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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1942

Page

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Wanted Kelpie Male Pup for Decent Price

Public notice requests a Kelpie male puppy of decent breed with a reasonable price paid. Apply this office.

The National Security Regulation Warns Against Rumour

The piece notes fines up to £100 and six months jail for spreading false rumours, urges citizens to discourage panic causing tales, and warns against overreaction to Axis broadcasts. It discusses the current low risk of a southern raid, advising readiness without fear, and reflects on bombing raids in Penang, Singapore, and Darwin.

Gomipers Tokyo Perth Darwin Australia Java

Goods Train Special Derailed Near Bridgetown

A Friday afternoon derailment of a two train timber load occurred one and a half miles north of Bridgetown while en route from Manjimup. Crews, including J Malone and C Hills, inspected the site as repairs began. two damaged track sections and a curved one mile stretch required temporary fixes to allow a special train to pass on Sunday evening.

Bridgetown Manjiup Manjimup Rail J. Malone C. Hills W Sloan Ellard Bunbury Pemberton Epdgetown Sheppard Nannup Road

Public Notice of Cheap Furnishings and Boarders

Eight rooms of furniture including five single bedroom suites and a nearly new double suite, four piece Philips radio, sideboard and lounge set, linoleum, bed, sewing machines, bookcases and more. Insured for 300 pounds, offered cheap for half value. Five permanent boarders year round. Interest invited, first come today, apply at this office X.

Philips Radio

Dalgety Names New Staff Representative at Boyup Brook

Dalgety announces Mr J T M Drummond will act as Swf Representative at Boyup Brook replacing Mr GH Carson who has enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces. Drummond brings long farming experience in the district and is praised as an excellent judge of stock. His appointment aims to support Bridgetown, Boyup Brook and nearby areas with energetic service.

J.T. M. Drummond Swf Boyup Brook GH. Carson Drummond Wovup Brook Bridgetown

Twin Purpose Fruit Picking Bag Revolutionises Harvest

The Dake Bigger Profi cuts down on handling and bruising while picking. It promises double saved carting and improved grip with nine major features. Capel WA buyers receive an addressed envelope for testimonials and particulars.

Myeaton Fisher

ARP Regulations Tighten Amid National Security Amendment

Following last week’s public ARP meeting in Bridgetown, officials report rapid mobilisation plans stalled by a new National Security Amendment banning unauthorized civilian air raid precautions groups. The act prohibits unapproved ARP or ERP activity and restricts use of related terms, while urging official control of vital goods and local defence efforts. Government replies indicate a nationwide scheme to include areas under Civil Defence Council review, with citizens urged to gain knowledge and prepare for future emergencies.

Bridgetown Civil Defence Council A. H. Panton Mth A. H- Panton W. H. Gee See

National Seour Water restrictions and loan rally notes

News and notes report immediate water restrictions in the district with a per person daily allowance. It covers Royal SLR Euchre tournament results, Liberty Loan rally at Town Hall, Red Cross supper, butter production and market updates, roster of exemptions and military callup rules, aperture sight regulation, and weapon impressment processes with notices from Western Command and manpower regulations.

RSI RSL Maslin Mrs. & Johnson Pordham

Charcoal Plant At Pemberton To Produce Week’s Output

A new charcoal burning plant at State Saw Mills Pemberton aims to produce 25 tons per week using waste timber and by products. The project plans to use dried gases in war dusters and recover ash and soot for practical use, reducing waste timber for war needs.

Pemberton Paseities Phuk

Fruitgrowers Assn Social and Personal Notes

Miss G. Yee departs tomorrow for Capel before heading to Victory Harbour SA. The Bridge Dyer meeting was called at Lesser Hall to elect officers and review the year. President H. J. Ma urged service in transport and thanked members. secretary R. Doust read the annual balance, with officers appointed for the ensuing year.

G. Yee Capel Victory Harbour Victor Doust

Community Talk by Mr J B Soa MLA Held at 829 Pan

Monday March 9 at 829 Pan speakers will address the audience including Mr J B Soa MLA. Pop Henderson will conduct the event on community matters with an appeal anticipated.

J.B. Soa Pop" Henderson

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