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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

4

Postal Rates From Imperial Postal Catalogue Fragment

A fragmented listing of postage rates across letters cards parcels and merchandise within the British Empire. Includes inland rates within 2 miles of GPO and up to 30 miles, rates to colonies and overseas territories, and different charges by weight and class for letters cards and parcels.

Bos G.P.O Commonwealth British Empire New Hebrides Banks and Torres Islands Banks and Torres Islands New Zealand Commonwealth of Overseas

Water Plan Drawn Up After Dam Inspection

On May 16 Hon A G Hawke and officials visited the Hester Dam to assess improvements or a new dam. The minister suggested scrapping the present dam for a new structure with 100 000 000 gallons capacity, seeking Road Board cooperation to select a suitable site and arrange piles for testing the area.

A. G Hawke Road Board Bridgetown Toad Board

Red Cross Drives May Observance and

The Steaily Subscriber notes Red Cross Sunday in May across Ametralia with churches urged to present the work and seek moral support. Reports list sent articles for headquarters including scarves, socks, bed jackets, and pyjamas. depot receipts for April total £78 10s with breakdowns. Activities urge knitting, pillow cases, and bed jackets while promoting anti waste and recruitment as patriots return from service.

Ametralia Bridgetown Countes Montis Red Cross

The Steady Subscriber Letter Urges Co-operation

A fragmented excerpt urges readers to send in notices promptly by Thursday 10 am to help the editor publish timely issues. It appeals for club reporters and social notes including weddings, noting cooperation is essential to serve readers and maintain the paper’s service.

Rocial Ita

Church of Ewgland St Pauls Bridgetown Service Schedule

Church notices list May 21 144 service times at St Pauls Bridgetown Holy Communion 8 am Sunday School 9 30 am Eucharist 7 20 pm Evensong and Sermon Shotts Bronk 3 pm Evensong.

Church OF Ewgland ST. Paul's Bridgetown Holy Communion Full Gospel Church Tembertod Omm Oundry School Evangelist W, Bot

Metediet Church Bridgetown Vssay May 21 1944

Bridgetown diary notes events on May 21 1944 including spy report names Jane Nanna and times across Bridgetown Forup Greenbushes Nanoup Mill and nearby venues. Rev H W Furman schedules 7 PM at Greenbushes with additional entries throughout the day.

Bridgetown Vssay Bridgetown Jane Nanna Rev. H.W. Furman Greenbushes Mes

Bridgetown Road Board Meeting Discusses Infrastructure and Land Purchase

The Bridgetown Road Board held its ordinary monthly meeting in the board room. New Central Ward member Carl Moses was welcomed. The board discussed recreation ground grading, inspections of properties, the Light Station, and negotiations with the Agricultural Society to purchase land near an intervention reserve. A letter to open negotiations for land with the Agricultural Society was carried. Water supply hours were reduced to six. The Draper Tree was named on Hampton Street. The meeting covered tractor maintenance, taxation matters, rural fire brigades, and vermin control actions with reports from the Vermin Inspector.

Bridgetown Road, Health and Vermin Board Mass Estery Chaiman Carl Moses Central Rex. Layton Mer. Moyes Powitin Cutmore Greanhughes Roand Central Ward Randell Sym I. Aviation Bride Town Lievtreity Bridgetown Jokes Toiecuss Fall Board Agricultural Society Moore Oral Agricultural Society Water Supply Board V. Draper Hampton Street C. V. Draper Sykes Willmott Taxation Department Perth Ridley Suewer Zinnecker's Ald L. Doust Miles

Obituary for Bridgetown resident George Ausden aged 66

Bridgetown residents mourn Mr George Ausden a longtime local figure tied to the Bridgetown Bowling Club. Dying after months of illness he leaves a wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral held at Harbury cemetery with Rev E A Farman officiating and pallbearers named.

Bridgetown George Auwlen Ausden Bridgetowne Manimap Bridgetown Bowlin Harbury Eveney E. A. Farman Peatherstone S Taveside JewOsem Stam Aubrey William Ausden C. Pruseer G. Stockum J. Latston R. McLernon W. Peare L. Kane Wm. Trittdin Nua Sone Lunbury

Golf event at Tridgererey Golf Ginke Saturday

A golf gathering at the Tridgererey Golf Ginke featured several players with improving form. Competition will commence tomorrow, Saturday May 20, with a strike competition planned.

