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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1945

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Election Nomination Deadlines From Potatoes Association WA

The Potatoes Growers Association of Western Australia announces that nominations for the state executive committee close by 12 noon on October 14 5 and elections occur on October 27 1945. Returning Officer details and venue at National House William Street Perth provided. Building permits advised for Pemberton and Northcliffe builders to comply with bylaws with fees 245 for wooden and 4 for brick plans.

National House William Street Perth Pemberton Northcliffe Hecemairy J. Cowen

Sincere thanks for sympathy after loss

Mr and Mrs W N Thomeen express heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for letters cards telegrams and floral tributes after the sad loss of their dear cen. Special thanks to Dr Ryan Matron MacGillivrary and the nursing staff of the Pemberton Hospital for attentive care.

W. N. Thomeen Cen Ryan MacGillivrary Pemberton Maspital D. L. Themeen Pemberton Ron

Truth and Service in the Collie Coal Crisis

The third strike in six months paralyzed Perth and suburbs as Collie coal miners demand wage increases. Central authorities from Sydney and Western Australia debated remedies while production losses mount and city life stalls. political leaders urge swift resolution to prevent further industrial disruption.

Farewell to Dr Williams and Mrs Williams in Bridgetown

Bridgetown residents hosted a farewell for Dr Cyril B. E Williams and his wife after eleven and a half years in Bridgetown. The Town Hall gathering featured speeches by local leaders, an illuminated address and a £00 cheque of appreciation, with heartfelt tributes to their service and leadership.

Tir N. S Williams Dodgetown Bridgetown Bridgetown Board Hoard Sia Rtizeng Cyril BE Williams

Obituary for Hod Machin Derenged Bridgtown Resident

After a prolonged illness, Hod Machin Derenged died at his Bridgetown home on September 29 aged TH years. A 40 year resident and former plumber, he served on the Bridgetown Road Board and was valued for town improvements. He leaves a wife and six sons. The funeral, held October 1 at the Bridgetown Methodist Cemetery, was officiated by the Rev N Inwood.

Hod. Machin Derenged Bridgetown N. Inwood Frank Herbert Machin Leslie Machin Normin Machin Alan Machin Keith Machin Tienglag Machin R. Uvugebart W. Huggett J. W. Margereson J. Bear L. Judges L. RB. Goodridge Leslie Max Alan Faith Cynthia Keith Jein Queenie Douglas Roma Eric Frances Ken Walter Alberts P. Gray Elder Miss Elder Linda Lem Xora Muir Mabey J. Lucraft R. Tranhart Teather Ron Bob Dell Wheatley Grand Lodge Owen Sparks Bridgetown Bowling Club Ethel Abbotts Dorrie Bill Braund Wilda Peter Gardiner Ated J. Palemer Me. Wood FW. Margeresen TE. Smith Tover Williany Mes. Moyes Manjimup Did Armstrong Reid Jack Allan George May Newport Eva Alma Giblett P. W. Cornell HW. C. Moore Thase Croix Conmere Layal Bridgetown Lede Loo S22 G Salyers WML Mned Trothre Karel Lede Pemberton Meh Keith Swith Charlie Mic Hednor de Sean Toadertakers

Pioneer of Warren district buried in local remains

A pioneer of the Warren district was laid to rest after his death on Tuesday in the South West area. Remains were interred in the local cemetery as neighbors recall his contributions to the community.

Peidenp Piridvetawin Dota Diawes Perth Vite Warren

Church of England notices at Kur Rakatta Cemetery

Fragmentary obituary note from Kur rakatta Cemetery mentions a wife and eight children surviving the deceased and offers sympathy to the bereaved family. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.

Church of England Kurrakatta

Bridgetown Club Trophy Opens With Tight First Round

The first round of the Marcheg in the Bridgetown Club Trophy was played on the focal course last Saturday. Wheatley defeated Warburton, Drummond beat MacKinnon, Jones beat Speer, Randell defeated Moyes, and Tester beat Salvair. Matches to be arranged privately with prompt completion requested. A bogey competition is scheduled for tomorrow.

Marcheg Wheatley G. Warburton J. Drummond C. A. MacKinnon W. H. Jones T. Speer Randell Moyes E. Tester T. Salvair

Crazy Ball Causes Greenbushes Night to Shine

On Saturday last a Crazy Ball at Greenbushes drew a large crowd. The Miners Trail glowed with coloured electric globes and pastel lighting while streamers and confetti heightened the festive mood. The Greenbushes band performed and a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs floor show delighted guests followed by a neat sit-down supper and a cheerful, memorable evening.

Greenbushes Snow White Seven Dwarfs

Red Cross Notes Special Meeting Highlights Postwar Aid

A Red Cross Society meeting on October 1 featured Major McKenzie general secretary and Mrs. Lefroy hon director of branches. About 50 members attended with visitors from other centres. They urged ongoing support for servicemen returning sick or disabled, and called for district cooperation to ease branch coordination and officer visits. A recent conference address by Henry Grieg was recommended for reading. Mr. Draper, a returned prisoner of war, spoke on Red Cross work in German camps. The monthly meeting will address gifts and clothing for overseas relief. The depot reported about 14 cwt of items collected for U.N. relief through the depot.

Red Cross Society Major McKensig F. Lefroy McKenzie Red Croag Society Ted Cross UT N.erla

Social and Personal Notes from Bridgetown Area

Mr. Er. K. Hoar M L A will visit Eight Mile Wesl School tomorrow October 6 at 3 30 am for resident contacts. A surprise party for Miss Lucraft was held at Mrs Lan Fallon’s home last Monday. Mrs M Brooke left Bridgetown for Sydney and will join her husband there. Dr and Mrs Williams and family departed Bridgetown for Melbourne with a car journey to Perth and a plane to Melbourne. Mrs Johnaom arrived from Melbourne to visit Mrs Fred Moriarity. Kookaburra Tea Rooms reopen under new management. The Footballers Dance tonight was cancelled. Mr Dave Scott of Katanning joined Elder Smith Co. A Waddington went to Catessloe for a holiday. LAC Neville Witkine alighted from the train for six days’ leave in Bridgetown. Mrs T Salvair returned to Bridgetown after a city visit. Mixx Doris Blechynden leaves Bridgetown for the Existern States to marry. Miss Pixie Henderson, longtime WA A A F member, returned to Bridgetown. Miss Mary Chevig returned to Perth after visiting family. Greenbushes Advancement Association Ball last Saturday was a success with decorations and a floor show including Snow White and the Seven Dewarfs. Mr Meagher served as Max. A second function is planned in about six weeks. On Sunday two Bridgetown teams played to a 2 all draw in a tug of war style game.

Er. K. Hoar M.L.A Eight Mile Wesl Lucraft Lan Fallon Bridgetown Melbourne Perth Johnaom Fred Moriarity Kookaburra Elder Smith & Co Dave Scott Katanning A. Waddington Cattesloe Lac Neville Witkine T. Salvair Mixx Doris Blechynden Existern States Pixie Henderson Suite Scars W.A.A.A.F Mary“Chevig Greenbushes Advancement Association Advantement Association Greenbushes Snow White Dewarfs Meagher Max

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