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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1945
Page
1
Bridgetown announces an annual election for three members of the Bridge town Road Board to be held on April 21, 1945. Nominations close April 3 at noon. deposits required. wards listed: Central North and Winnijup with one member each.
The Parliament Committee recommends a flat rate war gratuity for overseas service of 2/6 daily or £3 5s monthly with a minimum 12 month payment, plus smaller rates for Australian service. Total cost projected near £2000 million by June 1945, with deferred pay and tax-free gratuity aimed at postwar reconstruction. The plan includes five year duration for Australia, credit recording instead of bonds, and eligibility after three months overseas service.
Social notes report the engagement of Gladys May Reynolds to William Henry Lef, with details of celebrations and visits. The column also mentions families in Baselton, Coogee trips, training departures, a birthday party for Miss Yvonne Harrison aged 21, and various local social happenings.
Friday night crowd gathered at Tridgetown Town Hall for a Third Victory Loan event sponsored by the War Loan Committee. Strikers performed well aided by film entertainment. substantial subscriptions were pledged, and the town received five honour pennants for over subscriptions across recent campaigns. Attendees included Read Board representatives and local residents.
The Red Cross reports afternoon tea catering at the Sports Meeting was successfully organized with cakes and scones. Volunteers, donors, and Mr Head receive thanks for their help, and a sunshade found in the pavilion is missing owners to contact Red Cross.
The P and C Association notes membership fluctuations and lists key achievements. Equipment upgrades include two plyround devices and six ewing units funded by a street stall and a Yeardley fund, with student use expanding. A November to February program added a winter drinks initiative for students, and an October show grounds interscholastic sports day showcased strong performances. Consolidation efforts bring bus transport from Widnijap to widen curriculum. The Federated Parents and Citizens Association revival is welcomed, with senior students undergoing aptitude tests. Infrastructure plans target Kindergarten verandah extensions, ground grading, and better seating. Appreciation is extended to the secretary and staff for support and cooperation.
A boys Scouts program at Bridgetown Showground begins at 10 pm with teams listed led by P Sutton I Heaween PL Draper and J Dowseth. An Easter visit by Mr Hawthorn and party is expected to attend the Easter Tonizhys meeting at Loop Peaidings Bebinga.
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