Concert Hall with Mrs Brien and guests, a birthday celebration for Mrs MIDE, supper, and late dancing. It mentions performers, attendance, and community figures, plus a note on fundraising and a memorial for a local resident. The piece weaves in scattered details about scouting, interviews, and a forthcoming event, reflecting a tight-knit town social scene.
Weekend golf event drew a large crowd for a monthly mug fixture on Saturday afternoon. Some strong scores and notable names surfaced including A Grade winners and several top finishers such as ES Hester and B Grade players.
A fragmentary report shows Deanmill defeating Jardee in a lively game with notable drives and scoring bursts. The text mentions ABs and COTE TIAL idees, but key names and outcomes remain partially obscured.
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