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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1943
Page
1
A readable item lists a cow or cattle named Rinder in good working order and reasonable price, offered to H Bignell in Kulikup with particular terms.
An Australian commentary outlines looming WA State Legislative Assembly election with focus on reconstruction plans, housing, electricity, and rural rehabilitation. It warns voters face government-led policy risk, potential socialism, protectionism, and international trade tensions impacting farmers and the broader economy.
A former outline argues against tariffs and state subsidies as socialistic control. It warns that government planning risks eroding individual initiative and freedom. The author urges restoring free enterprise and personal rights while ensuring security without State domination.
A listed roll of donations received to date for a Bridgetown St John Ambulance van shows contributors including F N McAlinden, Mr. and Mrs. Rankine, Roy Rankine, Alan Hankine, and many others. Amounts range from modest weekly gifts to larger sums, with multiple lists such as Sunnyside and Yorinup totals, totaling several pounds.
A local appeal connected to the Bridgetown Repertory Club seeks support for maritime seamen. The drive notes past donations of over £200 and invites public backing, with thanks to volunteers and local officials. Members, including treasurer and secretary, pledge hospitality to visitors from Banbury and surrounding areas.
The Fancy Dress Ball hosted by the Cbriedgetown Guides and Sewats last Friday drew large crowds of children in diverse costumes. Prizes were awarded for austerity outfits while a turkey gobbler auction raised £6 11s 4d, with proceeds benefiting St John Ambulance.
The October 14 Pet Show final drew six to seven hundred spectators as Sally won the Popular Pet Contest with over 60 votes, Monty runner up. A grand parade featured many pets including Lambkin Mack Roger Mickey Snow-white Sally Sargent Tonge Tiddles Tiger Bubbles Desmond Monts Percy and Misso. Prizes were awarded for prettiest pet cutest puppy most intelligent and best copies.
About six attendees watched Miss Betty Forrest crowned Queen of the Boyup Brook Carnival held by the Upper Blackwood Red Cross. The event at Boyup Brook Hall raised roughly £208 with door takings around £104 plus donations. local dignitaries J J Smith and A Lee Steere attended and hosted.
Wartime telephone restrictions require clients to ring Bridgetown 85 before 8 am and after 6 pm daily for appointments.
Town Hall remarks and local social notes. Bridgetown residents, including Glen McAlinden and Mrs Eaton, feature in casual events. Marital plans for Elvey Dawn Lowe and Harry Moyes are announced for October 26 at St Pauls Church. Illness reports include Bob Urquhart confined by flu and V hurafilis hospitalized after October 14 transfer by St Johns Ambulance.
The branch sent to headquarter a large assortment of medical and comfort items including 268 roller bandages 20 triangular bandages 12 rolls dressing 4 rolls cotton wool 4 pairs pyjamas and more. It records pajama production progress donations timing depot takings and volunteers praise noting help from local businesses and a mid month depot meeting in October.
Bridgetown defeated visiting Narrogin 12 9? to 1? in a Sunday match with Bridgetown leading 9 1 at halftime and finishing 12 4. Mrs Wobble stood out for Bridgetown with timely positions while Lorna Wilkins netted her first goal of the season. Narrogin’s Leslie Thompson impressed in attack but faded in the second half. Freda Holmes refereed in place of no official, earning praise from Narrogin players.
A small turnout at Bridgetown Golf Links Sunday afternoon saw a bogey competition win by Kt. Edwards who finished 2 up. Day WLTL Janes was three down. A Stroke Competition is planned to Mercaw.
Urgent requisition notes scrap aluminium from the public for wartime munitions production. Citizens urged to deliver alloy to the Local Menage amid shortages and wartime needs.
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