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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1942
Page
1
A fragmented notice describes a football public event with a garden party to be held at a residence near Sar on Sunday October 5. It mentions attractions for children and an exhibition, plus a community section about the Red Cross and a cross event.
The Bridgetown Advocate urges readers to remember heavy fighting and sacrifice as victory nears. It warns that peace is not the end and emphasizes rebuilding a constructive era after war, with international cooperation and disciplined global engagement led by the Allied powers and Britain’s Labour voice.
The P and C Association at the lant t meeting decided a select concert for December 10 under headmaster Mr. Deacon. A gala night for school children will follow a concert with dinner. older attendees will join upstairs. The December 16 state concert closes the event with a dance. Members are urged to attend and contribute, hoping to reach £200.
The text argues that postwar relief to occupied countries supports broader national goals. It contends that aiding others is not selfish if it advances a shared aim, and suggests dedicating a year’s war expenditure to relieve severe wartime privations faced abroad and at home.
News and Notes report Bridgetown quota for the Austerity War Loan set at £13,302. Road Board to hold rally details at next meeting. Secretary authorized to address pevadenttine machines burden at the next Bridgetown Road Board meeting. Ward balances listed for October with amounts across Central South East South West North Wennijap and Seaton Rose wards. Health vermin rate adopted with minimums set for town and outside town sites. Vermin Rate adjustments noted.
Fragmented remarks recount village amusements and personalities. References include Leway, Twe Williams, Mabel, Tel, Mrs Novi, Bill and Perry, Jock, Twilight Girl, Ted, Marge and Mike, Bridetown Repertory, George Formby, Keridotown, and master of variety entertainment in the valley town context.
Mrs. Maley promotes a Kimberley settlement using a Group Settlement Scheme to shift population from crowded districts to the Kimberley in Western Australia. Her booklet Joan Fowler's Millions argues for aiding the land’s riches and national life, with foreword by Mrs Drew MLC and notes on her literary career in London.
The Bridge Town Repertory Club held a Saturday show drawing large audiences after a late advertised start. Despite initial delays, the evening quickened with lively performances and stage management praised. Funds benefited the Mercantile Marine Fund, with £24 from the end to Perth and £7 from supper. Mrs Croft Davis voiced thanks for parish loyalty over 31 years of service.
Country Women’s Association members and visitors gathered Thursday for a birthday party celebrating the branch’s fifth year. Mrs Crate, state president, presided and outlined war work support while Mrs Williams, branch president, thanked workers and noted subscription totals and War Savings Certificates.
A Red Cross notes a party this Saturday October 3 at Mr Randell’s residence. Admission is free from the Free Masons group. The event runs from 2:45 PM to an afternoon of flowers and social gathering plus a flower show. A flower exhibit will be open to all lovers of blooms. Proceeds support charitable care and local Red Cross activities. Bridge players may join nearby, with small fines used to fund gifts for Mr Randell’s celebration.
The readable parts reference a complex arrangement of names and places, noting a postponed action and a table of data with 801 atel and 12, plus a large event or vote rotation. It mentions locations such as Bed Crise, Willows, Austria, and a war context with abstract terms, implying an archival summary of scattered notes and terms.
Bridgetown Road Board members met Friday to consider replacing a dangerous culvert near a cattle sale route. The chair justified urgency, noting lack of Central Ward consultation, while Mr Lake and Mr McAlinden urged ward input before proceeding. The secretary flagged the issue and suggested a pipe culvert installation.
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