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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 18, 1945

Page

4

Pemberton Notes on Saturday Golf and Mixed Canadian Foursome

AWry diary of local sport notes reports women’s bogey competition won by Mors with 4 ost of A dower. Mrs Moor Spr and Mrs Smith Absent Diowis after fifth playoff. In Sunday men’s test, winner Bloor Sor with 2 down. Afternoon mixed Canadian foursome won by Witeeh and Mrs Smith and Mrs Chivis after a title playoff.

Thorday Mors Bers Imoor Spr Smith Abs Diowis Deadman Or Me. Treby Kinewles

Social and Personal Notes From Exasbrook District

Mrs Leadsworth of Exasbrook, an inmate of Pemberton Hospital, is reported to be improving. Mr and Mrs Loewe had no son born last week. Pemberton Hospital staff hosted a successful surprise birthday party for the matron on Thursday night. Keith Kiwi Graham was reported killed in action. Lon Callegare was wounded in action. Mrs Joan Freemantle returned from a Perth holiday. Mix Mie Johansen left for Perth on renewal leave. Sonny Parker came of age with a large youth gathering at the Golf House. Supper served by Mrs Ethelinder, and duties by Herb Deadman. Moxie provided by Tom Davis. A lively dance on Saturday May 12 by the Old Hub netted a profit over £11.

Aovers Ethelrnder Sony MLC Herb, Deadman Moxie Tom Davis Ac Orew Olf

Pemberton Progress Association Discusses Local Issues

A May 1 meeting covered taxi license delays for Pemberton, taxation deductions dispute with the Taxation Commissioner, a draft constitution committee, and opposition to ratepayer circulars for Warren Hospital. They questioned the Manjimup Road Board on health and water schemes and planned submissions to authorities. The group aims to raise local influence with the board district.

Pemberton Progress Associattion Inele Rcy Manjimap Road Board Pemberton Transpore Ward Emerins Wells Randell Carmichael Manjimop Road Board Onr Department of Polis Mealth Poblice Works Steaying Stk Lw Seni Manijimeoy Triad Noe

Empire Air Training Be fighter ace Caldwell first Group Captain graduate

The article notes Oliver Caldwell, the No. 1 fighter ace, becomes the Empire Air Training Plan's first graduate to achieve the rank of Group Captain. It lists church services in Bridgetown and surrounding areas for May 20 1945.

Croop Olive Killer Caldwell Empire Air Training Be

Memorial Address for Tom Graham in Bridgetown

The service honors the late Tom Graham a devoted community worker and driving force behind local projects. Tributes praise his tireless charity work with the St John Ambulance Association and VDC Medical Unit, his family devotion, and his upright conduct. Funeral arrangements were announced by Wm. Moyes and Son of Bridgetown.

Nell Susemill Sam Ida Hob Elixaber Ridgetown O-W.ag Toyer Kidoas Walter Wheal Mary Dig Laune Klopper Lridgetown Abs K. Bart Edne Olive Mrr Mir W. FE. Braond Bridgetown V.D.C Ron Muir Bridgeown Methodist Joy Mesalin Efirace Soldiers Welfare Jean Adrian Miles Bridgetown Bill Jones M. Mitchell Armestrome Bertha Arthur Woworth Flintoff BG. Hall John F. Switch Maxine Pam Trix Jack Allan Dallas Brave Don Jim Vaseey Grand Lodge Ditriet Elvie Kloppers Frethren Fembertoy Karri EO OA. Phillips Mes E. Hechynden Audrey Bill Blechynden Colin Blechynden W. Eastcott Wm. Moyes

Death of Mrs Jessie Sarah Wily in Bridgetown

Bridgetown residents mourn the May 1 death of Mrs Jessie Sarah Wily wife of Mrs W Ellis of the Terminus Hotel aged 61. She was buried in the Bridgetown Church of England section with Rev T Pelham Thurman officiating and pallbearers listed among local names. Funeral arrangements were by W Moyes and Son of Bridgetown.

