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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

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Youth charged for riding bicycle without lights in Bridgetown

A youth under 18 faced Bridgetown Police Court for riding a bicycle without front or rear lights. He was cautioned. Public notices recount fitness and community events including a gymnasium reopening, a Man chester Unity party, and Red Cross fund efforts for Naval Appeal. Funeral details follow for late Mr W J Reid with many local families listed.

Hilar Bridgetown Cyeles Bridetown W. A Donohue Manchester Unity H- J. Machin Marco. Ltd Red Empire Naval Appeal Mesdames Dallan and Jones Ridgetown Red Cross Bridgetown Road Board Red Cross Lake

Save Your Used Stamps for Manchester Unity Lodge

The Manchester Unity Lodge urges readers to save used stamps by tearing envelopes and keeping the stamp portions. Send them to the newspaper office. the stamps are sent to England and sold by volunteer workers. Demand is higher than before. it costs little effort but aids charity.

Manchester Unity Lodge Bridgetown Manchester Unity England

Funeral of W. J. Rankine in Bridgetown cemetery

Funeral services for W. J. Rankine were held in the Methodist section of Bridgetown cemetery on Friday afternoon. The Rev. Farman officiated, with D. Thompson H. C. Armstrong G. Speer and R. Toxes as pallbearers and T. Speer WP Coverley HL Henry as carriers. Mayes and Son arranged the funeral. Rankine was four years old, born in Port Pirie and brought to the state at age one. Many wreaths from family and friends accompanied the service.

Sr. W. J. Reid Church of England Bridgetown Canon Strugell Messrs G. Chidgney TT. Praree Price Av Lynam Stan Shephard Rab Workman Stewars Moyer and Son Stella Shephard Stan Alma Abert A. Zignecker May Norman Mum Nell Les Em Gilettlett Tom Marie Glad Chas Zinnecker W. Coverley Ivy Alvan Hadgecock J. W. Powell Della Phyllis George F. May Walter Reeve Horace Lowe Bridgetown CE Eat Keith Bert Marice Bloxsome Ben Wollands Cox Jack Mildred Dorothy Ron Waveney P. Brookes Airs Plawman Elliott Wi. Pearce Elwin Geo Brookes A. Brookes Levi Price Barnes Heath Stuart Edith Mes Madge Gwen Geo Maslin Hazel George Stockins W. Litley Winnie T Fred O'Net Connell Arthur Plechynden Ray Bob Workman Darmond Luceville Baldock Walter Phylis Irs Moo G Bart Lawiye Mro Yre Vrene Row Elie Wilma Dad Bells Shirley Hertha Smith Yornny Hall Gwert Kerth W. J. Rankine Biridgetown Farman D, Thompson H.C, Armstrong G. Speer R- 5 Toxes T, Speer Coverley Henry C- Lucas Hadgeenck Leo Geo. Ausden Plowman Herbert Davies Rose Owen J. Cornell Campbell Margaret Jim Gwen Winnie Pred Doreen Pat Betty G.‘ Speer Hanel MacKinnon T. Gra* Sham Maslin Bertha Smith Alex Hig Bruce Joncrief W. Lilley Thomson Enc Foale Freda Bem

JOMWS Week During June Aids Engilah Orphans

Save your used stamps during JOMWS Week in June to support Engilah Orphans. Participating groups urge collectors to donate stamps and related paper goods to assist vulnerable children served by the Engilah program.

Engilah

Nannup public meeting urged after police court hearing

Ronald George Francis faced charges for unlawfully wounding Constable Burxa as he resisted arrest for idle and disorderly conduct. A chaotic scene at Nannup police cell ended with a revolver threat and gunfire near the Bridgetown Road. A public meeting was proposed to discuss War Savings Certificates and campaign support, with plans to invite speakers from Perth.

Nannup R. R. Rowe Struthers Ronald George Francis Burxa Suzen Annug Abbert Francis McAlinden Bridgetown Road Butea Red Hazen Lake Helnet Hill Busta Europe Bridgetown Draper Perth

Sale of War Saving Certificates -02- Trial notes and verdicts

The revolver found at the scene belonged to Albert Francis and was kept for official use. He and his brother faced charges including theft. both were fined after pleading guilty. Witnesses included Dr W H Cole and Sergeant Blight as the case moved to Bunbury for trial. Constable Bura’s condition improved and he may transfer to Perth Hospital soon.

