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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
1
A Liberal Party meeting of the Bridgettown Sub Branch is set for Tuesday May 145 at 8 p.m. in the Veperay Club Rooms. All members and prospective members are urged to attend for the year’s election of officers and for appointment of delegates to the State Conference.
Mrs Graham and family of Bridco town thank friends and relatives for telegrams letters ecards floral tributes and expressions of sympathy for their dearly loved husband and father. Please accept this personal expression of gratitude.
A fragmented historical reflection traces World War II’s onset in 1939 and key events through 1940, noting Germany's invasion of Poland, Britain's declaration of war, and pivotal battles and political shifts across Europe and North Africa. It mentions Churchill, Dunkirk, the French armistice, and Italian and Japanese moves shaping the conflict.
A broad, battle‑scarred timeline outlines key WWII turning points from the Allied push against Nazi forces to the Japanese front. It references the December 7 1941 attack, the Mosco conferences, Stalingrad, North Africa, the Italian theater, and the Allied invasion of France, culminating in German collapse and a focus on postwar peace. The narrative ties Soviet, British, American, and Allied efforts to defeat Axis powers and hints at the dawning peace era.
A large local gathering attended the opening of the Sedu Hall on Sk ee Street on Saturday. Speakers praised Guides and Brownies and urged continued community support for the Boy Scouts. A collection raised funds as attendees toured the hall and related facilities.
Local printing firm advertises services with the slogan ITS PRINTING WE DO IT and provides ring Bridgetown 136 as a contact line. The short notice emphasizes quick turnaround and available designs.
Sir, Sax Bickford returned from a Bridgetown visit. Mr Koy Mesnil and Miss Stanley with Miss M. Ewin returned from Husseltoy after ten days. Mr and Mrs Eric Foale welcomed congratulations on a birth. Ruth Ausden celebrated coming of age at a party hosted by Al and Mrs W Ausden. The Methodist community hosted Rev Nor tin Inwood and wife with songs and a social gathering led by Mr Rawson and Canon Walms.
The final of the Ladies Pairs went to Mesdames Silvair and Moulton after a tightly fought contest against Crowd and Wheal. The fifth end saw Moulton lead, Crnewd at windhead, with Salvair and Moulter securing the end. A sweepstakes win for Jack Allan marked the event as the season closes officially on Saturday, with the Phe and Rime Tournament to follow on Tuesday where the trophy will be presented.
At the pegmest of mothers association a meeting is announced to be held on Thursday May 24 at 3 PM. The notice references a forthcoming agenda and urges attendance by members and interested parties.
Report of a Saturday event at Stabletead with a large attendance. Salvair J Randell and J Wirky are named, with a score or prize noted. A Bowes Chimnypermett is mentioned as a future participant or organizer with teams to be formed.
The letter discusses government proposals and possible returns to an ostem with no ratepayer costs. It mentions a Perens bay project, Visgrrertigs, and a plan tied to Men Paeleigh Airst. The missive names J. RO PERSE and Keay Pawk in a locality likely L a 4.
Fragmentary OCR text references fire crews and a district agent named Rooney with scattered names and places. no coherent event, date, or outcome is discernible to summarize a specific news item. Further readable content needed for a formal card.
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