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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 22, 1942

Page

4

Tow Lua Golf Club Weekend Events Summary

On Saturday May 16 a bogey competition saw ten players in wet conditions, won by H Deadman at one over, followed by J Rowberry and W Deadman. Sunday hosted a flag contest won by B Hangel, with a 28-player mixed foursome and numerous results listed for pairs. Next Sunday offers an open event to aid the Red Cross Prisoner of War effort.

H. Deadman J. Rowberry W Deadman Hi Green G. Bloor Sr G. Bloor Jr H. Smith C. Roby B. Hangel Miss E. Richards Bloor Jr Rowberry Rann Red Cross Associates

Expert Mutton Restrictions Lifted for Export Goods

The Minister for Commerce W J Scally announced new limits on exports into store for mutton beef pork and lamb parts. Restrictions lifted from May 18 1962 under a plan to buy common quality mutton wethers and ewes including second quality hoggets at UK contract prices minus 13 per cent. Offals not covered by the plan.

W. J. Scally Canberra Australian Meat Board Commonwealth United Kingdom

Totalitarianism 4 Subtle For By Nag Goodini

A fragmented meditation condemns totalitarianism and tyrants. It rails against unrestrained violence that harms democracy, religion, and civilization, asserting humanity needs divine grace to resist coercive power and preserve liberty. Quoted aphorisms punctuate the critique.

War finance clash stalls Sandgate producer gas plant

In a Senate debate Senator Gordo Brown of Queensland attacked finance methods hindering wartime industry. He cited a Sandgate firm unable to secure bank accommodation for 1000 producer gas units at £35 each, despite a government contract and a £4000 plant outlay. He urged government action, accusing the financial system of blocking essential war production and noting similar complaints from others.

Federal Senate Gordo Brown Queensland Finisham Tralee Love Jung Ite ROE Thad Pit Frm Arti Tana Shire Brisbane McBride Brown Orone Tsig Manufacturers Association Bat Mick Blance Australis Stnage Darcey Labour Party Fem Herbert Hays Capital Tsues Advisory Board Finr McBrid Falten Commonwealth Australia Mik Sandgate Wayson Uhe Main Roads Commission Orn

Herd Testing Report From Sub Dean Dairy Period End March 1922

Under Secretary for Agriculture G K Baren Hay releases a condensed dairy herd testing report for the period ending 31 March 1922. Data include average cows tested per herd, milk output in pounds, butterfat percentages, and monthly averages across multiple herds and farms. Names and codes appear for individual herds such as Meade, S.C. Maidment, N.14, ADO 12.99, WMA, and others, with varied totals and efficiency metrics.

S.C Kot Wma Ininger Ronmel Bwv George Downe

Civil Defence Activate Bridgetown District Under Regulations

The Bridgetown Road Board gains Civil Defence recognition and authority with ARP workers ready to serve. Mr R E Doust becomes head warden and Rev H W Farman deputy, with more wardens sworn in. Civil Defence Council approves board requests and supplies training literature at council expense.

Road Board B.P Civil Defence Council Ares R. E. Doust H W. Farman He Long Mysas

Emergency ration forms urged for fuel crisis help

In a potential state of emergency to protect fuel supplies for consumers in the district, officials stress the need for prompt completion of Special Emergency Ration Forms. Although forms have been available, few consumers on farm holdings have submitted details. Consumers should obtain forms from Read Board office and provide required information promptly.

Read Board

Social and Personal Notices From Bridgetown District

Transfers and appointments mark local service shifts in water works and road boards. Hana moves from Water Supply Department Tvidgetown to Collie. Odgers becomes Narrogin water supply officer. Mrs MacKinnon remains ill and hospitalized in Bridgetown. E Riggins to take Bry Road Board duties January 19. Sir Siggins to arrive from Mundaring Road Board. Private W Cornwall welcomed at Red Cross dance. Constables Watts Eston transferred within region.

Hana Water Supply Department Tvidgetown Collie P. C. Odgers Narrogin V v MacKinnon Bridgetown Hospital E. Riggins Bry Road Board Siggins

Buying or Selling Advertise Your Requirements in Advocate

A brief notice invites readers to place buying or selling requests in the Advocate. It promises wide reach for classified needs and stresses simple submission and prompt publication. The item urges business owners and individuals to use the Advocate as a rapid channel for commerce.

Church Notices SUNvax at Bridgetown and Sayanup schedule

Church notices list services and times across Bridgetown and nearby towns. Rev H W Farman and Rev H W Parman are mentioned with various service times and locations including Greenbrushes Boyup Brook Sayanup and Yarnup Mill with references to May dates.

Bridgetown Boyup Brook H.W. Farman

St Pauls Bridgetown Sunday Service Schedule

Sunday May 6 service times listed for Holy Communion Sunday School Matins Sermon Byensong sermon Holy Communion and Sermon May 2 197 will include Breaking of Bread Bible Study Prayer Meeting led by Pastor Turkington Input shows a church schedule with multiple services and events across days with times and titles.

Asn Byensong Semon Forup Tj, Turkington

Red Cross Notes Monthly Dance Raise Funds in Bridgetown

Red Cross notes report a series of monthly dances at Bridgetown Town Hall on the third Friday. The first dance raised 10 shillings 1 pence with extra hours adding £1. £3 more collected in minutes. Monthly meeting set for Friday January. 2:80 pm start. Headquarters urges branches to double work and volunteers to assist with bandages and garments as May funds go to Prisoners' Fund.

Yes Teen Soci Bridgetown Town Hall Tloney Priday Jane Red Cross

Soldiers Welfare and St Pest's Guild Meetings Reports

The Soldiers Welfare Committee met May 18 at Miners Hall to plan a June community concert and dance to fund parcels for local troops. A batch of parcels valued at 10d each was recently delivered, while speakers were unavailable for Jim Patterson Bill Viner and Charlie Keony’s welcome at the birthday event. St Pest’s Ladies Guild held its annual meeting May 15 at the RSL rooms. Mrs Davies resigned after 31 years, with Mr Cardell-Oliver succeeding as president’s deputy. An August church bazaar was planned and stalls assigned. A broad broadcast essay by Sir P J Clarey promotes freedom and individual development in the war context.

Soldiers Welfare Committee Miners’ Hall Feds Middle East Specker CWA Pests Ladi St. Pest's Ladie’ Guild RSL Davies Cardell-Oliver Davis Mim Ankle Wibbotts Steamirer P. J. Clarey

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