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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 03, 1946

Page

4

Anzac Day Services in Bridgetown Remember Fallen Comrades

Two minutes silence marked Anzac Day as Mr. F Buck delivered an address honoring Dick Scott and praising courage endurance comradeship and unity. The service reflected on sacrifices by New Zealand and the Motherland with prayers by Rev. N Inweed and wreaths laid at the memorial by R S L members.

F. Buck Dick Scott Gallipoli New Zealand Royal Navy Fpngish Anzac Day N. Inweed Thorman

Manjimup Anzac Day Service Reflects War’s Aftermath

The Manjimup Anzac Day ceremony marked peace after six years of conflict. Attendees included returning servicemen, with wreaths laid at the Memorial gates and a service at the Town Hall led by Reverend Tassell and others. Lou Thompson urged ongoing care for returning soldiers as the crowd reflected on fallen comrades.

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Commemoration Service at Miners Hall in Greenbushes

Inclement weather forced the annual service indoors at Miners Hall with R L Sub branch president C B Sells giving an apt address. Rev M Lawson spoke briefly, a brass band travelled 34 miles by bike to perform, wreaths glittered under rain, and thanks were offered to many helpers including Mr L Thomas and Greenbushes School children.

Miners’ Hall C. B. Sells M. Lawson Royal Navy George Graham Balingup R. &. L L. Thomas Mesdames Wright Greenbushes School

Hymns Honor Nation as Service Closes

The service ended with singing of O God our Help in Ages Past Land of Hope and Glory and the National Anthem reflecting a spirit of joy and peace.

William Brittain and Son Funeral Directors Ad

Donnybrook and Bunbury firms promote prompt efficient service with local contact numbers Donnybrook 42 and Bunbury 16 listed for inquiries and arrangements.

Donnybrook Bunbury

Railway Timetable For Bridge Town Arrivals and Departures

Followed are the arrival and departure times for Bridge Town trains. The timetable lists scheduled services, noting platform order and station stops to help passengers plan connections and transfers.

Bridgetown

R S L Service at Boyup Brook Honors Returned Soldiers

Attendance was strong at a Boyup Brook town hall service led by R S L president J Murray Carter. Rev Pelham Thorman of Bridgetown preached on loyalty to the League, with Major Whittell also speaking on comradeship and sacrifice.

Boyup Town R. Ss. L J. Murray Carter Pelham, Thorman Church of England Bridgetown Bailey Brown Major Whittell League

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