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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1939

Page

2

Presentation to Mr E Witford by Assil

A town meeting notes a presentation to Mr R Witford by Assil as he departs to reside in the city. Debate centers on speed limits with Mr Hester and others opposing reducing to 25 mph while others argue it protects residents. A motion to set up necessary speed limit sites passes neither side after a vote.

RSSIL R. Witford J. Smith Witford Fridgetown Hester NeAlinden Heitz Greenburhes M. Scott MecAlinden Mitchell

Bridgetown Pictures Plainsbright Comedy and Classics Review

A collage of film notes highlights Bridgetown Pictures new release I ll Give A Million a zany romantic comedy with a millionaire hero and Mollywood style glamour. It also references School For Husbands starring Diana Churchill and June Clyde offering marital satire and moral pointers. The page mentions Huckleberry Finn adventures starring Mickey Kenney and the Twain classic sequel Tom Sawyer.

Robert Burns Diana Churchill June Clyde Mississippi Mark Twain Mark Mickey Kenney Finn Tom Sawyer

Bridgetown Repertory notes praise Witford leadership

The Bridgetown RSL and Repertory Club pay tribute to past president Mr. Witford for his fundraising and leadership. He reflects on duties as a good citizen and aims to support the RSL and ALP. Miss Wardell Johnson and Mr. H Bird bid farewell with gifts as the club notes two upcoming farewells.

Sup Sport Witford Hay Street Bob Messrs D. McClure J. Cummings IL. Macken RSL Pad Nannup Nelson Association Mr. Smith Ie Nacier Bridgetown Repertory Club Wardell Johnson H. Bird R. Witford

Repertory Club Opens with New Theatre in Bridgetown

Bridgetown residents show strong support for the Repertory Club A new theatre space and stage equipment mark the club's growth The club seeks more members to sustain monthly mime shows and multi activity evenings while honoring retiring member Mr Nelson and celebrating club life in the town

Heidgetown Bridgetown Nelson WR. Panton Lee Sing Torr L Eeet Lucil Learry Tts Th. E. Armstrong A. Mackin Panton Nelsinr

Bridgetown Market Shows Active Sale and Steady Prices

Messrs Elder Smith and Co report a Bridgetown market sale on November 8 with strong buyer attendance. Cattle and sheep were plentiful though rates eased slightly from last month, with primes and store stock remaining steady. notable prices include shorthorns, red Poll cows and various aged stock, calves offered at several pounds.

Messrs Elder

Trotting Two Meetings Next Month in Bridgetown and Manjimup

Delegates from the Bridgetown and Manjimup trotting clubs meet to plan two upcoming meetings. An £1 travel allowance per horse applies, boosted to £1 for long-distance horses starting in at least two races. Meetings set for December 11 and 12 with £1000 total stakes across events. Nomination closes November 20.

Pridgetown Manjimup Bridgetown R. S. Hester W. P. Bilis L. A. McAlinden W. F. Coverley P. J. Garrity J. Roberts R. Anderson J. Roe M. J. O'Sullivan Messrs Bartlett and Morgan J Roberts W.a-T.a Perth Homse Manimin Tarabon Benson Sason Harvey Clib Manumup

Aerated Water Factory Ad Promotes Local Industry

An advertisement for a water factory offers aerated waters and cordials made from pure ingredients. It invites country orders and promises prompt attention, urging readers to support local industry and give a trial order.

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