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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1938

Page

6

Harrowing Trotting Club Meeting At Manjimup Showgrounds

The opening trotting meeting at Manjimup Showgrounds Saturday night drew a large crowd despite wet conditions. Officials led by Mr Crest and Mr Tod reported on federal supervision and discussed time rates for Manjimup Bridgetown and Harvey tracks while bookmakers lined the track as Ladkie Feather led early in races won by Daly Heather and other local contenders.

Heidgtown Feng Arsen Jae Crest Tod Theviatter Wata Futach Bix Ladkie Fieather Ws Aw Lee Warer Daly Heather Lisle Willie T. Dawson Harvey Willy Willy Lalo Derbs Godlywox Bally Prine. Laver Ana Batersom and Co. Cap Bill Eliis W. P. Scor Ellis Cavalde Lelaine Bil W. Bawan Gots Bekigenwa Mills Iit Jood Enring Kvarne Nse A. Cameron Leinier UM Pratz Eile Me. W. J Morgan Manjimup R Portal Kalua Perth A.C. Heeve Witci W.N Agsucis Fon Bridgetown 1. Machin Abe Sykes HTL Widen Fm

Bridgetown Trotting Club Committee Meeting Notes

Bridgetown committee meets presided by Mr Garden. Members include W F Ellis A Wileneon W F Cuvertoy F Smith B Campbell and secretary AE Bartlett. Discussed finances, entry issues, handicaps, and plans for December 6 races with prizes and a south west derby day at Bridgetown in January.

Bridgetown Garden Mestre W.F. Ellis A. Wileneon W. F Cuvertoy F. Smith B. Campbell E. Hubbie AE. Bartlett Wan Creigh Manjimup Harvey R. E. Brandi Roelands Greenbushes

Vandalism Threat Hits Historic Landmark Scene

Fragmented OCR reveals vandalism threats to a landmark amid chaotic school and community chatter. References to an honour roll, a gun, a fire scare, and possible cancellations appear, with locals debating response and preservation amid tense public notices.

Kodenon Tae Lwken

Fragmentary OCR note on a race winner and dividends

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a starter at Fayette and a list of numbers and names. It reads like a short sports or financial snippet with dividends and ages, but details are unreadable and names are partially intact. The piece lacks a clear event, date, or outcome.

Market Report on Friday Sheep Sale Across Regions

A large Friday sale drew broad attendance from Cromall, Beverley, York, and Novihan as 2565 sheep sold at solid prices. The report details varied lots including ewes, wethers, lambs, and rams with prices ranging from 6 to 19 guineas, noting overall strong demand and favorable conditions.

Otto Ayeara Hern Komi Wet Elas Beverley York Novihan Wethers Wathers Surly Sheen

Agricultural Show at Bridgetown Opens by Health Minister

The Bridgetown Agricultural Show opened with Minister of Health A Ban officiating. The event showcased exhibits from local farmers, with the president of the Society and other officials praising the displays. A summary report will appear next week.

Bridgelawn Me A. Ban Ft Mala Ranta Conga Gr. Duust

Imprisoned for Stealing in Bridgetown Police Court

In Bridgetown on November 15 Vicnce Clark was charged with stealing a handbag valued at £1 and cash £5 6d from L. A. Artusteng. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 41x months to run cumulatively on a sentence already being served before Magistrates Bartlett and Ro.

Messie AO Haypott FET Jahat Bridgetown Novator Vicnce Clark Wens Lo A. Artusteng Phew Mestim BL Bartlett Jerry Theta Wreklagp Police Waalse Leeds Petian Julie Wes Danens Isibey

Make Your Own Cement Bricks with a Dionne Mould

Fragmented item describes a Bridgetown court case dated November 16 involving Williams Le Pont charged with life terms and related protests. The text mentions a cement brick mould, Dionne, and public notices about sentencing and police actions, with garbled OCR terms and multiple names and locations.

Menitth Jer G. Ausden Bridgetown

Unclear historical event titled Runabout Crash Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a runabout accident near Ale and Mayonlip with a vehicle crash into a tree. Mentions Nik, a person possibly injured and taken by linelike entities, and names Mr Hewrs Xix co De Steuning in Toy wp Brook.

Hergening Ale Inka Nik le Lnsiles Mr. Hewrs Steuning Toy

Adiseetmeyavatse Gilet Khe Wanted Ad Details

Fragmentary want ad requests an unnamed service with vague terms and payment in cash on delivery. The garbled text includes an order instruction and a suggestion of a book or item, but lacks clear identities or concrete details.

Church Notices Sudyay Saint Falls Advent Service Times

Parish notices list Holy Communion at 10 am and Evensong in Brook byes. Services include Holy Communion at 10 am and Evensong, with references to Advent preparations and local congregational events at St Falls, BridgeLown, and nearby chapels.

ST. Falls Bridgelown Tho

Methodist Church Notes Bridgetown Circuit Services Preview

Bridgetown Circuit notes outline Sunday worship for November 20 1938 with sermon titles prayers and hymns. Names mentioned include Diane Mullin and Blade Hapevon Wautiornies among local church figures and readings.

Methodist Church Notes Bridgetown Suynteyaaly Tao Suinday Pater Diane Mullin Blade Romine Masia SS

Bridge Town Lawn Tennis Club Opening Ceremony

The Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club opened under ideal conditions with W P Scott introducing by club president Flinte. Speakers included Howling Club member E Pont Golf general Pennin praised the event as the St John Ambulance raffle winners were announced, listing L Gotley and Mrs. Raymond among the recipients.

Bridgetown Lawn Trunia W. PL Scott Bridgetown Road Me Flinte Howling Club Pennin John Ambulance John Ambulance Raffles L Gotley Raymond

Upper Blackwood 81 Major 26 trials and trophies awarded

The article lists winners in various events at a local society meeting. Major and minor cups were awarded to Mr. A Corker, Mr. M Cannell, Mr. W Wiki, and Mr. R Sambell among others. Photographs by Dan’s and Mr. G Whitfield noted, with prizes for Misses Hales and Short, and trophies for several named competitors across classes including base trophy and society cups.

Ries Hall A. Corker Wattle G. St. Whit- Dan M. Cannell AL Corker W. BE. Ingtle Téralaan Hafe Rhart R. Sambell Hales R Sambell Vilar Espies Anal Chessesa A. Fleck Champioy A. Gorkeh Lt Forrest F. Mele Vreseres Tls. Chambers Frais Davy Trigwell Mies Mo Gibbs Graham Shiau Kghap Xeheel Dalle Joy Harrison du Harrienity Boyap Houlmue Sanith

Show Ball at Wie Bridgetown Town Hall

There was a grand ball at the Show Ball held Friday evening in Wie Bridgetown Town Hall. Mr Glifordits orchestra from Dennybreek supplied the music. A dainty supper was served. Dresses were noteworthy with gowns from Manjirnap, Areed Denny brook and Bogny Brook.

Death notices for Mrs Kate Ginbolme at Bridgetown Hospital

The death occurred on Wednesday November 16 at Bridgetown Hospital. Mrs Kate Ginbolme aged 59, of Grange Road Bridgetown, born in Nottingham, had lived in Western Australia for 17 years. She leaves two sons and two daughters. Funeral at Alorett of England cemetery on Friday November 18 at 1:30.

Bridgetown Hospital Kate Ginbolme Grange Road Bridgetown Nottingham Western Australia Ginbourne Kiaves Alorett of England Jo'plnek

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