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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
4
A fragment lists improved efficiency in service efforts and invites attention to quicker responses. The note mentions concerns about delays and urges review of operations to speed processing. It cites no specific people or organizations.
Fragmentary report describes Ardak Cabussi of Chovelly and others, noting lots pre severed and prices. References to Benedictine, Vein terms, and dairying industry imply a local market or auction context with mentions of Windsor and Chowelly place names.
Sunday morning play featured a tough field where J Rowberry won the No 9 fairway event. Afternoon Mixed Canadians saw Jur and I Nichols triumph, while many couples and partners posted varied scores. Thursday’s ostrike competition crowned Mrs Rowberry with a score of 2184, as several members posted handicap-related results.
A report notes the Trout Society completed a weekend driven project by its volunteer workers. Teams used axes and shovels to advance Stren construction traps amid a long running programme started in September. Despite holiday gaps, many kept nearly full attendance and the effort was praised by officers and supporters alike.
The society completed a fish passage grille and associated structures after months of construction and testing. They report 454 trout caught this season and trophy weights for several anglers, while urging better reporting of catches for accurate records.
Three Pemberton boys Allen Winllowk Norton Kiwi Graham and Gerad Kerns died within weeks of each other while on active service off Allen Winllowk. They were loved by the community, given their lives to defeat militarism, and heartfelt sympathy goes to their families in this time of sorrow.
Local notes record a busy social period with acknowledgments for Mrs King and volunteers at a Cand Ball and Red Cross Victory Ball. Names include Horace Brown, Mary Faust, Mrs Proctor, Mrs McLarty, J Johnson, Patricia Smith, Annie Stanton, and many others visiting Perth, Kalgoorlie, or Bonbury.
Wing Commander Alan Crown visits Mt Pleasent for a few days while Warrant Officer Mack Thompson returns home to his mother in Boyap Brook. WO W J Middleton of the RAAF accompanies him. Mrs EB Carroll of South Perth visits Mrs T Dewhurst. Tovin of the Shell Coy calls on Boynp Croek. Tom Enssteott headmaster of Boynp Breck State School travels on city business. Garry of the Kiment Air Agriculture lectured in Rakins on plant and worm control.
The Water Supply Department will approve connections and send a departmental plumber from Diridgetown to install meters. Mr. Carroll of Boyup Brook has undergone provisional licensing and will handle box installations and meter connections where required.
AU letter from the Workers' Viemen Board secretary notes three more homes will be erected west of existing dwellings. The Road Board is asked to clear blocks, preserving small decorative trees or trees usable as clothes posts where possible.
The Director of Aerodrome reports to the Road Board secretary that the area chosen appears suitable for aircraft operations in the remote COU area. An inspection is planned soon, with the director hoping to complete it in the coming weeks.
The MGM film The Human Comedy stars Mickey Rooney as Andy Hardy in a tender family drama set in a small American town with Fay Bainter Van Johnson James Craig and Marcha Huot in key roles Frank Morgan features as a broken down telegraphist. The double bill includes Gene Autry’s Mexicali Rose, a lively western tale with catchy tunes, screening at Royup tonight.
Upper Blackwood Road Board chaired by Mr PL oA Forest with Mr Moore as vice chair. Accounts of £570 18s 10d passed for payment. Vermin Inspector Miles reported on pest control. strychnine shortage noted. Foreman reported on culvert work and a new power grader now functioning. Advancing hedge bridge project urged to Main Roads Board. Sports ground works praised. trees near Jane and Mrs Sanger’s land to be cleared and drainage near new houses completed. Taxation Dept to revise district valuations. Chief Valuer explained value methods. Moore to study comparative lists before next meeting. Mr Moore thanked for preparing lists.
The funeral for Peter Church of Eng was held in Bridge town on Tuesday May 22 at the ridgetown cemetery. Tributes came from relatives including mother and father grand and grandma Atte Janette Minna Coral Joan Fount Mr G Fifths Molly Face and Lake Grace CWA and many more family friends and colleagues. Funeral arrangements were carried out by Wm Moyes and Son Bridgetown.
This week notes a splendid anticipated result from badge sales and thanks to collectors and sellers. Last Friday was a great day and monthly attractions should grow with winter. Mrs Walmsley is thanked for branch duties in the secretary's absence. Butter supply for the depot remains insufficient and any help is welcomed.
Sunday events listed for Bridgetown Greenbushes and Nannup with Rev Norman Inwood Mr Jh R Rowe and Mr John Show among speakers and times in a village notices page. Times include 0 pm 2 ji 22 pm 7 40 pm 4 pm 10 am and 1 80 am across Bridgetown Nannup Mill and Greenbushes.
The notice lists Church of England Sunday services for May 97 with Holy Communion at 10 45 am. Morning services include Children Syn and Evensong with Sermon at 7 40 pm. Country services show Sunnyride at 11 am and Yornp at 3 pm.
The Full Gospel Church of Pemberton lists May Sunday events with preaching at 1a.m. bread service 4 p.m. Sunday School and 7 p.m. Open Air Meeting. 7 p.m. gospel service plus Bible study fellowship. Friday prayer meeting at 7:90 p.m.
A Hamilton Agent promotes routine use of HAMILTON INJECTION and HAMILTON PROVET CAPSULE after calving to protect cows from mammitis and reduce incidents. The message emphasizes kindness to cattle and cost savings for farmers through preventive treatment.
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