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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1944
Page
4
The excerpt presents a dysgraphic scene with cow talk and human voices in a rural setting. Characters like Maudie, Mer Wid Tees, Fanny, Marnie, and Mia are invoked amid garbled dialogue. The narrator mentions writing WL Nelcom, Hamilton Agent, Bridgetown, W A, for leaflets.
A Pemberton Cycle Chit report details a busy weekend featuring the Teen on Saturiay event in Pemberton with large crowds and profits over £40, a night duty tea profit of over £5, and multiple cycle events won by local competitors. It notes the season’s opening, a stroke competition won by Mrs Thompston, and upcoming golf season events as the club reflects on a mixed but hopeful year with several named participants and organizers.
The Pemberton Swimming Pool Board presents a yearly financial review noting a debit start, limited operations, and preserved fixtures with some to be demolished. Revenue sources include a carnival and membership decline, aiming for a stronger year while honoring late J. Osmline’s community work and planning a major event in February.
Evangelist W Bolg announces final summer Sunday gatherings at the Full Gospel Church Manse. Attendees praise the hymns and talks as winter continuity, with remaining meetings bright and welcoming. The Maud Association plans a Friday night meeting in Soho to discuss future plans and development by the Town Planning Commission.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a teen in a street setting with vehicles on a roadside footpath. The passage mentions a person named Sean and a narrow street scene with unclear actions and dates.
Fragmented notes describe various golf results and players with unclear names and places. The text mentionsBlow, Kraven, Coedard, Reais, Tower Sue, and others with scattered results and dates, presenting a muddled picture of competitions and standings.
The Manjimup concert program features diverse acts from Mrs J Rogers to the Deanmill girls and the Manjimup Silent Fire Fly. Performers include Misa Pat Jones, Mr DD Eunice, Mr Alf Fry, Miss E O Neill, Syd Rooney, and E Palmer. The show blends music, dance, and a Dutch Auction to support the Victory Loan drive.
The postponed general meeting of the Bridge town Policy Pool will convene Monday evening at 48 welock in ple Lesser Hall. Members are urged to attend as the group has secured attention from Commonwealth Departments and aims to push postwar planning, a processing plant, guaranteed prices, and a mineral wealth survey for Bridgetown district.
An issued notice posted by the United Press or allied office at Steers Street Bridgetown announces a bound edition or distribution update. The fragment outlines an official press matter and location associated with Bridgetown.
Bridgetown School notes excitement as Sporty Day nears with after school racing practice on the grounds. Friday October 27 features sports starting at 12 30 and a Tock Shop with cold drinks fruit sandwiches and cake. Proceeds benefit the Playground Fund as new equipment for older children is set to be ready next week with cemented installation completed last Saturday by workers.
Red Cross records show October tea receipts and cake sales totaling 15/0 with a depot profit over £25 weekly in five Fridays month. September contributions include garments and knitted items such as 12 women’s pyjamas and 5 pairs of men’s socks, with a quarterly financial statement noting £423/1/3 in receipts and £44/0/6 in expenses and £270 net profit.
The Manjimuy Road Board held its usual September meeting in the Board Room with delegates from the Nelson Advisory Committee reporting on referrals. The panel decided to refer the application for parrots and cockatoos to the Profits Association and to instruct Mer to contact Baling. Morgan outlined the time spent on Beards, and Limmer noted limited progress on Main Road Board affairs.
The Board discussed government action on vermin threats, proposed decentralization, and recommending Mr Harley handle tasks. It planned council attendance with the Railway Engineer, appointed members to seek Dr Williams’s release, and resolved on roadwork, grazing and garden support, and fuel costs.
Universal’s Corvette K 225 stars Randolph Scott in a battle of the Atlantic drama filmed with Royal Canadian Navy cooperation. James Brown Noah Beery Jr Barry Fitzgerald Andy Devine Fozzy Knight Richard Law Ela Ryine lead a strong cast in a thrilling union of danger and heroism.
A muddled note describes Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as air raid wardens of a fictional group with references to a revival of roles and a carnival setting. The text mentions Guiding female civil defence workers and a cousin of a navy secretary, with amateur detectives catching a fictional villain.
Sunday timetable for St Pauls Bridgetown lists Holy Communion at 10 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Matins at 7 30 p.m. Evensong at 7 30 p.m. Wornup Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Sonnyide 2 30 p.m. Evening service noted.
The notice lists events at Full Gospel Church Pemberton on October 2 1544 including an 11 am Bread Service 4 pm Sunday School and a 4 pm Gospel Service. A Tuesday 7 30 pm Fellowship Meeting is also noted with an invitation from Vivangelist W Bold.
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