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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1942

Page

4

Virginia and Melody for Three Led by Carroll and MacMurray

The Paramount drama Virginia stars Madeline Carroll and Fred MacMurray, with a Southern belle returning home to her plantation life. A strong supporting cast including Helen Broderick and Tom Rutherford enhances the melodrama and light comedy as the triangle with a Northern suitor unfolds.

Paramount Virginia Madeline Carroll Fred MacMurray Miss Carroll Charlotte Dunterry North Mack Murray Stonewall Eliott Norman Williams Stirling Hay- Gen Brillage Helen Broderck Adorable Caralyn Lee Marie Wilson Tom Ruther Ford Paul Frarst Louis Beavers Tee Support Stewart Katharine Hepburn Tiny Lemire Joly Adrian Tan Hunter Verse Teasdale Spencer Tracy Miss Larmaurr

Death of Ethel Selina Dowst in Bridgetown funeral details

Ethel Selina Dowst aged 64 died Tuesday in Peth. Her body was moved to Bridgetown and buried in the Church of England section of Bridgetown Cemetery. The Rev Cardell Oliver spoke at the graveside. Pallbearers included 8, Moulton, K Walters, H EB Annatrong, R Belchyndin, RC Williams, and E Giblett. Funeral arrangements were handled by Messrs White Moyes and Sea.

Peth Ethel Selina Dowst Bridgetown Bridge Own Church of England Cardell Oliver Moulton K Walters H. EB. Annatrong R. Belchyndin RC Willams E. Giblett Messie Whi. Moyes Sea

Mark O Grady Dies in Bridgetown Hospital Burial in Local Cemetery

Mark O Grady aged T1 years died at Bridgetown Hospital on Wednesday. The funeral was held in the Roman Catholic section of Bridgetown Cemetery on Thursday. Adam Sergt O Grady of the RAAP traveled to Bridgetown for the funeral. He is survived by a single relative.

Mark O'Grady Bridgetown Bidgetown Adam Sergt O'Grady

Hollywood Costumes and Props Put Under Spotlight

A long feature describes research for Alexander Kord’s Lady Hamilton with Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. It details authentic furnishing from French engravings to recreate a period drawing room, wardrobes, makeup gear, and even plumbing. The article notes period ships, high heel slippers, and straight shoes for male roles in early cinema.

Alexander Kords Lady Hamilton Vivien Leigh Laurence Olivier Faye Tenfalger Huntington Library Hoinlou Universal Fi Ted Brad Crawford Wwew Damon Runyon Crawford Studio de Leonard S Spigegass Art Arthur John Howard Bitinie Barnes Leo Cartills Anne Gwynne Albert Rosssell Beince Hollywood Stuart Hedy Labmis Clarence Brown Austria James Stewart

Red Cross Ball Earns Profit for Bridgetown Branch

Local notes record a Red Cross Ball held in Miners Hall on May 30 with Salingup orchestra providing music and donating half their fee to the Bridgetown and district Red Cross. Bridgetown, Kitup, and Beath contributed to a successful evening raising funds for the forces.

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Bridgetown Defeated by Dearmill in Hockey Match

Bridgetown lost to Dearmill 3 to 1 after strong efforts from Bridgetown forwards but Dearmill dominated play. Next Sunday Belystown meets Manjimup at Manjimup. bus leaves at 1.40 pm.

Bridgetown Dearmill Beldystown Manjimup Madjimup

Federal Encroachments State's Worsening Position

The article argues that federal uniform taxation and defence demands worsen Western Australia’s economic life. It highlights manpower drain from war and defence, labor shortages, and reduced production in mining and agriculture. It questions the Commonwealth’s tax reach and warns of constitutional and economic consequences for state self governance.

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Women urged to join AWAS and Signals Corps the war effort

The AWAS urges women aged 18 to 39 to enlist for clerical, transport, ambulance, and factory roles or for Signals Corps after three months training. Recruits undergo medicals, then postings to Australia wide camps or headquarter units. Interviews will be held June 1942 via AWAS and Signals Corps representatives.

Witnemssh Perth Army Australian Corps of Signals AWAR AWAS Signals Corps Austra Atajor Hymus Colla RSL Alwys

Growth of Cooperation Extends Through Australian Towns

Wartime good neighbourliness spreads as Australians imitate England's total war effort. Neighbours share shopping and household tasks, grow veggies, mend clothes, and form small aid groups. Communities pool food and supplies, guard homes, and organize ARP equipment and emergency rosters to support families during restricted deliveries.

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Postal Information For Justices Of The Peace Rates

Postal rates listed include letters per ounce and 2d for small packets within 2 miles of GPO, with charges rising by weight and distance up to 14 miles suburban. Parcels within 30 miles of posting offices have tiered costs by weight, with additional fees for inland and overseas destinations within the Commonwealth and beyond.

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Bridgetown Sunday Schedule Notes June 7

Bridgetown Sunday events list times for Nanomp and Willow Spring with Rev HW Farm at Bridgetown. Miss J Miller leads Bridgetown Sunday School at 030 pse Nanomp, 230 pm Greenteshes SS.

Bridgetown Nanmup pan—Willow Spring J. Miller Bridgetown Sunday School Greenteshes SS

Silent revolution of cooperation reshapes England and empire

Sunday June 7 program notes a silent revolution spurred by war in England. It highlights growing wartime cooperation and lasting social changes likely to outlast the conflict, observed by Australia’s special envoy Evatt.

England Pemberton

Local Notes and Public Notices From Bridgetown Area

Community announcements and civic notices dominate a fragmented page. Names of towns such as Bridgetown Busselton Manjimup and Greenbushes appear alongside dates and local officials. A plea for timely copy, social notes, weddings and other events underscores a press with limited space and heavy regional focus.

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Britain to open costs and pool resources among manufacturers

British manufacturers, facing keen competition, pool costs and share expertise under a government backed mutual aid scheme. The Production Executive kickstarted the broad scale push, with groups operating under their own chairs while government provides secretarial support and office space.

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