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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
1
Fragmentary Public Notices reflect a wartime era call for lessons in self reliance and industrial progress. The text references a Saturday event, a parade, and themes of machinery improving productivity, urging individuals to act while awaiting state action.
Late wartime notice from Miss S Lake and Steere Etcet Bridgetown directs callers to ring Bridgetown 85 before 8 a m or after 8 p m daily for next Britannia Cafe due to wirphone restrictions.
The Live Stock Bulletin warns Australia faces famine risk as potatoes pork beef and eggs dwindle. Drought and manpower losses shrink fodder and breeding stock while exports to Britain and African demands strain supplies.
The ceremony joined Dorne Si r Blechynden of Bridgtown and Frederick Charles, eldest son of the late Mr Mome ad Mrs Horm of Pacmunthr. The Rev I Carter-Oliver officiated with Miss K Stanley presiding. The bride was given away by Tardace. Besent G Boeckruen of Ter attended. The couple departed for Perth and Weyndursh and were later made their name at Merredio.
Ane Orne, in a cyclamentos suit with cream rosebuds, and Hat and Ace Moris in navy, led a joyful wedding attended by Miss Irene Belvis as bridesmaid. Pilot Officer R. Reetse served best man. Relatives and friends gathered after a reception as masses of flowers provided a vivid backdrop for the ceremony. Mrs Beavis and Mrs Bamman, mothers of the bride and groom, wore navy and black outfits respectively with turquoise trims. The couple departed for a brief honeymoon, with Mrs Mitton Bamman returning to Bridgetown and planning a move to New South Wales where her husband is stationed.
As spawning season nears, Trout Society reports growing interest and improved prospects. Fish moved from Brook through the pool into ponds, with 60 fish as brood stock from 2 sources. A gate issue slowed entry, but assistance aided progress. The Treen Brook trap yielded spawners, with plans for sand barriers to create future traps. An eagle brown trout, 25 inches long, was caught and may feature at the July 19 opening.
In Bridgetown a second Liberty Loan Rally drew few attendees due to bad weather and the Road Board chairman's absence on military duties. Vice-Chairman E Hester chaired as J Deacon urged subscription to support the war effort, noting coast bombardments and urging solidarity. The event raised about £5810 with a closing community meal.
At a meeting in April the society decided a show should be held in November after voting to continue activities. A June 13 final meeting approved continuing the society and show. Funds raised total £297 for patriotic causes with a further £100 to Red Cross via stalls and catering. Manpower limits led to removing sheep cattle and pig sections to keep other duties covered. No schedules will be printed. exhibitors should use last year as reference. Further notices will follow.
Bridgetown Road Board met in the Board Room on Friday June 19 with members Miesans W. Tower J. J. McAlinden H. Lake L. Mitchell H. J. Machin B. S. Mester M. P. Scott WA Doust C. P. Scott, secretary E. C. Siggins, and foreman E. Hall. Items covered include badge purchases, fire brigade powers, Lands and Surveys request to appoint Mr Giblat on the Basic Fires Advisory Committee, budget balances, gas producer unit, hospital plant costs, stray dogs nuisance, hall hire refund for Sister Kate's Home, donation from three per cent. account, vermin action on cockatoos, and a notice of motion on road deviations near Wheatley’s block.
Jack Adams Jr. suffers chest and chin injury in a Semptrall flight accident and rests in hospital for a couple of days before going home. E Porter, Dick Davis, Charlie-Motsram, Young Master Collins, and other members recover from injuries. Monthly medal event last Thursday saw Miss Green defeat Mrs Smallshaw. scores listed for several players. crowd attendance noted.
Marion Seedsman at Pemberton District Hospital reports on a wet Bridgetown Lirths stroke competition and social events. Readers sent letters from POW prisoners in Germany with updates on boxing day games and cardboard race horses, while volunteers organize meals for troops.
Clark Gable stars with Rosalind Rivett and Arlot in a globe trotting adventure set in Bombay. He plays a restless officer turned would be criminal, planning a daring coup in Botay as romance and danger blur. They flee toward fortune while justice and fate pursue them.
A clipped OCR snippet mentions Slick Bats and nee W R Thomson in Pemberton with unclear context. The fragment lacks clear event dates or roles. No further concrete details are present to identify people, organizations, or outcomes.
A large crowd gathered at Bridgetown Recreation Ground on Sunday to watch Bridgetown versus Deanmill. Under fine weather a fast, even game saw Deanmill’s forward line overpower Bridgetown’s defence, finishing 4 to 2 in favor of Deanmill. J Holgate refereed and performed satisfactorily. Bridgetown ladies served afternoon tea after the match.
The Country Women’s Association at the town branch held a farewell for Dr Lyons who leaves the district for residency in Manjimup. Mrs Lyons' long support was praised, gifts were exchanged, and the meeting planned future talks on postwar reconstruction to aid local problems.
Saturday’s play yielded bogeys and downs with pairs like Bloor Jr and Burnett finishing one down while Rowberry and Brtty slipped two down and Young and King three down. Stableford scores later showed Miss E Richards winning with 61 28 33 amid a scrambled card lineup and several pairs posting varied totals.
Lis Jeele Draper has been called up for duty as cleric general with SeWAAAF. Budgeown on Saturday last Mix Draper will be growthy missed in sporting and dramatic circles as well wishers extend to her and a large circle of friends.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a report on a vigilante action with names such as William Boyd Russel Marden and Clyde. Details are unclear but suggest a headlined incident involving a character or group and a cost or outcome. Further readable context is limited.
A terse notice urges readers to fix advertisement requirements and secure best rates. The item appears as a brief public notice seeking improved ad compliance and competitive pricing for future placements.
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