Bereavement Thanks From YAPT and Mrs Fletcher
YAPT and Mrs G H Fletcher and a family thank Bridgetown friends for sympathy shown in their recent sad bereavement.
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Yapt
G. H. Fletcher
Bridgetown
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
1
Legislative Assembly By-Election Nomination Details
Nomination for the Forrest electorate by election closed on Saturday April 1. Returning Officer F J Withers MLA Bunbury handles filings with forms available from the Trades Hall Perth secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
F. J Withers
Bunbury
Trades Hall
Perth
Sale of Manjimup suburban lands at auction
Manjimup sale notice set for April 14 1939 at 3 pm at the Agricultural Bank. Lots offered for suburban cultivation under Lands Department rules, clause 22 not applying to these lots. G L Needham Under Secretary for Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
the Agricultural Bank
Mr J H Smith Welcomed Back To Nelson Electorate
Social evening in Bridgetown honors Mr J H Smith elected to rep represent Nelson in the Legislative Assembly. Speakers praise past service, note rabbit menace, and Smith vows to serve South-West and state with 7000 miles of campaigning behind him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
J. H. Smith
Nelson
Legislative Assembly
E. Giblett
W. Toyer
Road Board
Smith
Toyer
Labour
Mr. Smith
Pearse
A. E. Bartlett
South-West
C. A. MacKinnon
Messrs
E. Hester
Tozer
E. L. Mitchell
W. P. Scott
Bush
Hhe Town Brook
Bartlett
Social Evening in Convent Hall Precedes Bride Mona Cowley
At Bridgetown Convent Hall on a Saturday social before Miss Mona Cowley’s wedding to Mr Tom Twoamey. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing with bridge won by Mrs Nelson and Mr T Walker. Music by Miss Nell Foale and Mr Geo Broekins. A cheque was presented to the guest of honor by Mr Glen McAlinden as best wishes for her future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Convent Hall
Mona Cowley
Tom Twoamey
Nelson
T Walker
Nell Foale
Geo. Co Broekins
Glen McAlinden
PortIon Of Australia Lost German Colony
A speech at Bridge Town references a large Lost German Colony area spanning South Australia, parts of New South Wales and Queensland. The discussion notes Genoan families living nearby and questions a Sudetenland style campaign, expressing concern over potential Nazi interests in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Munich
Germany
Roberts
Bridge Town
South Australia
Nsw
Queensland
Kong
Hitler
Loyal Bridgetown Lodge meeting initiates new member
The bi monthly gathering of the Loyal Bridgetown Lodge of the M U 1 0 0 F met Tuesday week with NG Bro WJ Crews presiding. One new member was initiated and nominations for the next term began. Discussions covered several matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
M.U.1
NG. Bro
Munich and After Address At Bedgerow Hall
Professor Mexandra of Wa University spoke on Munich and its aftermath at Lesser Hall Bedgerows under the Extension Lectures Scheme. Mr H J Machin chaired, questions followed, and Mr Roberts praised Adult Education and urged Bridgetown members to join and fund the Box Group Scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexandra
Wa University
Bedgerows
W.A. University
Hf. J. Machin
Alexandra
Munich
Hitler
Hester
Roberts
Bridgetown
Puller Informa
Bridgetown Holiday Visitors From Albany Bunbury and Kalgoorlie
Mrs. McCormack of Albany and Mrs. W Williams with her daughter visited Bridgetown over the weekend. Mr. W Clifton of the Commercial Bank and wife left for Perth for holidays. Mr. Ken Burley of Kalgoorlie, holidaying with Mrs. Cutmore, returned today. Mr. and Mrs. V Linto with child returned from York and Perth after a fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy returned to Bridgetown after several weeks in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clifton
Commercial Bank
Bridgetown
Perth
Ken Burley
Kalgoorlie
Cutmore
V. Linto
York
Mrs. McCarthy
City
Bridgetown Birth Announcements Highlight Local Families
Congratulations are extended to several Bridgetown residents on recent births at Bridgetown hospital. Mr and Mrs Alex Higgins welcome a son while Mr and Mrs Stewart Farquhar of Yornyp greet a son. Joy Powell of Jardee visited Bridgetown friends Chris Green. Mr C Turner is reported well after surgery. Esten Fisher and Marshall and wife also celebrate newborn sons at Bridgetown hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Higgins
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Hospital
Stewart Farquhar
Yornyp
Joy Powell
Jardee
Chris. Green
C. Turner
Bridge
Town Hospital
Esten Fisher
Mrs. Marshall
Sunnyside Versus Bridgetown Narrow Cricket Match Report
Bridgetown No 2 faced Sunnyside in a tight Sunday match with Bridgetsown bowlers Hugall Braund and Lathwell sharing wickets. Sunnyside totaled 110, powered by Giblett and Wheatley while Bridgetown struggled in field with several batsmen dismissed by Giblett and Braund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Wheatley
Low
Hugall
Giblett
Beatty
A. Giblett
Braund
G. Giblett
Latchwell
AL Machin
Phillips Ae
Garside
Phillips
Bruins
L. Machin
Bently
K. Machin
Bentley
Bridgetown
Lathwell
Sinclair
L Smith
Oo Waller
Bruin
Miller
Briund
Yes & Glover
Peale
G. Giblet
Bran
Dowd
Brauml
Creo Hugall
Smith
Eae
Notice Spacious Groom House Opposite Convent For Sale
Inspection invited for a spacious groom house opposite the convent. Also several valuable building blocks available. For full particulars apply to R. Shanahan, Amos Street.
