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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
4
Fragmentary recycled text details a curious exchange featuring Fanny and references to a person or entity named Nelson. The garbled narrative mentions a Bridgetown agent and leaflets, with disjointed dialogue about roles and events, offering little coherent plot or context.
In a Saturday clash at the Manjimup sports ground Pemberton defeated Deanmill-Jardee with a strong last quarter. Pemberton led 3 goals to 2 points at halftime and finished with 3 goals to Deanmill’s 3 behinds. Welle Everett Crate commended both teams after the match and hinted the competition would continue next year.
Saturday night last the first neal Tedres Ball was held at Pembert. A lite crowd attended and THinn congratulations were heard on the excvlent floor and supper arrangements. It is expected that a profit of about £26 will be made. The door takings were over £35 with visitors from Manjimup Koeibrook and Northcliffe. The net of parallel bars ordered by the PL and C Association arrived and will be an acquisition for the children. Rainfall for September shows 378 points vs ST last year. year to date 3565 points.
After the service on October 1 Mr Robertson secretary will present films at St Hilda's Church of England about life in orphanages and the children who live there.
A Sunday golf note reports a 42 40 win by A Evans and Mrs Cam over Winch and Mrs Knowles in a mixed foursomes match 47 11 0 on tie. Other pairings include Rann with Mrs Robs 53 15 43 and Smith with Mrs Bloor Sr 5h 18 1T. EMoor Incr led a stroke competition with 22 3 ap. Thursday's Captain Trophy rounds featured Mesxdames and Roby ty ing. replay to be held later with details next week.
A large turnout for the Monday semi final of the community concert in aid of Parents and Citizens Association funds. gate receipts reached £1. Admission was 2s 8d for children. Junior winner Jeff Campbell and adult winner Berk Deadman. Final set for Thursday October 19 with 1s adults 4d children. after show dance to Bur neve band until after one.
A fragmented note describes a Friday evening social with refreshments and mentions a committee, a monthly senurs Nescrlation meeting on October 1, and various local activities. It references a river trip, a Buckaroo Sea Scouts event, and several names like Meredith, Haselhort, and Boswell amid scattered details.
Circular from Red Cross headquarters outlines a knitting competition as part of the Patriotic Show on November 13 at Gloucester Park Mart Lefroy announces prizes matching Agricultural Society awards for a plain red jacket and a plaid cape with two prize tiers. Details available from Wey NOTES FROM ACTIVITIES Western Australia operates three convalescent homes for service personnel with admissions when beds open. Homes include Lady Mitchell at Cottesloe Fav ersham at York and John Nicholson Convalescent Home for Women near the sea at Cottesloe. Red Cross WA supports convalescent homes via Junior Red Cross for children of servicemen. WA division helps hospital trains delivering gifts and friendly visits. Due to Wad Loon Rally in Town Hall, Red Cross Dance moved from third Friday to Friday October 13.
Mr J P Glynn Public Trustee for Western Australia toured Bridgetown to explain the purpose and functions of the Public Trust Office. The office offersExecutor Trustee Administrator and other roles with state guarantees and strict confidentiality. It operates a Common Fund investment and allows estate trustees to choose alternatives. A will should be prepared by an expert with the trustee’s guidance available. The article also mentions a wartime gun note at the end.
Sunday October 14 a morning service and bread breaking ritual. An evening and Tuesday program lists 7 20 pm fellowship meeting. Invitation extended to all Francelist attendees. Printed and published by J A Eddy for United Press Ltd Bridgetown office.
A long address criticizes radical proposals to remove children from families at age 12 and “born again for society.” It contrasts Lycurgus and Hitler with Christian family teaching, arguing the family is the primary school for character, duty, and civic duty, while condemning totalitarian influences and praising motherhood as vocation.
Readers are urged to see Gone With the Wind, praised as a monumental three hour and forty five minute Technicolor epic. The article highlights Clark Gable Vivian Leigh Leslie Howard Olivia de Havilland and others, notes filming by Victor Fleming, and calls it essential viewing while inviting local clubs to send press reports and attendings.
A government war loan appeal is praised as a national necessity beyond party lines. Citizens are urged to support by subscribing their share, with securities backed by national resources and offering strong interest. The text argues victory funding transcends politics and should unite all democrats.
A wartime appeal cites Churchill and Curtin urging Australian unity as the Commonwealth opens the Second Victory Loan line on September 24 for 160 million pounds. It stresses duty, sacrifice, and the ending of the war for humanity with returning veterans and prisoners of war awaiting liberation.
A press report notes that output is constrained mainly by labor shortages rather than material supply. Mr Hoar was asked to pursue securing necessary manpower to complete the piece of work.
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