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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
2
The Suez Canal remains one of the world's most important seaways linking the Mediterranean and Red Seas. It shortens ocean routes, boosts trade by connecting Europe with Asia, and underpins geopolitical and economic dynamics across regions.
An inquest led by Acting Coroner Mr Geus discussed the death of Robert A. Cutmore at Greenbushes Tin Mine Ltd. Witnesses described a gradual decline in health and a night of social activity before the fatal event. A revolver was found in the deceased’s hand. no external wounds were noted. A social tennis tournament and local club activities followed the incident.
In Bridgetown a man known as Cutmore, employed as leading hand, faced a tragedy amid store duties and a long accessed revolver. Police note no prior disputes with the deceased in the year before his death.
Quarantine imposed on Mullatynp office following diphtheria in postmistress family. District Inspector Dunham notes a self-inflicted gunshot by Mrs Harrison’s daughter Joyce (4) linked to sudden death. several relatives hospitalized, one child died. Ammunition found. no signs of struggle.
Trotting 002 owners are reminded nominations close on Thursday November 12 with a first meeting at Tor Bridgetown. The season includes events on November 10 11 13 with the Prince Town show on Friday afternoon November 10. A track inspector urges license compliance for trotting vehicles. Digger Jones trains Wilfred Betty Lindtmare Lingped with high hopes for a fast pacer. Darby Poole trains Betty Heather this season, while Selby Coverney mourns the loss of a foal from Pairy Estelle Laddie Heather.
The first inter club repertory social was held at Bridgetown club theatre with Bridgetown Manjimup and Boyup Brook members. A mixed programme featured songs, monologues, a ventriloquist act, and a one act play Equal Shares. A district Repertory Association was formed to unite clubs, plan exchanges, schools and festivals, and promote interclub activities across the South West.
The Boy Scouts held their last season concert drawing a large audience. Winners included Mary Walker and Iris Sutton with juvenile trials results of 2 1, 3, and other performances by Holmes, Cornwall, Hall, Scott, Gilbert, and more. Proceeds reached £314 and arrangements were praised. A subsequent licensing court hearing for a provisional hotel certificate is set for November 7 at Bridge Town.
The Blackwood Badminton Club held a windup evening on Monday January, with play up to 8 oclock followed by supper at Mrs Walker's. Secretary Alex Deebles presented trophies to winners in the handicap tournament: Ladies' singles Miss C Green, Men's singles Mr Don Rooke, Ladies doubles Misses N Wheatley and E Wilks, Men's doubles Mr Waller and C Pairless, Mixed doubles C Green and O Chapman.
The Pemberton Trout Society reports seven road boards ordered trout fry with deliveries due on or after October 22. Bridgetown events include a convent school concert at Town Hall on Thursday November soiree with visitors from across Australia. Local sports gatherings feature tennis and badminton with trophies to winners and a court open for the season. Justice Of Peace Tozer sworn in, and Meadow Road Board depot inspected as up to date.
F A Park Butcher takes over Maneatrow and Williams business in Greenbushes and Balingup. William Thomas offers baking and pastry to clients, with Batavia Insurance agent services. Mrs Stevens teaches dressmaking, prices fair. Church notices list Eucharist and Evensong times and Bishop of Bunbury visitation scheduled.
In Winnup ward of the Road Board an extraordinary election followed the death of M. B. Scott. Two candidates stood, Colin Scott son of the late member and Malcolm Scott. Colin Scott won by 44 votes to 20 amid 170 votes cast from 68 ratepayers with 108 votes rejected.
A fragmented notice appears to reference a gig listing in a registered town. The readable fragments suggest an event or posting tied to a venue or organizer, with sparse details left to identify date or participants. Further context from the original page would clarify the event name and location.
Fragmentary listing shows Co H Briggs as general storekeeper and agent for Vacum Oil Co and National Mutual Insurance with partial contact details. Unable to determine a full event or location from the text.
An Australian manufacturers' note reports prices for kerosene and petrol engines, noting costs have not fallen and may rise despite demand. It highlights that profits rely on perceived value and brand reputation, citing Southern Cross engines as a trusted line aligned with primary product pricing.
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