Bridgetown Town Hall opens with Ladies Hockey Club event
Bridgetown public notice invites fans to the town hall Friday night June 9 for the Ladies Hockey Club grand opening with admission 2s6d for ladies and 2s for gentlemen plus a good supper. A separate warning to Woocutters bans Tim Ber on the block adjoining the convent property. An adult education group announces a lecture by Mr K Beazley in Lesser Hall on Thursday June 8 at 1s5d per person on The Problem of a Stable Peace. Public invited.
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Lance Bridgetown Town Hall
Lady's
Bridgetown
K. Beazley
Haxelhurst
Bridgetown ‘Townall
Let the Government Do It
A critical essay argues that societies overrely expect government to solve all problems. Citizens should reclaim responsibility, empowering local bodies like Municipal Councils and Reader Boards to act. The piece stresses bottom up action and warns against passive reliance on the state.
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Australia
Gosernment
Mthvzh
Lse
Abe
Scouts Meet and local youth group notes in June
A series of community notices from Bridgeown Town Mall and nearby areas outlines a Boy Scouts meeting at Ambulance Hall at 1 30 on Saturday June 3, a monthly Assnein gathering in the Cloak room on Thursday June 8 at 8 pm, plus various remarks about attendance, activities, and personnel including Faithful, A Faithful, Glen Phillips, and St Eds. It mentions the Lackbey group running weekly sessions, handovers around Wednesday nights, and preparations for a Mixed Stall and local agricultural district events as part of ongoing club activities and local civic engagement.
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Bridgeown Town
Thunalay
Bridgetown Social and Personal Notes Highlight Local Events
Romeo and Mrs. J. Kish return to Bridgetown after visits. rumour of Jark Rankine Lou Wilkie Jack Eastcott and Bob Chidgeey seeking rest from service in New Guinea. Go. E. H. Gray attends Nelson Advisory Committee meeting. local government clerk Mr. Rattray also present. Bridgetown Ladies Hobby Club opens dance June 9 to support young women, and May 21 mass christening near 200 attendees. F. Ruck heads packing shed cleanup. £22 raised for Prisoner of War Fund, cake won by Mrs. Cox allocated to son in North Queensland. donations praised.
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Romeo
Bridgetown
Moniay
J. Kish
Worg
Jark Rankine
Lou Wilkie
Jack Eastcott
Bob Chidgeey
New Guinea
Laney
Red Cem
Mayanup
F. Ruck
RSI
Bert Graham
Ruck
Revel
Mex. Raward
Cox
Queensland
Saudilands
Edwards
Pemberton Ball Brings 400 to Dance and Boxing Night
The VAOC ball in Bridgetown draws about 400 attendees enjoying top music and a lively floor. Boxing action from Coverley and Campbell headlines two-night events with many bouts, a hockey win for Mona Kelly’s team, and plans for another August boxing tournament. Funds from the event total around £40, with door takings supporting the Parents and Citizens Association.
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Bridgetown
Riley
Pemberton
Manjimup
Ivan Green
Denis Smith
Jeff Campbell
Ron Smith
Ron Wells
Peter Carmichael
Wells
Mick Lee
Bill Preston
Preston
Joe Baldesseri
Jim Thomson
Repertory Club concert pleases crowd and readers aid
The Repertory Club Rooms were crowded for a Monday evening concert with high entertainment value. The audience applauded individual items and support for Merchant Marine books and magazines was excellent, promising a large donation for sailors aiding the victory effort. Further details will appear in the next issue.
Bridgetown vs Balimgup football at Bridge Town Show Grounds
Bridgetown faced Balimgup in a hard fought Sunday match at Bridge Town Show Grounds. A strong second half by Balimgup and solid Bridgetown defense kept crowds engaged as both sides posted goals and behinds. £6 from the crowd went to the POW Appeal.
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Deammill
Bridgetown
Balingup
Bridgetown Show
Balimgoy
Sexistorel Choir Seca Goat
Hiridgetown
Ualingap
Heidgetown
Gmbu
Bakinds
Thalingun
Bebrude
Siridgetown
Anne
Toulinguns
Sud
Burke
Bell
Saint Fave Ruy
shWich
Promidorguet
Potatoes Demonstration At Pemberton Proves Irrigation Potential
A field day last Saturday at Mr W J Gray’s Warren River property in Pemberton showcased potato and chrome crop potential under irrigation in Karri soil. About 70 people attended as officials including Burvill and Moorgan reviewed the high yield achieved on a steep hill site despite late planting and limited irrigation.