Revival of Adult Education Groups Promises New Life
Mr Jones the school master notes that groups once linked to the 3 Club and held in Bridgetown have dwindled due to poor attendance. Renewed interest may restart Modern Thought Modern Drama and Music groups, as ongoing education after school is seen as highly desirable and currently underrepresented locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bridgetown Road Board Nomination Outcomes
Nominations closed with unopposed returns. Mire W. P. Scott won as central, while W. Tower and FE Lb Mitchel were unopposed in central. In the South East, retiring member Mr T I Machin faces opposition from Mr Tea Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
South East
Machin
Herbert John
Wood
George Edwa
Town
Sunnyside
Tweed Road
Yarnup
Balbarrup Road
Draper
Bridgetown Road Board
Mire
W. P. Scott
Central
Messrs
W. Tower
Lb. Mitchel
T. I. Machin
Tea
Harvest Thanksgiving Services at Bridgetown Church
Harvest Thanksgiving services were held at Bridgetown Methodist Church with strong attendance at morning and evening rites. In the evening, sales were conducted by Mr Nelson and Mr Mesnil. The church was decoratively adorned by the Christian Ladies Society. Discussions followed on plans for the 40th anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Lancer Spy Leads Bridgetown Pictures Espionage Lineup
Bridgetown Pictures announces a slate including Lancer Spy with Dolores Del Rio George Sanders and Peter Lorre. The Cowboy and the Lady with Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon. Judge Hardy's Children with Lew Stone Mikew Rooney Cecilia Parker and Pay Holden. The Adventures of Robin Hood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores del Rio
George Sanders
Peter Lorre
Comsie Rales Gr
Washingtons
Upper
Erie T
Gary Coan Ver
Merle Oberon
Judge Hardy
Lew Stone
Mikew Rooney
Cecilia Parker
Pay Holden
Washington
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Seed and Plant Merchants
Mayanup
Mayanup Hall
D.P. Parker
Forrest Electorate
G. Smith Delicious Nickajacks
Rokewoods
Dowghertys
Yates Ie
Manjimupp
G. L. Needham
Ranzlers
Gary Cooper
Cowboy and
the Lady
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Judge Hardy's
Errol Flynn
Adventures of
Robin Hood
Lancer
Boyup
Errol Plynn
March
Penrod
Britannia Cafe
Steire Street
Rose
Prastidis
P.O. Box
Sons Builders
Steere Street
Chevrolet & Buick
Ray J. Sharp
Art Bamford Diesel
Mastertone Radio
R.A.C
Milcay
Melray
Shanahan, Creleaven
Amos Street
Lane
Hampton ST. Bridgetown
Mickey Mouse
R. Urquhart
National Library of Australia
M.U
Professor Alexander
Mrs. McCormack
Albany
Mr. Smart
Banbury Hospital
Westinghouse Radio
SEE
H. W. Dowd
Wyper Howard
Kodak
W.L. Nelson
Jackwood Pharmacy
Convent Hall
Cricket Club
Fugall
Simith
D Giblett
Netive
R. Shanahan
Amos
Bridgetown Pictures
Texaco
Texaco Motor Oil
Texern
H. FE. Lindsay& Co
Greenbushes & Balingup
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