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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

4

Pemberton Golf Club Opens Amid Mixed Foursome Scores

The Pemberton Golf Club opened operations Sunday with J A Rowberry driving the first ball. Thirty three players competed in mixed foursomes despite poor weather. W Deadman won bogey, and J Richards with H Deadman took mixed foursomes. Remaining results list Mrs Knowle and Green, Mrs Crowd and Roby, and other pairings. The meeting followed on Thursday with officers named including President Mr Thompson and Vice President Mrs Knowles.

Pemberton Gol Club Rowberry WW. Deadman W. Deadman Ue Winch P. Barrett A R. Fuge Mics J Richards H. Destman Mie J Richards H. Dead Mrs. Bloorser Kno Iss Roby Parnell Jr Howe Semcnas Apri Thompston Sadeot Mrs. Knowle

Funeral of Mrs Esther Ellen Stanton at Kojonup

The funeral for the late Mrs Esther Ellen Stanton was held beside Kojonup. She married in Victoria and left a family of six daughters and one son. Chief mourners included Gen. Stanton, Mrs Gale, Miss Stanton, and Mr. Butterly among others. Floral tributes came from multiple families and friends. A separate note mentions a 11-year-old boy from Bridgtown charged with theft at the Children’s Court, remanded to the Child Welfare Department until age 18. The Agriculture Department urged farmers to place superphosphate orders for the current period to aid supply and pasture topdressing, with guidance on filing through the usual channels.

Esther Ellen Stanton Jumniz Stanton A.D. Butterly J F Weight Tom Amy Hilda Gaildne Bridg-town A. E. Bartlet Child ‘Welfare Department Uneder Agricultime Baron-Hay Trwan Department of Agricultur

Anzac Day Pemberton Address Notes Red Cross Work

The Anzac Commemoration at Pemberton observes Red Cross fundraising and notes June donations. A motion of sympathy was passed for relatives of the late Integra Stan Ley, with Dallas presiding. The service honors Navy and Army roles in Gallipoli and subsequent campaigns, praising nursing sisters and the endurance of families.

Integra Stanley Red Cross

War time notes from Greenbushes community fallout

Five servicemen on home leave attended events in Greenbushes on April 20. The Soldiers Welfare Committee hosted an evening with music and dancing, plus a successful charity bridge and sale raising funds for the church and Red Cross. A community concert planned for May at Miners Hall supports Sister Kate’s Home, with prizes awarded in bridge and a total of about £2 1s raised. The Red Cross activities continued as talks urged unity, support for troops, and morale, stressing reliance on Allies and patriotic duty amid wartime challenges.

Fighting Soren Tom Russell Bill Coleman Wally Ds Worbors French Lindsay Tom Green Soldiers’ Welfare Committee J. Neville Graham Cornet Ailes Anne Oe Jarvis Church of England Herbert Miners’ Hall R.L. Jones Sullivan Mes. Young Mre Kerr Mies D Angus Mre J. Neville Sire Young Mr. G. Viner Meesdames Sullivens Congdonana Collins RSL R. Williams G Tulloch Kate Home Denberg J. Doherty Alleen Angas Percy Pearcy Cummy Eel Aril Reap America Nimes

Bridgetown Road Board Appoints New Chair and Vice Chair

The ordinary Bridgetown Road Board meeting held in the Board Room on Friday saw all members present. Mr J. Bagshaw was elected chair and Mr E S Hester named vice-chairman, both unopposed, with H Lake J J McAlinden E Hester F Willmott serving on the finance committee alongside the chair.

