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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
4
The 77th Anzac Day observance across Australia and the world reflected sober reverence. Leaders urged courage and unity as Australians remember Gallipoli and the fighting services, with wreaths laid and services held at memorials.
A dawn service at the Memorial and Bag, with about 400 attendees including RSL members, Emergency Service Corps, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Canon Walmsley presided, Rev Cardell-Oliver and Rev Purman assisted, Mr Jones delivered the address urging unity and sacrifice as Australians defend their land against a harsher war. The sermon referenced Gallipoli, current war duties, and Lincoln’s Gettysburg remarks, expressing resolve to endure further sacrifices.
In Nannup postwar events unite the community as the RSS and local groups honor the fallen at the War Memorial, lay a wreath, and raise the flag. Church services and school activities follow, with digging of slit trenches and communal effort by children, parents, and teachers to memorialize veterans and rebuild together.
In memory of local figures Bridgetown Red Crest Mothers' Union Boy Scouts Airt Guides Association RSL Lalita’s militia Ba Pack Children of Seidgetown 111th Troop Boy Scouts A. Little Brienie Lily Nye Elsie Chrisp Mes. Preedman Mr and Mrs P J O'Neill Doressa Mr and Mrs Salvair Mr and Mrs Joole Roath also wreaths in memory of Tom Stokes and Harry Draper.
Anzac Day was quietly observed at Belingup and Mullalyup with no services. Wreaths were laid by RSL sub-branches and other groups. At Balingup the RSL representatives paraded at the District Hall, wreaths laid by President Mr RP Darling, and the remembrance verse read as the flag was hoisted to the masthead.
Owing to unfavourable weather the Anzac march was held at Memorial Gates with a parade of RSL band veterans from 1914-18 and current volunteers. The service, led by Reverend Jenkins and Reverend Nichols, praised past presidents and the League’s four aims. The piece then reviews the film It Started with Eve starring Deanna Durbin and Charles Laughton, noting Durbin’s acclaimed performance and plot details.
The Manjknup RSL sub-branch held its annual meeting this Saturday in which 35 to 40 former servicemen attended led by President FB Davies. The secretary and treasurer Geo Major presented the annual financial statement, reporting commendable operations and a final hall account showing a net profit of £27 11s, improving on last year’s £8.
Postal information outlines rates for letters, packets, postcards, and air mails, including within the Commonwealth and to distant destinations. It details charges per item and additional sums for weight, destinations, and special services, with many archaic currency notations and abbreviations.
The total hall receipts for the year amounted to 19 14 10. Most came from the weekly White? The meeting reports Holy Day services, Bible classes, and communications. Membership reached 116. subscriptions £55 15s against last year £41 5s. The subbranch won the Cole Collett Cup. thanks to Women’s Auxiliary. Officers thank supporters and request continued cooperation.
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