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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 03, 1944

Page

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Bridgetown Road District Election Notice and Meeting Details

A notice announces an election for four Bridgetown Road Board members with ward seats in Central, South-East and Wernijup. Nominations close March 25 1944 and election day is April 15 1944. Notices call a meeting March 7 in Lesser Hall and request attendance with a plate for a social.

Bridgetown Siggins Theending Snc Amy Bridgetown Road Board Central Wernijup

Court House Notice of Land Sales and Depth Details

March 7 1944 at noon at the Court House the Naggermp Town 7 r 2L5p 12 Plane and further particulars of three sales may be attained at this office Land sold to a depth of 200 feet below the natural surface except in mining districts where it is granted at a depth of 40 feet or 20 feet only G L NEEDHAM Under Secretary friands.

Naggermp—Town G. L. Needham Friands

Creditors notice and cattle auction sale at Westfield station

In the Supreme Court of Western Australia the will of Arthur Javens deceased is probated. Creditors and others with debts or claims against the estate must lodge particulars in writing to The West Australian Trustee Executor and Agency Company Limited by 135 St George's Terrace Perth before March 3 1044. River sale at yards Westfield Station to follow with 220 cattle including 220 Dalgety Co Limited offerings and various breeds and ages, cattle to be delivered.

Arthur Javens West Australian Truster Executor and Agency Company Limited St. George's Terrace Perth Westfield Dalgety & CO. Limited Will Variuna Angie Butts

The Bridgetown Advocate Oversimplified Reform Story

Fragmentary text references an Advocate piece on reform and a Crimson Dawn theme. It hints at recognition of a prewar or wartime period and mentions Germany with cities affected. The readable portion suggests major destruction and the need to remember events, but specifics are unclear.

Crimson Year 1944 Urges Unity Amid War Strife

An Australia wide wartime editorial urges unity to face the crimson year 1944. It warns division at home could jeopardize victory and peace, calling for restraint in politics, stronger leadership, and a focus on liberty, tolerance, and national resolve as battles rage abroad.

Ceriain South America Germany Toni Sta Aard Nevar Bafora Bern Crimson Claw Crmety Garang Japan United Nations Australia Austalia Fucura

Fire fighting plant discussed at Bridgetown Hall meeting

At Bridgetown Hall on Wednesday evening a meeting debated purchasing fire fighting equipment. V A Doust was elected chairman as attendance lagged, and a committee of 12 was formed to raise funds and arrange the plant with a bid to invite the Forestry Department officer O Donnell to demonstrate the equipment.

Clowk Bridgetown Hall V. A. Doust O'Donnell Forestry Department Road Board

Social and Personal Notes From Bridgetown

After a short stay, Mrs Eddy returns to Bridgetown on Thursday. Saturday, our old friend Romeo departs for new pastures. Don't be down, girls, the Merino Ram remains about town.

Mrs Eddy Romeo

Scout News and Red Cross Notes From Local Group

The Scout section reports a turnout and good work at the Scout Block on Saturday with a welcome for Glen Phillips to the Wolf Cubs. The Red Cross Cot offers up to £52 yearly aid for returning soldiers and dependents, with eligibility rules and hospital charge coverage. Next week Cubs meet at Ambulance Hall at 6 30 pm sharp and letters of appreciation from Busselton Troop are noted.

Glen Phillips Cubs

Repertory Club entertains air force station personnel

The Repertory Club added to its public spirited activities by entertaining air force station personnel. The programme was enthusiastically received by a packed audience. Members who journeyed include Mesdames Curtis Blue Hasel Surat Long N. 8. Williams J. P. Henderson J. Sparks P. Evans Misvex Pade Bk Crowd Morton and J Mesert J. P. Henderson.

Mesdames Curtis Blue Hasel Surat Long Williams J. P. Henderson J. Sparks P. Evans Bk Crowd Morton J . Mesert J. P. Hender

Nannup Visitors Enjoy Bowls Day at Bridgetown Club

Last week visiting Nannup players joined Bridgetown for friendly greenside matches and afternoon tea. E Pearce defeated H Jones in the Slattes Championship final in a tight finish. Ladies Championships in A and B Grades proceed with Handicap Pairs won by Mrs Moulton and Mrs Graham. Club greens praised for their condition as new players show keen participation.

Nannup Bridgetown E. Pearce H. Jones

Red Cross Notes Bridgetown Branch Meeting March

Bridgetown Hed Crum Society notes a March meeting at Legior Hall today at 3 pm with a jam gift. Members urged to donate plain picture frames and chairs for Red Cross funds. Open house for John Nicholson Home March 11 at 3 pm. volunteers welcome. A new Red Cross booklet Jungle Courage about New Guinea relief is being promoted and sold for 2/6 with copies available at theStewart department shortly.

Bridgetown Hed Crum Society Legior Hall Red Cross Leuvel Library Misa Stanley John Nicholson Gibney Street Cottesloe Beach James Mitchell Jungle Courage New Guinea Tung Consolidate Prese Sydney Stepat Uhortly Boong

Legislative Council Elections Rolls On April 20

The Legislative Council announces enrolment details for the April 20 election. Eligible voters must be enrolled in their province, with deadlines and fees noted. Information desks at 62 Barrack Street Perth and at courts and road boards provide enrolment forms and qualification criteria.

Rel Innacuttin Prvshold Junseninn Petri Spualitien Informatins Barrack Street Perth Alka Monipal Toad Board

Parente and Citizens Association Annual Meeting Notice

The Parente and Citizens Association will meet in the Lesser Hall at Bridge Town Town Hall on Tuesday March 7 to elect officers for the coming year and discuss other business. A social evening will follow with requests to bring a plate and a small amount of tea or sugar.

M. E. Haseleurst Bee Bridgetown Parente and Citizens’ Association

Scrap drives supply feeds for wartime munitions and mail

Australians are urged to collect waste paper and cardboard for re processing into essential munitions and fund containers. Salvage organizations will collect and provide disposal arrangements, with newspapers brown paper old letters and cardboard boxes all sought for reuse.

Australia Tocal

Japanese Spirit Weakening Amid Pacific Fighting

War dispatches from Eastern New Guinea report Japanese morale shrinking as Australian jungle warfare bites. Frontline observers note retreats and disarray behind limited stands, with Japanese troops withdrawing north of Kankiryo after skirmishes near Matelos. Despite setbacks, analysts say Tokyo remains capable and must be pressed hard to dislodge inland strongholds.

Australia New Guinea Bama Kankiryo Watt Instane Matelos

The Marshalls Stand As Allied Victory Advances

The assault on the Marshall Islands by American forces signals a heartening shift in the Pacific war. The operation shows fleets of ships and landing craft moving toward Tokyo paths, arguing that fortified resistance can be overcome.

Marshall Islands Pearl Harbour Marshalls Sapien Tayan Ding Dupa

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