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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
1
In Bridgetown, A.M. Layton's Motor Garage promotes Malvern Star gear promising relief from tough cycling. Customers can obtain the gear starting 15 with a deposit, targeting riders seeking smoother, easier miles.
Crutching team consisting of two experienced shearers with a Westand portable plant will be available for engagement in the North Midlands districts from approximately date for father particulars. Harold Morris on behalf of the team.
A new Younger Set was formed by the W A in Bridgetown for members over 14 years. Meetings will be held in the Guide hut every Monday evening. Members and those interested in war work are urged to attend. the group aims to engage youth in community efforts.
The notice from Mr and Mrs F White of Banbu announces the engagement of their son to Bridgetown. Police could not trace the prospective date and Constable Pinner organized a collection from foreigners, raising over £18.
The text advertises the REL Boyup Brook Empire Ball on Saturday May 24 1947 with dancing to Bridgetown Orchestra until 2 am, while a later party on June 2 promises games, dancing and tea at Layton's Motor Garage with a 1 shilling charge. It also notes transfer of land discussions at Bridgetown Road Board, a farewell to Me N Mora from the Bridgetown Repertory Club, and bicycle ads featuring Malvern Star for defence.
A fragment discusses the Mercantile Marine amid wartime, questioning what is being done in Australia and inviting action to win the war. The text reflects a patriotic appeal to forgotten sailors and national effort.
Saturday's event at Bridge Town Tinks offered ideal weather for a wing stroke play round with praised performance. The standout winner in class A was CA, cited as the top player.
A Bridgetown Defence Corps unit trains for service with members like C. A. Mackinnon and H. Lake, detailing arrangements for drills at Bridge Town links and a local parade. The piece notes donations, support from the Bridgetown community, and visits by Australian servicemen to Boyup and Balin ports.
The fortnightly meeting on the 6th drew 39 attendees setting a lodge record. New members join regularly, younger members take on tasks, and the mood is upbeat despite health troubles among a few members.
War service notes show Anchor Ball members joining the effort with several recent enlistees including Bro C Heary and others. Details mention fundraising events at Bridgetown Town Hall, donations to the Mercantile Marine Comforts fund, and community gatherings with local officials and a stage set to evoke a ship’s deck.
Friday last J. Bagshaw chaired his first meeting of the above board with members listed. Discussions covered a balance committee inspection of the plant, licensing considerations for fruit and vegetable hawkers, and plans for school site use at Forrest Glen. A report on park and footpath work, a new mercy circle, and brickwork repairs were noted, with fundraising progress noted for a community fund.
A fragment notes that donors to Mercantile Marine funds should pay sums into a designated person before a May deadline for disbursement. The item promises further public publication in the press detailing honors and procedures.
Empire Dance at User Hall Bridgetown on Friday May 23 1941 supports the Mercantile Marine Comfort Fund with a popular dance organized by local guardians of the Empire. Proceeds aid maritime wartime relief and community recreation in wartime Britain.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of rate payers will be held in the Town Hall at 8.0 p.m. on Monday the 26th of May. V Draper secretary.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of Bridgetown Town Lot No 650 situate Philip Street. Tenders close 6 June 1941 with the Secretary Church of England Vestry Bridgetown Box 5. No tender necessarily accepted.
Avoid price rise and save pounds by laying by now at ABf Layton's Motor Garage in Bridgetown for the Malvern Star bicycle. Pricers are expected to rise soon, so secure your purchase today and lock in a lower price.
A station of school notes describes cultural exchange aims at Kulikup with Wey jueomed in tigre and Van Wyet. It details class activities, language practice, attendance efforts, and plans to exchange pen friends while highlighting routine subjects and student initiatives. It ends with an ad promissory note for Malvern Star features at A. M. Layton's Motor.
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