Bridgetown Jessie Sarah Wily W. Ellis Terminus Ellis T. Pelham-Thurman Messrs J. H. Smith J. Collett A. Godlley J. Ham_ bee J. Corne Clark M. Moulton E. Bliggins Waters Laoving Sen Dill Nellie Fred Aughter Nonjn-Law Dery Stan Jack Smith A. Gulley Sue W. J. Pleeton M Lynam W. Campbell Margaret Mectiginess M. Corwell Nell Susemill Jock Amd Jean Muir J. Muir A. M. Jenour Famiy Kt. Tidy J. WH. Collett Lori Gwen M. Waters Levi M. Garrity W. EB Cl Marge F. Maslin Don Hen_ derson Bob and Nell Clarke George Fox Aid 8. Coverley J. J. Mottram Bob Kerr W. Bazeley Stan Waters Ray Nell Mr. Ward Ted Lil Dwoust

Death of Mr Willie Mond Crime at Tridgetown Hospital

Mr Willie Mond Crime died at Tridgetown Hospital on May 14 at age 60 after an illness. He formerly farmed land at Balingup and was born in Casinn New, leaving a wife and six children among a large circle of friends. The funeral, conducted at the Church of England section of Balingup Cemetery, was held Tuesday May 15 with the Rev TL Lawson of Greenbushes officiating.

Tridgetown Willie On Balingup Ife Casinn NE Church of England Balingap Mev

My Friend Flicka and The Flemish Farm at Boyup

The showing pairs Mary O Hara adaptation My Friend Flicka in technicolor on Utah mountains with a Dutch Belgium farm drama The Flemish Farm. Roddy Methewall leads a young cast in Flicka while Clifford Evans and Clive Brooks co star in the Belgian farm tale under Germain Tube screening. The program notes a touching, uplifting mood and a nonwar narrative.

Flicka Cingey Mountains Utah Mary O'Hara Hix Howe Roddy Methewall Preston Powter Rita Johnsen Belgium Germain Tube Wignity Clifford Evans Clive Brooks Boyup Tonight

Bridgetown WA exhibition marks success at Lesser Hall

Bridgetown Branch of WA hosted an exhibition in Lesser Hall on Friday April 27 opened by Mrs L Craig at 2 15 pm. Dupling Cox presented a bouquet to Mrs Craig. The event highlighted works from local State and convent schools and featured numerous prize wins and a trophy for M M Smith.

Bridgetown L. Craig Dupling Cox F. Faithfull Faithfull McKay Manjimup A. McKin Mew Cheetham USC Kirk Boca Mikes M. Smith J. PF. Smith C. Zinnecker Elder M. Smith Mrs. Wood G. Wood A. Zinnecker Mixes M. Smith Mc.Key L. Shoebridge Ft. Clarke Mra Rt. Clarke

Bridge and Rummy Afternoon Draws Crowd for Red Cross Fund

Red Cross notes record a well attended May 1 Bridge and Rummy afternoon in Bridgetown. Revenue from donations, plus a detailed April intake of counterpanes hospital stockings and clothing, informs branch funds. A Waste Products list outlines items sold locally, including newspapers bottles and old records, with receipts and totals listed.

Boog Red Cross Irs Will Friends Waneheadquarters Antiwaste Gramophone Hridgetown FC Blechynden Menor

Arsenic Poisoning Warned Over Cabbage Sprays

A Minister for Public Health letter warns of arsenic poisoning risk from cabbage sprays amid wartime shortages. It urges inspectors to check markets, notes lime and insecticide sprays used on vegetables, and advises thorough washing before cooking to reduce danger.

Upper Blackwood Toad Board

F Ir Printing We Do It Bring Bridgetown

Fragments show a bold slogan urging Bridgetown to take action in a printing effort. No clear event dates or names beyond Bridgetown.

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