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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

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Picture Slides for You Offered With High Satisfaction

The ad promotes picture slides services with a long track record of handling many orders. It notes universal customer satisfaction and invites readers to inquire for details and current prices.

Bridgetown Classifieds Note Tenders and Rentals

RIVATE Family has vacancy for Lady Boarder adjacent to tennis courts all conveniences This office FOR SALE Singer Sewing Machine Late Model Cheap Apply N Rankine Draper Bridgetown TENDERS Price required for necessary renovations and renewals to house in Bridgetown Particulars to Bridgetown Advocate office Tenders close on Saturday March

Rivate Family Singer Sewing Machine N. Rankine Draper Bridgetown

Apple and Pear Inquisition Board Sparks Mild Outrage

A Bridgetown reader lampoons the Apple and Pear Inquisition Board over strict domestic use rules. The letter mocks the numbered registration scheme, questions enforcement, and ends with a note from Moyes & Sons funeral directors defending their service after a local obituary coverage.

Purchase of AIS and local happenings in Bridgetown

Bull E J Blechynden of Bridge town buys Wallatin Champagne from Leylands Fairy. Royal Commission visits Bridgetown to inspect electricity with evidence from H J Machin and E Hester. A flannel dance at Convent Hall with Don Ennis orchestra. Finger jammed incident in Bridgetown yards. Fruit packing rush boosts town. Bush fires in several directions cause minimal damage. Rabbit prosecutions loom in Bridgetown and Greenbushes courts. Bridgetown Junior Parmers Club marks first birthday with a social led by Mr Murray Little.

AIS. Bull E. J. Blechynden Bridgetown Bull Wallatin Champagne Lemon Grove Myrtle Leyland Fairy Royal Commission Messrs H. J Machin E. Hester Mad Board Don Ennis Eastcott Eric Foale Tomorow Greenbushes Court Junior Parmers’ Club Junior Parmers' Club Murray Little Little M.A

Bridgetown P C Association Meeting and School Board Talks

Bridgetown P C Association met with Mr Murray Little to discuss school improvements at Bridgetown school. The board granted street preaching rights, debated road dust and timing, and appointed Edgar Hall as temporary foreman. Annual meeting reviewed finances, elected officers, and planned visual education, library funds, and grounds consolidation.

Murray Little Bridgetown School Jones

Presidents Annual Report From Swition Annual Meeting

At the annual general meeting held Monday, President L O'Brien submitted the annual report for the year ended February. The president announced a successful year with substantial good work accomplished and expressed optimism for the future.

Bridgetown L. O'Brien

Feeding Poisoned Rabbits to Stock

Government Rabbit Inspector Mr Cadd stated that advice suggests feeding carcases of poisoned rabbits poses little danger to pigs or dogs, whether poison is strychnine or phosphorus. Remnants had been removed and entrails rewritten as a precaution. toxin dose would require many rabbits to be consumed.

Cadd Government

Easter Bride Offers Furnishings at Bunbury Store

Easter Bride at Bunbury promotes an extensive array of furnishings with attractive Easter specials. The store touts affordable prices and broad stock, inviting customers to upgrade home decor and enjoy practical, reasonable offers during the season.

Coaml Bunbury

Munster for the North West Visits Pemberton area

Mr A A M Coverley of the State Saw Mills travelled through Bridgetown on a visit to Pemberton while Mr H Tomelty visited Victoria to see his mother. Last week a welcome home was extended to Mr Glen McAlinden and his bride. A fair was held with an enjoyable time for attendees.

Bridgetown Parents and Citizens’ Association L. O'Brien Munster A. A. M. Coverley Pemberton H. Tomelty Victoria Glen McAlinden Hig Bride

Works Foreman Resigns from Bridgetown Road Board

Mr Gen Biggs, works foreman of the Bridgetown Road Board, resigned at the last meeting to take a job at Narembeen. The board expressed regret, praised his work, and thanked him. Members noted town improvements and increased activity, with commendations from Messrs Hester and McAlinden. Biggs thanked the board for their remarks.

Gen. Biggs Bridgetown Road Hester and McAlinden Biggs

Esme Wilks Birthday Party Honoured In Lesser Ridge Town

About fifty guests gathered Tuesday evening in Lesser Ridge town to celebrate Miss Esme Wilks turning twenty one. She wore georgette with lace, while mauve shot taffeta suited Miss Wilks. Dancing and games preceded a supper. Mr T Gray chaired the toast to the guest of honour, supported by Mr W Toyer.

Wilks Mr Toyer Mrs. Wilks Mr. Wilks

Manchester Unity Centenary Celebrations Planned in Sydney

In March the Manchester Unity 10.0.F. marks 100 years in Australia. The first lodge formed in Sydney in March 1840 with 13 English members. The Loral Bridgetown Lodge selects April 6 for a special centenary event aligned with dignitaries visit from Wagin.

Manchester Unity Australia England Sydney Commonwealth Dist Wagin UAAD M.A

Mr. Bath Practical Tailor of Mumbury Advertises

An advertisement features Mr Wo Ml Bath the practical tailor of Mumbury. Mr Bath is well known across the South West and war in business in Pemberton for years. Satisfaction is assured when Mr Bath is on the job.

Pears Wo ML Bath Mumbury Math Pemberton Bath

Harvest and Church Services Schedule Across Bridgetown Area

The notes outline Passion Sunday services at St Paul’s Bridgetown with communion and daily Matins, plus Lent Evensong. Methodist Bridgetown Circuit lists Harvest Festivals at Mullalup Greenbushes Royup Brook Wilga with Rev F E James and pastor Mr Hensles White. Final ministry service for Mr James noted. Lantern Story and farm well services planned.

Church OF England St, Paulis Bridgetown Iqatin Methodist Bridetown Bidgetown Tlam Mullaloup Greenbushes F. E. James Royup Brook Lam Wilga Boyup Brook Hensles White Swov Mul‘aleup James Wales Elehtocolock F. E Ames Oxo Brook Tame Well Percmedy Bovup Brook Rovup Brook

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