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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

4

Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club Sees Yearly General Meet

Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club held its annual general meeting on Monday evening with strong attendance. Officers were reelected, including president Flintoff for a 13th year, and secretary Dams declined to stand. Subscriptions were set at 6d for men and 3s for ladies, payable in two installments.

Bridgetown A. Flintotl Bridgetown Road Panton Lake D. Wilson Wilkinson Armstrong - Wears Y. B. Smith Alk Rose Basson Hester Flint Alton Goodridge Mr Ya of Flintom Flintof Scott GlThe A. D. C.dams J. Rodgers Mick Amistant ™ Bisccetars C. A. MacKinnon Seaddan HG. Moore Mises Taylor Jamer Pearce Evans R. G Take Marshally ML O Williams P Evans Pearce T. Satvair Hill RL Goodridge T. Meinnes Speer Glascock D. Champ J. Turner AL MacKinnon Wester Jack McAlinden Tower Draper Whistlecraft Gibbon Pinto Olhall Feline Palmer Clare Walker WALTA Perth Lawley Cub Mt Lawley

Red Cross Club Sees Savings and Officer Subscriptions

The Red Cross club notes members saved about £10 to date with no groundsman and efforts to cut costs. Mr Scaddan moved thanks to the retiring secretary, and the club decided to cover the secretary and assistant secretary subscriptions.

Cub Scaddan Eer

Bridgetown Road Board Meeting Seeks New Poundkeeper

The Bridgetown Road Board meeting presided by Mr. W. Tover discussed the unsatisfactory poundkeeper, who allowed neglected animals in the pound. board decided to dispense with the present poundkeeper and issue calls for a new one. Other items included road repairs, gate erection, and cooperation with the rabbit inspector on dog licenses. The Bridgetown Red Cross held its monthly meeting with donations noted and plans for next month.

Bridgetown Road Board W. Tover Messrs E. Hester W A. Doust M. Scott H. Lake J. MecAlinden E. L. Mitchell H. Machin L. L. Green Lord Mayor's Fund C. E. Hurst Campbell McAlden Rural Fire Advisory Committee Wis Cn Tumetty Spancer Street Baguhay Mantaha Lake Steere Street Mitchell Mr. Doust Jayes Road Same Barlee Street Central Ward Razeley Barlee J Street Road Board Bridgetown Dallas S. Bagshaw Ken E. E Claude Mayanup Silver Chain Nursing League Jand Dairyman Marvel

Correspondence disclaimer from the paper authorities

The publication notes that correspondence is the writer’s views and not the paper's policy. It states the opinions are those of the author and not necessarily the newspaper's stance or endorsement.

Aliens in the South West spark debate on land policy

An Australian in Manjimup denounces a Western Australian Lands Department and Agricultural Bank policy that favors aliens in land grants and sales. He urges immigration authorities to act, questions war loans for aliens, and calls for a halt to the bank’s perceived preference toward non-natives amid local farm settlement.

South West Learge Congress Lands Department Agneultural Bank Mahan Australia Manjimup Australie

Immunisation push for diphtheria in New South Wales

An appeal urges parents to immunise children against diphtheria, touting a harmless, painless vaccine. It cites NSW and national figures, explains herd immunity, and notes successes in Australia and abroad while lamenting parental apathy and the need for public health support.

New Swit Wales N.S.W Europe Health, Department V. Keogh Victoria Schick America Comida Nsw Toronto Canada France New York Australia

Manjimup Popular Girl Contest Ends In Local Ball

A Friday evening event at Manjimup Town Hall concluded the Popular Girl competition with Miss Philly Stephenson winning by a wide margin. Votes totaled 11 7 for Nell Sima and Stephenson, with net proceeds around £10 to be split between the two candidates, while funds support local Red Cross and community causes.

Manjimup B.S L Manjimipe Ticklie Harry Howell RSL Philly Stephenson Warren Mise Nell Sima Manjumup L. Sims Manjimup S.L Miss Stephenson H. Stephenmurt Hemingway Robertson Funda Petro Sib Red Cross Mark Smith Sobbeatich Red Cram Society Aman

Warren Hospital Fund Seeks New Subscriber Support

A generous gesture from the Agricultural Bank enables Warren Hospital to accept funds via A Treadgold, aiding the hospital fund drive. The move provides convenience to subscribers and aims to boost donations for twelve months, with details elsewhere in this issue.

Warren Hospital JW Margereson A. Treadgold Ben Itr

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