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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
1
An obscure item notes a Malvern Star cycle gear in Bridgetown with a deposit at A M Layton's Motor Garage. No clear date or full context is provided in the fragment.
Two experienced shearers with a twest and portable plant return from a critching run in the North Midlands and will be available for engagements in these districts from approximately first of the month. For father particulars apply Harold Morris, Contractor Carrier, Phillip Street, Bridgetown, Phone 244.
Mercantile Marine Comforts Fund presents a Town Hall variety show on May 20 at 8 15 p m with prices 2 shillings 3 pence box plan through Newsagent Produced by Mr J P Henderson The Bird advertising Bicycles guaranteed for ever with a written guarantee included Malvern Star bicycle sale 15 down and weekly payments at M Layton's Motor Garage Bridge area hurry before prices rise
A local committee hosted a farewell for Bridgetown soldiers at Town Hall on Thursday evening. The event featured music by Mrs. Donita and a plan to send troops to camp by May 19, with attendees from the Bridgetown district and central ward noting strong support for the welfare effort.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club celebrates its ninth anniversary with Anchor Ball at Town Hall Bridge town tomorrow evening. Proceeds rise with 75 percent of net funds to be elevated. Authorities note funding shortages and enlistment affecting plans as the Road Board discusses leadership for the coming year.
Fragmented notice details a community farewell event and acknowledgments. It records improvements to premises along Breeze Street including new front, windows, and veranda, with plans approved. It also notes water supply developments at Bridgetown and a newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs Alan Richardson.
The secretary proposed a cast survey and plans for a film titled French Without Tears to be shown Friday next with parents and citizens association and Doreen Eckett as the young actress. The meeting discussed sewer and drain plans with Mr Eckersley invited for advice while the cloak room at the town hall may be rented free for meetings.
A damaged OCR item notes a price and a location at A iyton's Motor Garage. Details are unclear but indicate a sale or service event with timing referenced as soon.
Last week inspector W. Anderson visited Bridgetown school before a community fundraising event to support school grounds tools and garden work. The event raised 3 pounds 6 shillings 11 pence and featured a boat championships finals with J. Witking and S Wilkie winning for girls and G Walter D. Waddington for boys, with trophies donated by Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club.
Daily Mail service AU to Manjimup and Port will operate every day except Sundays. The Railway Department consents to carry mails on the trains leaving Manjimup on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Mails connect with string leaving Bridge Town on Wednesdays Fridays and Mondays. Service begins Saturday May 6 with collection at 1 pm.
An auction sale will be held at Mr iny in May for offerings from Dorothy Davies and Warrett Woodhead. Items include items from several years in Manjimaye with Contents of the homes of both owners. The furniture is described as in very good condition and expected to attract buyers seeking a wide selection.
A local branch meeting in Manjimup honors Mr. Mlun Jones te Reeve for his generous support to the ILS and war periodical purchases. Members thanked him publicly and discussed binding loose copies into proper volumes at low cost, with instructions to contact the Bridgetown office.
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