Supper and Dance and Hockey Matches at Bridgetown
Intertown ladies hockey Bridgetown v Narrogin on Bridgetown Recreation Ground Sunday next with two matches at 10 am and 4 pm. Silver coin admission with afternoon tea and proceeds to New Ambulance Appeal. Notices seek residents’ compliance on reserves and roads within 28 days or fences may be removed.
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Intertown Ladies
Bridgetown
Narrogin
Bridgetown Recreation Ground
Central Ward
Toand
E. C. Siggins
Government should aid private enterprise in postwar reconstruction
The Bridgetown Repertory Club argues governments should mainly fund and enable free enterprise rather than dictate plans. It calls for reduced direct planning, greater private sector cooperation with government, and coordinated ideas to rebuild devastated areas and develop the Commonwealth through inclusive public-private effort.
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Bridgetown Repertory Club
Ihe
Commonwealth
Parents Afternoon at Bridgetown School Featured Exhibits
Bridgetown State School holds a parents afternoon on Thursday October 14 at 2.20 pm with an exhibition of work, pet show conclusion, competitions, and Afternoon Ten. Proceeds go to the Local Ambulance Appeal. Deacon, headmaster, invites Eversone.
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Eversone
Deacon
Tlave
Planning for peace shifts power to governments in postwar Australia
The article argues postwar planning is moving toward governmental control in Australia, warning against reduced free enterprise. It notes a large government workforce and dependents, claiming almost half the population relies on the state. It cautions that reliance on planning could erode individual initiative and herald increased state interference despite the Atlantic Charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nation
Australia
Commonwealth
The
Treasury
Iipen
Civil Service
Honery
Bisters
Obviniie
Flax Growers Meet at Boyne Brook Discuss Mill Upgrades
A large attendance at the Flax Growers Association meeting at Boyne Brook heard delegate Forrest report on the Melbourne conference. Weigel, Phipps, Lee, Elliott and others outlined water retting plans, machinery trials, transport, prices, acreage guarantees, tyre and trailer access, and farm stacking.
Weigall Named Unanimous Delegate to Phu Production Committee
State delegates confirmed Mr. Weigall as their representative to the Phu Production Committee. He welcomed by Western Australia growers who had pressed for his visit. Weigall praised progress in Western Australia and noted flax industry potential for Australia, with Boyup Brook mill upgrades. speeches by Messrs. Lee and Dr. Phipps highlighted plant culture and machinery improvements. A vote of thanks closed the meeting, praised as the most informative yet.
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Weigall
Phu
Aid
Austraia
Dedengtes
Australia
Boyup Brock
Commonwealth
Messrs
Lee
Dr. Phipps
Association
Campbell
Butter factory for Bridgetown urged by locals
Letters to the editor urge South West District Co to follow through on a promised butter factory in Bridgetown. Town business people argue residents should participate in local production and criticize wartime delays and inadequate water services, proposing better links to Manjimup.
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Henderson
Bridgetown
South West District Co
W.A. Far Toers Ltd
Beau Better
Tividge
Manjimup
Street Naming in Bridgetown Letters Question Ward Input
To the Editor a reader asks why Bridgetown street names have not been discussed by Ward members. The letter questions the necessity and timing of street naming and invites clear views from readers.
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Bridgetown
Jamal Tae
Death of Darre Derbert Lockhart in Bayne Brook Hospital
Darre Derbert Lockhart died September 28 at Bayne Brook Hospital from heart failure. A retired craiser, he was born in Triskelton ? years ago and lived in Western Australia. His remains were interred at the Bayri Breck cemetery on September 30, with Reverend Somber officiating at the graveside. Arrangements were handled by Messrs. Wi Moyes and Son of Bridgetown.
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Bayne Brook Hospital
Darre Derbert Lockhart
Triskelton
Auetealia
Nghamd
Wi. Moyes and Son
Bridgetown
Tia Stableteeed Commpetition at Pivtelaetiengeted Dotks
The event played in poor weather saw the Athens finish smaller than central. W. T. Mees won with a score of Mad. Tomorrow's competition is bogey.
