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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
2
The Defence Programme Critique of Military Spending
A reader denounces the defence programme as a costly, misleading racket fostered by industrial and political leaders. The letter questions Britain's empire strength, calls for lower spending, and suggests rifle clubs and local volunteers as better national security than large, centralized forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Taxpayer
Commonwealth
By &x
Harold Wood Receives Royal Humane Certificate for Bravery
Harold Wood was awarded the Royal Humane Society Certificate by Bridgetown officials for saving a fellow swimmer during December 1907 off Hammur Bay. The presentation noted the life saved, the rescue occurred about a mile and a half from shore in shark infested waters, and Wood was then 18 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Pictures
Royal Humane Society
Harold Wood
Fred. Humfey
Hammur Bay
C V. Draper
Bridgetown
Beard
Wie
Jsenith
Smith
Manjimup District Record Fruit Export Figures
A historical report details seven weeks leave for a worker and six more weeks away from duty, with rail export shipments from Manjimup totaling 27 080 cases. It notes prior local market shipments, a push for accountability, and questions whether a public figure can stand against graft while urging stronger oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paynter
Filcer
Sears
Sears,o the Export Consignments Have Been, Lunarymoody
Masjimup
Manjimup Road Board Foreman III Exhausted at Meeting
Dr A F Williams announced at a Saturday meeting that Mrs G Paynter, foreman of the Manjimup Road Board, was found to be in extreme nervous exhaustion after he was called to examine her that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Willams
Manjimup Road Board
G. Paynter
Wedding Bells for Randell Mofflin at Wesley Perth
The marriage of Mr Paul Randell and Miss Gwen Mofflin was solemnised at Wesley Church Perth with Rev A J Marelay and Rev A B Lloyd officiating. Bride wore Brussels lace veil and cream gown, bridesmaids in georgette. Reception at Karra Katta Club, guests hosted by Mrs J Mofflin, couple to Sydney then Duntroon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Perth
Paul Randell
G. Fl. Randell
Bridgetown
Gwen Mofflin
HL. E. Mofflin
Darlington
A J Marelay
A. B. Lloyd
Wairthine
Dallas
Marian Mofflin
Lois Randell
Georgette
Somme
J. Huelin
D.D McGowan
HE. Mofflin
Gil Randell
J. Mufflin
Karra Katta Club
Roneymoon
Duntroon
Sydney
Bridgetown Repertory Club annual meeting notes changes
The Bridgetown Repertory Club held its annual meeting on a Thursday evening with discussion of a new honorary general secretary role and abolition of the managing secretary post. Officers confirmed include Patron Mr W Hoggett, President Mr R Witford, and General Secretary Mr E N Little. A membership drive and monthly section meetings were set, with a 5 shilling annual subscription from March 1, 1880, and plans to expedite typing of plays and issue membership cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Repertory Club
RK. Witford
Cit
PL Evans
Little
Snanagi
M. J. Campbell
Mise B. Wardell. Johnson
Tywax
Wo Hoggett
Vic
GH Randell
Bsc. Ho
Mt. ‘Dallas
J. P. Henderson
R. Witford
NS. Williams
R Turton
Hi. ‘Orchestral
W. R Panton
A. F. Elder
Dramatic Committee
Elu
Special Silk Bearer Attracts Notable Attention
An unclear OCR snippet mentions a special silk bearer or attractiveness, likely describing a notable item or person. Details are fragmentary and names or events cannot be confirmed.
Manjimup Electric Plant Upgrades Reported by Engineer
The report by PN Adderly to the road board outlines maintenance and upgrades at Manjimup’s power house. It notes a 150 hp Crossley engine with a new stainless steel shaft, a 40 hp Crossley with new joint, and ground rings for future piston work. A new water cooling system is installed, standby pump pending, and meter seals to be added for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
PN. Adderly
Road Board
Crossley
Metera
Water Board
Australian Journal introduces NSW officer as thriller author in Cave of Sin
The Australian Journal previews a new Australian thriller by A B Sherlock, a law officer in the NSW Lands Department, who stages a murder in the Jlerbong Caves. The serial rights are bought and the tale begins this month with other features and a knitting supplement for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenclay
Arec
Red Cross Bridgetown Branch Report on Ye Work
The Bridgetown Red Cross branch outlines annual activity under the Vermin Team drive. Collections and distributions supported by the Agricultural Bank holdings and local hospital aid staff, with long service medals presented during May. Monthly visits to district wards form the core effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munnewy Vermin
Rca
Red Cross
Tina
Willard
Roamey
Demere
Mare
Agricultural Bank
Howard
Kate
Perth
St. John's Amulance
Simine
Goniride
Farquhar
Arghere
Deepers
Ar Shas
Pemberton
Tuhar
Stéreoyn Brooke
Graben
Pang
Annual General Meeting Held In Lesser Hall
The annual meeting chaired by Mrs Dallag was held in the Lesser Hall on Friday June 2. Minutes were read, accounts approved, and elections completed with Wardell Johnson as secretary and Mrs A. P. as treasurer. Several officers and committee members were listed. a statewide Red Cross drive and local employment appeal were announced with plans for broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steere Street
O'Brien
Committee of Management
Moruins
Dallag
Indice Armiies
Aed
Treamer
Mise Wardell Johnson
Mra A. PF
Bider
E. Pearce
Williams and Ewing
Mesdames Ramage Peer
A. P
J. Reis
Te Iter Renin
Nix Muir
Weonigun
Aia
Scoess Gaerne Fe Iuapek
SPE
Aeris Cornet
Stevenson
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Southern Gram
Southern Cross
H. C. Jones
Rose ST. Bridgetown
H.P
Facrons
Howe
Alex Rogers
Scott's Hotel
Hampton Street
Bunbury
Prince of Wales Hotel
R. Hancock & Sons
Amental Masons and Sculptors
Spencer Street
Stromberg Carlson Radios
C. R. Pratt
Radio Servion
R. Pratt
Collett
Victoria Street
the Defence Programme
Baditer
Lie
Jwos
Sass Brownes
New Zealand
Royal Humane
Metro Geldwyn Mayer
Fastion
Mr. Taxpayer
Vertiey
Randell—Mofflin
St. Tt
Ttotal
Adderly
Nelson-Sussex Press
Bridgetown Advocate
Manitmup Mail
Rovup Brook Bulletin
Pemberton Prest
Nannup Review
Green Bushes
Ralingup Budget
Ridgetown
Tel
THE
Australian Journal
TIS
Pontiac
Bert Fee
Lady Mitchell
Angac
Rs.l
Shanaban, Creleaven & Go
Amo Street
Singer Sewing Machines
B. J. Pell
Otley
Ipsen
West
Eunbury Employment Bureau
Locke
Elder
Panton
Rkalr
Dallne
Durige
Bilder
Draper
Abbotre
Apolys
Runbury
Aureau
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