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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

4

Stephen Macrows Calls Monthly in South West Towns

Representative Stephen Macrows invites monthly visits to Donnybrook Bridgetown Manjimup Pemberton Nanup Busselton for furniture or clothing needs. Send a postcard and he will call offering easy terms.

Macrows Stephen Street Bunbury Donnybrook Bridgetown Manjimup Pemberton Nanowp Busselton Singer Sewing Machines J. J. Pell Findgeno Rankine's Drapers Droyers Ray Airvok Graham's Singer Sewing Machine

Bragetown National Fitness Campaign Inaugural Meeting

The Bragetown National Fitness Campaign Council held its first meeting on Thursday evening. Attendees included representatives from Girl Guides, Haselhurst Repertory Clubs, Revel Father Lynch, Junior Farmers, Hay Senuts, and local boards. A hall erection was deemed presently unfeasible. a full discussion on a switch of venue is set for May 21 with a next meeting planned for May 21.

Bragetown National Fitness Campaign Council Perth Variou Jon Messames E. G. IL Girl Gudies Haselhurst Revel Father Lynch Mesrs N. Jones E. J. Fullerton W. Caddy W. Tayer Presen

Loyal Bridgetown Lodge meeting and festive board notes

The Loyal Bridgetown Lodge of the Manchester Unity LOOP held a Tuesday meeting with Sister Duncan presenting the ceremony assisted by P.G. Bro. Wauchope and others. Toasts honored the King, the Army, Navy, and Air Force as officers were installed and plans for socials and a May 21 gathering were announced. St Johns Week in June is upcoming. members urged to read the next monthly issue.

Bridgetown Manchester LPNG H’ Duncan Wauchupe P.G. Biro NG. Biro J. Machin Honmar Honmar. Jed Were: “the King,” "the Army, Nav Laid Air Force Duncan P.ng Dardamp Garage Awd NGA Muchiat Maleon Glane Ofchim Petrots and Oils P. Dist Gal Wauchope _pro- RA Prince Omey Fiensa Cehnie A. I Shervill N.G. and Bro Sister Machin

Bridgetown Road District Annual Report Honors Late Chairman

The Bridgetown Road District presents its annual report with remarks by Me. W Tower at a ratepayers meeting. The report recalls the late chairman Mr. W P Stott who died August 24, 1930, noting his long service since 1903 and his valued leadership.

Bridgetown Road Board Tower W. P Srott

South West Province election returns show Tuckey re elected

The South West Province poll results confirm Hobart Tuckey retains his seat as district council notes stress his absence on meetings. Limmer Lock and Tuc were named as managers in the associated reports while finances show year end debit balance and wage costs linked to road works and relief labor programs.

Leeidatve Ounell Ting My H Tuckey Limmer Herbert Jobn San Amp Uprog Lock Raymond George Tanjimap Nat Tuckey Hobart Farmer BONEN Mall Treasury Handley Ep Woperiac Cvn Cardia Greenbush Wa Bemmee Wellington Muntsy Walington Hester Wes - 3 Geegeelup Thie Bowrd Dinniown Win Accompan- Pnnieur Ant Ya Main May Bulikup Musa Gnop Nariman Mt AE Stewart Street Roca Tae Smance Brea Glen Yale Perth Rivers Orayn Yoroueha Ares Brykhamptin "Cawdeny Amd Rosas Mel

Ratepayers Meet Warns of Town Health Risk

At the Uridgetown annual ratepayers meeting Mr 1. Graham warned the town brank could threaten health if a butter factory were built. He questioned progress on the scheme and asked for clearer details. Mr KR C Williams said transit concerns today would be addressed, stressing health guard duties.

Graham Uridgetown Brank Ture Eve KR. C. Willams

The Blackberry Menace and Road Board War of Words

Mr R e Williams spoke at a board meeting criticizing blackberry control failures. He described inconsistent efforts, some officials resisting cooperation, and a plan to use a new ruse in road maintenance. Experimental results were discussed as the board defended its actions and considered legislative changes to improve control.

R.e Williams Tegarth Grabur Doversant Hut Gralane

Deanmill Triumph In Dusty Bridgetown Match

Deanmill traveled to Bridgetown last Saturday in new 194 uniforms, winning a close game amid dusty ground. Scorers included A. Tiagehnson and M. Bucowgh for Bridgetown, with Hevuuilll, Watsbie Hutchinson, Thitchinson, and Re Ponda among Deanmill’s goals. umpiring by Mr McKeture praised.

Deanmill Bridgetown Te Wong Finty A. Tiagehnson M. Bucowgh Leanmaill Dean Cington Keynes Deanhill McKeture

Bridgetown Road Board Proceedings Note and Requests

The Bridgetown Road Board convened with President Moxst Mester WA overseeing matters. The foreman reported repairs and fence work at local properties, gate openings, and crossovers. requests included replacement of a memorial corner post, widening trench work, and a pipe installation, with officials noting progress and approvals.

Wimwathis Bridgetown Road Bruny Euery Fant Toyer Dinu Lake McMlinden Mittiell I. Chine Stunt Suekins Daitery Seattle Detrbie Serstane Aremas Smith George Martlvng Permissin Runge Ron Gully Road Machin Caranbell Diet Fert Craverling Stan Walters

Bridgetown Residents Debate New Hall Next to Homes

At a Tuesday Bridgetown ratepayer meeting Mr Wyer urged board members to oppose placing a hall beside their homes citing noise and litter. He cited plans to use a block reserved for a children's playground and warted a clear board decision.

Wyer Bridgetown Tover National Fitness Campaign x \Commonwealth organisation Commonwealth

Blackwood Repertory Association meets for festival planning

The Blackwood Repertory Association held a meeting at Wridgetown De on Thursday evening. Attendees included Dr M F Williams and E N Litwe with invitations extended to Bridgetown officials. Plans were set for a Bridgetown festival featuring plays, with submissions and judging to be invited from other groups. A calendar of study visits and exchanges was approved, including dates in July August September and October with various locations.

Blackwood Repertory Association Mre B.S. Tager M. F. Willams E. N. Litwe Wridgetown No Willams Bridgetown Manimany Peralweton Juurey Mangirip Thulgetuwn Gaxts Pembertin Murimup Ets Nanay Lindgernin Thayupiru Twa Thas Perth

Club libraries streamline play selections through association

Ty decided each club would expedite full cataloging of libraries and the association distribute lists to clubs. It was revived to recommend that the ice club obtain a current copy of the Guide the Selection of Plays through the association secretary and that clubs order Wig s through the association to make arrangements.

Ice Club

Playwrights' Advisory Board Forms in Sydney

A new laywrights' Advisory Board has been formed in Sydney to foster Australian playwrights. It aims to liaise with Repertory and other theatres, offering plans for publication and possible eligibility in Serpit arc activities, signaling support for up and coming writers and expanding the repertory pool.

Sydney Alaywrights Antralia Phi Sigansatin Hilo Mayer Gehetaly

Drier sou eapy now From the Proprietors

Bridge ye at ths fucal gthice. A fragment from an early newspaper page noting local office, proprietors notice, and reference to the bridge and focal office with unreadable details.

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