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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1941

Page

6

Fridge Town Road Board Holds Ordinary Meeting

The Fridge Town Road Board met in the boardroom on Friday afternoon with Chairman J Clayshaw and members Merv E E Hester W A Dulist Scott H Lake J J McAlinden E L Mitchell W Toyer L J Joseph in attendance. Topics included hall painting, stock rounding limits, use of premises for hospital work, plumbing and road projects, and councillor resignations.

Fridgetown Road Board Rowan J. Clayshaw Merv E. E. Hester W. A. Dulist Mr Scott H. Lake J. J McAlinden E. L. Mitchell W. Toyer L. J. Joseph P. D Hasekarat Secratary Loremas Jane Whiker Tiwan Moyes

Funeral Message for Arthur Mechynden in Bridgetown

The funeral of the late Arthur Mechynden was held Saturday afternoon from St Paul’s Church with Rev Canon Strugnell officiating. A large crowd gathered at the church and graveside at Bridgetown Cemetery to pay silent tribute to a man held in high esteem by his community. Pallbearers and a long list of mourners from many families and local groups attended, including the Bridgetown Red Cross and numerous local residents. The service and arrangements were carried out by Mssrs Muyessieh & Son.

Arthur Mechynden Paul's Church Canon Strugnell Crvier Rayeside Reenins Iridgetowss Messrs. Smith Hi Frown K Walters R Youst W. Meares G Farburton G. Thompson Es Bal J Venroe Bessie Grace Dorothy Ray Gladys Len Archie Torre Effort Muriel Bob Stella Prank Walter Abbotts Doreen Faith Bruce Leila Myrtle Price Eunice Ivy Alvan Edith Jay Barbara Margaret Lynden Hyder Ida John Muir Roy Milly Doust Wilgarrup D. Booth F. Hl Dakip W. Toyer Edas Henry Jer Ae Hilda Charlie Boys J. J B McAlinden Lite Haywood Wea Desmond Joe Bowell Tor Marie Bert RC. Williams Lil Low Ernest Agnew Rey Loma Hanks Evelyn Stells E. L. Mitchell Lindsay Crowley Walter Reeves Munyard Mollie Man Anenel 8. W. Hill May Thomsop J.B. Walter Jans Ail Datmore Mee Knigtt Mire G. Bartle Myx Heath Pred Morty Btwart FI Mabey J E. Heam Jack Ken Jean ‘Smith Bert May Streatfield Sear Fred Moriarty HM. Browne Ockie HJ. ‘Smith Elsie Henry Klopper Dorie Eddie Lon Evans Ani M. Pideton Tama A. Roberts CA. McKinnon W. ©. Moyes Dy Armstrong Balingup Golf Club Dowrick Bales Gwen Bill Tones Ada Telly Rose Matt Hilda Doust Magi Mup Gladys Harry Moors Mac Ki Benes Mary Elfen Heasley Aba Walter Meares Tillie Elifas A.B. Amblety Ale OM. Brown Jill Nellie Hubert Trixie M. Livington R. Brockins Snr Wood B. Crofts Davis Frank Gitdety Walter Rose Wheal T- Graham Bridgetown Red Cross W. Bazeley Haw’ Ter Tom and Racheb J. A. Stanley Katharine Ethel George Warburton P. A) Ewing

Red Cross Meeting and Community Notices

The Red Cross monthly meeting convened at Lesser Hatch with Mrs. Dallas presiding and about 100 attendees. A town hall lecture by Nora Parker was announced, with the Repertory Club planning items and a supper served by Red Cross members. The note lists needed garments and donations alongside names, prices, and local club updates. Also mentions Dr Mildred Hutchins becoming the Royal Australian Air Force’s first woman doctor and pilot duties at NoRAAP in Melbourne.

Red Cross Society Lesser Hatch Dallas We & Mtge Nora Parker Town Hall Red Crase Red Cracs Petro rom—Atus Pagshaw Flintoff Mes Hasooretety Glaney BAA Auserham Royal Australian Air Force Mildred Hutchins Melbourne Noraap Centra Ruvall Street

Repertory Club Plans Jama Festival at Manjimup

Arrangements for Jama Festival in Manjimup on the 2nd instant advance. One act plays by Manjinno Pemberton and Bridgetown labs, songs by Fridgetown Orchestra, curtain raisers by J. P. Hen ereon. Next concert on the th instant with Mr Newton Davies in hand. Mrs Iqnethurst to present a new play. Cadance tomorrow 11th vastayt with Misses Wer and Geveursoy as hostesses. Proceeds go to Bridgetown St John Ambulance subcentre. Efforts to stage The Cherry Tree in Bridgetown end of year.

Manjinp Wall Advanced Manjino Pemberton Bridgetown Labs Fridgetown Club Orhestra J. P. Henereon Newton Davies Iqnethurst Wer Geveursoy Chute Bridgetown Staha Ambulance Association Transport Merchant Seamen Appeal Manjimup Club

Malvern Star bicycles advertised with weekly payments

Layton's Gangs in Bridgetown promotes Malvern Star bikes with a two year written guarantee and a price of 14 shillings down plus small weekly payments. Act quickly before prices rise.

