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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
4
Rereading Vulcanising and Body Building notes prompt rail orders. Prevent bidding and ensure safety by having a good tread. Rew and Semcon: Tire brand Tyree mentioned in context.
Neron Cameron, MBE, president of the Feminist Association of New South Wales, appeals for full support of the War Savings Campaign. She argues Australia’s fate as a free democracy is tied to the British Commonwealth and urges citizens to invest in War Savings Certificates, highlighting prosperity but warning against false security.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club and Mercantile Seamen raise funds for the Mercantile Marine Comforts Fund. Donations of clothing, books, gramophones, games, and essentials are urged at local depots including Airs Meavies and Bridgetown Advocate office. Weekly ballroom classes and a monthly concert are planned to boost support and awareness.
The notice states correspondence may reflect varied views not necessarily the paper’s policy. It clarifies that publication is at the discretion of the editor and represents reader submissions rather than official stance.
A call to dairy farmers to join and support the Primary Producers Association of WA and the Dairy Products Marketing Board. The notice explains how the Australian Dairy Produce Board and Commonwealth controls affect producers, urging election participation and highlighting past apathy. It notes elections for the Dairy Produce Board on March 25 and praises long-time representatives while stressing farmer involvement and enterprise.
In the South West District Council Labour Party selection ballot for a national seat, M¢ EK Hoar won by an absolute majority. The event occurred on March 27 with polling and results recorded by the district council and party officials.
Fragmentary report details a bowl style match with Mantimup visiting NewHugetown. Mentions players like Johnson Tees Fagan Suntt Dakin Watson Pagan Wy Pease and several team members, but many words are garbled. The outcome and specifics are obscured by the damaged text.
Fragmentary score note lists players from Nannup and Balingup bowling sides with numerous garbled names and nicknames. Mentions AP points and total 1987, but specifics and outcomes are unreadable.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club seeks to register a War Fund with audit and quarterly returns. The meeting urged road board backing, warning penalties for noncompliance and stressing that a town fund would require oversight and has broad support from the board.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club held its monthly committee of management meeting on Friday evening last with Mr J Pat Caner presiding. Secretary Listle reported on member activities and social events, including an April supper path planned by Miss Dyer for the Pirrearr plies. The group discussed fundraising for the Mercantile Marine Fund and other local aims, while noting membership and organizational matters.
A Hampton Street correspondent to the Bridge Town Road Board cites a persistent sewerage crisis causing nauseating odors, business disruption, and calls for immediate sanitary engineering measures. He urges new delivery wells or extended cement drains to avert recurring pollution and health concerns.
The Junior Farmers club held an evening gathering to celebrate a birthday at Hall Me BP Lewin. Attendees enjoyed music by Ales O'Brien and Mr Len Rute, with thanks to contributors and a spotlight on future events. A short skit delighted guests as plans for next March were discussed and beverages were served.
Defendants including Wilname and Betardet faced charges for illegal drinking on premises at Bridgetown on February 9. They were fined £2 and 4s 6d, while Steadman received 8s and 18 cost. Clarence Camben was charged with shorter conduit on Hampton Street and fined £1 and costs. All defendants pleaded guilty.
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