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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 21, 1940

Page

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Appointment of R Urquhart as Bridgetown Insurance Agent

On the recommendation of Mr R S Tozer on Active Service Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co Ltd has appointed Mr R Urquhart of Hampton Street Bridgetown as Agent for Bridgetown and District Clients are thanked for their support and are assured of prompt and careful attention by Mr Urquhart to all their Insurance requirements.

R.S. Tozer Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd R. Urquhart Hampton Street Bridgetown Bridgetown and District Urquhart

Visitors' Register Books Offered Under Licensing Act

A catalog note advertises visitors' register books available to meet Licensing Act requirements. The items include 18 inch by inches editions, cloth bound, priced at 17 shillings 6d, and leather bound variants.

Reward Offered for Bay Mare Missing from Boyup Brook

The 15-hand bay mare with a white star on the forehead and white back spots is missing from Boyup Brook. A reward is offered for information leading to her return, claimed by B. Goyder.

Boyup Brook

Firewood Contracts Taken Over by Bridgetown Contractor

An announcement states the Firewood contracts formerly held by A Tug Wilson and jointly by Mr Elphick and Mr Higgins are now managed by the new operator. Only other connected person is Mr Len Fallon. Orders should be placed by contacting Carrier and Contractor Philip Street Bridgetown by phone M4.

A.tug Wilson Elphick Higgins Len Fallon Philip Street Bridgetown

Church Services and Lectures Schedule Across Several Towns

Local circuit announces Sunday services at Bridgetown Boyup Brook Nannup Wilga Greenbushes and Mayu with times for Sunday schools and services. Lantern lecture on The Belgian Congo by Mr Mrs Carter at Green bushes November 28 and Nannup December 4. Dinner Giving Appeal final evening November 27 Poepup eight o clock London illustrated talk. Tuesday November 2 lantern lecture by Rev H W Farman and Rev TL Nivteslhe Mantrmup in morning and evening worship.

J.C. Carter Mosinn Belgian Congo Greenbushes Nannup Poevup How. Farman

Gospel Service at Repertors Rooms

Bridgetown to host a gospel service on Sunday November 24 at 7 30 pm with speaker Mr Lo Harrison. Durraniflan and Vosttors welcome.

Bridgetown Pam Lo Harrison Durraniflan

Paul’s Bridgetown Sunday Schedule and Sermons

Sunday services listed at Paul’s Bridgetown include morning and evening prayers and sermons. West before Advent with Hedy Commaanat Saya, Sunday School 1 aon, and Evensong plus sermons at 7:30 pm at Sunnyside and YVornup locations.

Roosevelt Triumph Amplifies Faith in Democracy

The Bridgetown Advocate notes President Roosevelt’s overwhelming reelection victory in the United States. It praises his New Deal program, relief efforts, and stance against totalitarian states, while acknowledging opposition from big business and radicals. It argues the outcome strengthens democratic ideals globally.

United States of America Roosevelt Americas United States Europe Australia White House Milliams America British Commonwealth of Nations Britain

Ingle Town News Notes Local Briefs and Events

Reports from Bridgetown cover ALF recruits report on December 3. Road collision injures vehicles near Bridgetown as a truck and a car collide on Jayes road. Bridge town Bowling and Croquet Club opens with speeches and new members. Town Baby Clinic set for November 20 with Minister Panforth and Dr Stang. Probate filed for Alfred Cullen estate valued at £14107. Home Charities debate and local efforts loom large in Bridgetown. Unlicensed trailer fined. defence training sessions draw attention. Curtain lighting and stage curtain needs flagged for Bridgetown Town Hall.

Jayes Bridgetown Charlie Andritich Frank Happ Wilga A. J. Pan ‘Ton Stang Alfred Cullen The E. T . Moyes J'S.p Roe Street Haselhurst Bridgetown Road Board Defendent Bridgetown Baby Clinic Repertory Club E. M. Little P. A. Evans

Engagement Annulled and Local Notables at Bridgetown Show

The engagement between Alma Kirby of Broome and Walter Surdom Scott of Winnegap Bridgetown is annulled. The youngest son of the late Mr T Scott and Mrs Scott is reported to be recovering after an operation at Bridgetown Hospital. Notables at the Bridgetown show include Leslie Craw ML A and Mrs Trai MLAE, with Mr H McCallum of the Agricultural Dept judging, and Mr Fred Daw of Guld through Mert as writer. Mrs Clem Fisher of Perth, visiting Bridgetown with her parents Mr and Mrs L A McAlinelen.

