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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
8
C R Pratt of Bridgetown advertises Somers-Care Radios with demonstrations and full service. Repairs, accessories and replacements offered for all radios. Country Home Electric Light Plants installed and demonstrated on request. Send inquiries to Bridgetown.
The Church of England at St Paul’s Bridgetown lists Holy Communion at 10 am and Evensong with sermon in the morning and evening, with various Sunday School times. The Bridgetown Methodist Circuit notes services at Bridgetown, Mayamup, Bendigo, Boyup Brook, and Greenbushes, plus a Direct Giving Appeal concert for Greenbushes Church. A National Thanksgiving Service will be held in Bridgetown, and the Ladies Guild plans their next meeting on October 13. Mayanup service moved to 2 pm. Bridgetown Parents and Citizens meeting rescheduled to afternoon next Tuesday.
The Sunnyside Cricket Club reports pleased selectors after a practice match aimed at judging available talent for a Country Week team. A meeting is scheduled in the Gymnasium at 7 tonight to discuss forming a squad and arranging early games with Bridgetown. Funds are sought to purchase material, with a collection at Sunnyvale on Saturday October 6.
Two Greenbushes teams visited Bridgetown for an evening of mixed doubles and singles. Results include N Coverley and K Awcock defeating D Clarkson and D Bearce 15 10. D Reavin and F Taylor beat E Halligan and F Benien 16 3. L Hastie and L McAlinden over P Pearcel and D Davis 11 2. Men’s doubles saw Edwards and Waller win 15 7. Cutmore and Flecion beat Summer ton and Allan 15 9. Meltones and Wall defeated Hfelutos and Patterson 15 1. Singles featured Fitwarde over Clarkson 15 0. Summerton over Waller 15 1. Cutmore over Herbert 15 7. Floton over Allan 15 9.
The Weekly Council minutes record W A L Lake presiding over Board discussions with Messrs Doust Lake McAlinden and others. Topics include correspondence from engineers and authorities, road and railway fixes, vehicle use, staffing, and grant items, with motions carried on multiple local matters.
A weekend rail tour departs Friday evening at 6:20 PM heading to the Timber Belt region. The group will return to Perth Monday at 7:55 AM and will be hosted by the Manjimup Road Board for a district sightseeing motor tour. A large range of privately printed Easter cards is noted for attendees.
The Balingup ranch of the CWA held its third birthday party with visitors from Dardigun Kirup Bridgetown and Greenbushes. Mrs J Craig opened the new West room declaring it jovenented. The cake middle section was won by Mrs Weight Bridgetown. The afternoon included items and community singing. Mrs Craig formed a Younger Set in the district. Bridgetown branch meeting set for next Friday and Younger Set on Tuesday.
The Mothers' Union announces the next meeting of the Motieres Caion to be held in the Rectory on Tuesday October 11 after a church service at 4 00 pm. Members are asked to note the change in service time and to attend. The Revd rector presides over the service and the meeting follows.
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An emerging settlement in a dispute involving the iMarketing Board aims for near finalisation. Key figures cited include Uta Woh and Bertin in a negotiation overseen by a panel, with testimonies and a focus on arbiration terms and guesting arrangements.
A fragmentary report from the Manjimup Dairy Produce Co discusses proposed price changes and funding for inspectors. It notes inquiries from the Agricultural Department about export proportions, the role of the board, and negotiations on subsidies and contributions to support dairy operations amid regulatory reviews.
A golf club inaugurates its new house with an 18 hole opening event held over a weekend. About 23 players participated while members and guests heard speeches from Mr Po Ay, Mr Hwing, and others praising the club’s history and future. The forum committee issued a note of thanks for support and anticipated a formal letter day.
The South West again secured second place at the Royal Show judging among the districts. The contest highlighted the diverse products from each district and the combined total determined the winner for the South West. The Great South region led by Central and South Western districts showed strong performances, with a mix of prizes and accolades noted in the event coverage.
The Bridgeton Hockey Club girls wrapped up their season at the Pres "rumsons" Hotel with a dinner and speeches. Ex-players attended, toasts honoured, and a big laugh marked the night. A Mad Hatters Dance followed, with Miss F Taylor praised for long service to the club.
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