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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1943
Page
4
A religious tract argues Christians err in treating Saturday as non holy and calls for full obedience to the Ten Commandments. It claims the Sabbath was made for all people, urges Christians to keep the seventh day holy, and denounces substitutes for God’s law.
Church of England and Methodist notices list services and times in Bridgetown area. Details include Holy Communion at St Pauls Bridgetown and varied Sunday services across Bridgetown Nannup Greenbushes Mills Willow Spring with ministers Rev H W Farmar and Mr Mack.
The notice lists church activities for September 26 1943 including Breaking of Bread at 11 am Sunday School at 3 pm Gospel Service at 4 15 pm and weekly meetings Tuesday fellowship Friday prayer at 7 30 pm Pastor W H Periera extends a cordial invitation to all.
Copy should reach the printer as early as possible, by Thursday at 1 09 am. If late, publication may be deferred. Clubs and societies should appoint a press correspondent for regular reports. Cooperation from readers is welcomed for notes, weddings, and local events to serve the community.
Classified line invites readers to place buying or selling requirements in The Advocate. Emphasizes quick placement and reaching a broad audience through the local newspaper classifieds.
Delegates from road boards meeting in Bridgetown discuss annual burning off dates for forestry and agricultural areas. Zones mapped, conflicting regional preferences noted, and a proposal to set March 7 as compromise date amid labour shortages.
In social news this week a donation to the Ambulance Appeal arrived by air mail from the fighting front. A cor- poral thanks the community and wishes for never needing an ambulance.
Mr J H Smith all a member for Nelson in the Legislative Assembly returns to Parliament after ten weeks away for operation and convalescence. He receives a warm welcome from both Houses and says his health is excellent. He plans to contest Nelson again and tour the district to gain support from old and new friends.
Fragmentary notes recount a Scout meeting with assorted rumors about who may lead events. Mentions of pricing, beverages, and small personal remarks appear alongside stray names and a few running bets.
Due to a temporary breakdown in our typesetting machinery both the Waren District Hospital Board report and the Maujimay Potato Growers Association report are held for publication in our next issue.
A Monday night show at Play Box Theatre by the Frepertory Club featured a one act play The Bride and a Show Boat Rev ue aboard a dockside set. Performances by Miss Morton Mrs Lang and others drew praise and hints of a repeat at Town Hall.
The review teases The Lady Has Plans as a comedy with Pawlette Goddard and Ray Milland. It jokes about risqué plot devices and spy intrigue, noting the cast includes Margaret Daves Cecil By and Edward Norris.
Report covers golf club activities with winners G Bloor and mixed Canadian event won by Goddard and Miss Nichols. Includes standings for several pairs, plus notes on War Savings Stamp appeal, illness affecting pupils, upcoming Tuck Shop and exhibition, aeroplane competition gates, class lead by Miss Storman and progress toward Xmas Concert.
The Hon E Nulsen M L A and Mrs Nulsen and Mrs Johng visited Pemberton last week as guests of Mr Nulsen's daughter Mrs P A Riley. They toured fisheries sawmills and scenic spots and praised the area. Many townspeople suffer from flu and Matron McGillivray resumed duties after a six week vacation. Woodchopping contest entries are being received for Saturday with Red Cross serving afternoon tea.
Prominent Flax Growers Association officials led by Weigel visit Western Australia to inspect flax producing centres. They will attend a Boyup Brook Brewers meeting Monday at 7 30 pm with Elliott and Gibsone from the State Department of Agriculture. Dr Phippe will give an illustrated lecture on flax production and a Red Cross refreshment reception will follow.
The Red Cross schedules a meeting for October 1 and invites contributions of eggs oranges and lemons for the October gift to military hospitals and convalescent homes. September notes report knit toy making at Mrs Pearce's and plans to sell goods at the Depot for Christmas.
Charley Godley writes from Mataranka describing his journey north from the south to the north of the continent. He praises Adelaide people, notes Torrens River comparisons, and recalls a stop at Maluka's Grave named Gunn. Charley and party swim in two pools, one cold and deep, the other warm and fish-filled. He observes tropical scenery, hopes to fish, and mentions a fish spearing show and a concert with primitive seating and Terry Firmer.
G Hester won the Sparks Memorial Cup at a Bridgetown Links stroke competition on Saturday afternoon, also lowering his handicap. Scores included Hester 81-12- and Salvair 81-7-T2, Mitchell 93-21-72, Kirby 57-12-T5, Edwards 80-78. Salvair won the playoff for the club trophy against Clarke, with a Stable Competition planned for tomorrow afternoon.
At the Manjimup Bowling Club general meeting presided by Mr. A Gibson, officers for the year were elected including President J. Illpson and Secretary L. Tierney. Subscriptions set at 10/6. The club plans its own greens and reserves funds for construction. Tierney and Teede report progress with using two tennis courts and draft agreement with the Tennis Club. Members discuss bowling subscriptions for Tennis Club players.
A reader reports a visiting sailor asking about the city street names and the Post Office, noting muddled wording and unclear guidance. The letter reflects concern over how street names are recorded and communicated in the town.
A short Bridgetown item notes publication by J. A. Eddy for United Press Ltd at their Steere Street office. The notice places Eddy as publisher and identifies Bridgetown location.
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