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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

4

Death of Avid Mark Evans in Bridgetown Hospital

After a hinge and painful illness, Avid Mark Evans died in Bridgetown Hospital on Wednesday, March 13. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn. Remains interred in the Roman Catholic portion of Ter town Cemetery on Thursday, March 17, with Rev Father Valentiny officiating. Chief mourners were his wife, father and mother, brothers, sisters, and mother in law. Pallbearers included Wm Moyes and Son and other local men. Floral tributes came from many family and friends, and funeral arrangements were handled by Wm Moyes and Son.

Bridgetown Avid Mark Joe) Evans Wis Bortiig Ter Town Father Valentiny Slice Wand Muthers Inlaw Mr. Dilkes BU. Walker J. G. Waddington Bob Pousts G. M Sod Peter Morber Jak Phil Ivy Ray Jim Mona Lyla Ved T Reon Jean Eileen Tees Tresor Elsie Kiwi Famie W. Paverley Glenwid Thverie Mine Wilson HL Olanne Fred Wilson Lee Pearl Martin Tay Eddy B.C. Walker Gwen Goons Maslin Bilixs F. Maslin Messe Wm. Moyes and Son

Reader notice calls for local news and cooperation

Copy should reach the printer by Thursday. If not, publication may be deferred. Clubs are asked to appoint dress correspondents to ensure regular reports. Social notes and wedding reports welcome. Readers urged to assist with local news. Red Cross membership urged. secretary's contact advised. Subscriptions listed as 2/9 per year.

Iisert Nexin E Sarest

St Paul’s Bridgetown Sunday Services 1944 Schedule

Church of England St Pauls Bridgetown list of services for Sunday March 19 1944 includes Holy Communion at 8 am Sunday School at 4 am Song Eucharist at 11 am Evensong and Sermon at 7 30 pm Scott's Brook Evensong at 3 am with service details.

Church OF England Scott’s Brook

Methodist Church Bridgetown Service Schedule

Bridgetown am services listed with Willow Spring Harvest Service at 7 40 p m and Rev J W Farman presiding. Other times show Rev H W Farman leading at Greenbushes Mack and Nannup Mills with Bridgetown and Greenbushes locations, dates in March.

Me Mack Rev H.W. Farman Bridgetown Nannop Mill Greenbushes

Bridgetown Road Board Monthly Meeting Discloses Various Inquiries

The Bridgetown Road Board held a Friday meeting reviewing correspondence with Goldfields Teturen Ltd and others. Reports cover lease status, public works fountain approvals, culvert quotes, and repair needs for tractors, gravel supply, and depot maintenance. motions address rail and road issues, funding considerations, and public notices affecting local authorities.

Tridgetown Road Goldfields Teturen Ltd Funing Theseermanry Department of Public Works Court House Zinnerker Woesley ‘Timber “Company Allnute St Cullity Timbers Limited Leederville Main Toad Board East Perth Mary Kend Wal GK Braeh Eadie Terracy Bord Toyer Mitchell Railway Department Agsoviatios Wud Meard Anscratia Department of Employment Alfiew Alinda C. Scott Greenbuxtieg Minird Wildiers Tates McAlinden Toyce Amenbushes Board Upper Blackwood Road South-Weat Peral Coupell Chambers Bunbury Disabled Soldiers’ Association M. Swine EF. Palmer M. Scott Lake Walter J. Fiveton Fore National Bank Bank Promis Aws Abkle sMibutt A. M Tearlee Stree Gurion Hares and Steere Pali Farees McMindon Mors S. Russet Tophere Thonpany Robert Me Maranny Hind Mo Scott

Full Gospel Unue Pemberto Service and Meetings

Evangelist W Bold leads a series of services at Bresd and Sunday School, with a Gospel Service Tuesday at 7.80 p.m. and Friday Fellowship at 7.30 p.m. A general invitation is extended to all. Printed by J. A. Eddy for United Press Ltd. Bridgetown.

pas-Samiay School J. A. Eddy The United Press Ltd Rivers Street Bridgetown

Why Wider Powers are Needed in Postwar Australia

The Federal Attorney General Evatt outlines why wider Commonwealth powers are needed to coordinate postwar reconstruction. He argues there is no transfer of state powers but a grant of legislative power to the Commonwealth for national planning, employment, and transitional emergency needs, with a five year window to implement a coherent national program.

