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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1944
Page
1
Mr Kib Beazley will lecture on Tuesday December 5 at 8 p.m. in the Repertory Club Rooms. Subject: Democracy in a German context. Bridgetown Road traffic act warning: owners must rectify number plates and fix lights. prosecutions to follow. E G Siggins, Secretary.
The notice prohibits any person from using water supplied by the Minister under the Act through mechanical or fixed sprinklers or other devices. Violators face summary conviction and a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds. The by law is enforced from November 27, 1964, as stated by W. S. Andrew Under Secretary for Water Supply.
National Service Office in Petace and Co Limited seeks packing sheds packers casemakers shed hands for the Bridgetown 1945 season. Baling Up and Greenbubhes Sheds mentioned as part of the production facilities.
The Mayanup Red Cross hosts its Annual Paddy's Market at Mayanup Hall on Saturday December 2 at 8 p.m. Admission is 1 shilling with supper provided. Proceeds support Red Cross activities in the region.
Acting Prime Minister Forde announced in the House a plan to restore 21 000 men and 500 women to food production across six states. Dairying, wheat, sheep, and cattle sectors would gain workers to help rural industry recover from wartime losses.
The passage notes reduced farmers and restricted agriculture, with farm buildings in disrepair and fences fallen, blaming wartime costs. It urges supplying manpower to boost agriculture, noting hunger in Europe could be eased by food and wool, urging continued support for Australians.
Social and Personal items note Mrs Don Palmer and children returning from holiday with relatives to Bridgetown, Mrs Feed bag on brief vacation also returning, and visits by Mrs A Woodhead to relatives. Mentions Miss Merle Guest of Westerville visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Gent of Greenbushes, births and congratulations, travel to City, and a feature promoting Alberts Book Tokens as gifts amid stock shortages.
Parents visited the State School on an invitation to inspect pupil work. The infants room and the tiny tots attracted attention as visitors enjoyed the afternoon tea provided by the senior girls. The racers and Citiments Association aims to support better school facilities and teacher and pupil fulfilment. The article urges more community involvement in this work.
Local notes record Mr. F Proctor weekend in Perth and Misses Halden and Whitton visiting the city. J T Quartermaine returned from Warns, L G Quartermaine in the city for a week, and Mrs J Johnson left for the Thoreday city. Visits include Albany trips by Mrs Jvinine and daughter Joan and W S Thick to the metropolis. A small dance at the Royup Brook Hall raised funds for UT hospital. proceeds exceeded expectations with music by F B Brown and M V Crooks.
Sunday November 6 lists church services at Bridgetown Mayaniyp Nanup Greenbushes and Bridgetown with multiple morning and evening hours. Rev H W Farman and Mr Re Ite are referenced among local clergy and attendees.
Bridgetown Repertory Club plans a repeat of last year’s Show Boat with new numbers and artists. The performance is set for Monday November 27 at the Bridgetown Town Hall, directed by Mr A P Peter.
Printed and published by JoeA Foddy for the United Press Ltd at their office on Steere Street Bridgetown.
Authorities urge parents to inspect toys on display at Joe Waddington's toy shop in Steere Se Bridgetown after reports of hazardous merchandise affecting children. Officials say private sellers and public outlets should ensure toy safety before purchase.
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