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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
1
A Manjimup motorist reports unusual winged termite swarms along a Perth return journey. The thundery weather last week is blamed for a wide invasion of winged ants in Jing.
Mr John Sparks visits the city for a few days while Miss Barbera Courteen and Mpsirs are noted. John Winn and Joe Stretch plan visits next week. Mrs J W Powell shows satisfactory progress after surgery. A baby named Pilot was born to Mr and Mrs Della. Mariah Clarke’s sister arrived from Wert h yesterday and will spend weeks in Badgetown.
The Bridgetown RSS sub branch held a monthly meeting with secretary re signation and a new assistant secretary appointed. In the Bridgetown Police Court Haselhurst fined for unlicensed driving. W Giblett and Peery also fined for vehicle offenses. A cattle cruelty case saw a £2 fine plus costs. Croquet Club opened the season with new members and prizes. Local Light Horse support and postmaster transfer noted.
The note frames a guidance style as a directive. It describes a system where advice is provided on request and executed by a team or partnership. The wording implies a shared command structure and advisory posture.
Community church notices from Bridgetown and surrounding towns list Sunday services at Bridgetown Methodist, Unum of England St Pauls, Bridgetown Church of Christ and other venues. Activities include Sunday School sessions at multiple times, Holy Communion, Evensong, and religious events with dates in November. An associated small business ad seeks a ready to work hawker or greengrocery operator in Bridgetown with cash terms and room for extension.
The Bridgetown Methodist Christian Endeavour Society gave Grace Walker best wishes on her forthcoming marriage and invited her to attend meetings. They presented a gift in her name and thanked Miss Walker for the support. Les Blakers, the society secretary, received a presentation and thanked the group as he moves to Manjimup.
A Sunday incident saw a Morgan sports car driven by W Hartzer of Bunbury crash near Hester's Hill, breaking both front wheels after hitting a white guide post. No serious injuries. A man was cited as involved and a truck near Manjimup collided with cattle causing delays. Other items include a vehicle overturn near Crane’s Road with no injuries, road board matters on Eight Mile Well Reserve, plans for a residence at New Patience, and notes on a Road Patrol Conference and gymnasium club events. Financial ward balances were listed for Bridgetown and surrounding road boards.
The article reports Vermin Sie Ewing acting for the Laper Blovkwoul Rogel Boar in ongoing proceedings at a local police court. It notes scheduling, a Wednesday hearing, and mentions the Department protecting all parties during updates and legal steps.
Bridgetown Magistrates Court fined a Jehovah's Witnesses group £1 for conducting a procession on main footpaths at Andgetown without permission. Rex W. Searle admitted the charge while the group claimed an exemption, with three days imprisonment in default. Evidence cited a later 8:15 p.m. procession on Hampton Street observed by Mr. Haselhurst.
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