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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
1
A garbled note praises a birthday event for My and Mew and references an agent for Chevrolet and Buick cars. It mentions Mr and Mrs Letehjord and a birth at the Bi ta, though many words are unclear.
The annual meeting in Firidgetown gathers local tennis figures for a congenial session. Attendees discuss club activities, future events, and community goals, with emphasis on inclusivity and youth participation.
The Bridgetown Cricket Club held a well attended meeting with officers elected including president Mr A Fhiatoff and vice presidents. A large shield prize was promised for competition across the week and two teams will represent the club, with practice and a country town hall display to follow.
Tenders invited by Bridgetown Hospital for various buildings repairs renovations and additions at the Pemberton Hospital grounds. Inspect the Fembertod Hospital site. bids close October 28, 1950 with the Secretary of the Pemberton Hospital. Subscriptions urged by John Ambulance for support.
Bridgetown Badminton Club hosts events at the town hall with tennis to follow. A showroom and office addition are planned, linking to W Fairweather, with funding of 2684 pounds. Completion expected by year end amid music and local notices urging subscriptions and ram purchases.
Details list consultations at Town Hall Bridge town on October 15 and 17. nearby venues include Exgrange Hotel Greentrashes October 16 Balingup Hotel October 18 Kirup Hotel October 18 with prices per item and drink rates. The Wat Up Dance for the Sean will be held on Saturday October 15 9 Coco Hall. Novelties streamers and prices at usual.
The Bridgetown Advocate is a weekly publication printed at Steere Street Bridgetown. It circulates widely through Nannup Kirup Balingup Greenbushes Bridgetown Hester Catterick Yornup Sunnyside Maranup Glen Lynn and nearby areas. Office 8 houses up to date printing machinery ready to supply all requirements. Contact local representatives or telephone 136 Bridgetown.
Death notice details Woorulae Rin, formerly of Midleytown, buried at Kar rakatta Cemetery on Tuesday. Brother of the late Max and Gower. Survived by his wife and one son. Text includes garbled remaining lines about a local shop and tax note.
A church group held a weekly meeting with Miss Lacy Nelson presiding as organist. A social evening followed the program, including reflections on the recent Sunday activities and a cordial gathering of members.
A fragment notes attention on the renowned optician Mr He Maighton of Forth, marketed in a column as part of a local advertisement. Further readable lines indicate a second column discussing a promotional feature.
The Beidertown Covent Fehoot plans a concert on November 3 in Town fall with a varied program. The Dream Minuet performs with Chul Swinging Aoira and Patricia Holmes will sing on road duet. A junior choir will entertain at Irish Cot theater. A 50th anniversary event for Curie Bras is also highlighted. Bridgetown meeting sets a November 3rd party date with public attendance details to follow.
The OCTOBER 18 16 issue lists Church of England St Pauls Bridgetown and Methodist Bridgetown Circuit notices with services Holy Communion and Daily prayers. It notes overseas mission, Sunday services, and weekly calendar with dates in October and November, naming local congregations and program details.
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