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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

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Picture Slide Ad Offers, Local Notices and Social Snips

A collage of small items from Bridgetown society includes a notice for picture slides and retail pricing, a death remembrance for Mr George Thiveh, and several social tidbits. Readers learn about local dances, visitors from Perth and Katanning, Easter travels, and residents returning from holidays, with names like Miss A Shergill and Mrs Alte Blechynden featuring prominently.

Fsvell George Thiveh Fridgetown Hospital A. Shergill Bridgetown Mise J. McGlin Sir F. Carl and Mes AD Carroll E. Pisher Perthis Bey Sam How Bisher Ros. Smith Chum Smith Ij. Stockins HI Lake Strugnell Denmark Katanning Alte Blechynden Lyons Perth N. Johnston Carts Marvey D. Flecton F. Taylor Rut Clarke Harold Tomelty Melbourne

Former Western Australia magistrate dies in England at 79

A. William Hardener Walter, longtime magistrate and warden at WA goldfields, died March 10 in Pembury Kent England at 79. Born in England, he studied at Taunton College School and Exeter College Oxford. He moved to WA in 1885 to breed cattle near Nan TN, later serving as census clerk and warden of the Murchison goldfield at Nannine, driving to Cue and Mt. Remarkable career in public service.

A. William Ardagh Hardener Walter Goldfields Western Australia Pembury Kent England Walter Taunton College ‘School Exeter College Oxford Tanjannerup Nantmp W. K. Adam Murchison Goldfield Nannine Cue

Bridgetown News Notes and Local Updates

Local notes recount examinations for Ind A.LP. Mexers Ro A. Temple and the acceptance of 58 of 78 applications at Manjimup. Return of staff from leave includes D. Booth and F.L. Bastcott. first aid classes start April 7. Engagement announced between Lesley Lell and William Cowie Doust. Residents discuss a rising dust storm, the Sub project, and community events in Bridgetown and surrounding areas.

Bridge, Town Ind A.lp A. Temple G. C. Leonard H.R. McDonald H. L Sharpe P Dulling H.C. Ramdon Manjimup Iates H. V. Draper K. Machin Chidgeey L. Warren R. Clechynden F. Campbell E. Johnston Bridgetown K. Zee Clarke Rlridgetows

New Proprietor Takes Over Bridgetown Trade

A local notice states that a new owner has taken over the trust vegetable and confectionery business formerly run by J. W. Smart of Bridgetown. The shop pledges only the best stock and promises courteous attention and quick service to all customers.

J. W Smart Bridgetown

Boyup Bridgetown Road Assurance by Christmas

A reader notes progress on the Boyup Bridgetown road project. The writer expresses satisfaction that the work will be completed before Christmas, stating confidence the vad will be completed well ahead of the holiday.

Farewell Evening For Bridge Town Soldiers Of 2nd ALF

The Bridgetown Soldiers Welfare Committee hosted a farewell in Towns Hall for 2nd ALF members on leave. Attendance was large with dancing and supper served. Speakers rooted for a speedy return, while gifts and plaques were exchanged, and students were celebrated for recent exams and musical honours.

Bridgetown EB Bolwm Welfare Committee Rss.i-1 Bolum D. Booth

Car Hits Pole in Beaconsfield Injuring Two Men

Two men were injured when a motor car driven by Ernest Taylor failed to hit the corner of South and Mary streets and struck a pole. Owen Doust and Walter Jones suffered lacerations shocks and in Doust’s case possible leg fracture. They were taken to Fremantle Hospital by St John ambulance. The incident occurred about 11 o’clock Friday evening as the car carried four passengers including Doust’s son.

Mary Streets Beaconsfield I Doust Owen Isi Bridgetown Jace “Ul Jones Walter Ernest Taylor Melville Reis Namnline Fremantle Taylor Mary St John Aetha St. John Len Doust Owen Doust Perth Upur Ranger

Apple and Pear Growers Face Delayed Payments and Rising Exports

The Boyup Brook district apples and pears show a sharp rise in shipments with over 18,000 cases of apples and nearly 2,000 cases of pears packed, while payment promises lag. The main road to Bridgetown is slated for improvement, and growers report a larger yet unsettled crop with ongoing railway shortages affecting exports.

