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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1941

Page

6

Council Boardes Discuss Road Works And Public Notices

Mr Toyer and Central Ward members inspect McAlinden Street with the foreman noting progress on essential work. Paths to be aligned to 13 feet. width debated by Mr Mitchell. Meetings cover grants, cattle pits, hall renovations, land drainage, fire brigade fuel, war fund appeals, and War Coast Committee support.

Toyer Central Ewing Rural Fire Brigades Advisory Committee War Coast Committee Joan Russian Medical Aid Committee Wagin Lake King Great Southern South-Western Shairman Prom War Nurses Hostel Fund War Fund John's Ambulance Associatiim E. A. Pearce Cros Ever Pep HM Foreman W J. Beeton Machin Rokon Jaye Rye Chi Pita Clu

Soldiers' Welfare Committee Hosts Farewell Evening

The Soldiers Welfare Committee held a farewell function at Town Hall for six ALF members and two others bound for overseas. Corporal Ry Clayton-Williams and Privates C Riphick M Walken Dawe and Stewart attended. Mr W Toyer praised residents for support and Goldfield Pictures Ltd for cancelling their hall programme. Guests received pocket wallets as tokens of appreciation. Williams and comrades thanked the committee for the warm send-off. Music came from voluntary players led by Mrs Tomelty with Mr A MacKinnon as MC.

Agai Sol Liess” Welfare Committee ALF Ant Ry Clayton-Williams C Riphick Walken C Dawe Stewart W. Toyer Soldiers’ Welfare Committee Wr Toyer Goldfield Pictures Ltd Beeen Himel Williams Tomelty A. MacKinnon

Balingup Notes And Community Updates

Mr and Mrs RP Darling have returned home from their trip to the metropolis. Mr McNab arrived in Balingup to take up duties with the Balingup Road Beant. The many friends of Mrs A Rove will be pleased that she is up and about again after her recent illness.

RP. Darling McNab Balingup Thin Balingup Road A. Rove Balingup House

Farewell and Red Cross Ball for local WW2 sending

Paingup residents bid farewell to George Batley and others enlisting overseas, as Miss Joan Doherty and local volunteers attended a celebratory evening. The Red Cross fund was boosted by a ball with substantial donations and a Soldier Welfare Committee report notes ongoing support for servicemen and repatriation plans.

Paingup Sid George Batley Ge’ Policrage Alex Patterso Pile Ramil Belingwp I Baare Joan Doherty Sewall W. Parrish Boo Bunbury

Ladies Beat Men 3-0 In Sunday Hockey Match

A Sunday match at the recreation ground drew a larger crowd as the Ladies' Hockey Club faced a male selection. Despite faster play and better endurance, the ladies failed to score in the first half but defended well, while the men pushed forward to three goals. The result reflected strong effort from both sides and included a presentation to Mr Joseph, who is moving to Kalanning, plus a hockey stick loss notice.

Recreation Ground Ladies’ Hockey Club Hubblevoor Moore J. Wilkins S. Sendden P. Henderson Pearce Dun Beg J Waller J Beavis L. Joseph Teapt Palmer Lo Judges D. Rooke J." Holgate J Blechynden Jenfons R. Robinson R. Hester A. Whittington R Petterson Joseph Kalanning Hockey Chih Mig P Taylor

Greenbushes School Spring Fundraiser and Harvest Party

A school dance on Saturday raised funds for the library and the Spitfire fund. The school club committee organized the event, ensuring a happy afternoon and a £2 profit after hall costs. Thanks are given to Miss Neville, Mrs Pimblett, and the contributing mothers.

Sir Echo Neville Pimblett Oscar

Annual meeting of Balingur Tennis Club names officers

The Balingur Tennis Club held its annual meeting last Saturday electing officers for the coming season. The club remains in good health with 40 members on the roll despite wartime losses, and plans include a February tournament and a pathatic medal competition. A life membership was granted to Me Ay Wane, and the club has donated over 140 to patriotic causes. Junior tennis is encouraged with a School Club formed under Scott president and T. Jarvi captain. Work on the gravel court progresses and play is expected within a week. Membership is shilling with ages eleven and up.

Balingur Tenns Club Tre RJ. Blechynden Messrs K. Hawter PG Wattaptain Sints Ried D. Rose Shull A. Waly Wn K McLoughlin Brd PG. Wright HL Dowich Ise Scott K. Thorley T. Jarvi

Garden progress and club golf results reported

Garden beds show zinnias phlox petunias and larkspurs advancing in recent weeks. Golf events on Thursday at Boyup Brook Associates Wind Of A ing hyle links included winners Mrs Bloy for the belle stroke Mrs T Beauty for the approach and putt and Mrs N Fairgrave for the lock competition.

Ing Hyle Mrs. Bloy T Beauty N. Fairgrave

Service and Sunday program at St Pauls Bridgetown

The Church of England St Pauls Bridgetown lists October 2 schedule with 8 am Holy Communion 9 am Sunday School 7 30 pm Evening Service and Sermon 11 am Holy Communion 2 30 pm Evening Service and Sermon on the Sunday program heritage text corrected for readability.

ST. Pauls Bridgetown Yornup

Bridgetown Club Real Links Faceoff Draws Big Attendance

Saturday afternoon at the Bridgetown real links drew strong crowds for a local dogey contest won by J Kirby and fr Arnetcong. The Bridgetown Circuit featured R Marbere and FL Lindy and included numerous participants from Okto ber 96 W Toyer and B Strumell, with Sunday School groups from Uninetown and Bridgetown area clubs also noted.

J. Kirby Arnetcong Bridgetown R. Marbere FL Lindy Oktober W. Toyer B. Strumell Dows Dot Uninetown Randel TP Salvarr Warkurton

Maivers Star Layaway Offered At Lapten's Gerugy

Hofolea urges customers in Bridgetown to place a layaway for Maivers Star at Lapten's Gerugy to lock current prices. Prices projected to rise soon, customers can save by acting now.

Unclear orchid description seeks plant name help

A reader recalls finding an orchid with a red tongue and compares it to a wider orchid, asking for help identifying the species or cultivar seen while sitting in a basic setting last Saturday.

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