Alma Kirby Broome Walter Surdom Scott T. Scott Scott Winnegap Bridgetown Frazier Downs Station E. H. Strugnell St. Paul's Church Hidgetown Hospital Leslie Craw ML Mra Trai Mlae Dardanup H McCallum Agricultural Deptt Fred Daw Guld Mert Bunbury Clem Fisher Perth i

Neighbour Threatened In Balice Court Hearing

A quarrel between two women ended in Bridgetown Balice Court where Mrs Nelle Wilson sought a peace order against Mrs Isabel Palmer. Palmer was found to have threatened injury to Wilson and her daughter on November 1 and was bound over to keep the peace for six months with a surety of EM. The case was adjourned for a full report next week.

Bridgetown R. C. Wiliams E. T Mayes F.P Nelle Wilson Isabel Palmer Holly Ewing

Bridgetown Variety Show to Feature Manjimup Artists

Bridgetown club invites Manjimup Repertory Club acts for December 3 as part of the Variety Show to raise funds for Baby Clinic and St John Ambulance. Rooney brothers named among performers. Freemasons Hotel licensee fined for fictitious bottle label after liquor police prosecution.

Manjimup Repertory Club Bridgetown Club Rooney St. John Ambulance RK. C. Williams H. Lake Freemasons Bridgetown Sergeant Smith Inspector of Liquor

AF A class volunteers report to camp December 2 train from Northcliffe

Advice indicates all A class volunteers for the AF must report at camp on December 2. A special train from Northcliffe will pick up men along the line on that date. Stage alterations: Manjimup Road Board hears a request from Manjimup Repertory Club for stage reconstruction and will seek details for the December BS.L. meeting. Manjimup BS.L sub‑branch enlarges the enlistment committee appointing TD Crombie as vice‑president with Howell and W Brown as committee members and a further member to be elected.

Manjimup Bs.l TD. (Crombie Messrs T. Howell W Brown Fardee

Stock market reports from Bridgetown and regional off shear sales

Messrs Elder Smith and Ye Ltd summarize November markets with Bridgetown sheep and cattle activity at steady rates. Prices note fat lambs to 14 shillings and cattle to £11, with various weights and breeds priced. multiple off shear sales at Boyup Brook Kulikup and Dinninup report moderate attendance and solid clearance with values near late rates.

Messrs Elder Smith and Ye Ltd Bridgetown Jersey Boyup Brook Boyup Wrook Ekulikup Kulikup Dinninup

Also Mentioned on This Page

Conta Ins Thos. A. McInnes L. Bar Tysoeer and Pastrycook P.O. Box Haff Wigmores Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd Manjimup Dairy Co. Ltd Bunning Bros., Ltd Carlyle & Go Astor and Tasma Badies Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Co. Ltd J. Elleeshaw & Co., Ltd Sid Palmer Hampton St Philco Radio Perth Sports Depot Philips Radigaers A.c-D.c Fisher’s Garage Yeins Arranged Britannia Cafe Steere ST Town Hall Peter Prastidis Magie Thean Mall Inea W.L. Nelsgi Whammath Fy Hermes Mayanda Baby Clinic J. P. Henderson Eees SS Steere St., Bridgetown Church OF Christ Church OF England Bridgetown Advocate ALF Iriigetown Recruiting Committee C. Y. Draper Re, Doust C A MacKinnon Messrs. Flintoff P. A Ewing J. H. Smith M.L.A R. E. Doust W. J. Kynaston Steere Street George J. Chidgrey Rifle Club Home Ardgetown Isittiance Convent Children Ely PRO Zhi Apt Yee Lew Dia Texaco Powey H. E. Lindsay & CO Aco Pua Texaes Bridgetown Market Merina Fim H. Wright Shell Oil Depot Adelaide Timber CO W. Shoesmith Goldsbrough, Mort & O., Ltd Vita Lick Malloch Bros Lister Bamford Metionalual Life Association Paterson & Co., Ltd Harvey Batyphone Wireless Winterbottom Motors. Ltd Austin de Sbto Dodge Western Assurance Co., Ltd Neptune Gil Depo Nla.gov
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