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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 11, 1945

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V E Day in Bridgetown and local tender notices

Bridgetown observes V E Day with a United Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at the Town Hall honoring those who served and the fallen. The Bridgetown Road Board chair addresses the gathering as hymns are sung and prayers offered. Tender notices from the Education Department Perth inviting bids for student transport services close May 19 1945 with details on routes and contractor accommodations.

Cscrenis Hesse Brook Kulikup Education Department Perth Ls M G. Little Bridgetown Mev N. Tawerd Taword God of Jacc Ooo Whlindey Thev Thorman

International Press Freedom and Postwar Plans

The piece argues press freedom as vital to democracy and warns that dictatorship erodes liberty. It notes Nazi Germany and Fascist control, praises uncensored information, and cites plans for a postwar international press conference in Sydney with leaders from the American Society of Newspaper Editors and Australian editors. It mentions Wilbur For ext and Ralph S. McNarrived in Sydney and discussions on harmonizing press cooperation after the war.

Germany American Society of Newspaper Editors The New York Herald Tribune Wilbur &. Forext Atlanta Constitution Ralph S. McN Sydney Mexers Forest McGill Australia Foret Miro McGoll New York Bern Mainlig Mesers Ferrer Messia Forrest

Dance in Bridgetown Celebrates Victory Over Germany

RSL Liege held a Tuesday evening dance in Bridgetown to mark Germany's defeat. It drew the largest attendance yet and raised funds for the War Veterans Flame Appeal benefiting veterans.

RSL Liege Germany Bridgetown Tall

Liberal Party meeting in Bridgetown curtailed by war end celebrations

About 30 attendees heard Messrs Pagan and McGill outline Liberal Party aims at a Bridgetown Town Hall gathering halted by ceasefire news. A. A. Wauchope elected local secretary. future meeting hoped with Mr. Menzies in attendance. the group urged responsible press freedom and cautioned against sensational war reporting.

Liberal Party Bridgetown Europe Germany Lome Western Australia Messra Pagan McLiinald A. A. Wauchope Menzies

Boyup Brook Notes Turns Out A Fair Day At Races

A fragmented summary of Boyup Brook event day outlines a town sports meeting with 93 cars, numerous foot races, trotting events, log chopping, and a grand ball. Notable results include Sehenig and Broadhurst in sprints, Pat Elmo and General Heather in trotting, and a large crowd aiding fundraising for St Johns Ambulance. Total receipts exceed £200 with £56 10s from the ball.

Boyup Brook Wesperts Jehiermer Darkson Scott Peter K. Steith Sian Waters Winnap Othemha Bao Mex Reese St. Johns Ambulance Hackward F. Proctor H. Sehenig Siece J. Broadhurst Patesa OF. Smith Beor Sehenig Broadhurst T. Miller Proctor Paterson B. Mead R. Mead M. Dryden I. Cane C. Dodd FL Jackson J. Donst BE. Jackson J. Those Jackson Dryden Doust J. Cliffon Cliffox Ginger Nelson Ger Eral Heather Bird Heather Wyn Pat Elmo General Heather Pat Filme Ka Ge Nelson Tinger Nelson Hlaew Ginger Nelson W. Walon G. Sperter A Parrall W. Scott Og Com- Wetdin Walton Beet Beett Ko Smith Stith Smith K. Smith Ville Mine Vo Brooks Mins M. Kasteort Erin Ton Matthews Las Hart Jaco Thosnye dW.ichardeen Soeath Weet Lahore Orandl Gerdem Verneu Wet Marty May Die Herbert Tao Pinedo Briarh Tom Bastott Charlie Sweet Palmer Mina VU Pires Shaw

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