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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 21, 1941

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Tickets may be changed at News agency for reserved seats

J P Henderson, producer, notes tickets can be exchanged at the News agency to secure reserved seating.

Sid Palmer J P. Henderson

War-time labour shortages and conscription debate rise again

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.

Outback Thomas Blamey Igre Teemuns ALF Baston States Empire Stalin Europe

Convent School Annual Concert Impresses Audiences

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.

Ube Tare Tom Haynten Rosy Wilson Dan Wilson Lemelda Hayes Brevde Gumime Mary J .Stevens Baryl Sibley Don Wilson Royuies Peggy Young D. Alien Dave Maswr Mua Wilson D. Minr Bath

Police Court Fines Dog Owner for Licensing Noncompliance

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.

N. N. Melantas Gazre Yates Bridgetown K. McDougall John Spencer Frederick Robert Campbell C. Williams PA. Ewing

Social and Personal notes from Bridgetown and Perth

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.

Miss Leake New South Wales Manjimup C. V. Draper Bridgetown Mra H. Moore Sydney Harvey Edwcation Duparument Haa Rawson Donny Theo Hall Hail Fey Poltierer Meredith Luton

Music exam results and society meeting in Balingup

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.

Mary Walker R A Mavis Carr Joyce Merrs Mann Loly Wisard Ainslie Ricn Garrity William East Doreen O'Neill Eunice Hall IMI Mary Moncriefs Patrcia Garvivy Eunice Hall William Eastcott Phyllis Dusting Jayce Meredith Lola Vicars Peter Thone Salvair I ' Mmie Mies Stubbs H. Scart A. E. Watson Roy Cooke Me. W. Walter Pia Loney E.G Wright G. Ses White Blake Mir John Somerset A. B. Walton E. C- Wright C. Blake Peehasney D. Scot B. Stubbs Chaumin Wera Eeolang Siade C Somers Fendale Pan C. Hr. Briggs Pam Blakeney Country Women's Association

Goodbye to Rose and friends in Maujioup story

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.

Malvern Star bicycles advertised at Bridgetown garage

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.

Guarnstesd Malvern Star

Bicycles for Defence at Layton's Bridgetown Garage

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.

Malvern Star Bridgetown

Local notes celebrate visits and events across towns

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.

Ravens of Malvern Star Bicycle Range Shown

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.

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Church Notices St Pauls Bridgetown November 23

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.

ST. Paul's Bridgetown Strayer amy—Stoly Coun

Methodist Charge Bridgetown Circuit Sunday Schedule

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.

Bridgetown Bndgetowniyup Brook Mullalyup Greenbushes Grentae

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