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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

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Thanking Bridge Town Prair Grower for Support and Service

Harold Morris Carrier and Contractor in Bridgetown appeals for continued patronage, listing two trucks and prompt service at reduced rates. Classifieds include a carpentry job request, bedroom suite for sale, weatherboard house for sale, petrol rationing note, and rental notices. A reflective editorial urges careful use of words like freedom and tolerance amid wartime discourse, warning against misuse and overstatement.

Bridge Jtown Harold Morris Phillip Street

Bridgetown War Notes A Busy Schedule Of Local Efforts

Community updates reveal wartime activities in Bridgetown including Rabbit Inspection visits, training examinations for Bridgetown men on March 13, and a police court case over rabbit poisoning. The Bridgetown Repertory Club raises funds for Merchant Navy comfort parcels and hosts charity dances and ball plans while supporting seamen relief and local patriotic drives.

Miles Bridgetown Barton Hie Jean Walker P.G Calle Dich Ron Dilkes Machin Moyes Alfred Roberts Eweing Sehall Bridetown Bneaf Frederick Braund Australia

Fruitgrowers Meeting Discusses Conference Fees and Elections

The Bridge town Fruitgrowers Association held its monthly meeting Friday evening with Mr Machin presiding. Delegates fees to the annual conference were reduced from £2 to £1. Discussion covered the election method for growers, colour concerns, and praise for Mr Powll's efforts stabilising fruit quality after extensive spraying at Manjimup.

Bridgetown Fruitgrowers Asociation World Mo. Hy Machin B. Hester E. E. Gill Flinto Jonathan Sai Mowell Manjimup Powll

Children's Concert Attendance Drops at Thursday Event

A small audience attended a Thursday children's concert led by Muss Tyra Kittinester, with few pupils present and limited Red Cross participation. Despite some support, several expected attendees were absent, and organizers faced noticeable apathy from the community.

Ak Repwat Freieaeatilety Tui Red Cross Sime

Bridgetown Bowls Weekend Fixtures and Legal Notice

Weekend bowls fixtures show teams from Britkeclimn and nearby clubs with mixed results and multiple players named, while a Bridgetown Repertory Club notice details charges against Seamen's Comforts Fund supporters and a rogue vagabond case. The court heard attestations about a photographed woman, alleged unlawful possession claims, and an arrest for loitering and property theft.

Pirates and Ambrose Applejohn stage in Bridgetown play

The Bridgetown Amateur Drama Club staged Ambrose Applejohn in a swashbuckling pirate tale at Fridgerswa Hall on Thursday March 5 to aid Mercham Seamen. Cast included Mrs Nearce and Urquhart with stage manager Henderson and electrician Falconer, promising suspenseful action and special scenery.

Ambrose Applejohn Bridgetown Mercham Seamen Ais Urauhare Mrs. Nearce D. Cutmore Henlersort Heavie Firidgerswawan Hall Hendersom Palconer Wei Falcamer

Hat dispute at Malvern Hall ends with three month terms

Johnstone and Mrs Gunn testified about a hat found near their properties amid disputed harassment. The defendant Janis faced three months on each of two charges for abusive language and disturbing behavior. Witnesses described repeated confrontations and improper fence work around the properties leading to the court action.

S. Gregg Johnstone P. A. Ewing Constable O'Brien Sarah Gunn Wittes Wiliam Johntone Orming Gunn Ewing Henle Nepal

Church Services a Nine at St Pauls Bridgetown

Church notices list services for St Pauls Bridgetown and Eight Mile Well with Holy Communion Evensong and Sermons. Includes Vestry meeting Tuesday Mothers Union prayer and gospel service. Mission week activities announced with dates and locations.

Church OF England ST. Paul's Bridgetown Evering

Methodist Church Events and Schedule in Wridgetown Province

Readable fragments describe church services at Wridgetown and nearby areas with dates in March and February. Mentions of Sunday worship, youth and Sunday School, and community gatherings at various local churches including Sanday Schon Tam Bridgetowi and Buntingup.

Hluyvest Bridgetowi Yun Hesape Femik Sunikas Boyup Hrook Heraeus Faull Uvidgetiwe Faria Wott Mutlalyag Samay School Mullalew Gageentuehes Nanweps Missioner R. Ge Reynaldenape Sunita Dhal Muvilas

Atr Raid Relief Donation Theme in Perth Bombing Aftermath

Donation from Durie during the Lord Mayor's relief effort in Perth follows the Nagi bombing incident. Funds are revived from Greenbusher toad board on behalf of the patriot committees, supporting local relief actions.

Durie Lord Mayor Perth Greenbusher Toad Board Patriot

Bridgetown Repertory Club plans March fund drive and events

Bridgetown Repertory Club members met to approve management rules for a comforts fund for Marchast Seamen. All prize functions and private funs with 13 or more must register with the general secretary. Eighteen new members were elected, with five applications pending. The next monthly concert is March 17, proceeds go to the fund. The three act play Adventures of Ambree Applejohn will be shown March 27, followed by a members dance. A goal of 1200 is set for December 31.

Bridgetown Dso Stallg Fis Annett Ambree Applejohn

Greek Day Appeal raises funds in Manjimup

The Greek Day Appeal in Manjimup collected £98 11s 2d over Friday and Saturday. Messrs Palassis Bros acted for the State Greek Appeal Fund with Mrs N Palassis as organiser. The thanks of the organizers go to CWA and RSL members and the Women’s Auxiliary for energetic support. Donations and badge sales totalled £18 0 0, collection boxes £25 4 7, and a Jatdee dance contributed proceeds.

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