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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

4

Representative Call Monthly at Jonnybrook and Bridgetown

Macrows Stephen Street-Bunbury representative offers monthly calls to Jonnybrook Bridgetown Manjiraup Pemberton Nannup Busselton. Send two postcards and he will call for furniture or clothing with easy terms. Upholsterer at Victoria and Princep Streets offers lounge suites made to order with Rams reclined suites recovered and repaired. showrooms on Victoria Street.

Macrowstephen Street Bunbury Jonnybrook Bridgetown Manjiraup Pemberton Nannup Busselton Victoria Princep Victoria St

Manjimup Croquet Winners And Tragedy At Event

Barry Thomas and family mourn a fatal accident at a local croquet event in Manjimup. A mother’s grip loosened as her young son slipped into a hot washing copper, died that night after hospital treatment. Funeral held at Manjimup Cemetery with Presbyterian and Anglican ministers presiding.

Manjimup Barry Thomas Warren Hospital Nuu Mie Mac Ture MacKinnon W. Moyes H. Dusting Lyons Mitchell Dalan Sachin Fone Ace Goddard L. Sims T Tohnston C. Goelley

Nanup Shooting Leaves Constable Buzza Dead

Constable Lawrence Buess aged 28 dies at Nanup Hospital after gunfire at the Nanup police station on May 11 following the arrest of Ronald and Albert France. Ronald France admits firing, claiming no intent to kill. Buza sustained two bullet wounds and had served since 1938. He leaves a widow and two children.

Lawrence Buess Nanaup Mas IL Buzza Lebe Ronald Georg Prance Carlotta Brook Ronald France Albert Edward France Furza Arcwed Rusza Nannup Duzza Sandstone

France Charged With Murder After Bunbury Death

Ronald George France Tanice faced a Bunbury Police Court murder charge on Friday June 7 for the May 1 killing of Buzza at Nannup. The case, brought by Detective Sergeant Blight, followed France being told of Buzza’s death in the Bunbury lockup. He offered no reply and was remanded to Perth for further proceedings.

Lawrence Piers Nannuy Homital Ronald George Tanice Bunbury A.D. Smith Nannup Buzza Blight W. C. Jury France Sand Ruzea Perth

Picture Slides for Photos Services Advertising

An advertisement offers picture slides service with claims of handling many orders and providing help with burdens. It mentions details on prices, dates, and a promise to lighten workloads, inviting readers to inquire for assistance.

Manjimup Triumphs 5-2 Over Bridgetown in Muddy Hockey Match

Manjimup visited Bridgetown in a rough ground contest and surged to a 4 0 lead with Pat James goals. Bridgetown fought back with two goals by Mrs McKelvie and Pat James added another before Bridgetown's final stop. Best for Manjimup were Pil James Vick and Doust while the O Sullivan sisters and Bridgetown’s P Moore Beavis and Mrs Me wie stood out.

Manjimup Bridgetown Pat James MM. Vick B. Dount Madge Anther Mrs. McKelvie Iimediviely Pat Tames Hefnce

Red Cross Society Annual Report Brings Notable Help

The Bridgetown branch reports a year of active Red Cross service with meetings well attended since the September outbreak of war. Membership rose from 124 to 257 and aid to the local hospital grew through numerous donations, fund drives, and care parcels including clothing, bedding, and medicines.

Bridgetown Red Cross Society Red Cross Lady Mitchell Red Vietuber Sedley Wheatley Orxatts Red Crows Agrinlinral Lowety Ruse Society Ulu Henderon Shel Balachiva Doc Apri

Local Charity Appeals Emphasize Lapel Strips and Cards

A fragment notes appeals stressing COAT LAPEL STRIPS and CARDS to boost success of charitable or patriotic schemes. It suggests those without a strip feel left out, highlighting the social incentive used to rally participation.

