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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
1
The Ridgetown Road Board notes advice from the Australia Comforts Fund that donations to the Pond for supplying comforts to men and women on active service are tax free. E. C. Siggins serves as secretary.
Motor vehicle owners under the Third Party Insurance Act are notified to renew their licence using a written application and by producing a Certificate of Insurance. No licence will be issued unless these conditions are met. B. Connolly.
The article notes opposition to granting two powers unless twelve other powers are also provided, labeled dangerous by opponents. Campaigners push for a "Yes" vote, risking previous statements from 1037 as the public weighs the stem question.
Social and personal news from Bridgetown includes homecomings from the islands, military arrivals in America, and local farewells. Keith Rankine and Jack Rankine among RAAF movements. a Jenethy sojourn in New Gaines noted. dancing and toasts mark a farewell night for Miss Andrey Pearce and Johnny Fleeton with presentations and singalongs concluding the gathering. A tragic accident near Green Teres Mill injured seven year old George Vawmill, funeral at Bridgetown.
The Acting Prime Minister F M Vorde labels the August referendum as granting unprecedented Commonwealth powers. The piece recalls past positions by labor figures including J A Beasley on aviation control and rails, noting party inconsistency and nonpartisan arguments amid warnings of economic hardship without new powers.
In a Sunday clash at Nannup Bridgetown travelled to face a local side in a lively winter exhibition. Nannup led early and finished 19 goals 10 behinds to Bridgetown 9 goals 9 behinds. The match featured strong play from Wakefield Pearse Rowe and Woods for Nannup while Bridgetown's Moy Bourke and Smith showed grit. A community concert and a Scout event followed the game, with notices of local fund drives and upcoming activities.
The Naval Hospitality Ausiliaky of the Perth Repertory Club plans a scheme to provide hospitality for men on leave in this State. Fort al options by anyone willing to support this effort are obtainable from the honorary secretary of the Bridge town Repertory Club Mrs M J Husel hurst.
Residents of Bridgetown mourn the death of Mrs Clara Francesconi formerly Miss Clara Ettridge, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Ettridge. She was educated at St Brigid's Convent Bridgetown and spent childhood in the district. She leaves a husband and baby daughter and is survived by siblings Albert Jim Roy Wally Mary Imelda Hilda and Alice.
Mrs Eliza Trail Meares died at Bridgetown Hospital on June 7 after several weeks illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Muir and left sorrowing children Frank May Lily and Dick. Her husband Roy died earlier. The funeral proceeded to Bridgetown Cemetery on Thursday June 8 with Rev Cardell Oliver officiating at the graveside.
The Pemberton Citizens' Association hosted a charity event with Mot. T. Shomalalesin and GB Dody among organizers. Contestants Eva Varnavides and Joan Nichols led the junior trials, with Joan Nichols winning and Jeff Campbell second. Future events will alternate with senior trials and finals for cups or trophies.
A large crowd watched Pem berton beat Deanmill 9 goals 15 behinds to 4 goals 9 behinds at Pemberton. Umpire Mick Cooper officiated, with a tight call on fouls and steps.
Thursday stroke competition results list scores for Mrs Knowles and others with many cards missing. Weather caused a Sunday schedule shift for a mixed championship and readers note altered mail handling with daytime deliveries and counter service.
The university issues examination certificates listing pupils from Saint Sent, including Eltew Murray and Lorna Zinneckir. Preparatory students like Wendy Winattey and Jele Williams are named with various instructors and mentors noted.
A Sunday match saw the Bridgetown ladies hockey team defeat Torreinion by a wide margin. Terrisigerown and others contributed goals as Ulee and Thehuntergey provided solid ground play.
The Bridgetown Club hosted a bogey competition at Tridzetayy Golf Link on Saturday afternoon. Salvair wan led with several strong scores. 64 marked by Larned and others as they backed a steady effort and names like Edwaterts Leng Peares and Jones appear among down counts. Tomorrow’s Stableford format is planned.
The report details Red Cross in kind donations including hay, bedsocks, bags, and medical supplies. It notes May proceeds from sweets and marmalade, ongoing bottle, rag, and paper packing, and transport efforts to Werth. Mentions new branch registration and personnel updates, including a life membership for an Australian hospital auxiliary.
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