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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
4
Wartime reminiscence and lyrics celebrate Australian pride under British ties. It cites songs like Advance Australia Fair Waltzing Matilda God Save Our Gracious King and mentions Dunkirk and Britain in peril with a tribute to brave Australians and a call to welcome home victors.
The parish announces Holy Communion services on May 4 and 25, Evensong and Sermon evenings, and Sunday School sessions. The Bishop of the diocese visits May 1 to May 18 with the Mothers Union and Ladies Guild events. Easter services were well attended. Ascension and Whit Sunday plans are noted along with Vestry, Ladies Guild, and Annual Meeting dates.
Local ad notes discounts on durable winter footwear at Davis and Davis. Shoppers find reduced prices on boots and slippers with emphasis on value. Limited stock may drive early buys.
Miss Ruby Jardine White and Sub. Lieutenant John Weeden united at Windsor Place Church in a ceremony decorated with crimson peony roses and pink carnations. The bride wore pink satin, veil with seed pearl halo, and carried pink and white carnations. bridesmaids wore white silver lame and turquoise coats. The groom and groomsman wore naval uniforms. reception at Esplanade hotel followed.
A public farewell to about 130 soldiers of the ALI was organized by the Manjimup Soldiers Welfare Committee. The event on the 26th attracted the largest crowd ever seen in the town hall with estimates over 1000 in attendance. Speeches were given by HJ Limmer of the road board, Dr M F Williams for townspeople, J Sims of the Manjimup sub branch, R8 and SL, and Jack Smith secretary of the local recruiting committee. Supper was distributed amid a dense floor.
Sydney Frederick Palmer and Winifred Esme Wilkes wed at St Pauls Bridgetown on April 19 in a ceremony officiated by Canon Strogwell. The bride wore white bridal satin with open work embroidery and a coronet of orange blossom. reception followed for over 100 guests with formal toasts and dancing.
Allan Jones Pictures offers a program for Manjimup and Pemberton audiences featuring The Roaring Twenties, The Showdown with Wm Boyd as Hopalong, cartoons, newsreels, and AIF departure for Singapore. Midweek shorts include De Kildare's Strange Case and The Earl of Chicago. Pemberton Tuesday 13th, Manjimup Wednesday 14th.
Davis and Davis advertises a broad selection of warm padded quilts for the upcoming season. Shoppers can compare fabrics fills and patterns across a range of prices and sizes.
Alma Kirby, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs B S Kirby of Broome, married Walter P Scott, younger son of Mrs and the late Mr Chonan Scott of Winnijup Bridgetown. Alma wore a lowly French embroidery lame gown with a long train and matching coat, veil held with a cream flower wreath, while her sister Norma Kirby served as bridesmaid in blue silk and lilac bouquet.
An assortment of cardigans and woollies is offered at Davis's, featuring a selection suitable for varied tastes and winter wear needs. Visit the store for available styles and sizes.
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