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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1945
Page
1
The Westralian Farmers Ltd. Bridgetown seeks 45 season staff for the Dehydration Plant including female and male workers. Applications in writing to the National Service Office Bridgetown.
A sports meeting will be held at Chowerup on March 17 commencing at 1 pm in aid of the Red Cross Society. Programme includes Sans and LOG CHOP novelty horse and other events. Afternoon tea and tea available. Admission 2d for gentlemen 1d for ladies with dance and supper to follow. MeKLE, Hon. Secretary. Church of England, B Town Institution ceremony. The Bishop of Bunbury will institute Rev. P Thorman as Rector of Bridge town on Wednesday March 14 at 5 p.m. (Not 15th as previously advertised).
Notice to creditors and claimants for the estate of Bernard Francis Burgess formerly of Crawfurd Hound Mayli and Grant Street Cottesloe later Jardee Carpenter deceased. All claims must be written to the Public Trustee Supreme Court Building Perth by April 4 1945 or be excluded from distribution. Dated March 1 1945 J H Glynn Public Trustee.
Nominations for the Bridgetown road district election must be lodged by twelve o clock noon on March 3 with three wards represented by one member each. Nominations require a deposit and must use the official form. A ratepayers meeting is set for Bridgetown Town Hall on Tuesday at 8 pm to present the auditors report and financial statements.
Secretary warns that the Brown Cow trespassing at the Convent Pad dock for weeks may be claimed before the next Sale Day. If unclaimed it will be sold at the next sale to defray expenses. A. W. Valentine signs the notice.
Mr. T EB Smith and family thank friends for sympathy letters telegraphs and floral tributes in their recent bereavement. This is a personal acknowledgment of appreciation for the support shown.
The Bridgetown Advocate reports extensive black market operations in Melbourne and the eastern states, noting Western Australia’s smaller scope. It cites grave social tolerance, the presence of “stand-over men,” and the ease of acquiring restricted goods, including tobacco, petrol, firearms, and clothing, through illicit networks.
Reported growth of black market rackets in Melbourne and Sydney shows a syndicate selling beer whisky wine coupons and ration goods at exorbitant prices. Soldiers and civilians pay inflated prices for petrol tyres and clothes while police note increasing gang power and attempts to curb illicit trade amid wartime shortages.
Miss Mary Eastcourt left for Perth on holiday last Saturday. Mr. O. H. Bennett was in town renewing friendships before also leaving for Perth. Mrs. B. Hall is in Perth to attend the Hills Nutley wedding soon. Miss Lorna Dusting resumes duties at the Road Board after a city holiday. Mr. George Letchford returned home after ten days at Busselton. The Mabey home hosted a March 3 birthday gathering for Mel Freda Bearman with tea, games, and Auld Lang Syne.
The Bridgetown Boy Scouts Group 11 reports Jack Bentley aims for second class badge. Many registration cards remain on hand. Scouts plan Friday evening meeting from 7 to 9 pm and a post meeting excursion to pictures. Next meeting set for March 17 at the Scout Building.
The wedding of Margaret Beetle secon daught er of Mr and Mes con Thain of Nannon to Pte Rasquera shares marked by a morning crepe gown and a bouquet of artificial flowers. Best man Tes Woo Tirthe and bridesmaid Miss Agues Jean attended. The couple hosted a reception at Mire AbeAree before departing on a two piece powder blue travelling suit for their honeymoon.
At the monthly Red Cross meeting Mrs. Jones noted two long-serving members passing away. The group discussed ALIS woollen garment donations via Perth and urged volunteers for a March 10 show circuit tea service. February donations totaled £105 17s with several local contributors. A monthly dance is planned for Friday March 16.
The Bridgetown Bridgetown Branch of the Parents and Citizens Association elected officers at its recent annual meeting. President A E Rawson. vice presidents M A Goodall and Mrs Moyea. treasurer Mrs Woodhead. secretary Mrs. Woodhead. School Board T A M Scott. Mrs Oyes elected president and secretary. Resident's report and balance sheet to be published in the next issue.
A promotional write up extols The Mack Sawn starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O Lara as a pirate captain with a daring romance and action filled voyage. It also lists church services and local notices for Bridgetown and surrounding areas with varied times and locations.
Receipts and wind payments for the Bridgetown Road Board for the financial year ending June 14 are listed. The fragment indicates receipts total and payments, but text is incomplete.
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