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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1939

Page

7

Bridgetown RSL Subbranch Holds Largest Reunion Yet

The Bridgetown RSL subbranch annual reunion convened at the club house with President J F Smith in charge. Attendees from Manjimup and visitors joined a well attended event featuring toasts to the King and State Executive, reports of 61 members and 500 poppies sold, songs and community singing, and remarks on volunteer work supporting the Kong mission and garrison troops.

Bridgetown R.s.5.1.l J. F. Smith J. L. Mackenzie Manjimup Mer Kong Can With C. A. MacKinney Mr. Smith Piao Messrs. Smith L. Moore Naylor Tilman

Obituary for James Blechynden of Dinninup 73

James Blechynden of Dinninup died in Bridge Town Hospital on November 20 at age 73. Survived by three daughters and two sons. wife predeceased him. Funeral in Bridgetown Anglican section with Rev Canon Strugwell officiating. arrangements by Moyes and Son. Floral tributes listed from numerous relatives and associates.

James Blechynden Bridgetown Hospital Dinninup Perth Bridgetown Canon Strugwell Messrs Brace Leila Kathleen Boyce Robinson T. E. Smith Bazeley Helena Jack Alex Porrest Stella Whistler M. Johnstein J. Elphick Leo Moulton Jane Kelvin Masone Wendall Nell Vic Nth Fremantle Eveland Harrie G. Hartlett Trescle Kenninup Douglas Hack Fred Helen C. R. Doust S. Beasley Alfred Mary Ellen Corker Len Spring Hill Winnegup May Bessie J R. Walter Emerald Hill Youle Bonn John Ida Read Dorothy Jill H. M. Dallas Abel Ernest Agnes Lorna Reg Nellie

Manjimup Second Hotel Bid Rejected by Licensing Court

For the third time in three years a second hotel application in Manjimup was heard by the Bridgewater Licensing Court. After site inspection the court again ruled the district did not require an extra hotel, despite arguments for and against by proponents and local hotel interests.

Manjimup Bridgewa Durack C. A. Reeve Mr. Leake Jo Sykes Manjimep A. Williams J. L. Mackenzie Bloidicud Wine Saloon Slater and George O'Brien Police Department Leake T. E. Cook A. C. Reeve John Smith G. H. Adams A. Sharp D. Stewart Wm. Johnstone C. I. Doust H. I. Limmer C.chatley W. J. Mayo Percy Wells J. S. Barker J. L. Gartner H. Ede J .W. Margereson

Timber Industry Evidence At Bridgetown Licensing Court

Divisional Forest Officer D W Stewart testifies at Bridgetown Licensing Court in favor of a new Manjimup hotel. He notes about 12 000 acres replanted in the area, three large mills and two small ones, recent sawmilling permits, and Bunning Bros rights over 60 000 acres with a mill site chosen. Construction to begin, expected eight to twelve months, lines being laid Jardee to the mill, 18 miles away, Bunnings mill 14 miles from Manjimup. Sleeper cutters total 60 in the district.

Bridgetown Manjimup D. W. Stewart Bunning Bros

Bridgetown Road Board Meets Oversees Gates and Fence

The Bridgetown Road Board held its bi monthly meeting with W Toyer presiding. Central ward members inspected gates on Shepherd's application and a hardship claim was denied. The board decided to erect a fence around the new bowling green and park.

Bridgetown Road W. Toyer Messrs. E. Hester E. L. Mitchell J.J. McAlinelen W. A. Deust M. Scott M. Campbell H. J Machin J. S. Bagshaw G. Wood Central Ward Shepherd Anyjense Qew Tover Huebrey Rayshaw Annells

Government to advance on apple and pear crops loan plan

The Parliament announces government advances on assessed export quantities of apples and pears at two per bushel for apples and three for pears. Advances come in two instalments starting January 31. Growers must register by March 1 and provide planting and production data for loan calculations.

United Kingdom Commonwealth State Department of Forte Department of Information Melbourne

Local Car and Home Services Advertisements

Victoria and Princep Streets Bunbury advertise lounge suites made to order prams relined suites recovered and repaired Showrooms at Victoria Street Chinnery Retread Service Stephen Street Bunbury retreading vulcanising and body building railway orders prompt attention new and secondhand tyres below city prices Waterloo Service Station near Bridgetown turn off Bunbury Road petrol oils tyres full range of accessories Ford Sub Agents J W Hicks Dardenup Garage and Service Station RAC contract station Bert Prince and Wheaties Foster Travellers beware Dardenup Hotel new management host of ale wines and spit good accommodation telephone number missing Bob Toy late of Kalgoorlie and Pearl Street

J B. Tournay Victoria and Princep Bunbury Victoria St Chinnery Stephen Street Waterloo Bridgetown Bunbury Road Ford J. W. Hicks Dardenup Bob Toy Kalgoorle Pet

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