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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1943
Page
1
Bridgetown event features St John Ambulance one act plays and sketches Monday November 8 at 4 15 pm Admission two shillings plus tax Children half price. Box plan at Wauchope's Newsagency. Bridgetown Road Board will sit at ag ty appeal court to hear appeals against current rates on Friday November 5 143 at 2 pm.
The Bridgetown Advocate analyzes German morale in World War II, noting authorities hint at 1918-like weakness, air raids increasing pressure, and Nazi discipline intensifying civilian control. It argues the United Nations must press the offensive while maintaining supplies and pressure on Germany, with campaigns in Italy, Russia, and Yugoslavia shaping the endgame.
The Bridgetown Road Board will open a Diphtheria Immunisation Clinic early in November. Forms are available on application to the Secretary at the Road Board Office.
The notice urges neighbors to clear grass weeds and thistles to reduce bush fire danger. It emphasizes personal safety and community effort, noting authorities cannot do all the work and calling on residents to act now. Be prepared to prevent fires.
A large Bridgetown audience enjoyed a varied program by Bridgetown Convent pupils at the Town Hall. An orchestra of nine violins three banjo mandolins drum triangle cymbal and piano opened with a Negro tune overture. The performance earned cheers with standout recitals by five young soloists and the club swinging routine. The playlet House To Let featured Miss 58 Hall and Miss J Hastie ahead of others. Bill Eastcott played Danny Boy and a violin duet End of a Perfect Day by Mike M Carr and W Eastcott impressed. A dance followed as proceeds of £21 0s 0d were donated to the New Ambulance Volunteers.
Local CWA plans a November 5 sale with wooden toys crafts aprons peg bags and cakes to raise funds for trench comforts for fighting men. Proceeds support war effort as 1.75 million of 3.869 million workers contribute to war work.
The column notes Bridgetown residents should delete Breakneck Gully maps from records. A new Ford chassis was seen with Lon Smith. The town welcomes a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Rt Cooke. Mrs Morey fractured her left ankle but recovered after Bridgetown Hospital care. Ambulance Appeal nears completion and reader subscriptions urged. Mr G Muardon, Bridgetown Postmaster, plans a coast holiday with family. Peter Salvair, Wireless Air Gunner, promoted to Sergeant. Mrs Salvair’s son’s promotion followed by family visits from Mrs McBeth.
On Saturday October 23 a group of volunteers installed steps to the Hampton Street station area. The W.A.G.R supplied sleepers, Carl Moyes donated jarrah straps, and Station Master G. Elvish aided with rails. Mrs Tysoe Pillage hosted tea. Scouts and locals including Les Tysoe Arthur Paddy Roy Deast Reg Harrison Colin Hayes C Moore John Arnold Vic Lilley Thoxs Trquhart helped. Roy Dorst handled sleepers with surprising deftness.
A resident praises a working bee that built the Bridgetown Railway Station approach steps, known locally as Break Neck Gully. The writer thanks Reg Harrison for supervising the improvements and notes many users share the appreciation.
Fragmentary review of a Repertory Club concert at Greenbushes notes late arrival of comments and jumbled remarks. The piece mentions Evelyn frightening children,Costers, Taplers separation, and references to Perc Lavreacan and Dee. Ambiguous lines imply mixed audience reactions and unspecified performances.
An alert urges booking for Bridgetown Stepertory Club's night of one act pol ys and sketches at Andy Wauchope's News agency. The note adds a poetic aside about healing and seeing light beyond sorrow, with no clear event details.
Obituary notes the death of John Seymour Meares at Bridgetown Hospital on October 20 at age 21. Born in Bridgetown, he was interred October 21 in the Church of England section of Bridgetown cemetery with Rev Cardell-Oliver officiating and a list of floral tributes from relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements were handled by Wine Moyes and Son.
An obituary notes the October 5 passing of Mrs. Agnes Fyfe of Pemberton. Residents recall her kindness and aid to many, with church and community ties cited as a lasting memory of her charitable nature.
Report notes a day out enjoyed by Boy Scouts and Girl Guides with thanks to a generous donor for sweets. A.H. is a cook badge candidate while remarks credit C.M. RU, W.L., and Biscuits TK for sharing in the event.
A farewell smoke social was held in District Hall Boyup Brook on Tuesday evening to bid goodbye to Constable Fred Ramshaw leaving the district. E D Mitchell led the meeting and noted Ramshaw's fine record during twelve months of service and the high regard in which he is held. A wallet of notes was presented as a token of esteem, and best wishes were extended to him and Mrs Ramshaw for happiness and success in his new sphere and community.
A very small field at Bridgetown Links saw W. T. Jones post a superb round to win with 84 points, breaking his handicap, while T. Salvair trails with 51 points. The final season competition is planned for Saturday with bogey format.
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