Buzza W. H. Cole K. Hill J. Reynolds Albert Edward Francis Blight Lend Bunbury Albert Francis Heather Nungarin Buura Perth

Target Club Cup Shoot Draw At Abe Bridgeown

At the Targets ave URIDG rroy WRIFLE CLUB Cup shoot occurred at Abe Bridgeown on Sunray May 1 with a 300 yard range. The event ended in a draw between E Foale and Huberry. Scores listed for multiple shooters including Shephard Earward G Wend Zinnecker Foals N Wout Wills Muberry and Haijtes. Next shoot at Bridgetown scheduled for Sunday May 2%.

Abe Sunray Huberry al Shootolt Ay Toll K. Shephard Ear Ward G. G.wend C. Zinnecker Si N. Wout Wills M. Haijtes Muberry Bidgetown

Personal Mr and Mire Hf Maehing in Bridgetowns visit

Mr W Tuyer visits Bridgetown with Mr R E Dower in Geraldton last week. Humfrey, long a Bridgetown resident, passed away. Mention of a 5th milestone noted.

Mire Maehing Bridgetows W. ‘Tuyer Geraldton Humfrey Bridgetown

Boy Scouts Hold Common Meetings In Hampton Street

The Seamty troop, about six scouts strong, holds meetings on Thursday near the Lesser Mall Mhilettes area. Children register with official numbers from State Headquarters while candy distribution and activity cards are issued.

New Fear Warters Hampton Street

Bridge Town Subbranch Meeting Plans War Aid Drive

The Bridge Town subbranch of the RSSL held its Monday meeting with 31 members present. They voted to switch dutch meetings to new times and approved writing to the executive about reserve calls and militia training. A fundraising market will be staged soon with 75 percent to Red Cross and 25 percent to the subbranch hospital effort.

RSSL Fra Weiltiesibas Disraissinn Secura Pitiless Red Cross

Used Stamps Sent to Manchester Unity Aid Engst Orphase

A call to donate used stamps to support Engst Orphase via the Manchester Unity organization. The appeal requests collectors to send intact stamps to assist the cause and spread assistance.

Nursing Lectures To Aid Baby Clinic Series Starts

The C W A arranged a series of nursing lectures commencing in Zone 4. Led by Mes. Tumer ate AT.N A}, the talks aim to support the Baby Clinic by raising funds with stamp proceeds.

C.W.A Mes. Tumer Ll Clinic

Church Services in Bridgetown May 38 730 pm

Church notices from Bridgetown outline May 26 Trinity Sunday services at CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST PAULS and ST BARNARAS Greenbushes with Holy Communion and Evensong. Methodist Bridgetown Circuit lists May 26 prayer and intercession services, sermons, Sunday School times, and notices of the Day of Prayer and Intercession endorsed by Western Australian Methodist leaders.

Church OF Church OF England T. Paul's Bridgeton Barnaras Greenbushes Methodist Church Fridgetown Bridgetown Bidgetown Norman Jones Brock Marine TM Ridgetown Vo Wo Pavinan Nanny Atill Ms HW Wathker Greenyusen H Gifford Teaders Wakinie International

Business Advice Through the Press From a Wise Rule

A rule of business urged is to be sound and sensible and wise. Make known your purpose through the press and avoid secret dealings.

Norles

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Thes A. McInnes G. T. Donovan Vic. Rose Chicago Yppestta Boyup Brook Ming ST. Johns Weee Society The Bridgetown Red Cross Society At & P.m Pixie Henderson Steerest Ms & Scaddan AD Mia Cowley E. Bentley Wood Merchant Bridgetown Ring Linger B. J. Pell Brown Rankine’s Drapers Manjimup Shad's Pemberton Boycr Brock Graham's Singer Sewing Machine P.O_ Collie Wuides Circurt Rudgetown Road Board S.P W. Road Board W. Tover Steere and Barlee Streets LT. Mottram Sorel Dion Jeanl E. T Moyes Bridgetown Australia Film Master’s Voice Tralian Siaite Traciolije Radio & Radiograms Renee Bucal Aura Kk. R. Turton Steere ST MR. W. J. Rankine Uridg Wrifle Club Boy Scouts Bridgetown Troop RSL Tontes Meare Att Deugs Aban Asi Cormers of the Aly Thos. A Mcinnes E. Green Bridgetown Irie Zoe W.L. Nelson I.S. Pharmaceutical Chemist Blackwood Pharmacy Cutmore Bros Hampton ST Shnarrown H. Christie Fisher’s Chevrolet & Buick Philips Anthoriand, R.A.C Monte Carlo Hridgetown Sid Palmer Philgo Radio Perth Sport Britannia Cafe Peter
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