War Rally Called at Bridgetown Hall

At the Bridgegown Road Board meeting leaders urged action amid fears of poor attendance. A patriotic rally was decided for Monday June 17 at Bridgetown Town Hall with Les Craig MLC speaking. committee members include W Toyer H Lake I J McAlinden and B Witchel. Aj cond attendance is required.

McAlinden Bridgegown Road Lake Eall Draper War W. Toyer H Lake J. McAlimsen Witchel Act Soa Bridgetown Mont Jilay Les. Craig M.L.C

Farewell Evening for R S Tozer at Bridgetown Club

The Bridgetown Repertory Club held a farewell party on short notice for senior vice president R S Tozer who must join camp early. More than 30 members and guests attended as J P Henderson led a toast to the King and Tozer spoke of his fond associations with the club.

Bridgetown R. S. Tower Jenter Toger ALF N.S. Williams J. P. Henderson Army-Navy Air Force Tozer A. D.C. Adame Henderson D. M.C di Theise Cutmore

National Fitness Campaign visit planned for Bridgetown

The State Organiser of the National Fitness Council Mr Jack O'Donohoe will visit Bridgetown on Tuesday June 18 to organise the National Fitness Campaign in the town. A meeting is arranged at St John Ambulance centre hall at ? pm with a goal to gather a large turnout and present O Donohue ideas.

National Fitness Council Jack O'Donohoe Bridgetown St. John Ambuand Centre

Bridgtown Druids Lodge Annual Meeting Report

The Bridgtown Druids Lodge held its last yearly and installation meeting on Tuesday June 4 in lodge rooms. Attendance reached a record with many Steenbushes Lodge members present and a large initiation cohort. Officers reported improvements, hospital links, and a donation to an ambulance appeal. A festive board followed with high spirits and a traditional Auld Lang Syne finale.

Bridgtown Druids Steenbushes Lodge Rankine Dewey W. J. Cowen Glen. McAlinden Glen Gathe Todge Nataliation B. Wood J. Banking McAlinden B.A George Stockins Phel van Wee Ruchaman Greenbushes Wall PDP Caverley WLC Bro Wyer Wual Auldane

Motorists Urge Subscriptions For The Motorist And Wheelman

Readers are urged to subscribe to the monthly Motorist and Wheelman periodical at a rate of 3/8 per year. The notice encourages timely payment and provides mailing address Box 149 Bridgetown for responses.

Croquet and Bowling Evening at RSSIL Hall

Bridgetown Croquet and Bowling Clubs held a trophy presentation last Monday at a bridge and mummy party in the RSSIL Hall. Max Coney won the bridge tournament and Mrs Ramage won the mummy event. In the district MLA's absence, president W Toyer presented trophies. ladies provided supper.

Bridgetown RSSIL Hall Max Coney Ramage T. 1. Th

Church Services and Notices from Bridgetown Circuit

A fragmented church notice lists services at St Pauls Bridgetown and nearby circuits. It covers Trinity IV services including Holy Communion and Evensong, with upcoming retirements for Seamen's Mission and a Gospel service in Bridgetown. A Perth area revival pledge and war-time prayer appeal are included, urging attendance and unity.

Church OF England St, Paul's Bridgetown Trinity IV Scott's Brook Seamen's Mission Bunbury Evensong Brian Macdonald Manjimup Ehurce Aistonguy Sane

Dingo Poisoning Methods Stir Manjimup Meeting Debates

Protests by the Manjimup Road Board follow plans for dingo poison baiting by Bridgetown Repertory Club fund raiser. A committee prepared a four colour ticket plan and notices to warn cattlemen, while officials questioned the method and urged informing cattlemen where baits were laid to avoid incidents. Public and departmental discussions centered on prudent deployment and accountability.

Manjimup Road Board Bridgetown Repertory Club Ployee J. P Moad Tin Henderson Mesars pro-Doust W. W. Brockman Gramme Bath Doust Army Yellow Air Force W.A.D Douss Brockman Armolt

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