Bridgetown Road Board Board Room C. V. Draper J. & Bagshaw E. S. Hester Feers H. Lake J J. McAlinden Hester F Willmott Nanoup Ford Blackbar Flax Blechynlen Street Greenbushes Road Whestler Wheatley’s River Nannup Port Road Nannup Road Mockerdillup Road Grange Road Crowd Wheatley 4 Peninsula Road Nennup Pord Black

War time notes detail council relief, roads and immunisation efforts

The board reviewed ARP testing, diphtheria immunisation costs at 3/6, and free immunisation for service members’ children. It reported road and drainage damage across Laverty Street and Nannup roads, with repairs planned and projects delayed by survey limits. Public works touched territory transfers, road district boundaries, and storm-water issues while ministers urged continued supply of vital metals and periodic material returns.

Sydney Civil Defence Council Wass Pein Koi Tyrton Vine Mes G Bitty Public Healy Ryan Hadi Childrn Laverty Street Culvente Hampton Street Rains Hister Antler Ward Nannup Beard DS Bagshaw Cote Eferml Mockerdillup Brook Zaks Firther Prom Public Works Department Manjimup Bridgetown Road Gesettal Manjimup Road Nelaga Aido

Mother's Day Remembrance Amid War's Desolation

An editorial piece celebrates mothers as God’s gift during wartime, contrasting enduring maternal love with global conflict. It recalls memories of mothers’ counsel, the comfort of home, and prays for everlasting peace. Notes two brothers, Mosers Eric and Jack Rate, progress after a recent accident with Jack still hospitalized. Anzac Day service drew few attendees due to weather, but praise for the service and address persists.

Eric Jack Rate Jack

Teblon Ming He Booked at The Depot for Bridge

The notice advertises a bridge session at the Depot on Friday May 15. It promises a cosy warm room and dainty afternoon teas. Limited tables, about 20, with private seating for early bookings.

Teblon Ming

Waste products plea seeks every bottle for funds

A May appeal urges residents to donate all waste paper and every bottle including medicine and untownded ones to aid funds for prisoners of war. The drive asks for clean waste paper suitable for sale locally to support relief efforts.

Local plea to donate wood aid

A brief note reports Pepe Aiiesa urging people to donate as much wood as possible. The call emphasizes maximizing contributions to support the cause and asks community members to act promptly.

Pepe Aiiesa

Adversine Ad Rush Crashes Market Despite Requests

A garbled Advoca te column fragment hints at a chaotic market mood as investor demand falters. The unreadable text references names and numbers likely tied to prices or shares, with limited legible detail suggesting a push or sell action amid uncertain outlooks.

Pom and sure bet advocate and secure best re

A fragment hints at a confident push for a secure outcome. It references a person or group urging a favorable bet or decision, with emphasis on steady gains and trusted advocacy. Specific names, places, or dates are not provided in the legible text.

Church Notices SUKvax say we OM Mothers Day

Church notices indicate observances for Mothers Day with plans and schedule details. The excerpt identifies event prompts and suggests commemorations by local congregations and group leaders.

Mothers Day

St Pauls Bridgetown Sunday Service Details

Sunday May 10 service schedule includes morning and evening worship. Events list a 2:30 pm session and sermon with evening gathering. Local church announces program and timings for parishioners and visitors.

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THE Dardanup Hotel Bob Toy Kalgoorlie Perte R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Bunbury Victoria Insurance Coy Deadman Betty Mie Richards Parnell Pitman Knowles Green Rewberry and Young Evans Esther Ellew Stantor Bridgetown Pemberton Dallas Manbers C. B. Todd Sissons Red Cross Depot Aries Empire England Prisoner of War Fund Rhiir Gallipoli Howevat Rostvalin Dallpoll Greenbushes Eitemel WEW Pemberton Notes E. C Sigaints Proént Mundaring Road Board Cremendence Wales Anzac Seaton Ros Or. E Neta Geoding Todd Ute Rs.l Tig Mildred Air Peciera She Burr Dinninup Thompson's Garage General Motors For All Nelson Printing Works St, Pauls Bridgetown Ipez Sree Blackwood Old Metals Cheerio Propeietor Charlee Wiliam Trammond, A Fhe Ofa and Werks Miers Siren, Bridgetews Weeters Seetwetie
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