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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

8

Annual BALL See Poster for Further Particulary FOR SALE

English Chevalier Bar ter Revleamed ready for sowing new sacks free from noxious weeds Crop averaged 10 bags per arte suitable for laying fowls and green feed 3 per bushel plus freight EW Murdock Dinninup FOR SALE Fordson Tractor and Rotary Hoe Both in good working order Rotary Hoe has done one son's work Enquire ag P H Lenthall and Co Bridgetown

Chevalier Murdock OR Sale Fordson Tractor Rotary Hoe Enquire Ag P. H. Lenthall and Co Bridgetown

Bridgetown Road Board Reports Water Safe for Swimming

The Bridgetown Road Board submitted a water sample for bacterial analysis to the Commissioner of Public Works, noting the water is satisfactory for swimming with no danger. The Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association annual meeting elected officers including President Mr O'Brien and treasurer Mr R Witford as part of the reported proceedings.

Bridgetown Road Board Commissioner of Public Works Cali ICC Bridgerows Parents and Citizens’ Association O'Brien Vce E. H. Stmugnell Willard B.N F Little L. O. Brien R. Witford Parents and Citi

Bridgetown Campaign and Nakama Visit Highlight Local Carnival

The Bridgetown event featured J H Smith’s campaign for J May, a Nationalist rally with Nor the Nelsort electorate and a Tek competition led by W L Nelson. Kyushi Nakama from Hawaii attended as a guest, with pool fun, prizes, and speeches by local officials as crowds enjoyed the carnival atmosphere and swimming program.

J. May Nelsort Bridgetown

Letter to Editor on Western Australia growers’ case

A correspondent unable to attend a Melbourne conference on March 7 explains support for Mr WP Scott's Country Party platform. He notes the proposed lifting of the New Zealand embargo and emphasizes WA representation to back the growers. The writer recalls meetings with Mr Scott in the United States and fond memories of his hospitality.

Sink WP Scott Country Party Melbourne Western Australia Sesten Scott A States

Greenbushes Mineral Claim and Election Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR of a local notice involving Greenbushes mineral claim and political references. Mentions Wantait Shit Wall and country party, secretary of Vulcan, and an election day notice with testing grassland provisions. Includes disjointed names, dates, and procedural notes on public objections and application recommendations.

Res Narmin J Uae Suarcing Thi

Bridgtown and district road works and school funding debate

The report details parliamentary shifts affecting local roads including Madjiraup St Barker, Bridgetown roads, and a bridge area. mentions millions planned for contracts had the MP remained. It covers a country tournament and calls for better facilities for rural children, plus ongoing education and timber/tourna ment funding debates and local employment issues.

Averbia Eseay Madjiraup- St. Barker Warren Bridgetown Deidgstown Club al Fo Scaddon J. Ew Beng Lowe Lund M. Williams Weare Acute Ronter Manio Foster Oot Ralucation Guite Mup

Latham and McLarty Star at Bridgetown Visit

Notable figures from the ALLA and Nationalist party were in Bridgetown for a weekend visit. Mr Ross McLarty, leader of the ALLA, spoke in the electorate while local residents and visitors, including bankers and clergy, attended social calls and family visits around town.

Cr Latham Alla Country Party Ross McLarty Murray-Wellington Bridgetown Ross McDonald Mila Nationalist Party Bridge Fin. Campbell Drdgteown Bevant D R Turton Lo Ritson Bank of New South Wales Grace S. Row Steve O!neil Bridgevawe Perth Glover D. Koene F. Campbell S Caverley L Medlinden Ken Edwards Hridgetavern Weskeynd D Shanahan Brdgnows Mona Cowley A Connell Connell Bunbury Ans Wiksow Bridgtown Ausden AL Ausden Widgetown Werlooms Mtetunes Nisdon TA Melmines

Opening of Boyup Brook parade and land claims

Fragmentary report describes the 30 year old opening ceremony at Boyup Brook with Premier trails, land transfers from Mining to Land Department, and local tin mining land grants. Affected residents include Mr Munro who built and cleared land while awaiting Land Act compliance. Enquiries listed several local towns and stores.

Robert Hester Ron Donne Preston Mining Department Lard Munro Fark. Helens Rankine’s Drapers Manjhaop Tapers Pemberton Hefure Borup Brock Graham's Waren Singer PO. Collie

Defence League meeting in Bridgetown plans and invites

A Bridgetown Defence League meeting discussed appointing Maj Whittell and two others, with a later honorary membership idea. Colonel Weick to visit Friday on freight allocation. informal supper for recruits suggested. Ambulance transport for infectious cases debated. Bunbury board to consider South West contribution, Bridgetown board took no action.

Annormai Weeepups Whittell Weick Bridgetown Defence Movement RSL Messrs D. Metllure J P Smith Majie Whittell Rodgers League Meric Unbury Read Board Ransport St John Ambulance Paris Ty Ambulance Bunbury Bridgetown Board

Presentation Ball at Bridgetown aims for broad appeal

The Presentation Ball committee in Bridgetown lowers admission to attract many attendees. Eighteen girls will present to the Lt Governor Sir Jas Mitchell and Lady Mitchell on March 24. Tickets cost 18 for a double and 10/6 for a single, with venues listed and preparations including decor by Munic and a special supper.

oMilthusson Jassie Mitchell Lady Mitchell Umi Bridgetown Boy Up Toca Leof LaGovenor Thane Hay

Claure 51 Crificibed By Me Jack Smith Story

Fragmentary OCR text notes a debate over the Agricultural Bank Act and farmer household protection. Mentions Jack Smith and Chase 51, Nationalist candidates, and a debate on endorsements and ministerial actions. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.

Claure Jack Smotr Chase Agncutiural Bank Jack Smith Beraumea Farmer Way Ben Dount

Premiere Ball Promises Unmatched Night of Delight

The Ludiex Committee has finalized carpet arrangements and secured a top Southern orchestra for the Fear the Premiere Ball. Attendees from last year look forward to Tuesday March 21 as the pinnacle of entertainment, with preparations aimed at making it the greatest pleasure for lovers of the "Light Pantastic." Remember Tuesday March 2.

St Patrick's Ludiex AIT

Bridgetown Methodist Church Service and Meeting Notices

Readable fragments show Bridgetown Methodist Church events with Sunday services at 3 pm in Greenbushes and other worship and meeting notices. Mentions Rev F B Jaye and Reviey Renokr among speakers, with ladies’ society events and Thursday evening gatherings.

Bridgetown Ain Bridgetown F. B. Jaye Wridgetows Renokr Roninia Tilly Waste

Lessee 2d Office State and Rewittered Notice

Fragmented OCR fragment mentions a state and lessee office while noting transmission activities. Limited readable facts focus on official context without clear names, dates, or actions.

Ie Lessee

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