Commonwealth Geneal Evatt Tm Australian Institute of Political Serene Canberra Jr. Ewart States Whit Nso HNC Mattar Mets Rinplay

Red Cross Notes March Meeting and Supplies Delivery

After the March meeting Red Cross packed two jam cases totaling 39 small jars and 4 large tins, sending them to Headquarters for Lady Mitchell Convalescent Home. April focuses on pickles and sauces. efforts to gather garments continue. A February total of £71 6s 5d in receipts and various in-kind gifts are recorded, with notes on depots, donations, and ongoing relief work.

W. Hill Mrx Hermit Netix Pinnehaven Rawmalty Thoms Red Roc England Mel- Loure Boapl-Tal Nox Henal Simee Argun

Exploits of a Bridgetown Lad in New Guinea Patrols

Trooper Richied Darringtoi from Bridgetown serves in a remote Australian commando in New Guinea. He and 20 men crossed the Ramu River into rugged terrain near the Bogadjin Road, engaging with Japanese forces, outflanking threats, and enduring three days of intense action amid steamy jungle and native huts.

Richied Darringtoi Bridgetown New Guinea Ramm Valley Darrington Lakett Bogadjinm Ramu Brena

Teed Cross Membership Drive in Australia

All Australians are urged to join Teed Cross, with a subscription of 2 shillings a year described as easy for every man and woman to support. The message stresses universal membership and simple enrollment.

Australia

Constitutional questions through shared profits and wartime controls

The fragment discusses profit sharing and government powers to regulate interstate and intrastate transactions, noting difficulty in dividing such commerce. It references postwar economic plans, constitutional considerations, and Commonwealth authority to provide welfare measures like old age pensions, education, and training, alongside peace-time governance.

Manoj Vilivs Ee Wealth Privinian Athiwinenie al Liwanews Ueliis Wolfin Rentty

Glorious Weather Hosts School Carnival At Local Pool

The Swimming Carnival organized by the School and Swimming Pool Board drew between 700 spectators on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Prizes and gate takings supported a lively event with Brian Mckeever and Tom Everett scoring top points in a long program of races, dives, and novelty contests, while donations and a hoped profit of several pounds funded prizes and refreshments for attendees.

School and Swimming Pool Board B. Fuge Parents and Citizens’ Association Place Gallery Everett Brian MuKeever Som Very Uond Ymanley Alwo Warnsme Det Boys Everete Kann Gyec He Dennly Smith Gow Ken Brown Tom Everett Dennis Smith Bill Martyn Mme Brian McKeever Hedley Green Warren Boyn Tnder D. Smith Don Varuavides Uec Varnavides Yvonne Kelly Shirley Curtis Bery Mondas Bernice Meteury Ron Coverley Boye John Cumesn Ron Welle Il Time Bet Fiswe Jon Wells Max Snell Owen Mitts Avan Green Patty Kern Mark Burney Johny Martynaye Meryl Monday Nertien Motenry Dennis Hoar Mick Cooper Lom Nichols Denis Hoar Pat Cunneen Tom Nie-holy Ray Kelly Ey Ruaman Apt St Burney Campbell

Screening at Boyup Tonight Features An Unclear Lineup

A fragmented report notes tonight's event at Busup with unclear acts and performers. It mentions acts like Madam Cully Rox and Benckley, along with a dubious reference to Plane Ne Filius and a mix of entertainers, but details remain obscured.

Andy Tavis Madam Cully Rox WWE Boyup

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