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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1945
Page
1
Bridgetown Town Hall hosts a Friday event with music by Freed Sumper. Bridgetown Road Board announces immunisation for children against diphtheria starting July 25 with multiple testing dates in July August and September. Fees are 2 shillings 6 pence per child on the first visit. SIGGINS secretary.
Tuddy Dent known across the district died after several months of illness at Meeyinpe Prek and briefly in TBoyup hospital. He was buried at Toyup Brook cemetery on Monday June 18 with Rev. N. Inwood officiating. Funeral arrangements were by Wm. Moyes and Son of Bridgetown. He left a widow, a son and three daughters, plus a daughter from his first wife in South Australia. Dent, born at Victor Harbour, South Australia, came to the area 42 years ago, built a Merino sheep stud, and was a key figure in local life as a road board member, cricketer, horseman, and race-meeting organizer. He helped his family settle in Boyup Brook and left a lasting pioneer legacy in the Upper Blackwood community. Floral tributes were sent by numerous relatives and local groups including the Upper Blackwood Masonic Lodge and Boyup CWA.
The death of Mrs. N. Mead of Chowerup leaves a husband and ten children. Her funeral was held at the Methodist section of Chowerup cemetery with Rev. N. Tuwo mdo of Bridgetown officiating. Many floral tributes and widespread sympathy were shown for the bereaved family as they face the years ahead.
An angry editorial declares Germany dead as a nation after the Four Power declaration signed at Marshal Zhukov's Berlin headquarters. It condemns the Germanic spirit, cites World Wars I and II, and warns against any resurrection, urging accountability for wartime suffering.
The Town Hall hosted an Adult Education recital featuring Professor Alexander, Mer. Edward Jack, Mr. Sthack, Miss Lorun McKean, Mr. Black, and others. mostly Schubert Bach Gounod and Chopin works received acclaim, with an ovation for McKean. The audience included first time recital attendees and plans for a July 25 concert were announced. Local committee members and Mr dell aided organization.
Bridgetown beat Balingup 4.6 to 1.7 after a muddy showground game. Players L Weill Ray Long Les May for Bridgetown with Trezixe and Le Bailey for Balingup. Cuddy umpired. Next day Bridgetown to Draylipo for a match. dance organized by Bridgetown Football Club to be held on July th.
A Pogey Competition last Saturday drew a good turnout of players but rough links conditions and rainless afternoon kept scores low. Winner P. Evand trailed by four. Upcoming match details and a list of entrants are noted, with plans for next week’s event and a reminder of the 9 am sharp start.
The Repertory Club invites attendees to a June 25 event featuring a night of sepia era cheer with a program of one act plays and instrumental pieces. Supper will be served followed by a dance.
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