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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1944

Page

4

Youth Club foundation stamps set by volunteers at Pemberton

A Saturday effort saw a star set of foundation stamps for the Youth Club with 60 stamps placed by Jack Falls and helpers. Remaining stamps will be added through the week as bearers are installed. Classes in dressmaking physical training buzzer manual and woodwork attract eager youths. Deanmill Girl Hockey Club sent £2 to the club’s finances after their recent conversion.

Sisted Jack Falls Deanmill Girl Hockey Club Pemberton

School notes on inspection findings

The school was inspected last week by Messrs. Telford and Stewart, and reports on the standard of the children were given.

Messrs. Telford and Stewart

Death of Mr J Tiryden of Pemberton and Kiro

The death occurred on Sunday night of Mr J Tiryden, an old identity of Pemberton and Kiro. His wife died a few weeks earlier and Mr Bryden had worried over her demise, leading to an admission to Pemberton Hospital. The late Mr Bryden was buried at Donnybrook on Wednesday.

President's Trophy Stableford Won By A Evans At Sunday Golf

The men played an 18 hole Stableford on Sunday for the President's Trophy with A Evans winning on 31 points. Other scores included Knowles 254, Bloor Jur 254, Bloor Snr 241, Davis 23, Deadman, Winch 104, Rann 15, Smith 1. The Associates held a Consolation on Thursday with Mrs Green winning and Mrs Crowd runner up. Captain's Trophy play finished with Mrs Green defeating Mrs Roby. Next Sunday mixed Canadians will be played, with a prize donated by Mr Everett for both lady and gent.

Stableford A. Evans Giith Knowles Bloor Bloor Snr Davis Deadman Winch Rann Smith T Evans Tetterington Associates Mrs. Green Crowd Green Roby Everett

Red Cross Shop Fund Gala Boosts Manjimup Efforts

Residents in Manjimup Jottings Seven Day Round organised a Gala at Mr Fontanini's home on October 3 in aid of the Red Cross Shop. About 100 attendees enjoyed bridge croquet and dancing, with Nell Dinmeen performing on the mouth organ. A supper followed and an auction of dried fruits nuts and a cake raised funds totaling £27.

Red Cross Manefforts A. Fontanini Bridge Daria Nell Dinmeen

Flax mill debate for Boyup and local Red Cross news

Letter advocates Bunbury as the flax mill site to compete with southern operators and boost processing from growing to weaving. The Boyup Brook Red Cross reports meetings, donations, and planned events including fundraisers, suppers, afternoon teas, and a road board loan function.

Australia London Prittania Bunbury Callie Moyop Lobenguela

Red Cross notes from Bridge Town October meeting

Bridge Town Red Cross Society notes a October 6 meeting with 22 members. Mrs. Jones announces £150 to headquarters and £72 12s in new membership fees, praises efforts, and thanks contributors. Preparations for Boxing Day refreshment duties and upcoming events are outlined, with sub-branch updates and depot plans for a quarterly meeting at the depot.

Bridgetown The Red Cross Society Jones Adcock Jim Jim Awcock Awcock J. Meade Demes Hau Ttridgetown Agricultural Society Red Cross Buck J. Muir G. Warburton Scriven

Final Community Concert Delights Manjimup Crowd

A large audience at Manjimup Town Hall enjoyed the fifth and final RSL Community Concert on Thursday October 5. The program featured violin, trombone, piano, a china guest, vocal solos, and a band finale with songs and dances. The Amateur Trials crowned Joy Parry first with 3 pounds, followed by Kev Naelle and Hazel Dennis. A gymnastics display and encore performances closed the evening.

Manjimop Town Hall Tath E. Treasland Saing Stephens Nowsal Deanmill Alice Eiie Edtn Vhwwst Deammill Mottram Major Kev Tattie Jardee Mise Hose Deonis Ain Gia Tap Yonker Rin Trevor Hazel Dennis Bers Phil Bottomley J. Bell Twee Sinfer Mise Prenda Gonmor Peter Youre Erica Gomme Rts

Manjimup Y P C E Rally Anniversary Service Report

The Manjimup Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour held its second Anniversary Service at the Methodist Church on Sunday October 1. A following Monday Y P Rally featured Mr Somply of Dennghrenk addressing Endeavourers, with visitors from Bridgetown CID. Societies were established among the attendees, marking the rally’s close.

