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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
1
A promotional note from A. M. Layton's Motor Garage in Bridgetown touts Cycla gear as a solution to tough hill climbs. The ad highlights a 1 percent deposit offer and urges readers to upgrade bicycles with Malvern Star components.
Public auction advertised by Middlesex Branch CWA and Westralian Farmers Ltd. on Wednesday May 1941 at 2 pm on the property in the town site. Items include a brick four room dwelling, orchard in full bearing, dairy and pantry, sheds, cow shed with feed, orchard equipment, tools, furniture, a washing machine, wireless, and a range of farm implements. Terms cash. Full particulars from The Westralian Farmers Limited Perth or Muradup Cooperative Co. bids.
Local notices announce a crutching team return to the North Midlands for engagements from May 21, a Mercantile Marine Comforts Fund variety show at Town Hall on May 20, an anniversary dance at Lesser Hall on May 9, and a social function at Bridgetown. Obituary notes the death of Mr W Fort of Wilga. A search for Mr Ford and a Government Land Sale at Bridgetown are also listed.
A large Anzac Day gathering took place at Bridgetown's town hall with the RSS1L4 25th Light Horse Volunteer Defence Corps and scouts marching in with flags. Rev Farman spoke, wreaths were placed at the memorial, and a dawn service followed at St Bridget’s Church.
Auctioneers Elder Smith Co. Ltd and Galtsbrough Mort Co. Ltd offer 3600 Isheep wethers from J H Cummings and 2100 good shearing wethers aged 2 to 4 years. Lots to suit buyers with railway transit arranged. Further particulars from Bridgetown office.
The Bridgetown club receives permission from the Blackwood Golf Association to stage its annual fixture on August 3. Farewells were made to Private P. Shenton and Private Shearer of the ALF as wallets were presented by local citizens. A farewell social is planned tonight and a call for recruits seeks 10 men for the ALF with applications due by May 15.
A garbled note suggests a bid to award something called Priars ten for a task involving roses this week. The readable text is fragmentary and unclear about who is giving or receiving and the exact event or stakes.
War memorial anniversary service in Nannup under local ag branch RST. President G F Clipper presided before large attendance. Children from State School stood behind the RSL as prayers were offered for the king, nation, peace, and fellowship by Missioner Lawarcuer of the Naunup Methodist Church. wreaths placed by RSL president, Women's Auxiliary, school, and public members.
Bridgetown motor garage A M Layton announces a price increase soon for Malvern Star bikes with a layby plan. Shoppers can lock current prices now to save substantial sums. The ad urges customers to act quickly to secure the best deal.
Tomorrow night in Boyup Brook a Red X Ball at the Town Hall features delightful music and a delectable supper hosted by D Lavely Floor. Proceeds support local community efforts. Local residents invited to attend and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
An advertisement for RICYLES offers a Malvern Star bicycle with a written guarantee. It promises delivery for 15 down and small weekly payments at M Layton's Motor Garage in Bridge Street, urging customers to buy before prices rise.
The Manjimup Repertory Club conducted Anchor Day street appeal to raise funds for the Merchant Marine Comforts Fund. They collected £17 10s 6d with expenses of 14s, marking an excellent initial effort by the club.
The Pemberton Tennis Club winds up season work as the new trout breeding ponds near completion. The Public Works gang finished mixing work and the ponds should be ready by mid May for operation near One Mile Brook between the swimming pool. The project showcases P.W.D. efforts and community interest in local trout habitat.
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