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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 20, 1940

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Directors Nominated for South West Co operative Dairy Workers

SouTH WEST CO-OPERATIVE DAIRY FARMERS LTD outlines retirement by rotation for Hon Edwin Rose R A Clarke Esq and R C Williams Esq as Ordinary and Zone Directors. Nominations due by Saturday 29th June 1940 with five member endorsements. nominees must be residents of their zones and meet shareholding rules.

South West Co-Operative Dairy Farmers Ltd Edwin Rose R. A. Clarke, Esq Harvey R. C. Williams Blackwood Hiz Mtd H. F. Johnston

Dressmaking Business Transfers to New Premises

Miss LuCraft will move her dressmaking business on June 4 to larger rooms next door to Mr. Nelson the chemist. The former Tager offices will house new and former clients with the same personal service. Ladies’ own materials will be made up.

Lucraft Mr. Nelson Tager

Canadian Foursomes Winners Banished To Bridgetown Links

The Bridgetown golf club hosted a light turnout for the Canadian Foursomes on Saturday with K Beatty and P Evans winning. Scores listed show mixed results from the field, and next week features Stroke for mugs at Bridgetown followed by a pennant at Balingup on June 23. Players named for the upcoming event include Nester E Hester M Williams F H Armstrong T Salvair G Randell Hester M Scott T Speer H Davies J Kirby K Beatty.

Bridgetown Links K. Beatty P. Evans T. Salvair N. More P. Salvair C. Reilby H. Armstrong M._ Crowd H. Davies P. Warburton R. E. Doust S. Stevenson L. Pearce C. A. MacKinnon Max Williams Ken Aitken G. Hester T. Wheatley A. Wauchope W. Abbotts T. Kirby L. Wilks G. Randell H. Lake Bridgetown Balingup Nester E. Hester M. Williams FH. Armstrong G Randell M. Scott T. Speer J. Kirby K. Reatty

Working Man Urges Landlords to Cut Rent for War Savings

A correspondent argues the War Savings Certificate Scheme favors the working man but rent eats into wages. He calls on Bridgetown’s wealthy landlords to reduce rents or lend funds to help struggling workers fund the war effort while urging citizens with means to contribute generously.

Bridgetown

John’s Picture Night aids St John Week Appeal at Town Hall

A series of community events supports the St John’s Week Appeal. Special tickets are issued with advance sale on Hampton street. Proceeds benefit the St John Ambulance Association, not door takings.

John’s St. John’s Week Town Hall Hampton Street St John Ambulance Association

Diphtheria Immunisation Clinic to Open in Bridgetown

Four immunisation clinics will soon operate for children in Bridgetown. Consent forms have been sent to schools for preschool and schoolaged children, with full course cost set at 26 cents. Parents are urged to have their children vaccinated and forms are available at the road board office.

Bridgetown Road Board Road Board

Win the War rally backs conscription plan in Bridgetown

A well attended Bridgetown meeting of the Win the War rally endorsed the Commonwealth Government stance to conscript wealth and manpower.

Bridgetown Commonwealth

Proposed National Fitness Centre in Bridgetown Aims

A Bridgetown meeting discussed forming a National Fitness Centre to aid youth aged 14 to 21. J O Donohue outlined aims including compulsory membership if needed, establishing youth clubs, and centers for training to combat youth crime and moral decline. Father Lynch supported free use of local Convent Hall to host the centre.

Bridgetown C. V. Draper J. O'Donohue O'Donohue New South Wales Australia Perth Great Britain Draper Father Lynch

Win the War rally in Bridgetown Town Hall urges funds

A Bridgetown Road Board hosted a large Monday meeting to raise War Savings Certificates and Free of Interest Loans. Speakers urged all residents to subscribe, noting Australia must equip its army and sustain wartime production while unity and support across clubs were planned for July 1.

S.W. Road Board E. H. Gray M.lc W. J. Mann H. Tuckey H. V. Piesse M’s.l.c Ross McLarty J. H. Smith M’s.l.a Andrews Mr. Giblett Pire Plesse West Australian Road Board Association W. Toyer Bridgetown Britain H. Lake J P Hitler France Lake Spended L. Craig M.L.C Australia W.A England British Empire Mrs. Dallas Messrs M.L.A. Geo Parks T. E. Bolton R. C. Williams

Inquiry into Sugarloaf rocks fishing deaths at Busselton

An acting coroner in Busselton held a inquest into the deaths of William Rankine and George Men, both of Bro town, who were swept from Sugarloaf rocks by a large wave on May 6. Witnesses testified they moved along the rocks, attempted to return, and were washed away. No trace was found for some time, with bodies recovered nine days later. The coroner ruled drowning due to accidental washing from the rock.