Qgoarmnas Malvern Star Eo Layton Bridgetown

Social and Personal Notes From Local District

Mrs G E Whod left for Perth to establish residence indefinitely. Mr and Mrs J A Eddy of Nelson Street report their son Pred ill and transferred to a hospital ship HMAS Stuart. Corporal HL Wood and Air Trooper Baker were hosted by the Sallierre Welfare Committee, wallets presented. University examinations show Eileen Ada Giblett near Bridgetown passed Grade II, while Georgina Giblett Imelda Hayes Patricia Logan Mleen Mooritz of Manjimup earned Grade V honours. Merna Robinson Manjimup credit in Grade V, Nancy Hook and Runice Wilson Manjimup earned Grade VI honours. James Gifford Manjimup earned credit in Grade VI.

J. A. Eddy Nelson Street Navy Department Melbourne Pred Fred Australia Hmas Stuart T Mas HL Wood Airtraftrou Salliere Welfare Charman W Tover Citieny Thidgetown Eileen Ada Giblett Bridgetown Georgina Giblett Imelda Hayes Patricia Logan Mleen Mooritzali Manjimup Merna Robinson Nancy Hook Manimup Runice Wilson Woth James Gifford

Farewell to Stella Marshall from Bridgetown Guide Group

A large turnout of guides and Brownies gathered as the Ladies Committee hosted a farewell for Stella Marshall the Tawny Owl and conductor of the Guide Community Concerts who has received transfer to Carlotta reels school Gifts included a crystal wave as tokens of esteem Mrs Graham spoke of Marshall’s service to the movement and the group sang Auld Lang Syne at the close Marshall thanked all and said she would treasure memories of Bridgetown and working with the Brownies

Guide Tawny Owl Stella Marshall Carlotta Reels School Graham Miss Marshall Marshall Bridgetown

Greenbushes Road Board meeting on War Loan bonds and by laws

The Greenbushes Road Board met on Friday evening with members A El Fullerton R Browne H Lindsay PW Head and secretary Mr Hy Barrymore. They discussed the War Loans Committee bond sales, special drives to place six £10 bonds each, water use allowances for Prom Tennis Club, overdue rates actions, and by law publications for casual workers and impounding fires. Road work updates covered grading stone repairs, potholes, and road improvements along several streets including Southampton Road and Cascades Road.

Tenns Chub War Savings Committee Str C. G Jam Bridgetown Fox Bet Posible E Mz Latham J. H. Smith MLA Winnegap Rayup Brook Road Flax Road Wormmas Rashes Road Proms Prom Slee Anderson J. Giblety Toreman Bouthaupt Ite Junction Tellum Street Nester Brook Road Southampton Road Gough Sipster Catterick Siding Ltmns Station Road Marump Ford Road Cascades Ron Cascades Head Spire Grislo G Litehfield Grbelo Grhely Loc Grbelie Way Ronnec Boyup Brook

Local Board Proceedings Mention Green Repairs and Funds

The minutes note discussions on enhancing the Greenbushes course and authorizing works under Mr Lindsay. Actions include advertising horse sales, contacting Brands about horse ownership, and appointing a committee to review ration concerns. A £100 War Bonds investment was approved, while hall additions were cited as a priority. Meningitis cases were reported with one fatal, two others hospitalised. quarantine notices issued.

Brands Office Perth Liquid Fuel Control Board Anxiogz Hag Greenbushes Guy Thomson A.W. Fullerton Ms. Barrymore Puillerton Browne Lindsay Dr. Williams Infectious Diseases Hospital St Bunbury Premiack

Pauls Bridgetown Church Notices October Schedule

Church notices list Trinity XVIII services on Sunday October 12 Holy Communion at 10 am and Sunday School at 1 am Matins and Sermon at 8 am Evening song and Sermon at 2:30 pm October 13 8 pm Vestry Meeting October 14 2:30 pm Mothers event.

Paul's Bridgetown Westry

Methodist Church Circuit Notes Special Meeting Dates

The President General and Stan Pre sits of the Meruillet Curl of Australavia have sent word to the Commonwealth Methodists to convene for a Special Preparatory Meeting on October 19 at Bridgwater and October 1 at Sannap. A service will be held Sunday October 19, inviting church members to attend, participate, and join in prayer for peace and fellowship.

Meruillet Australavia Commonwealth Qsidy Stuttay Jetober JP Bridwetuwen Zajon Sannap Thisir Wi Sr Membr Sll der Peave Ametter

Military Star bicycles for defence contract at Lerten's Garage

War time promotion announces Malvern Star cycles for defence use. Readers are directed to Lerten's Garage in Bridevtown for purchase, with details implied in the lead text about military authority and supply.

Malsen Star Malvern Star Ayers Lerten Bridevtown

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