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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1941
Page
1
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An article laments labour shortages across mining farming and industry, arguing for more men or decisive conscription rather than economic pressure. It cites war needs, Allied requests, and political debate about a recruiting pool while warning of postwar hunger and hardship if resources are wasted on armaments.
Last night at Town Hall the Convent School presented its annual concert packed with pupils from nursery to teens. The program opened with the National Anthem and featured seven violinists, piano pieces, and playful nursery rhymes performed by young students. Critics praised clear articulation and confident singing while noting the teachers’ commendable role in shaping the students and the strong educational value of the event.
N N Melantas was fined for failing to license his dog and ordered to license it. Home Guard members urged to assemble at Am on Sunday for full attendance. Mrs Yates the corsetiere will visit Bridgetown at month end staying at Bridgetown Hotel for corset services. A local variety program featured pupils with dances and songs including Capricante and Victory VW, with master students earning applause. An adjourned case involved a payment dispute over clavér seed. drainage and fishing reports update local activities.
Social and Personal items list visits and travel among Bridgetown and Perth residents. Mr Glancy Jnr and Miss G Dyer visit relatives in Perth and plan returns to Bridge town. Miss Leake resumes duty in New South Wales relief service. C V Draper joins Bridgetown folk for the long weekend at the beach. Mr and Mrs H Moore depart for five weeks in Sydney. Mr Ry Jackson of South Perth holidaying with sister Mrs R Moulton. Mrs Moulton and Ay plan to attend bi. Mr J Paloomer and family spend long weekend at Dunbureags Beach. Mrs Harvey of the Education Department relieving staff begins duty at State School. Sits Rawson returns from Donny holiday. Miss N Kelly among week end holidaymakers. Repertory Club variety concert on November 25. Theo Hall of Bridgetown visits with Meredith family. Glophone call to secretary requested for 192.
Mary Walker and Mavis Carr receive merits in intermediate theory while several students gain passes and honours in junior and preparatory levels. A music and drama society forms after an inaugural meeting at the town hall with Mr H Scart as chairman and Mrs E C Wright among organizers. The group plans community singing, instrumental and choral items and will begin rehearsals next week, with a committee to meet beforehand.
A jumble of local notes from Bridgetown shows and home life recounts departures to Maujioup, library book additions, fashion notes, and playful incidents including a kitten indoors and a hunting day tale with dogs.
An advertisement promotes Malvern Star bicycles with a written guarantee. The offer is 16 shillings down and a small weekly payment. Hurry to Langton's Garage in Bridgetown before prices rise.
Malvern Star leads in peace and war as Defence contracts tempt buyers. Military authorities opt for Malvern Star cycles for varied uses. Visit Layton's Garage in Bridgetown to see the range and learn why this brand is chosen.
A string of short items records visits between residents and families such as Mr and Mrs G Tull, Mr and Mrs Jenkins, and Mr and Mrs Gandy. News mentions a baby welcome, travels to Ballarat, Ballin, and Manjimup, and local social scenes. The piece notes weather affecting WAAL season and a Bridgetown Show parade.
Rust proofed and chrome plated bicycles touted as the Ravens range by Malvern Star. The adverts promise a complete range of new models available for buyers seeking durable, stylish cycles.
church notices for St Pauls Bridgetown list Sunday events for November 23 including Holy Communion at 10 am Sunday School at 11 am Matins and Sermon at 1 pm Evensong and Sermon at 7 30 pm and Evensong and Sermon at 2 30 pm with Stayer and Stoly Coun on Yormp unclear text.
Bridgetown circuit listings for Sunday November 2 include 10 am Bridgetown Sunday School, 11 am Bridgetown. Mullalyup 1 am, Greenbushes 2 am, Grentae 5 pm, Missinner SW Lawrence 7 pm, Naanup Mill SS, Garratts Poetry 7 30 pm, Tarvahivawrd Ahssioner SW, and Briggeiows in Western Australia.
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