William John Rankine George Men Br Town Sugarloaf Rocks Busselton A. R. Bovell Shepherd Messrs. Rankine Reid Witness Nannup

St Paul's Bridgetown Services and June 30 Sermon

The Church of England St Pauls Bridgetown lists 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Sunday School 11 am Matins Intercessions and Sermon Yarnup 11 am Holy Communion Sunnyside 3 pm Evensong Intercessions and Sermon with retiring collections for the Seamen's Mission. On Monday June 24 St John Baptist Holy Communion. On Sunday June 30 Rev Bring MacDonald Rector Manjimup to preach Evensong.

Church OF England ST. Paul's Bridgetown Sunnyside Seamen's Mission St. John Baptist St. Paul's Church Bring MacDonald

Church Notices for Greenbushes and Collie District

Church of Christ holds a special anniversary service on June 23 at 7 30 p m with Pastor Nightingale guest. St Barnabas Greenbushes lists services including Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 11 am plus baptism at 3 pm and evensong at 7 40 pm. A Lar es Committee meets June 2 at 3 pm, Vestry on July 11 at 8 pm. contact James H Frary.

Church OF Christ Pastor Nightingale Collie Church OF England ST. Barnabas Greenbushes Lares James H. Frary

Methodist Church Bridgetown Circuit Sunday's June 23 Services

Circuit notes announce prayer and intercession, Sunday schools at Boyup Brook Wilga Mayanup and Bridgetown, with a postponed Bridgetown Church Anniversary meeting on June 28 led by Rev. T. L. Nicholls. Messages urge continued weekly prayer services and unity amid hardships.

Methodist Church Bridgetown Boyup Brook Nannup Circuit T. L. Nicholls Manjimup

Used Stamps Sought by Bridgetown Unity for Orphan Aid

Community group Bridgetown Manchester Unity appeals for used postage stamps to support English orphans. Collectors are urged to mail stamps to the society's charity address and assist relief efforts.

Bridgetown Manchester Unity

Oad Board Conference Endorsement Telegram Sent

At the South West Board Conference held at Birleetong on Wednesday afternoon a telegram was approved to Mr J H Prowse M H R urging support for the Federal Government and to congratulate the Prime Minister on the move.

South-West Boar Board Birleetong Bnt J. H Prowse M.H.R Bin

Cash of Easy Terms Representative B J Pell Service

Enquiries contact list for repair and service items directed to Singer Sewing Machine Co. in Collie with mentions of Manjimup Pemberton and local stores.

B. J. Pell Service Birirawn Rankine's Drape Manjimup Shad's Dropers Pemberton State Store Bovup Brock Graham's Rrite Singer Sewing Machine PO. Collie

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Thos. A. McInnes G. T. Donovan L.D Vic Chicago T.C Wwnual R.5.l R. A. Wheal J. Ryans H. C. Jones Bridgetown Centre St. John’s P.O. Box R. Urquhart Wigmores Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd Manjimup Dairy Co Bunning Bros. Ltd Carlyle & Co Astor and Tasma Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Co. Ltd J. Ellershaw & CO. Ltd Bridgetown Club Red Cross Sydney Wheatley Elershaw's Agency Ellershaws Ron Tover Shelil Ol Cov Bridgetown C.W.A C.W.A W.A.D. Queen V.ad Diphtheria Immunisation Clinic Cutmore Bros Hampton SF Order of the Day Miller Varius Wilga BoyupBrook Mayanup H. W. Farman Norman Jones Jondon Paris Berlin New York Philips Philips Radionayers Fisher’s Garage Theos McInnes Les Sussmill Nelson W.L. NE Steeicio’ Omieos Phons Neo E. Green Bridgetown H. Christie Ladies & Gents’ Tailor Sid Palmer Hampton St Philco Radio Perth Sports Depot OAD Board Singer Sewing Machines Monthly Monte Carlo Miss Pixie Henderson Steere ST Britannia Cafe Peter Chevrolet & Buick Philips Radios R.A.C Nla.gov.au Nla
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