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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
1
The notice states DL. MVAEL S&S WILLIAMS have left Bridgetown permanently and all outstanding mcomots may be paid to Mr J B Meredith acting on their behalf. Also advertises a room suite, a singing offer to match, and a collection of nine spring mattresses for sale by Jow Milligin in Boyup Brook.
Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Margaret Ann Churchill late of Manjimup and Jardee and 20 Planet Street Carlisle now deceased intestate. Write particulars to the Public Trustee Perth before November 5 1945 or be excluded from asset distribution. Dated October 4 1945. J OH Glynn Public Trustee
Bridgetown Advocate reports a Tuesday gathering at Bridgetown Town Hall featuring a policy pool with novelties and other attractions aimed at engaging residents in local civic topics.
In his first Budget as Treasurer, Premier Wise cites a £20700 deficit forecast against £13498 revenue and £15705,904 expenditure, noting war end lowers income while deferred maintenance and social services drive costs. He criticizes uniform taxation for limiting state autonomy and warns grants commissions increasingly steer financial outcomes, with states edging toward Commonwealth dependence.
The piece questions the Grants Commission's power over state finances and warns a government without financial control risks limited self-government. It notes a request for 155 pounds deferred from this year to Western Australia and stresses wartime taxation as a friction with political independence and local development.
A local note argues the W.A. Rest Room is not a kindergarten as claimed and hosts Infants and Class I temporarily until a new brick school arrives. It also notes a new bus service from South Kulikup, praises Tom Miller and Cound for transport quality, and commends the Road Board and Doug Butterfly's team for road repairs essential for students traveling up to 58 miles daily.
A large crowd gathered Thursday October 4 at Boyup Brook Town Hall to bid farewell to Constable Blarry Jacobs who leaves the district and has formed a partnership with Gavin Cailes to purchase an orchard at Bedfordale. Speakers praised his efficiency and community regard. Jacobs recalled arriving in 1943 and the strong ties with farmers, businesspeople, and the flax mill community.
The article notes a proposed review of telephone service costs to better fund lines to distant premises and reduce outlying mileage fees. It states rural subscribers would benefit once implemented and that board members will consider views in revising basic arrangements for available facilities. The local sports item covers Boyup Brook hosting Noggerup, with a strong game and two new players, and mentions expected matches against Efridgetown and Modiarup next Sundays.
Social and personal notices from Bridgetown include Mrs Giese Warburton traveling to Dusseltee with companions. Evelyn Hester returns to Bridgetown from Husselton after visiting her mother. Rev T Pelham Thorman and Mrs Thorman attend Anglican Synod in Bunbury, while Miss Jean Siggina travels to Perth to meet fiancé Ste TD Miller of the AJP. Miller, a former POW, returns to Fremantle then Sydney. other locals head to Perth and Banbury for events and socials. A Crus Hall fundraiser at Bridgetown Town Hall and a 25-artist Perth visit are noted, plus a busy social round of hockey, parties, and gatherings with many local names listed.
A St John Ambulance Association meeting reviewed a proposed garage site for the sub-centre provided by the Upper Blackwood Road Board and considered forming a three-person committee. Donations were listed, and the board requested guidance on vehicle acquisition as they await committee approval. The next meeting was set for October 13.
A Bridgeman Parents and Citizens circular requests help with catering for the Interschool Sport at the Show Grounds on Friday October 26. It asks volunteers to indicate donations such as tea scones fruit cordial pies meat pasties lettuce lettuce sausage rolls sandwich fillings and lollies and to state morning or afternoon assistance.
Bridgetown and Bunbury battled in ideal conditions as Bunbury Varun fell to Bridgetown 1 goal to 0 in the morning DS Grade. A Grade Team or Cr achieved a splendid win over Kunborg in the afternoon by a wide margin. Weather was perfect and locals enjoyed the weekend.
The text notes the Red Cross meeting items and mentions eggs to be donated for November. It states twenty attendees were converted at the last meeting and sent to Lemnos. The paragraph references various names and local notes about activities and gifts.
Bridgetown club hosts a Bose competition in February at the triknewe Gahf Links on Baparedey Insts gevern. Marches af Seattle Tro Qids led by J Law win the best card. Tnochat secures reettid for the Club Trapipe Ko Drevillemenih Inst Wheatley. Moo Seart dwtch Miele shows Stabile. Constable Gregory arrives with family in Doyno Drook.
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