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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1941

Page

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Obituary and fundraiser note from Bridgetown district

Obituary and community notice from Bridgetown district thanking Praitgrowers farmers and residents for support over the past year. It requests donations to assist the Bridgetown Repertory Club and Mercantile Marine Committee, listing contact names and locations including Aliss Dyer Mrs Lil Garrier and Harold Morris for donations and assistance with fundraising stalls and products. A box plan at Wauchope and a price detail are mentioned.

Bridgetown Mercantile Marine Aliss Dyer Harold Morris Fart McCay Lil Garrier Pearce Elder Smith Phillip Street Land

Parasites and work value in society debated in 1941 piece

In a March 1941 Bridgetown Advocate excerpt, writers argue over who counts as a parasite and who earns reward for work. They defend middlemen, entertainers, and clergy while condemning idle wealth, and urge fair profits and tax on speculative gains amid wartime hardship. Local notes cover officer appointment, waste paper drive, a serious hand injury, a book drive for boys, a priestly induction, and minor court fines.

Wwe Trent Fom Giblett Military Department Bridgetown Elder Smith and Co Botich Empire Fred I Tate Bloxwine Berchh Tate RAAF WA Sportsmen's Council Wood Booth Poe Sible Se Byigja Father McCaullass Momsen Hayes BunBary Jonsignor Hayes Badgetown Jack Walker _waal Hridgetown Nasil Hampton Street Scammell Royup Brook

Bridgetown notices pay tribute to Private Harry Draper

The community lays half mast for Private Harry Draper youngest son of Mr and Mrs V W Draper of Bridgetown who died from wounds incurred in Derna while with the ALP. The article also records a local board discussion on public health issues including sewerage and open drainage with community members offering comments and urging action.

Harry Draper VW Draper Bridgetown Draper Derna White C.V. Draper Harry Scott's Scott Hester Bneath Monument Hill Hamptayt Street Graham A. McInnes Ale Meg Willis Connell Firidgetown Eileen Dik Scott Ravelell Woodaverley Selby Taverley Moa Armstrone Laxng Bagshaw Pharial

Trout Fishing Season Opens Amid Wet Weather

In the opening days of the new season, anglers like Mr Jack Stimpson and others report early rainbows from local waters. Bamber and Tavw key figures head into the season as weather dampens but does not deter the catch.

Bamber Tunglers Jack Stimpson Vierion

Stealing Charge Dismissed in Perth Police Court

A brief in Perth Police Court dismissed a stealing charge against Keith Reginald Butt 24 for allegedly taking petrol valued at the Vaeont Co Pty Ltd. Justice ordered costs and restitution, with representation by Mr P Curran. The case followed proceedings from Bridgetown area church services and local notes on Harvest Thanksgivings and intercession services.

Perth Keith Reginald Butt Berth von Varies Vaewont OM Co Pty. Ltd Artion P Curran Messrs Cossar Corser Bridgete

St Pauls Bridgetown Church Schedule and Sermon Notes

Church of England St Pauls Bridgetown announces services from March 25 to April 30 with weekly convocations including sermon and offertory prayers. Holy communion on Wednesdays at 10 am, with Cant remarks, intercession, and sermons by various preachers. Schedule lists Sundays and weekdays, inviting all parishioners to attend.

Methodist Church Bridgetiomg Nanny Circuit National Brdgetown Hadgetown Bridgetown A.W. Farmar Tridgetown Nannup Mill GH Walker Cireate Nannum Marth IrGereystiay Oly Cammy Fundry Matias

Army Officer Acquitted of Theft Charge

An army officer was acquitted of theft after a court session. The case involved allegations of taking fuel and other items while deployed. Prosecution arguments claimed misappropriation, but the defense successfully challenged the evidence leading to the acquittal.

Malvern Star Bike Prices at Wode or 10 Deposit

Readable text notes cycle prices from £7 10 in the Malvern Star line with deposit options and locations in Steerest, Hririge Oyen, and Tru vaytons Garage. The fragment mentions prices and deposit terms without clear dates or complete addresses.

Malvern Funtur Steerest Hririge Oyen

Fragmented OCR history notice summary

The readable text fragments reference a historic fire or incident involving a homestead and named individuals with scattered place names and dates. Claims of guilt requests and references to dates and people appear interwoven with garbled OCR, creating an unclear event summary.

Bridge Town Repertory Club to Stage New Adventure

Next Thursday March 2 the Bridge Town Repertory Club presents Adventures of Am... with a cast led by Lily Widges and Jock Vues. The production promises high professional standards built on extensive local and English stage experience. Jake Hulconer, club electri man, and manager Mr Ja Fehderson discuss the show’s ambitious set, costumes, and complex scenes in a preview interview.

Astbtuse Bridgehawn Repertory Club Eng Anil Bridgetown Lily Widges Jake Hulconer Seri Jack Ja Fehderson

Bridgetown Weekend Personal Notes In ALP Circles

Personal Scot on Bridgetown over the weekend were Corporal Ben Norman and private Jack Palmer of the ALP. Miss May Dunmore is spending her annual holidays at Perth. Visiting Mrs T Salvair of Bridgetown is her sister Mrs Cistoris of Perth.

Bridgetown Ben Norman Jack Palmer ALP May Dunmore Perth T. Salvair Cistoris

Eight Mile Well School Presents Pirate Themed Play

Eight Mile Well School staged a musical drama with a pirate ship captain set. The orchestra under I C Pearce will provide cheerful tunes as the cast performs a mystery about stolen treasure plans. A supper follows at Lesser Hall to raise funds for Mercantile Manne Comforts.

Cenery I. c. Pearce Bridgetown Manne Comfortsund

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