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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1944
Page
1
Tenders with the prescribed deposit and marked Tender must be received by the Minister for Public Works at Barracks St George's Terrace Perth by 2.30 p.m. on October 31. The lowest tender shall be chosen, though not bound to accept any.
Necklace and hat missing notice reports a lost black felt Breton hat between Boyop Brook and Hester Siding on Friday October 61 with a reward offered by G Brown of Hotel Boyop Brook.
Bridgetown Club annual memorial trophy at Senaching afternoon yielded victory for W Toyer senior member long associated with Owen Sparks. Scores show Toyer 2 10 72 Wheatley 84 11 73 Moyes 9 17 18 Salvair 8 6 7 MacKinnon 4 15 79 Randell 11 11 50. Tomorrow’s competition will be Stableford.
A team led by Mr. C Moyes removed a building at the Seats To be erected on their block near the State School. A bazaar will be held Saturday and Sunday to raise funds for the Building Fund with tickets offering a chance to win a token note.
Funeral services were held Thursday October 17 for Dougal C Thomson a director with Wes tralian Farmers Ltd Bridgetown one of the victims in the recent tragedy at Walpole. The Rev Cardell Oliver officiated at the Church of England burial in the town cemetery. A large crowd attended the service as mourners including Mr and Mrs T Ansell and many friends paid tribute to a respected figure. The funeral arrangements were handled by Wim Moves and Son of Bridgetown.
Mr Peter Naum Karafilis died at Bridge town Hospital on October 12 after farming in the Thridgetown district. Born in Poli potamas Macedonia forty years ago, he resided in Western Australia for seventeen years leaving a wife and four children. Funeral held Friday with Greek Orthodox funeral rites. rector C H Manexsax officiated at the graveside.
John Bryden died at 60 at Pemberton Hospital after the death of his wife Mrs Bryden. His sorrow and grief over her passing deeply affected him and he passed shortly thereafter. He was known in the South West for his kind, simple, sincere nature and generous spirit. He will be missed by a circle of friends who valued him as a genuine friend.
A general meeting announces for October 23 in Lesser Hall. All members urged to attend due to the vital nature of the business. Also notes the death of a man and expresses sympathy to his daughter Mrs Foreman of Sydney, with burial in Donngbrook Cemetery.
The Boyup Brook column reports residents visiting Perth for medical care and family visits. Mr. and Mrs. Hanrahan enjoy a fortnight with Mrs. Hicks in Grass Valley. Dent returns from Perth, Beatty’s sons face a military release, and various locals travel to the city or Adelaide. A Tennis reform meeting is planned at the CWA Rooms next Monday with workers and players to discuss.
A community invitation asks volunteers to gather at Bridgetown Hospital at 2 p.m. on Saturday October 1 to help clean hospital lawns and gardens. Bring a gardening tool such as a meshing rake or similar.
Mr Bert Chapman left on Monday for a week long stay in the city. Mrs Eric Tidy and two children of Mareoreh visit Mr and Mrs George Johnston for several weeks. te Howarth Flintoff and sister Betty Flintoff left for Perth last week. Flintoff spends leave with parents Mr and Mrs A Flintoff of Nelson Street Bridgetown. Miss Molly Cornwall returned to Brideetown after three weeks in the city and has duties at the Total P.O. of AWAS Lot 8. Day is on leave in Bridgetown with her parents Mr and Mrs A Eddy of the Advocate. The local Druids held a jelly seeded wings event last Thursday with wives and sisters in attendance. About 60 guests were present with Mr Les Reid and Mrs Ton Dex among attendees. On Friday evening, November, a children's play and fancy dress hall organized by the GC Choveh Committee will be held in the Convent. Money prizes for most artistic costume and best original fashion will be awarded. Mrs Tuned will lead the orchestra and Miss Styner will serve as hostess. The party will feature a supper and parade in the school yard. attendees are asked to come in fancy dress. The weekly Tuesday and Thursday gatherings at the primary school will continue from 4 p.m. at the Cen ver Boll.
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