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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
7
WEW premises on Broaxman Street Manjimup advertises dry cleaning services. It promises fit and workmanship guarantees and low rates on men’s and other articles of dress with up to date styles and materials.
The annual St Patrick's Ball in Manjimup on March 17 drew about 400 people. Decorations used green and gold streamers, Archie Tickle's dance band provided music, and the supper impressed. Proceeds support the Roman Catholic Church funds, with attendees praising value for money.
The Health and Traffic Inspector S. J. Cowan reports to Manjimup Road Board on February activities. Highlights include trimming Bower trees, painting the Town Hall interiors, planning a French drain for kitchen wastes, tarred toilet walls, repaired footpath holes, and street scrub work. Farm visits showed Pleuropneumonia absent. pipes and grounds in good order.
A Bunbury Employment Bureau advertises help for employers seeking staff and workers seeking positions. It promotes a Reward Box contact and a phone number for business inquiries. The snippet hints at employment services and placement opportunities in Bunbury.
At a special Saturday meeting of the Badge town Lodge of the UAO D held March 18 the Grand President Grand Secretary and officers attended. The session started at 3 PM after a change from 6 PM due to a trotting meeting and fruit export activity. The lodge opened with Arch Druid Fro C Golding presiding. Initiation of proposed members was postponed to March 25 due to work commitments. The Loyal Toast followed and the Grand President Bro Bengley spoke.
The tank near the Manjimap warehouse was found pierced by a stone early Monday. Officials inspected the site with inquiries into vandalism and possible theft of crude oil, noting fluid loss and damage to the storage facility.
A correspondent, Mr. Billy Heaton, describes a journey through Indian cities and temples. He reports on customs, incense and cremation rites, a Ganges temple display, and stark contrasts between poverty and wealth. He notes tramway signs and a millionaire’s marble residence, ending with well wishes to West Australians.
A hospital probationer near Warren is found unconscious after an overdose attempt in her room at Merck's Hall. Relieving matron and staff race to rescue. efforts continue to stabilize her as doctors review possible cause and preceding days.
A group of six youths travels by car to Fonty's Pool near Manjimup on a sunny day. The account describes the journey along Warren road, roadside landmarks, and interactions with locals, ending with a return home and reflections on the outing.
A local notice describes a road reconstruction plan on Manjimup West Road submitted last Saturday by foreman Mr Ge Payrter. Proposals include resurfacing with gravel and clay, drainage work, and tonnages around 8210 per five hundred feet. The report notes two wet sections from the fence angle to the culvert near Abernethy and Giblett’s junction, with material quality concerns and logistics for access.
A damaged OCR fragment references a proposed Seven Day Broad Mal Road project with a signed petition by about 20 ratepayers. The text is garbled but mentions a meeting, authorities, and possible conversion of information, with several unclear names and dates.
South West Business Directory lists ReStella Portrait Studio Wellington Street Tanmay Telephone 282. Photographs and tours at various streets. Upholsterers and tailors advertise services with contact numbers. Tea rooms confectionery and groceries appear among listings.
A Friday crash on Noranalet Road opposite Yarnysvoe involved two cars owned by Mr Knox-Peden and a Rosy Wynne accompanist. One vehicle carried Mr Wynne and Gibem, traveling from Stwebaker to Norhalup, while the other bore Unewerthy and Stef Puri. The larger car struck a glazier’s wagon, causing extensive damage to the front right side and doors. the smaller car sustained severe damage and was towed. Both drivers escaped serious injuries, with injuries described as minor to moderate and several passengers left unhurt.
A person was discovered dead on school grounds near M1 at an unidentified location. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and noting attendance for potential leads. No further names or locations are confirmed in the readable text.
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