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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
1
During Mr. R. S. Tozer's absence on active service, payments and completion of new insurances will be attended to on his behalf by Miss Green at Rural Motors Ltd Bridge Town. Your continued support will be appreciated by both Mr. Tozer and this Company.
Dispersal sale of the Calmeda Jersey Stud comprising 31 head, including 21 registered females 5 registered bulls 4 unregistered females 1 unregistered bull 6 Shorthorn cows 4 calves 70 ewes and wethers. Catalogues by Elder Smith and Co Perth and Bridgetown. Sale advised by Mr C M Campbell now with Australian Military Forces.
The Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Lesser Hall on Monday October 7 1940 at p.m. Business includes General matters election of officers and the balance sheet. A D C Adams is the Hon Secretary.
Classified notice seeking a gentleman for private board and lodging near town. Respond by letter quoting terms to S c/o this office.
Sunday services and Sunday schools listed for Bridgetown Boyup Brook Nannup Wilga Wandillup and Bovup Brook with times and ministers. Holy Communion services at St Pauls Bridgetown Trinity XX date October 6 and evening services including evensong and intercession.
Local education community updates include the appointment of Mr Murray Little as Director of Education in Bridgetown. Reports cover adult education, repertory tap dancing classes, a River Thames lecture, and the Direct Giving Appeal aiming to raise funds.
Bridgetown residents feature in local movement with several leaving town for Perth and military service. Notables include Mrs B Connell and Mise Eileen Connell visiting Gosnell and Bunbury. Leon Baker and Geo Pearson expected to join Perth postings. Engagement announced for Esme Wilks to Syd Palmer, both of Bridgetown.
In a discussion echoing international moves, the piece analyzes wealth conscription as a financial support method for the war. It notes New Zealand's wealth levy and Australian sentiment, argues for voluntary sacrifice, and warns that forced wealth contributions could redefine duty and equality of sacrifice.
A bogey event at Bridgetown Golf Club saw smaller turnout as strong east wind persisted. In A grade A S Arkle led with 5s score while N Jones led H grade with notable results, others listed with varying downs.
The article notes the marriage of Mr John Ratmogd Doust to Ms ... in a ceremony conducted by The Rev Canon Strugnell. Attendees include family members and local figures as the couple begins their life together in the community.
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