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Karri
W. J. Gray
Warren River
Pemberton
Burvill
Moorgan
Wild
District War Agricultural Committee
Clifton
Gray
Barry Hill
Dent
MOCO
aNay
Golf Notes on Stroke Competition Winners and Participants
The ladies played a stroke competition on Thursday won by Mr Cooper. Participants included Mrs Cooper HB, Mrs Leadman, Mrs Goddard, Mrs Roby, Mrs Phomp stom, Mr Knowles, Mrs Tower, Mrs Evans, Mrs Carn, and other listed players with varying scores. The write-up notes multiple names, scores, and placements across the event and mentions Turnlay and Siyebay as competing factors.
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Compton
Cooper
Leadman
Goddard
Roby
Phompstom
Knowles
Tower
Evans
Carn
Threwne
Vie
A. Mvais
Phayster
Rieti
Mies
Roly Mena
UT Moor
Mie Badlyek
Blow Hyman
Uwl
Godilurd
Mis
Khuwles
Weather notes and partial readings at area station
Fragmented weather bulletin reports readings from local station showing light rain and gusty winds. Mentions area towns Laney and Bent with forecast toward afternoon. includes unclear identifiers and operator notes.
Local resident found with gunshot wound at home
Mr William Atkinson aged was discovered by neighbour Mr Waugh at his residence last Friday morning with a gunshot wound to the head. A yarpiece party was given to Nurse Beth Freemantle by Pemberton Hospital staff Sunday night to mark her reaching majority on Monday.
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William Atkinson
Waugh
Beth Freemantle
Pemberton Hospital
Ladies hockey season opens with two results
Sunday games at Jardee and Deanmill saw Janice defeat Bridgetown 4 to 2 while Deanmill blanked Manjimup 4 to nil. The season kickoff sets early standings as teams clash in the regional league.
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Jirdee
Bridgetown
Jardee
Deanmill
Manjimup
Janice
Bridgetown Club AA Stableford results at Bridgetown Gulf Links
Bridgetown Club AA held a Stableford event on the Bridgetown Gulf Links. Best card returned by A. Long 1131321 Wilhelm 111 T. Salvair 2 7 W Thames 240 9 W Toyer Vt Edwards 21 T 75 2 Bs. Tomorrow the competition will strike Brann and Pollard. The dairying industry to control bran and pollard was urged by Commonwealth and State departments. Dairy farmers warned milk production could be affected if stocks could not be secured. The department asked milk producers to contact State Departments via local Red Cross branches. It costs only 4/7 a sheath in departmental campaigns. Prime Minister James Matter promotion executive on industry development in Australia. Titan's domestic ad division noted. Indian Navy strength growth.
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Bridgetown Gulf Links
A. Long
Wilhelm
T. Salvair
W. Thames
W. Toyer
Vt. Edwards
Strke
Commonwealth Department of Agriculture
Scully
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Prinay
Sids
Tyrone Power
Joan Fontaine
Berlin
Virginia Gilmore
Dana Andrews
Pins
R. Urquhart
Chaff
Wilmores Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Oritech and Co. Ltd
Whal
Mercantle Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
Pure. Accident
Natural Mutual Life Association
C. J. Elershew and Co. Ltd
Pratt Exporters
Shell Dr.sit
P.O
Chevrolet
Bon Fisher
Stexre Street
TEL. We
Hampton Street
R Hancock & Sons Monumental
Spencer Street
Bunbury
Tysoegh Suas Baker
Victoria Insurance Coy
Uct
Bonbury
R. Forrest Bossseltor
Forsyth Hoyup Brook
F. Meagher
C. E. Courtis and Company
Monumental Agro
Richardson Street
P.O. Lox
Great Southern District
Tambellay
W. E. Cadd
H. Paynter
Gnawangerap
Alea
the Bridgetown Advocate “Truth and Sarvies
Canton
Wwe
Uspratin Tass
Wasilirey
Boy Scouts
Bridgetown Group
Phey Wens F. Thrust
Ite Meredich
Fo Nnd
A. Faithful
Glen Phillips
St. Eds
Mir Lackbey
D. Kirk
Tate
Flo
National
Wrk
Aiestratin
V.A
Ball Pemberton
Coverley
Wiperior Ff
Reg
Pat Coverley
Campbell
Loch Graham
Nam
Civerley
Wally Rowe
Meter Carmichael Wise
Corneley
Tyan Green
Tod Graham
Bob Murter
Tety Phelyis
Pat Coyaley
Sme
Bill Bastian
Mona Kelly
Josephine Arbanuesen
Mona
Miss Lewis
Laney Waatuestiay
Minersitas
Bridgetown Club
The
Red Cross
Commonwealth
Jase Mate T Jeer
Titan
Vic Aujil
India Navy
Indian Marine
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