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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
1
Fragmented text from a historical page mentions individuals such as Williams and Heldeerown with unclear roles. The readable portions hint at a formal notice or record but lack concrete actions, dates, or locations to specify a clear event or outcome.
The Bridgetown Road Board met Friday October 12 in the Board Room at 2 pm. An apology from Mr FD Willmott was recorded. The secretary said the Case Pearter is ready for work. Mr Wheatley reported on the Hilda Davies Road matter and a letter from Mrs Davies regarding fees. An inspection with Mr Davies and his wife noted no chim on the water fish. a rewire cost of £8 was discussed for land necessary and fence considerations along the survey line. If the board chooses to remove the site, Mrs Tavien offered to fund fence construction on the north side, to be agreed with year end. A later letter from Mrs Davies confirmed the arrangement and the surveyor’s district work to convert the road, with Wheatley and Ling referenced.
A local meeting discussed welcoming returned prisoners of war. Council and agricultural society officials planned a public reception, with a pledge to assemble a joint public bodies meeting to decide on arrangements. Some members opposed broader welcome beyond a few named individuals.
A lively Bridgetown concert evening featured the Bridgetown Orchestra in excellent form with vocalists Joan Pomelty and others delivering varied numbers. Performers included Howarth Finnwff Jack Haines Les May Hawaiian Tarald Mtybick and many more, drawing a large audience and ending with several encores and a two act night.
The Bridgetown Group 111 scouts visited the city for a Friday event before splitting into billets. They met Colin Mughes, Peter Donst, and Colin Moore, marched in the Youth Parade at the Perth Gyal Socum, and planned a Cubs gathering on Saturday. A party from Swan Bridge Orphanage stayed as guests, with guests hosted by kindly locals.
Perth Me reports the monthly Red Chrome dance at the Bridgetown Ballroom with a large crowd. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Kirkley and newlyweds Mar and Gloria Williarox. The event featured a dramatic Crazy Ball, elegant gowns, and a streamered floor, though some described a more formal turnout.
Golf Bridgetown Club reports a match disrupted by wind and uncertain weather. Players Moyer and Moyes are noted amid a field of scores and names with a forthcoming final next weekend on Saturday or Sunday depending on conditions.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Methodist event or column with scattered phrases about flowers rain morning and evening, mentions of Perth, Ankle gensy, and stray names. Content is incoherent with many misspellings and no discernible news event or clear entities to summarize reliably.
Mary Forrest Worreat, wife of the late William Worreat, died after a long life on the Upper Blackwood frontier. Born in Bu wry, she lived with her husband George Mroderi nk Chon on land they tamed from virgin forest, raising three sons Wikiany, Eric and Roy, and two daughters Ethel Wheatley and Amy Muir. Burial took place at Boyap Brook cemetery beside her late husband and Mary Forrest, with Rev T Pelhim Thorman officiating. Numerous relatives and friends gathered for the service and tributes poured in from a wide circle of kin across the Blackwood region.
Fragmented OCR noting church events with times and meetings. Includes Breaking of Bread at 2 p.m. Sunday Seto 7 p.m. Owen Air Meeting. Goager Service and Bible Study. Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Fellowship Meeting 7.10 p.m. Prayer Meeting.
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