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Athens
W. T. Mees
Bridgetown Social and Club Notes Share News and Events
Till Sutton returns home as twins arrive for Les Tysee family. Bridgetown Hospital reports appendicitis cases for Frank Wise and Joan Wilkins. Local visits, RSL Ambulance fund-raiser raises £56 14s 2d. Pet Parade fundraiser planned for October 14 with school activities and tea. Film program update at Goldfields Pictures with two big pictures postponed then shown. Parents and Citizens Association discussed health and school child at Bridgetown. War prisoners list from Burma includes local residents. Pixie Tenderson honored at Pet Parade prep party. Repertory Club hosts Show Boat rehearsal night and Members’ get-together event. Remember November society club annual entertainment to support the club.
Manjimup Potato Growers Elect New Leader and Outline Plans
At a recent general meeting Mr R Tuthill was unanimously elected chairman of the Manjimup Potato Growers Association for the coming year. The group confirmed forming a Western Australian Potato Growers branch and discussed storage subsidies, price scales, and proposed freight rate reforms affecting growers in Perth, Donnybrook, and Eastbrook districts.
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R. Tuthill
Pemberton
Eastbrook
West Australian Potato Growers Association
Tuthill
Manjimup
Perth
William Johnston
Bunbury
Donnybrook
George Braid
W. J. Morgan
Messrs. W. Hamilton
F. Liddelow
M. Pernich
K. O. Burvill
Grogan
Western Australia
Tothill
Bora Gazent
Myr.Tuthill
W. Collins
Local Newswire Snapshot From Uridgetown Office
A brief clipping notes a United Press dispatch from the office on Sreere Street in Uridgetown. The fragment mentions A. Piddy and publication details, with no further context or events specified.
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A. Piddy
The
United Press
Sreere Street
Uridgetown
Scouts Attend Weekend Gathering Amid Confused Report
A garbled, fragmentary notice describes a Boy Scout gathering and mentions Cubs Pup and Tiddles, with unclear actions and voices referencing a Saturday event and various performers or participants. The passage lacks coherent names, dates, or places but preserves a local scouting scene flavor.
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Judy Garland
Gal
Rhaythm
Tyronne Power
FOX
Gaumont
South West Pacific
R. Urquhart
Chaff
Wizmores Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Critch and Co. Ltd
Mercantle Mutual Insurance Co., Ltd
Natonal Mutual Life Association
C. J. Ellereh
Wvang Co., Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
Chevrolet
Bally
BON Fisher’s Garage
Steere Street
TEL
Victoria Insurance Coy
Busselton
Boyup Brooke
Hampton Street
C. E. Courtis and Company
Richardson Street
Katanning
P.O
Thone
Great Southern
W. E. Cadd
H. Paynter
Kojonep
Dumbleyung
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
TYSOE
Merchant Seamen Fund
Greenbushes Hall
Guides and
Scouts
Road Board
Bridgetown State School
Bridgetown Advocate
Flax Growers’ Association
Boyup
Boynp Brook
Forrest
Melbourne
Messrs. Weigel
Thr. Phipps
F.P.C
Elliott
Porrest
Boyne Brook Mill
Veterin
Phipps
Tarhhone
Flax
Gadbar
Ffei Tomeks
Aim
Getty
Wetgall
Othe
Furter
Harry Herbert Lockhart
Social and Personal
Till Sutton
Les Tysee
Mum
Liad
Frank Wise
Lace
Brigetown Tlospital
Joan Wilkins
Bridgetown Hospital
Mrs. Underwood
Collie
Mr. C. Hughes
Trix
Tromen
RSL
Goldfield Pictures
Eustcott
Boyop Brock
Trobert
Pixie
Bridgeton
Pix
Teserters Club
Elnh
Manjimup Potato Growers Association
Boy Scouts
Bridgetown Group
Sonny Boy
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