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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1942
Page
1
A garbled OCR item notes that many UN related entities are awaiting civilian work across the United States. It mentions 75 denominations represented in a directory, indicating a broad religious or organizational listing awaiting assignments or tasks.
At the last monthly meeting £100 was sent to headquarters. In three months the branch contributed £250. On October 1 a fundraiser at Mr Randell’s home will feature games, gardens, flowers, and novelties including a children’s party. Red Cross dance is planned for Friday October 18 at the Town Hall with admission 2/ and 1/6, members 7d. Members asked to bring cakes to help. Waste property section at the depot reorganized by Mrs Williams. Named members assigned to duties include Mesdumer L Pearce Arvid, Mini St Lake, G Pearce St Lyons, E Klopper, V A Doost, A Wauchop e. Thanks to ES C members for responding to the call for helpers. Public urged to donate presed lids, medicine bottles, clean paper as these sell locally to swell funds. Please bring any slanges.
E RB Chinnery of Uf STHPOEN STREET Bunbury warns clients he remains in business despite a mistaken Military Call Up. The notice states ongoing services and clarification of status to avoid disruption.
Local notices list meetings and events in Pemberton Bridgetown area. Items include Emberton Infant Health crime meeting October 19 at 7 30 pm, Pemberton National Park Reserve meeting October 20 at 8 pm, Bridgetown Iridgetown Repertory Club interclub play night October 11 at 8 15 pm in Bridgetown Town Hall with dancing and admission, Greenbushes Miners Hall variety concert October 34 at 6 pm in aid of Merchant Seamen, Ladies Hockey Club event at Bridgetown Lesser Hall October 23, and Wartime telephone installation notices. Proceeds support Merchant Seamen appeal and Baby McKelvie appointment requests.
The Bridgetown Advocate reports John Curtin appeals to all Australians during a Commonwealth speech. He stresses ongoing perils, calls for total sacrifice, and urges awakening to the war realities to counter invasion threats and complacency.
The Bridgetown Vermin District declares Black Cotkatoes vermin and aims to fund destruction by home payments. In Bridgetown a dance by the Horses Club is announced for Greenbushes on October 24, with supper and dancing. The public is urged to attend both the variety concert by Bridgetown and Manjimup Repertory Clubs and a planned stage show. Road Board balances are listed, plus speeches urging war effort and self-reliance, and notes on bush fire prevention and fencing wire supply.
Bridgetown ratepayers gathered last Friday to review district affairs. Mr Bagshaw chaired as members and apologies were noted. minutes from the prior meeting were adopted and the auditor's report approved. The chairman's report outlined limited funds for improvements, with calls to open diphtheria immunization and maintain road access.
Recent visitors to the metropeix include Mrs Layton Miss Berst Birt Mise Edum Burrlete and Mr and Mrs Marden and family. Several relatives stay in Trishgerows for months while Mrs Porter and her family visit. Hawethorst was in town last Friday as social gatherings precede the tailing regulations. Te and Ty Metones attend the eit for a Teety 7 event. Mrs Teagets of Hoar visits family in Geidzettown. Mr Belly reports his daughter Treme who has joined Tie thar sly fais gnne. The office thanks Power members for their Helsa and icinerations during the gear fio office and outside service.
The piece argues for compulsory saving and austerity to curb war costs and conserve manpower. It compares to Britain’s approach, proposes a government backed austerity loan or bonds, and calls for strict spending limits on departments, fuel, transport, and services while urging public sacrifice. It notes needs for social fairness and practical steps like Leave services and club support.
Sunday match at Joel Show Ground pits Greenbushes against Manjimup with proceeds from gate and after five will support the Merebung Seamen's Bund. The public gain an afternoon’s sport while aiding sailors serving their country. Greenbushes and Balингup beat Manjimup in a separate clash with scores listed as Nallugup Greenbushes 12 goals behinds. Manjimup 9 goals behinds.
Bridgetown Club hosted a Saturday round at the Bridgetown Golf Links. Toyer led the west card with a nett score while few cards were returned. Entries were fair and paying conditions were satisfactory. Next Saturday features a tableford stroke competition.
On Thursday afternoon the Associates invited the Electric Competition and Mim. Knowles won. Candy lists include Mim. Davia, ST, Cross, Mex tour and crowd sums. Saturday there was a Bisque Competition won by Mr. Roby, 1 up. Sunday saw Stableford and Stroke events with Burnett and Suiter leading, and various pairings and scores recorded for the club members.
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