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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1944
Page
1
A football themed Bridgetown show is set for Sunday May 21 at 2 45 PM. The event features The Bbsisers Mediient Tenetit Band and an afternoon program with refreshments available. Reported details are fragmented but indicate a calendar entry for the Bridgetown area.
An Extraordinary Hrretion Meniker Rip the South West W will be Weld on Savordiy Time 2 MHL between the hoops of 10 km and 8 pone Polling Places Yarnup Hall at Row School Lower Fall Chil Polling Place 8 C SIGGINS Rewiring Ottewe.
All members of C7 Cy of the 14 Karr Bus VPC are to attend a 1420 hour parade on June 8 1944 to allow the Corps Commander to review and address the unit. Parade will be in SD with felt hats and full equipment including 210 and 403 Tafles Owen Guns ground sheets haversack mess tin ration bag water bottle steel helmet radiator and other gear.
The Bridgetown Advocate examines a decade old referendum on Western Australia leaving the Commonwealth. It contrasts past independence momentum with current proposals to amend the Constitution for greater Commonwealth powers, noting party lines and public support dynamics.
The Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool convened on May 17 with President Dinno Williams presiding. Members approved a drafted constitution, set subscription at 2 shillings 6d annually, and established a 12 member Chief Committee to manage affairs including meetings, audits, and officer elections. A related road board petition over pig sale yards was discussed and a protest urged against changes to stockyard sites.
Beginning Saturday May 27 at 1 30 pm all Cubs will assemble at Armbn Junce Hall under the supervision of the Group Scout Master. The unit invites any children aged 11 to join. Recent events include a surprise supper for late-inds and birthday wishes for F Baithtull.
A fragmented report describes a local gathering or program involving guides and brownies, mentioning attendance, activities, and social aims. It references mentorship, friendship, and diary-like notes from a participant, with unclear details about locations, dates, or organizers. The text hints at a group activity aimed at comfort and support among youths and leaders.
Mrs H K Arnott and daughter Ivy with Miss Margaret Waters return to East Fremantle after a holiday in Bridgetown. Mr A F Waters and her son Grahame also head home to East Fremantle. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs 8 Sheppard on the birth at Bridgetown Hospital. Mrs W Slow and family on holiday, Mrs FL Hock planning a city vacation. Seen in town Basil Edphick Wally Jones Johnny Drummond Miss D Ausden and sister Mrs Cornwall leave Bridgetown for the city. L Bell on leave with wife and daughter in Bridgetown. Bert Joney and wife welcomed a son. Miss Elsie Cowley visiting parents Mr and Mrs W Cowley. Miss Mary Crowd at present on holiday. Students returning to school include Margaret Campbell Murray and Betty Clarke. WAOG Ball May 20 at Bridgetown Town Hall promises music and good dancing.
A fragmented lyric-like piece recalls a restless night in a cold Bay area, mentioning a lonely bridge and distant sounds. It references rude behavior, passing figures, and a string of chaotic events including vehicle damage, slips, and a faded relationship, ending with a reflective note on changing times.
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