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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 13, 1942

Page

4

Red Cross Meeting At Boyup Brook Branch

The Boyup Brook unit of the Australian Red Cross Society met on March with Mrs. C.R. Doust presiding over 31 members. Apologies were read from Mesdames Viney Knapp and Jeffery. The treasurer reported a credit balance and various donations were recorded. It was decided to purchase more material, continue the sewing bee, and hold a cake and produce stall at the April general meeting with Mesdames Purse and Cowley as stall holders.

Boyup Brook Australian Red Cross Society CR. Doust Mesdames Viney Knapp Jeffery Chas Monte and Co Austra van Red Cross Society Aual Nc Casa Mesdamze Purse Cowley

Red Cross Branch Meeting in Bridgetown Gives Thanks

The Triune town branch of the Red Cross met in the Lower Hart and MN with about 100 members present. Donations were acknowledged, including fridges, tea, and cash from various donors, plus thanks to Mrs Nelsor for drugs and dressings and Mr J Waddington for Red Cross pennants. An emergency plan for evacuated children and a paper drive were noted, with a busy depot and appeals for blankets and mattresses.

Triunetown Red Cin-3 Sup Hart MN & Mrs Dallas K. Laverty Mise VA Dove Chidesey Prisoner of War Fund E. Abbotts Sesseee National Bank Hartnet R. Stevens Peter Patterson Geo. Chidgeey Walters Home Guard Wirtlepratt Me McCay Om Tach Fra Peare Cups Nate Scriven Sunt Red Crow Emergency Service Company Nelsor R. Urnbart J. Waddington Red Cross FL Smith Ber Singapore Wal Ray Stevens Banbury Busselton

Pemberton Notes From The Village Report

Pine trees along the man ie Cantertia trate bao Sar and hand shaping show great improv. Air raid shelters at the State School remain active with bees and local help. Many men with children at school have not assisted. VC membership is improving. Sunday parade was a record yet about 100 men still should attend. Local news notes include reader comments and messages about a weekly update.

Bridgetown Road Board Plans Tractor and Rail Work

The Bridgetown Road Board agrees to provide eight teeth each 201 inches long for a tractor scoop. The board considers plough use and a temporary rail across a brook for alternative routes to Lake Michet. ARP committee proposes further inspection of the area and a flower sale to fund works.

War Time Labour and Rural Hope in Labor Vision

Labour notes warn of wartime strain and rising rural discontent as farmers face wages pressure and industrial needs. The piece traces the shift in farmer goals toward Labor principles while calling for renewed planning, evacuation, and infrastructure work, with local boards approving projects and allocations to support wartime production and community welfare.

Government plans for purchase of pig meats for export

Scully referred to representations from pig producers about the government announcement that from March 2 199x it would purchase all pie meats prepared and accepted for export at the United Kingdom contract price. The purchase, subject to storage and with 90 percent advance after storage, part of a general plan to support the meat industry.

Scully United Kingdom United Kine Idom Australia Commonwalth United Kiswtom Jieder Aydte

Malvern Star Bicycles Shown at Layton's Garage

Rud-proofed and chromeplated bicycles highlight the new Malvern Star range on display at Layton's Garage in Bridgetown. The complete lineup features inclusive design elements and a variety of model options for riders.

Layton Bridgetown

Pemberton Branch On Tw Says RSL Meeting Held

The Pemberton branch on tw states the RSL held its monthly meeting with usual business. Members from Hub Cheely Alex Clara Ws Dickinson RAMI and others attended. A station platform debate described delays and passengers awaiting trains as improvements were noted with travelers showing patience and the line’s progress.

Bemsbertun RSL Fom Alex Clara Dickinson RAMI Bre Jrbarne Panberton Wally Eb Guar Yun Pawenger Sneideredd

Repertory Club Social for Abs Dyer Farewell

Large gathering of club members held an impromptu social in the Club Rooms last Friday to bid farewell to Abs Dyer who leaves for service with the WAA. The theatre was bright with cheer as guests moved among groups. Mr Henderson praised Dyer’s invaluable help in all activities, Dr Williams and Mr L Judge supported the remarks. Dr Williams presented a fountain pen on behalf of the members, and Dyer expressed thanks before everyone signed the pen’s box. The evening closed with Auld Lang Syne.

Abs Dyer WAA Cub Henderson Mess Dyer Ihe

Repertory Club Plans Menday Concerts and Play

At a committee meeting the Repertory Club votes to resume Menday evening concerts and a one act play in Refeld on the first Monday in the month. New officers named include Mrs Haverhurst as Primay Director and Miss Pixie Henderson as Stage Manager, with emphasis on prompt subscriptions to support Marine welfare efforts.

R. Urquhart Goodridge Haverhurst My le Pearce Vanity Chester J. PL Henderson Lucil Direetor Pixie Henderson Mhaintain Bohai Mersantile Marine

Malvern Star Bicycle Deals Advertised in Church Notices

A fragmented church notice promotes Malvern Star bicycles with a written guarantee. The ad claims a price of 15 shillings down and promises yearly servicing and specials tied to a church notices page.

Malvern

Induction Ceremony Set for Bridgetown Priest at St Pauls Church

Ree Ivan Cardell-Oliver of St Luke's Church Cottesloe travels to Bridgetown next weekend for a bishop led induction by the Bishop of Sunbury at St Pauls Church on Thursday March 19.

Ree Ivan Cardell-Oliver St Luke's Church Cottesloe Amise Bridgetown Sunbury St. Pauls Church

Sunday Arete Special Day of Pray and Events

Fragmented OCR summary lists multiple events and locations with uncertain names and dates. It mentions Sunday activities, a special day of prayer, 10 pin events, and various places including UW, San Jose, and Willow, with dates around mid March and March 17 18. The readable items imply a community program with speakers, venues, and schedules.

Jarahwood Pan — Willow Spine Harvess Sop Missioner S

Bicycles for Defence Sale at Layton's Games

Malvern Star bicycles lead defence contracts and peace aims as Layton's Games advertises a range explaining why Military Authorities chose the Malvern Star brand for defence orders. Brideviews.

Malvern Star Brideviews

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