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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 21, 1943
Page
1
The Bridgetown club starts the golf season this Saturday with a stroke competition. The fairway is in good order and a large turnout is anticipated.
The article reviews a NSW Supreme Court decision upholding liberty against National Security Regulations after a nightclub conviction. It praises judges Davidson Halse Rogers and Chief Justice Jordan for resisting autocratic power, notes public concern over wide laws, and ends with a local variety concert report and upcoming Merchant Seamen Appeal event.
At a committee meeting the Merchant Seamen Club reported distributing funds to Missions to Seamen Bunbury and Fremantle and the British Sailors Society Fremantle. A variety concert in Bridgetown Town Hall on Monday May 31 will launch the year’s activities with proceeds to the Merchant Seamen’s Comforts Fund. Proceeds from a public supper and sale will support the fund. Rehearsals are underway under J P Henderson and patrons are urged to book at Wanchoor Newsagency. The club plans football matches in Saridge to boost funds and will hold street appeals on Friday May 28 with local help from Mrs Arnold selling badges.
Bridgetown hosted Balinsup at Bridgetown Show Grounds on Sunday afternoon. Bridgetown showed improvement from their prior meeting, with most locals performing well. Scorers noted Soares Uiotingwa 13 outs 4 behinds and Tridguowu 0 goals 6 behinds, while Pte. Smith of Manjimup impressed the umpire. Afternoon tea by Repertory Club raised funds for the Merchant Seamen Fund, and next Sunday’s home event with Manjimup was announced with tea to be provided.
Two children of Weerite Victoria William and Marion Luras have advanced to colonel in Australia's War Savings Army after purchasing certificates with their savings. Their father sold cattle to fund the effort, while the siblings saved from luxuries and spent on War Savings Certificates to move up from major to colonel.
Pemberton notes report on hospital inmates, holidays at Norvalup, and dignitaries on vacation. A death at Yarlomy is noted along with May vacation plans and school campaign progress. Reports cover golf and bridge events, a Canadian Mixed event, and stroke results. The annual hospital auxiliary meeting praised for support and staff comforts.
A fragmented piece describes local Boy Scouts and a teacher’s actions amid confusion. Street observers question safety as residents warn of mischief, with quotes indicating concern about an outside influence and possible street pursuit.
April donations and collections detail Red Cross efforts including 2 pajama pairs, 4 pillowcases, 1 shawl, 3 cardigans, 7 pairs of bedsocks, 8 scarves, 2 mufflers, 1 shawl, 1 tailoring wig, 5 packs of cards, and a parcel of used stamps. Tea shop proceeds total £50 5/8 with £36 from tea realising and almanac sales boosting funds. The mid month meeting was held May 18 with pre instruction at the Red Cross Depot and an exhibit on view in the depot window.
A distorted report from the Lecency Bewuks meeting shows a credit balance of £0.2 1s 1d and a decision to send £75 to headquarters. The May 7 gathering at Seaton included volunteers and discussions on paper operations, fundraising, and local support activities.
Irs Printing We Do It. Bing Bridgetown 135 reports April activity. The note cites printing services and a local Bridgetown address with April figures.
Evangelist Grofitmund argues at Bridgetown Town Hall that religious freedom is God given and separate from civil authority. He cites scripture and Magna Carta, warns against church state fusion as spiritual fornication, and notes ongoing threats to religious liberty amid modern oppression.
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