Paper Advertisements Spotted in Local Ty Notes
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
1
Local brief notes reference advertisement placement in Ty paper listings. Readers are advised to check upcoming pages for community notices and classified allocations.
A garbled notice lists Thursday and Saturday visits with Friday by appointment, at Bignells Building, 9 am to 1 pm. Consult at Nannup Hotel 10 am to 4 pm. Dates for patient visits include October 23, November 30, December 15, January 15. The butcher shop claim and refrigeration line appear as promotional filler.
Fr. W H A announces quality services on Bridge Street with a contact phone listing.
Bridgetown agency notes Mr R S Tozer is away on active service. Miss J Green at Rural Motors Ltd Bridgetown will attend to payments and completion of new insurances on Tozer’s behalf. The company asks for continued support for Mr Tozer and the firm.
ManD Dance to be held in Mayanup Hall on Saturday October 19 1940 Proceeds for Bad Cros Good Band Good Supper Good Floor Ladies 2/6 Gents 2/6.
Various owners consign livestock including 14 yearlings 18 months calves fat cows and mixed cattle plus 19 milking cows and 9 farm implements. Machinery and sundries also listed with consignors to arrange terms before sale. inquiries to Perth Bridgetown Lindsay Nanow TDST and local contact B Goyder.
Methodist church services in Boyup Brook and Bridgetown areas include Sunday School times, with details for Greenbushes and nearby parishes. The notice lists Trinity Street services at St Pauls Aringetown and intercession, with clergy names and times, noting Holy Communion and sermon offerings.
Dinninup notes report a Sunday parade with good attendance and four tours. The piece mentions Noutrlux refrigerators showing three models and a similar show by Mr CB Smid. Church of Christ ladies committee hosts a night at Bridgetown Hall with gospel music, dancing, and competitions. visitors welcome.
The Bridgetown Advocate reports on Dr H V Evatt resigning as a High Court Judge to contest the Barton seat in New South Wales. The piece notes reactions from Prime Minister Menzies, UAP politicians, and sections of the press, arguing the move tests public faith in judiciary impartiality and reflects broader debates over political use of skilled figures. It mentions the salary sacrifice of £3,000 annually and a £1,500 pension, with discussion of the impact on governance and parliamentary efficiency.
Bridgetown hospital visit by Charities Commission members reviews proposed additions and grants. Badminton club hosts event. RSSI sub-branch reunion dinner planned for November 30 with Perth officials. Donations to Lord Mayor's Fund noted. Tomorrow's ball supports British distressed civilians. proceeds aid bomber-area relief. Convent pupils to stage annual concert November 7. Defence squads showcase drill and small bore range progress. Local MLA John Henry Smith involved in rabbit trapping debate. Plybax Concert reorganizes to single-chair program. October lineup by L George, Merle Lindsay performance and dance. December variety concert planned for St John Ambulance and Bridgetmen Baby Clinic support with tickets on sale in November.
A summary of a Friday November gathering at a local venue notes attendees and routine proceedings. The record mentions a group discussion led by an organizer, a plan for a Christmas tree display, and references to a drill and exercise period. Additional names and details appear in the fragmentary text.
A Bridgetown Agricultural Society meeting discussed grading of cream and requested the Department of Agriculture to inspect farms where second-grade cream is graded. A district dairy adviser states grading is uniform, faults are not deliberate, and efforts to visit suppliers show improving quality with 1 ton of comparatively good cream from Bridgetown in recent months.
Herd Testing reports the four top producing cows in each of five Zone 1 2 3 4 zones from Capel to Northcliffe with butterfat averages from 400 to 486 pounds. Winners include C P House Capel B Blain Cowaramup J Hartley Brunswick D Della Pemberton and A Tomenni Balingup. Sir Baron-Hay cites careful management and fodder conservation amid a tough season.
The Kulikup Red Cross Branch met on September 24 and allocated £10 from the September 21 fancy dress ball profit to the Lord Mayor's fund. A second consignment of articles made by members was sent to headquarters, including bandages towels pillowcases mittens knee caps and knitted items.
A successful Nannup branch Red Cross gathering at Jarrahwood Hall drew attendees from Sussex Mal and Nanny. Members donated garments, pillows and towels, plus handkerchiefs and earphones. items were prepared for Red Cross shop and distribution.
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