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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
1
A Cycler can ease hills with a Malvern Star bicycle, now available from 14/ deposit at A. M. Layton's Motor Garage in Bridgetown.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club presents a variety show at Town Hall on May 20 at 8 15 p m Tickets priced 2 shillings or 3 shillings Box plan at Newsagency Box office produced by J P Henderson Written guarantee accompanies every Malvern Star loan.
The Empire Ball on Saturday May 24 1941 runs to 2 a m with Bridgetown Orchestra providing the first class supper and dancing. Admission for gentleman and lady is set as stated to celebrate guardians of the empire at a popular dance event.
Notice of the annual meeting of rate payers to be held in the Town Hall at 8 0 pm on Monday the 26th of May. C V Draper secretary.
The Bridgetown Road Board held a Friday afternoon session with members W Toyer W A Doust M Scott H Lake J McAlinden E L Mitchell Geo Wooda L Joseph F D Willmott E Hester and others. New chairmen were urged to secure support as retiring chair Toyer was thanked for years of service. The finance committee was named and a paddock fencing request from M Glancy approved. Rabbit control discussions highlighted ongoing issues with local landowners and blackberry cover. A resignation from McAlinden as Soldiers Welfare Committee delegate was noted in favor of Draper.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club committee met Friday evening with no chairperson present. They approved erecting a flagstaff at a cost of 25, planned to seek road works for entrance bitumenising, and left some motions for next meeting. A patriotic ball was accepted for June 20 in Town Hall to aid merchant seamen. 75 percent of net proceeds from the anniversary ball will go to the War Fund. May features include Navy Day activities and a charity dance, benefiting naval welfare. a concert on Monday showcased local talent and included plays, songs, and an orchestra.
The column notes a funeral that went through the town with no onlookers or observers, suggesting both a lack of community attention and a call for greater thoughtfulness. The sub-branch of the R8L elects J S Bagshaw as Briwn Road Board chairman, with a letter of congratulation planned. Miss G Dyer reports her brother wounded in Greece serving with the AIF.
In Bridge Town, Mesers R C Williams and A E Bartlett Je.P. faced disorderly conduct charges after a Hamp ton street disturbance on May 10. Smith paid £6 plus costs, Regan £5 plus costs, as sentences were handed down. A May 23 ceremony at the Methodist Church featured Ina Rose Barnes and her groom, with Iris Jones as bridesmaid and Mrs C B Rowe as matron of honor. The couple, after a reception at the groom’s parents, began a short honeymoon, amid well wishes from friends and family.
King Merril Incarly Leak We Ba derson producers a May 20 variety show in Bridgetown town hall with 75 percent of net proceeds to the Mercantile Marine Comfort Fund. The club deducts 25 cents from each act to rent ital features and fund production costs including a one act Shanghai and Till the Lights of London Shine Again featuring Lambeth Walk. A lively program of colour cash and good music aims to be a premier local repertory club event.
The Bridgetown sub-branch meeting presided by Mr T K Bolton discussed thanking assisting bodies for the Anzac service and investing hospital funds in War Loan. A Paddy’s market is set for July 14 with proceeds split among the sub-branch hospital fund Bridgetown Red Cross and Mercantile Marine Comforts Fund. A queen competition was planned and a committee formed. War savings certificates were approved. The Ambulance Association and Soldiers Welfare Committee were urged to seek member support and schedule a soldiers presentation.
The Eight Mile Well Social Club held a dance on the 20th with Mr. Fred Gifford as MC. Music by Davis Urquhart and Steve Durrantovich. A school choir sang and a burlesque by local children. Proceeds to Spitfire Fund totaling £14 3s 8d after expenses. Prizes included a rooster, a horse, and a sheep donated by locals.
Bria Town Golf Club hosted a mixed foursomes event on Barnthey May 10 with net proceeds for the Red Cross amounting to £2 15s 6d. Fewer entries than expected, weather ideal, course in good order. Winners were Mr and Mrs Salvair. top cards included Mrs Salvair and T Salvair 65 8 57 and Miss Joan Ewing with G Randell 68 10 56.
Malvern Star bicycles available for lay by at A M Larton's Motor Garage Bridgeton. Shop warns prices are expected to rise soon, urging customers to reserve now to save pounds.
Bridgetown circuit announces Sunday services at Bridgetown 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 3:00 p.m. Sunnyside 7:90 p.m. Greenbushes 7:30 p.m. Rev 11 W Farwan conducts Bridgetown service with Missioner S W Laurence in attendance.
On Sunday at St Pauls Bridgetown 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Sunday School 11 am Holy Communion and Sermon 7 30 pm Evensong and Sermon by the Bishop. Scotts Brook 3 pm Evensong and Sermon by the Bishop. May 15 Mothers Union service 2 30 pm Sunnyside 8 pm Evensong and Sermon by the Bishop. May 16 Ladies Guild meeting and social in R.8.L. Rooms.
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