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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
1
Public notice from the church committee Bridgetown warns that timber cutting is not allowed on the block adjoining the convent on the north side as it is private property. By order RC church committee Bridgetown Advocate prt and Service.
Australia introduces pay-as-you-owe taxation starting July 1 to shift tax payments from last year’s deductions to current earnings. Wage earners must lodge 1943-44 income details by July 31, with 7 percent deducted at source and remaining balance payable by taxpayers or refunded if overcollected. The measure aims to ease postwar debt and secure employers from future liabilities while highlighting stamp expiry after June 30.
Town planning meeting led by DL Davidson and Road Board members inspected Bridgetown to assess suitable sites for a school yard park and other yards. Mr Meloies and Mr Davidse agreed to prepare a colored plan of Bridgetown for submission and consideration.
Social and Personal notes from Bridgetown recount Pte Harry Gowers leave and visits by Mr A Ranking in Bussette, congratulations to Mr and Mrs Braund on birth of a baby, Mrs N Blevhyvilow's Perth stay, Mrs Bonnet visiting her mother, Mrs dies Banme, Mrs Owens recovering from illness in Bridgetown, Mr J W Powell visiting Perth to see daughter Mrs H Green, Frank K Slattery returning from Park Hills to Boyup Brook, Sgt Chum White and family visiting Dave White, retirements to Bridgetown from Denmark, Mrs Bob McAlinden staying in Bridgetown, Miss Barbara Wilson's return from city, and a re opening dance of the Bridgetown Ladies Hockey Club at the Town Hall on Friday June 9 to raise funds for local sport.
The Bringetown Repertory Club staged its May monthly concert on Monday May 21 with an uneven program. Performers included Mr Crockett and two plumbers delivering the laughs, Harold Tomelty in Two numbers, Dr Williams with water facts, Mr Stevens on travel, and sketches such as A Shown Payer Parcel. Young artists Juve Meredith Mise Tommy Hall Mary Walker and Filly Max ime Smith impressed with piano solos and mimologues. The evening closed with Music and Memories and a concluding performance by Sapper, as members welcomed Bieber back to the stage.
The report notes a busy Scout gathering last Friday with W Moyes and F Faithfull present. Waste paper collection ran Saturday led by A Hughes, A and F Eddy, B Allen, and R Meredith. Cubs meet Saturday at 30pm at the Ambulance Hall under the Scoutmaster. A magazine drive is planned for Saturday. Several scouts visited Burselum for a long weekend, while Sunday afternoon at Ai Port was led by Sergeant Williams. Best marksmen were B Watson and F Faithfull with the .B0% rifle. a wind incident tested tent rigging. End with a social at church, sing song, supper, and camp. Next Sunday Bridgetown visits Norway. buses depart at 1 pm.
The report notes a Church Parade by the Church of England on Sunday May 21, with a large attendance and community participation. The event followed a week of activities including a visit to Sister Kate's Home and local charity efforts.
Balingay defeated Bridgetown on their home ground by a clear margin, fielding a strong squad despite several holiday absences. The visitors opened with a solid start but fell behind as Balingay dominated the match with cohesive kicking and advancing attacks, converting two goals and several behinds while Bridgetown struggled to respond.
The Swanwill versus Bridger encounter at One Recreation in Uridgetown Sunday was even, with Denutill scoring 3 goals and Trivigetowns 7. The Bridgetown Club provided afternoon tex and Bridgetown will face Manumup at the local Recreation Ground on Sunday, continuing the season.
A Strokky Bridgetown Golf Links event on Saturday produced a tie between Rt Edwards and another competitor. Results list RL Edwards 19 43, Moster 2 10 72, H Long 16 71, W H Jones 11 74, Trandell 6 12 74, A MacKinnon 9 17 75, with mentions of next week’s two-shots event and retirements of Tallowne Outdis.
Pemberton Gulf Club held a Sunday Stableford with winners including Bloor Sur and Mrs Roby posting 45 BE in a mixed event. Notables include Goddard 918, Howe 18, and Cooper, Nichols, and Richards among those noted as returning competitors. Thursday's stroke monthly medal was won by Miss Reade.
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A hockey and football scheduling note shows Pembern and Manjimup arranging a match. Mona Kelly leads a team with Herkey players, aiming to secure a grin and strong performance. Local teams exhibit high eagerness to compete.
Signaller and Mrs E P Lewis announce the arrival of a son at Pemberton Hospital. Mr Erwin of Northcliffe and Mrs Mules of the town extend happy congratulations.
The June 2 general meeting of the Red Cross notes a barter arrangement and several fundraising efforts. Members approved sending 75 to the general fund and listed various subscriptions including 1/15 to the POW fund. They praised the Sewing Circle’s results and plan for a July 7 meeting, with a committee for the June 15 dance.
Fragmentary obituary notes a person named Ly ate wring 1 He Heptonh ip Weetunolie with unclear identity. It mentions a death near Proteel oat Dilethyed 6 8 and references Went Siler bere. Names and places are garbled but indicate a basic obituary notice.
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