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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1943
Page
1
Methodist Church announces Home Mission meetings at Greenbushes on October 9 and October 28 and a session at the church with speaker Rev J Green B A B D. All welcome and a collection for Home Missions will be taken.
FOR SALE LIGHT STANDARD TRACK TRAILER 21, 525 H D tyres, as new. Apply H Baker Bridgetown. WANTED TO BUY Binder in good working order, reasonable price. Particulars to H Bignell Kaulikup. Naturalisation notice I Jean Nicolaou Palasinis, Greek national born Bepshori Macedonia Greece resident seven years in Australia now at Graphite Road Manjimup intend to apply for naturalization under Nationality Act 1920 36.
The annual meeting of ratepayers is set for October 20 1943 at 8 p m in the Town Hall Bridgetown. Secretary C Siggins will oversee the proceedings.
The piece argues for a combined system of international justice and force to sustain peace. It cites the League of Nations, the International Labour Office, and the Court of International Justice, noting the need for an international police to enforce court decisions and for broad goodwill toward a world arbitration system beyond nationalist aims.
A sheep owner from Shinninup advises using powder dipped onto the wool to deter blowflies during the waiting period before shearing. He describes a small tin with holes to dust the lambs along the head and back, keeping ewe lambs safe and reducing maggot risk until shearing.
The 14th Battalion shooters led by K Four acres and W Rooney competed across 100 to 204 yard ranges with 10 sec exposures. F Gathercole from Fremantle led early with 98 in the morning, then won overall with 196 of 200 as Bee Kalgoorlie placed second. General Gordon Bennett praised VDC support while Col Herlihy oversaw the efficient shoot.
October 10 at Brigetown State School guards surprised a brown snake resting in grass. A boy threw a rock, waking it. a large rock crushed the reptile as it tried to flee. The five foot six inch animal was packed and sent to Mr Glan ert, curator of the Perth Museum, for identification.
A letter from Manjimup dated 18/10/42 criticizes the local Fuel Board advisory committee, claiming it restricts petrol for primary producers and favors reductions that do not touch hobby vehicles. The writer urges a protest meeting and the appointment of a new committee representing primary producers to boost wartime production.
At a Bridgetown Road Board meeting the secretary said name signs were unavailable. A local carpenter could supply timber and the village signwriter could complete the work.
Fragmentary lines reference Boy Scouts and a master’s effort with lines about bets and rabbit Troy. Mentions include Monday night, Saturday, Friday night, and a parent night. Several garbled words prevent clear events or identities.
Volunteers will gather Saturday afternoon at a 2 aelock on the Trailway to construct sleeper steps from the station to Hampton Street. Railways Engineer Bromilow and Mr Fanks provide materials. All to assist older residents and mothers using the shortcut. Bring picks shovels and a thermos of tea and sandwich if possible.
A large crowd attended the Church of England burial in Balbariny Cemetery for Mrs M Doust aged 43. She was a longtime pioneer settler of the Warren District and greatly beloved by many in the community.
The remains of the late Mr H C Kamman were interred in the Methodist portion of Manjimup Cemetery on Wednesday. A large gathering of respected citizens attended the grave, acknowledging his popularity in the district. He served in the Great War and was honored by a guard of returned soldiers with the Last Post and Reveille.
Senior room students led by Mr Mack earned top tests including Marie Buss and Jack Dick. Miss Cochi and Mr Mouritz supervised winners. A penny chain raised 3 pounds 19 shillings for the Junior Red Cross famine relief and Naval Welfare Fund. Showhard 3 won a weekly prize. vegetable garden points were tallied with Green Function leading.
Pupils at St Josephs Convent performed a delightful town concert for a large audience last week. Under Sisters of the Convent guidance they presented a well prepared program with violin work praised and costumes adding charm. The event showcased careful preparation and bright participation from the students.
Bridgetown residents host visitors at Freemasons Hotel and list local charity efforts. A street stall for Sister Kate’s Home Donation drive is planned for Friday October 29 in Bridgetown. Ambulance appeal progress remains uncertain as of press time with no new secretary details.
The Repertory Club led by Pop Henderson staged a Saturday night performance at Greenbushes to raise funds for Mercantile Marine comforts. A lively program featured J Draper banjo, Perry Evans tap dances, E G Thall, Mrs Williams and Mrs Eloe sketches, the Musical Trio, Mesdames Curuis, and Selections from The Truth and Crossed Lines. The evening closed with lively dances and a musical quiz segment entertaining a large audience.
Road Board urges landowners to clear and burn grass near vacant allotments rights of way and fences before hot weather to reduce fire risk. Immediate cleanup will allow safer controlled burning later.
A reader cites a West Australian article on an American minister's tour of the South West and future growth. The letter imagines transforming vacant land near the Hampton Street rail line into a landscaped reserve with gardens and fountains, arguing it could make Bridgetown a show queen of the region while noting local apple production.
A Wednesday October 18 card party in the Repertory Club rooms attracted visitors from Perth. Mrs Zinnecker won the Rummy section and bridge, with Mrs Zinnecker again noted. Secretary Mrs Faithful is praised for the afternoon's financial success as preparations begin for the November 5 sale. The ladies continue sewing bows for the event.
Miss Dorothy Stack urged a membership boost at the Red Cross broadcast talk on Monday. The Depot Branch seeks 400 members this year, with 240 already joined and a 2 yearly fee payable at the Depot. The report covers dances, sales, gifts, and prison relief donations linked to the branch activities.
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