Bovup Brooke Bridgetown Odo Cotn Aineerments Boyup Proaknish Boyup Brook Farrar

St Pauls Bridgetown Church Services March to April

The Church of England St Pauls Bridgetown lists Holy Communion at 10 am on Sundays, morning prayers at 9 am, and a sermon at 1 pm with evensong. A Harvest Festival is planned for April 7 at Hridgewwn and Vandiltygs with junior and youth gatherings to follow.

Church OF England ST. Paul's Bridgetown

Neglected Rabbit Poisoning In Bridgetown Sermons

A Bridgetown Vermont church notes outline Sunday services and harvest festival plans amid mentions of vermin control and a court appearance. The report lists local pastors, service times, and upcoming events with scattered names and places reflecting the era’s community notices.

Vice Regal Visit to Manjimup and District

Sir James and Lady Mitchell arrived by rail for a short holiday in Manjimup. They visited Treen Brook and Lower Warren, fished with Ralph Kelly, and were hosted by local residents including W. L. Brockman and H. Andrews. The visit included a royal railway journey, museum tour, and social events with local figures and the Red Cross Society.

James Lady Mitchell W. L. Brockman Treen Brook Pemberton W. J. Brockman H. Andrews Manjimup Theencultural Bank Col Viall Lower Warren Ifukgell Qarma Shing Ean Ber Ralph Kelly Muir Wille Mir Sir Jamies Larry Mitchell Turin Mitel Marina Aten Tangsrin Marvin Hay Red Cross Society

Tie Your Business to the Press for Clarity

A practical guideline urges firms to announce their affairs openly through newspapers. The advice emphasizes clear, concise messages and consistent public communication to build trust and avoid misunderstandings.

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A. McInnes Phas G. T. Donovan LDS DDS Chicago Wite Bridgetows Toyup Brook Domazom Tour Feoit F. J. Conway Mera Kilminster Bridgetown Road Poly Convent Mall FL. J. Bastcott VAMC Iis Magnet Bidge Blackwood Greentmushes Tinheld Collie Céal- T Feld Les Susmill Gerald Kal' JW Smart Goorlie Pratt Jereana Lew Wilke Thomson Lesley Lelt He Pearce Lavieville William Cowie Henry VA. Doust Bunbury Tis County Somerset Lricket Brat Women’s Swan Poole’s Hill Slorske Carnt Jean W. Tower Pearce Zmnecker E. Pearce Jabere Road Tia Walkers Smith Jones Crowd Scott Nchstown Ubetuti Wiss Pixie Henderson Steere ST L. Tysoe Baker E. Bentley Wood Merchant and General Carrier Les Sussmill Boyup Music Examinations Sridgetown Convent School Trina Ramee Weal Sylvia William Eastcott Jam Scott Eunice Hall Mary Chevis Inital Ainslie White Mavis Cary William Eastrentt Joyce Abbots Mastie White Dudley Beatty Pamela Egerton Warburton Robin Egerton Warburton Mcalinden Trigwell Road Toad Sives Havins Main Roads Department Singer Sewing Machines B. J. Pell Wen Rankine’s Bhad's Dreyers Pemberton State Store Graham's Singer Sewing Machine Collie T. R. Nicholas P.O. Box Urquhart Bridgetown Tropical Traders Ltd Alsogent Wigmores Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd Manjimup Dairy Co Tul Carlyle and Co Astor and Tasma Cyclone Fence Co Hurch Services Grrenbushes Rey Ff Sunitay Shemnlas Witew Bo Wilga Manjimup Vermin Beard Ac Hanheyn Volive Court Harrie Rey FE Anda Aperial Duar Walla Willian Orret W. L. Nelson Pharmacy Cutmore Bros Hampton ST Our Order of the Day Fisher’s Garage Chevrolet BUICK Philips R.A.C Monte Carlo Hampton Street Sid Palmer Philco Radio Perth Sports Depot Britannia Cafe Peter H. Christie
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