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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

4

Labour Rally Joins Labor Corps Labour Board Letter

Prowse led a meeting at Road Boards in the state pushing conscription of aliens into labour corps. Speakers highlighted Italian labour demands for potatoes and high pay versus Australian soldiers in battle. Mixed flag competition and golf results featured, with scores listed for multiple pairs and a separate nag competition won by Mrs Evans.

United Natons Pemberton Country Porrest W-A Mr. Prowse J. Rowberry H. Deadman F. Burnett E. Hoar Afh. T. Evans Dradman G. Bloor King E. Langley Bit. Prowse Rssila Tnt Alali Me. Cartin Blowe Young B. Richands Kniwks Crowd Waroona-and Suiter Miss Bloor Hamel League of Australia Mic Fisap Abs

Wt Club Stableford Competition at Bridgetown Links

A Stableford event at Bridgetown Links Saturday afternoon faced very wet conditions. Only two pairs returned cards with top scores by T Salvair 23618 2918 and W Toyer 12 12 244. Next Saturday June 20 will be stroke competition.

Stableford Bridgetown Ter T. Salvair W. Toyer

Minister Addresses Allied Aliens and Home Front Issues

In the Pemberton District Hospital Mr E Porter shows progress while air R Davis recovers. The Army Minister said steps were taken to compel friendly refugees and enemy aliens to serve in labor units. Dialects covered include age eligibility and pay, with discussion of ration cards and shoplifting concerns. Mrs Harrison, injured by a bull near Quinninup, is cared for after hospital admission.

Perth Albany Australia Elven Prows Mr Porder Prom My_ Forde Mr. Prowse Forde E. Porter Pemberton District Hospital Air R Davis Sinister Prowse Weeten Australis Satunlay Mason Mr Verd Lawr Army Charlie Mottram Charlie Harrison Quinninup

The Great Lie in Bett Davis new film review

The Great Lie stars Bett Davis in a powerful role as a good and honorable woman. George Brent and Mary Astor support in a triangle drama adapted from a Polan Banks novel. Luxurious sets in New York and Washington high society accompany stylish wardrobes as the plot centers on a wife who protects loved ones and uses a child to win back the husband.

Bett, Davis Mise Davies Sineet Ainment Miss Davits Betts George Brent Miss Davien Devil Dyer Mary Astor Lenore Colfer Polan Banks New York and Washington Society Davis Miss Astor Rama

Fertilisers for Potato Production in Canberra Meeting

The Standing Committee in Canberra agreed fertilisers for potato crops should be supplied by states based on area needs. Growers may apply up to 15 cwt of superphosphate per acre for potato growing, with some seeking reduced application. A limited quantity may be provided by June 30, after which more supply will be considered.

Agricul Rey Mr Baron Hay Ing Canberra Tr Waz Powty

Trout Society Plans June Meeting and July Ponds Opening

The Trout Society held its monthly meeting on Wednesday June 3 at which officials discussed the McCallum Smith Memorial Ponds opening slated for July 12. Attendees included Fisheries Minister A A M Coverney or representative, Inspector A J Praser, and Fish and Game Society members with broader public attendance hoped for. The ceremony will include a field day and an afternoon tea, with demonstrations on trout taking and irrigation. The society aims to showcase successful breeding efforts and improve finances by selling some stock to ensure sustainability.caretaker Mr J Ro Smithy received a pay raise as part of staff approvals.

Ab Pavertoo-Warren Trout Society Bull McCallum Smith Memorial A. A. M. Coverney Kitson A. J. Praser Charles, Darcey and Glen The Fish and Game Society Collie Society Tring Manjimup Socity J Ro Smithy

Fragmented Speech on National Unity and Social Destruction

Mr PJ Clarey ML.C of the ACTL calls for maximum cooperation of all sections of the Australian people to confront destruction, noting moral and social harms beyond physical damage. He warns that repair requires united effort across communities and institutions.

Ens PJ Clarey ACTL

Integral Part of the War Effort Campaign

The government stresses thrift as a national duty in a broad savings campaign. It urges self denial to free men and materials for direct war service, linking civilian sacrifice to Britain’s war effort and honoring soldiers and sailors in Tobruk Crete and Greece.

Tobruk Crete Gree

Postal Rates and Justices of the Peace List

Postal information details charges for letters cards and parcels within the commonwealth and beyond. It includes rates, weight limits, and delivery rules, plus a long list of justices for the Mitchell Magistrate District with multiple towns and names from Bridgetown to Boyup.

Postal Information Justices of the Peace Paderts Jy G.P.O Wills Commonwealth Siben Sibe State British Empire New Hebrides Banks and Torres Islands Banks Torris Islands New Zealand Fiji

Tobacco Leaf Production Urged by Minister for Commerce

The minister urged Australian tobacco growers to boost acreages to raise production to meet demand. He noted previous measures supported by the Australian Timber Board, and warned that exports and internal demand require higher output. He cited past leaf shortfalls and expressed hope for a 50 percent rise next season as growers push to supply what is deemed essential.

W. Seatly Tony Boppty Jetirement Inhawe Tuytell Proton Lewlly Tce Australan Australia

Sunday Evensong and Sermon at Scott's Brook

In St Pauls Bridgetown on Sunday June 21 1942 at 7 90 pm Evensong and Sermon will be held at Scott's Brook followed by a 630 a m Sunday School at Eastbrook and Pemberton services.

Pam Scott's Brook Bridgetown

FOURSQUARE GROU P ONUROE PEMBERTON SUNDAY SERVICES

Sunday June 7 marked a Broad hdon service with a Sunday School and PM service. Midweek activities include Wednesday Bible Study at 7:45 and Friday Prayer Meeting at 7:45. Pastor Turkington leads the group.

Broad Sauday School Turkington

Bridgetown Sunday School and church notices

Bridgetown Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 2.90 pm and Greenbeaches SS at 3.30 pm with Nammep Mill noted at 85. The fragment outlines service times and local placenames for Bridgetown parish activities.

Bridgetown Sunday School Greenbeaches Nammep Mill

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