Goed Adenine Aerie Ap Tridgererey Soome Ae Tienchers

Local Bridetown resident Gus Markey killed in accident

News from Bridetown reports the death of Gus Markey in an Eastern Safes incident. He was educated at Briler.commn Conypit School and remembered by friends, with his late father and mother longtime Bridetown residents.

Gus Marky Ginn Bridetown Oy 5 Gox Briler Thridgetown

Bridge Town Beats Balineup In Australian Rules Match

Bridgetown hosts Balineup at Bridge Town Show Ground Sunday afternoon with a large crowd. Balineup wins by 36 points as Bridgetown attacks but falls short in a fast, crowded game. Soltonzio of East Fremantle captains a standout umpiring display. £13 donated to the Prisoner of War Fund.

Balingtons Bridgetown Bridertown Bridgetown Balingay Prisoner of War Fund P. Soltonzio East Fremantle Umiting Borinen Balinenp Balineup Dhn Ourtone Bridgetoon Pine Tree Alingup Qworen Balingap Belinda Gridemtown Ton Setien Botingtyy Tidecown Dliwa Balingm Papi Witocvesvion ENO Lions

Bridgetown TAOLe Holds Fortnightly Meeting May 5

The Bridgetown TAOLe met in the Imboance Ballroom on Monday May 5. Members discussed growth prospects noting 23 present with customary 25 to 30 turnout and anticipated four new members tonight June 12. The secretary reported little sickness and urged care for aging members.

Bridgetown

Blondte for Victory at Bayno Show Promises Busy Night

A bustling program at Bayno features the musical comedy Blondte for Victory with a lineup including Derorhs Lamour and Willian Molten. The show blends humor and patriotism, aiming to lift spirits during wartime, with Wrethken and the Fleet’s guest performers adding variety. Also noted is a stat indicating 651,100 workers in Australian munition and war supply, 143,100 of whom are women.

Lamour Willian Levi Bayno Monte Bunestond Australia

Pemberton Notes Opens With Mixed Golf Results

Opening day events host a visitor winner Miss Pegay Thonson in a stroke event led by Mick Cooper on 4 stroke. Sunday sees a Mixed Canadian Way tie between Deadman Browne and Suiter Knowles with Deadman Browne winning the tie. Other scores list Roby, Rowberry, Evans, Sui ter, and Cooper among participants.

Evans Suiter Varde Deadman Browns Knowles Mr. Browne Browne Sutter Miss Carn Clayster Miss Nichols Raby Blordur Dy Smith Winch

Pemberton Cycle Club Road Race Highlights and Results

The Pemberton Cycle Club held a 22 tile road race on Saturday afternoon attracting interest. Notable riders included T. Chatham, BR. Ockwell, F. Bunn, D. Hoar, Reimers, M. Cooper, J. Hunter and others with Cooper securing the £10 prize for the fastest time. A separate boys race of about four miles was won by Mark Cunneen with Neville close behind.

Pemberton Cycle Club T. Chatham BR. Ockwell F. Bunn D. Hoar Reimers M. Cooper J. Hunter Cooper Sein Pittowing Wain Reiter Jo Lauter Henr Don Campbell Wee Mark Cunneen Re Neville Ton Loepot

Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Election and Fund Highlights

A damaged notice reports the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary electing officers with President Mrs Ryan and Secretary Mr Cort. It notes funds raised during the year, including about £20 for hospital purposes and over £40 reflected in certain accounts, with Mrs Hivers also mentioned among officers.

Ryan Hivers Cort Seentare Ital Antonntely Eme Tay

Thursday gathering draws large crowd at Hall Que

A large crowd is expected to attend the Thursday event at Hight Johe Hall in Que as officials prepare for the gathering.

Bowie

Local Subscription Notice from Ustratin Unity Group

Fragmentary OCR shows a plea for every man and woman to become a member of the Tut Crose group, urging timely subscription at two shillings per year to support the cause.

Ustratin

Charity Appeal Promises Help for Baby in Need

The message calls for support for a sick infant and notes plans for a benefit event. It urges joining the local branch of the Red Cross to aid those in need, with a yearly contribution of 2 shillings.

Fed Cros

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