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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1945
Page
4
Readers report a contested meeting on railway yard use near town, including bids, private ownership options, and the need for convenient stabling for agents. Officials discuss private owner shifts, costs, and the impact on local industry while stressing orderly implementation and safety.
Fragmentary OCR text describes debates and actions involving the eminent division, the Fisheries Inspector, and the Penitentiary Society regarding the patent of E40, with mentions of government support, applications for Caraga and Tumpeetur, and various unnamed meetings and delegates. The legible entities include the West Tue Monn reg, Haley, Pirie, and the Route, but many names, dates, and places are garbled or missing.
Mer end MP Riley receive congratulations on the arrival of tizby the last to join the staff of the Pem sorgon Hlogpittl.
A proposal for establishing spinning and weaving facilities in Western Australia by Melbourne-based Mews Daveer Coop Led aims to boost local flax production. A public meeting at Rosey Crook Hall on Thursday November 20 will feature speeches by MPs, association presidents, and industry figures to gauge support and potential impact on up to 18 000 acres under cultivation in the region.
An account from Chowerup Hall on Saturday November 27 describes a busy community event with a farewell for Ar and Mes Farvis, a generous cheque presented by W Spencer, dancing to W Muck’s piano and Hare’s drums, and visitors J Cowper Sear and Mrs Jude on holiday. Updates note Mrs Alun Alehie’s nephew’s daughter born in Melbourne and F/O McKieig’s progress, with Nor man Knowles and family seen at the show.
A capsule on the film You Went Away starring Colbert Woolley and Walker praises its heart warming American family portrayal. It notes the long running time over three hours and that the program will offer additional features and galas between showings.
Partial text shows religious services in Bridgetown and nearby locations with scattered times and names such as Rev Norman Inwood Joby Shaw and Masanup Iga Boray Bro. Fragmentary entries include breaking of bread and greetings with unclear dates and schedules.
Sunday schedule includes Holy Communion at 3 am and Matin at 1 am with Evensong at 1.30 followed by Country Services. Morning events feature the Children at 9 am and a late afternoon program at 2.30 p.m. with marriages and post-service arrangements by request. details arranged with the church.
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