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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
1
Public notice item lists sale or distribution of Singer sewing machines by weekly ear agent L Seiggs under Collie brand linkage. Images show model references and possible pricing details. Further particulars not provided in readable portion.
Ten pound reward offered for 15 Shorthorn heifers strayed from Forest Hill. Ages range about 12 to 24 months, two are two year olds. Cattle branded 2c and a hole in each ear. mostly red in colour with one roan. Information to office of this paper or phone 138, Bridgetown.
On Saturday May 2 1942 at 1 PM the West Australian Trustee Executor and Agency Company Limited as Trustee of the Estate of Walter Evershed deceased Greenbushes offers Land Greenburhes Town Lot 7 Certificate of Title Volume 399 Folio 47 with improvements including a shop and a four room cottage plus shop fittings and stock on hand such as overcoats dress material gloves and general drapery for further details contact The West Australian Farmers Limited Bridgetown and Bynbury Branches.
The article notes progress on Section 1 Regulations for shading headlights, with public support for common sense rules despite criticism. It mentions the Eastern States trip of Civil Defence Minister Panton and Premier Willcock, earlier disallowance of regulations, and a push for Australia wide measures. Social events include a club concert with Miss Pixie Tendison and Miss Poole, plus plans for fundraisers for Merchant Seamen Appeal and a Town Hall concert.
The report notes weak organization and delayed action in WA civil defense and ARP, with volunteers resigning in districts amid neglect and confusion. Veterans entertained by the Soldiers Welfare Committee show gratitude, while leaders urge improved information flow and red cross support amid a broader call for consistent wartime measures.
The Repertory Club show drew a large audience despite missing lines and uneven dialogue. Notable figures listed include A Wauchope F Taylor B Sparks F Willmott Reg Hester D Champ J Kirby P Ewing and others as sponsors and participants in the Maylets themed program.
Gerald White faced charges of assaulting Mercyn William Blaknev, 10, in Balingup on March 15. The hearing before Justice Dowzall SM involved prosecution by Blakenyen’s father and defense by S Andersaty. The fragmentary transcript includes a disputed exchange and stray performance references.
A telegram from Warrant Officer MacKinnon states the Bridedown parade is off this Saturday afternoon. A parade is rescheduled for Sunday at 10 am. Air Training Corps discusses government plans to train youths 16 to 18 for future service in the Australian Air Force. Officials seek at least 20 local trainees and instructors, with Mr Deacon handling information for those absent.
In Pem Barton a magistrate heard a clash over alleged fifth column activities linked to Jehovah’s Witnesses. The complainant claimed a blow knocked him down after a heated exchange about loyalty and wartime duty. The judge dismissed the charge after weighing conflicting testimony and the defendants’ account.
A stark message condemns choosing ease over sacrifice and citizen responsibility. It warns that such attitudes force prices upward and endanger futures, urging readers to fulfill their civic duties and oppose trends that harm economic stability.
A juvenile helper was charged in Chil dren's Court with allowing five head of stock including two mares five foals and a gelding to stray in public streets. He was also charged with cruelty to a horse for neglect. The police destroyed the animal. Both charges were proven and fines of ten pence plus costs imposed.
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