Suniday Manjimup Methodist Church Moniay Y.P Somply Dridgetown Cid Ondienes

Bridgetown Scout Events and Football Match Report

Bridgetown Group 111 of The Scout Association hosts a four street stall on Friday October 2 to raise funds for the Building Fund. A previous Scout Night is noted and a Football jersey return is requested. A visit to Sister Kate's Home in Greenbushes yielded a 3 1 score for Bridgetown over the Home side and afternoon tea. Donations toward the Building Fund include Sussmill ten shillings and J Kirk ten shillings with one pound from A K J Sutton Parents and supporters are urged to help prepare for the block reconstruction and a Bunbury Sea Scouts visit is noted for Sunday.

The Scout Association Scout Building Fund Greenbushes Kate Bridgetown Bunbury

Church of England Sunday Services Schedule

October 15 schedule lists Holy Communion at 8:44 am, Sunday School at 10 am, Sung Eucharist at 11 am, Evensong at 7 pm. Country services at Scott's Brook 3 pm Evensong. End your scrap to the Local Depot.

Scott's Brook Devensong

Methodist Church Services and Route Schedule 1944

Sunday October 15 lists services at Willow Spring Bridgetown Nanon and Greenbushes with Rev HB W Farman. Evening events also include Greenbushes and Nanon stops with detailed timetable for the Willow Brook line. Tuesday October 17 shows Yorup Nannup Mill Greenbushes schedule and Bridgetown connections.

VW &m Erdgetown Willow Spring Rayop Brook Bridgetown Farman Yorup Tridgetown Nannup Mill Greenbushes

Bridgetown School Notes Promising Inter School Sports

Bridgetown reports eight schools set for Inter School Sports with 12 30 pm start and a showground picnic area. Proceeds from afternoon tea sponsored by the Parents and Citizens Association will benefit the Playground Fund as volunteer workers assist with a Busy Bee at the school on October 14.

Bridgetown Parents and Citizens' Association Enoke PL & C W.A Bridgetown Parent and Citizens Association

Guides Birthday Party in Bridgetown marks 15th anniversary

The Girl Guides celebrated their 15th birthday in Lesser Hall Bridgetown with singing, enrolment of three new guides Fay Stankich Kath Billington Ronald Rooney Wendy Wheatley Moreen Sutton Judith Armstrong and six brownies. The event featured speeches by Mrs E Abbotts and Mr E G Hall and a birthday cake cut by President Mrs N Williams. Proceeds from donations go to the guiding fund. A hike is planned for Brownies and a street stall is set for November to raise hut funds. Flowers were given to patients at Bridge Town Hospital.

Gnides Bridgetown Girl Guides Fay Stankich Kath Billington Ronnie Rooney Wendy Wheatley Moreen Sutton Judith Armstrong South West E. Abbotts Senate Cubs N. Williams Soo Ant

Bridgetown Club Stroke Competition At Bridgetown Golf Links

A strong turnout at Bridgetown Golf Links faced slow greens due to mewed sand in Saturdays Stroke Competition. Mardon won with high scores others poor. Fremantle pro T Howard carded 75 gross. Final club tournament between FT Loti and To Salvair held Sunday, Salvair leading late but Loti edged ahead to win. Sparks Memorial Competition set for tomorrow over 18 holes as course remains in splendid condition.

Bridgetown Golf Links Mardon T. Howard Fremantle GF. Mardon T. Salvair W. HL Jones G. Randell W. Toyer Beewren FT. Loti

Bridgetown Hockey Club Edges Narragin Girls In Close Affair

Bridgetown Hockey Club traveled to Narragin for a friendly match against the Narragin girls. The visitors won 4 to 3 in a tight contest. On Sunday October 9 Dunny Brook visits Bridgetown for a return game.

Bridgetown Narragin Snp Dunnybrook

Local Press Record from Bridgs'own Diffies Diffies Stair

Printed and published by J A Eddy for United Press Ltd at their Diffies Steery Arrest Bridgsown providing a terse dispatch.

J. A. Eddy The United Press Ltd Bridgs

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