Bridgetown Advocate Advertising Notice
The Bridgetown Advocate is a weekly paper printed at Steere Street Bridgetown with wide distribution across Nannup Kirup Balingup Greenbushes Bridgetown Hester Catterick Yornup Sunnyside Maranup Glenlynn and more. Office boasts up to date printing machinery and can supply all requirements. contact local representatives or telephone 136.
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Steere Street
Bridgetown
Nannup
Kirup
Balingup
Greenbushes
Hester
Catterick
Yornup
Sunnyside
Maranup
Glen Lynn
Bridgetown Advocate
Word mistake contest for boys and girls ad
Five shillings to the first three who list wrongly spelled words from the advertisement. Participants note the faulty word, its article, and where it appears, for example IPANA on Ipana Tooth Paste or Medicine on FIGSEN. Attach entry to a list and leave at Nelsons Bridgetown shop before June.
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C. W. L. Nelson
Garden accident wounds Urquhart child at family plot
On a Saturday afternoon while digging in the garden Mrs Urquhart’s young son struck her younger brother with a spade causing a nose cut. Medical help was sought and stitches placed. Also noted is a Popular Baby Competition at Paddy’s Market on Friday July 2.
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Paddy’s Market
Eunice Hornby Charged After Farm Slaying Of Father
Eunice Mary Hornby aged 18 was committed for trial at the next sessions on a charge of wilful murder after she shot her father Walter Hornby on June 18 on his Hester farm. The inquest heard persistent family abuse by the decedent, with Eunice stating she acted to save her mother, and witnesses described a history of threats and fear within the Hornby household.
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Eunice Hornby
NEWSI
Bridgetown
Walter Hornby
Miles
Hester
Eunice Mary
Bbde
E. T. Moyes
J P
AIF
England
Eunice
W. J. Walchwork
Jackjson
P. A. Ewing
O Brien
Jackson
Heself
Court OF Criminal Sessions
A. Bryce
Hornby
Witnes
Tim
Witness
Howl
Bryece
Leslie Hornby
Leben
Bryce Place
Inter
Ahed
Eymede
John Hornby
Ded
Constable O'Brien
Jung Wa
Dr. Williams
Constable Watts
Bryce
Bryree
Dore
Horrby
P.C. Dore
Donnybrook Triumph Over Boyup Brook In Windy Open Match
Donnybrook Association fielded a strong side and defeated Boyup Brook 16 goals 8 behinds to 3 goals 8 behinds at the Recreation Ground on Sunday. Edwards and Pick troubled Boyup’s attack, while Donnybrook’s forwards improved as the game progressed. Best for Donnybrook were Joan B. Scott B. Leyland and W. Coles. for Boyup Brook J Dowst L Edwards J Thompson and McCarthy.
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Donnybrook Association
Donnybrook
Donybrook
Boyup
J.oan
B. Scott
B. Leyland
W. Coles
Boyup Brook
J. Dowst
L. Edwards
J. Thompson
McCarthy
Centrals Defeat Rovers In Tight Sunday Match
On Sunday Centrals hosted Rovers at home in a hard fought game. Centrals pulled away late to win 9.14 to 6.15 after leading at times, with Rovers keeping it close through the first half. Final scores show Centrals edge past Rovers despite a strong late push.
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Rovers
Centrale
Greenbushes
Central
Rovera
Centrals
Repairs Required by District Engineer on Railway Bridge
The District Engineer notified the Bridgetown Road Board that the railway bridge requires repairs and urged Board attention. The foreman was instructed to attend. Dr. Neel Williams will visit Baling up Thursday afternoons 2 to 4 p.m. and Greenbushes Thursday afternoons 4 to 6 p.m.
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Bridgetown
Neel
Williams
Baling Up
Greenbushes
Unlicensed truck fined at Bridgetown Court
J L Jones faced Bridgetown Police Court for failing to license his truck. The Bridge town Road Board brought the action, and Jones pleaded guilty. He received a fine of eight shillings and tenpence after a month in which to pay.
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J. L. Jones
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Road Board
Defendent
Bridgetown Road Board Allows Free Hall Use to Groups
At the Bridgetown Road Board meeting a letter from the Bridgetown branch of the CWA requested free use of the lesser hall for demonstrations. It was decided that free use in the afternoon would be granted to both the CWA and the Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary when required. The Red Cross had already been granted similar access.
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Bridgetown
C.w.a
Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary
Red Cross
Bridgetown Road Board to Hire Meat Inspector
At a Bridgetown meeting the board discussed appointing a meat inspector for the district. A Perth enquiry report was received, opposition cited to taxing dairies, and it was decided to increase the health rate to cover inspector costs. Applications will be called at £312 per year, with the successful applicant to provide their own conveyance, and the entire Bridgetown Road District declared a health area.
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Bridgetown
Bridgetown Roa
Pumping Delays Prompt Criticism From Bridgetown Road Board
At Bridgetown Road Board Mr H Lake demanded action on the supplementary pumping scheme. He condemned the department for waste and delays, claiming millions of wallant were spent and supply would repeat last year's issues. The board decided to inform Mr T Coast MLAL.A. to urge decisive action.
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Bridgetown
H. Lake
Nsw
T Coast
Mlal.a
Amit
Farewell to Pine Tree at Bridgetown Road Board
Mr Hester told the Bridgetown Road Board that the rite tree on Steere Street had outlived its usefulness and should be removed. He warned it could blow over and hit the cantilever veranda and the building opposite, endangering the street and power wires. The motion to remove it passed with Mr Machin’s support.
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Hester
Bridgetown
Walter Willis Road Proposal Before Road Board
Mr E Hester reported on inspecting the Walter Willis road proposal for board takeover. He said they have a strong case, the only alternative route is the abandoned one, and estimated works cost about £60. He urged Bowery to act with its own conditions and secure an agreement about river works.
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Bridgetown Road
E. Hester
Walter-Willis Road
Bowery
Wal
Mitchell
Proceeds From Market to Benefit Sailors Fund and Local Branches
The proceeds of the market planned for July 2 will be split equally between the W Aged Sailors and Soldiers Fund and the local sub-branch funds.
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W.A. Aged Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridgetown Bakery
P. V. Smith
Tel
Steere St
MSCAY
Melray Store
Ern Bentley
C. Rose
Burquhart
Gents
R.S.L
Paddy
BOR
Fisher
Colin Smith
Bunbury
The
Bridgetown 2
Manjimup
Hild
Tug) Wilson
General Carrier
W. J. Rankine
Plumber & Iron Worker
National Library of Australia
Dove
Pine Tree
Walter Willis
H. W. Dowd
W. R. Ward
Hampton G&t
Britannia Cafe
Rose
Prastidis
P.O. Box
House of Astor
R. Urquhart
Suis
H. Christie
Ir. JP
Torrance
Will
Hampton Street
Fenry's Bakery
Pemberton
National Bank
Freemasons’ Hotel
D. S. McAlinden
Bee Master
Fisher's Garage
Ronald S
South West
G. J. Ellershaw & CO
Ewing & Cruickshank
A.M.P. Society Life and Endowment Assurance, Etc
Winterbottom Motor CO
Austin Cars
Malloch Bros
Lister Engines
Separ Autora
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