The Merchant Marine Sacrifice On The War At Sea
A tribute to the Merchant Marine detailing Allied losses of merchant ships and the vital role they played in sustaining Britain and the Allies. It cites figures for ships sunk, tonnage, and lives lost, highlighting heroic acts such as the Jervis Bay and the overall impact on victory in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mach
Mim
America
Britain
Risa
Americas
Amobnte
Imines
Jervis Bay
France
Free Preach
Italy
Washington
Land
Maritime Commission
United States
Mercalot
Tho
Withon
Social and Personal Mies and Arrivals
Fragmented social notes recounting departures and arrivals in Bridgetown and surrounding areas. Mentions bake officer, reverend stories, and various individuals arriving or traveling with uncertain details.
Floods and rainfall hit Boyup Brook and surrounding areas
The report recounts historic floods near Boyup Brook, noting 1928 and 1926 floods as benchmarks. It details rainfall points up to June 1945, mentions flood peaks along Blackwood and Scott's Brook roads, and describes transport disruption at the Flax Mill and regional supply routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup Brook
Boy
Blackwood
Wedding Bells for Miss Freda Bearman and Mr Horace Mabey
The couple wed Saturday June 16 at St Pauls Church Bridgetown in a ceremony led by Rev Pelham Thorman. The bride wore white satin lace with tulle train and veil, carried roses, while bridesmaid Miss Jean Wilkinson wore cream lace over pink satin. Best man Sgt Bill Gilby and train bearer Pat Tucker assisted. Reception followed at Bridgetown Lesser Hall with toasts and a wedding cake cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church of England
Bridgetown
Freda Bearman
Horace Mabey
Pelham Thorman
Heinting
Lucy Nelson
Jean Wilkinson
Pat Tucker
Bill Gilbey
Nelson
Blood Donor List Update Urged by Red Cross
In Bridge Town 110 people were typed for blood transfusion to prepare for possible Japanese invasion. The Red Cross transfusion service asks for updated groupings as residents move or die, urging those willing to donate to register with Dr N S Williams or the Red Cross shop in Brampton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
West Australia
Ted Crosy
N.S. Williams
Red Cross and
Tennxvision
Iiridgetown
Reed Cross
Brampton Street
Dam, Ou
Hockey results from Deanmill Saturday
Jividsetown Ladin defeated Dyeanmill at Deanmill on Saturday. Bridgetown scored two goals. Trainmill leads 2 to 0. Lirhigetown will play Jardee at Bridge town tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jividsetown Ladin
Herkey Pesim
Dyeanmill
Deanmill
Seures
Bridgetown
Trainmill
Lirhigetown
Jardee
Stroke Competition At Bridgetown Golf Link
A Saturday stroke competition at Bridgetown Golf Link drew a large crowd despite weather. The event ended in a tie between T Balvair and G H Randell with top scores listed as Balvair 84 8 76 Randell 87 11 76 and P Evans 07 10 78. Tomorrow’s event is a Stubleferd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
T. Balvair
G. H. Randell
T. Salvair
P. Evans
Pemberton Players Tour Tudgetown For Friendly Golf Matches
Sunday saw 15 ladies and Thaven from Pemberton visit Tudgetown for three visiting ladies in a foursome. Ten visiting men played a 13-hole foursomes and 18-hole singles with Bridgetown unable to field enough women. Results included multiple pairings and individual wins across the morning and afternoon sessions with a final tribute from Mr. E Hester and a warm invitation to Bridgetown to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
Tudgetown
Sting
Thaven
Bridgetown
RE. Tester
G. Bloor Jnr
W. Deadman
T. Salvair
G. Randel
J. Winch
H. Green
Wheatley
G. Hester
W. Suiter
C. Roby
J. Kirby
W. A. Jones
K. Knowles
G. Bloor Snr
Manion
C. Mores
Smith
E. Hester
Scout Farewell Event and Map of Bridgetown Area
The Bridgetown Scout Troop held a farewell in Convent Hall for Mrs Hughes and Allen Hughes. Weather hindered a planned trip to Manjimup and Pemberton for a football match. Scouts report progress in rank tests and next meetings planned at To pmland and a Saturday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Allen Hughes
Bridgetown
Pemberton
Cwhbs
Neval
Pmland
Peter Tiwust
Toby Pearson
Colin Meore
Bob Jackson
Jonn Tomelty
Asd
Rob Rawson
Tost
FP. Draper
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Alfert
Hamilton Provet
Hemist W. I. Nelson
Botterfat
H. N Farral
Boyup
General Commission
R.A.C
A. G. Truman
Victoria Street
Bunbury
Hampton Street
Dooney
P.O. Box
L. Tysoe
Victoria Insurance Cov
Bundury
R. Forres Busselton
R. Forsyth Koyup Brook
F. Meagher
Beige Town
Crockett & Braunil
Kirop Hotel
Dick Warrick
Wate of
Belgoorlie
Mr. Magnet
National Library of Australia
Brugetown Town Hall
Fiiday
Houd Sapper
Baxwelleng
Prantgan
the Merchant Marine
Mies
Bake
Salem
AWAS
Perpeer
Hope
Valles Nelson
Amd Riaecex
Maranup
Boop
Up End
Hell's End Road
Dinninup Katanning
Hboyup
Brook
Donnybrook
Dinninuop
Katanning
Perth
Washaware
Upper Blackwood
Mabey
Hockey
Bridgetown Club
Boy Scouts
J. Bazeley
Urquhart
Chaff
Wigmores Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Ocriteh and Co. Ltd
Mercantle Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
Natonal Mutual Lify Association
C. J. Elershra and Co. Ltd
Frit
Shell Depot
Thomas
Boyup Brook Hotel
Bailey B. Brown
Co-Operative Coy
Westralian Farmers Ltd
International Harvester Co. of Australia Pty. Ltd
Caltex Ltd
Home Builders ,& Carpenters
Neptune Oils
Cyclone Fence CO Sun
Frank G. Cuttriss
Critch & CO
Nla.gov
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