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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1944

Page

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Population policy and security in a war-weary world

The author argues that greater social security reduces population growth, citing Norway Denmark and Sweden as examples. He questions if a larger population is desirable for Australia and warns against arming future survival with force. The piece notes Britain's steel industry employing 64 000 women in 950 roles.

Australia William Morrix Hughes Dole Norway Sweden Denmark Italy Germany Stein Britain

Mad afters Ball at Boyup Brook heats up town

A large crowd attended the Mad afters Ball in the hall on Saturday August 26. Prizes went to Mrs B L Moulton and Mr B L Moulton for ladies and gents, with Cartig ules and Julia Hack winning in other categories. The band played well, a fine supper was served, and a statue burn dance entertained guests. The Red Cross will benefit by 17 pounds from the evening.

BL Moulton Cartigules Giela Julia Hack Koyop Brook Rez Millar

90th Birthday of Mrs Gibbs at Booladine Farm

A Boyup Brook district birthday party for Mrs S A Gibbs celebrated her 90th at Booladine Farm Darkan on July 29. She is mother of nine, grandmother and great grandmother to many, born in the Brunswick district. The Gibbs family honored her long life and pioneering years with a 90 candle cake as about 200 guests attended including Mr and Mrs F W Gibby and family of Dinninup.

Boyup Brook Booladine Farm Darkan S.A. Gibbs Sirs. Gibbs Gibbs Brunswick F. W. Gibby Dinninup

Weather Report: Rain Totals Hit 414 Points This Month

Rain measurements show 49 inches? no, 414 points logged this month bringing yearly total to 1819 points. This brief item notes environmental data with emphasis on cumulative rainfall.

Social and Personal notes from the Bogny Brook area

Cpl. Howard Hall spends leave at Bogny Brook while Mrs. JR Chilton suffers a slight accident in Perth and remains bedfast for a fortnight. Mrs. Eric Tales refurnes on Monday. Mr. PD Forrest travels to Perth en route to Melbourne for a flax meeting. Betty visits city. Olea and Mrs BR Roberts travel to Perth then Kellerberrin. Other notes mention Pay Kit of AUF leaving, Kadikay holidaying at Bunbars, Walter Cowley and family at Busselton, J Cumming and Mrs Cook visiting Verte Yast, and McL Smith with daughter Vance on a weeks vacation. Congratulations to Grace Hable and Noel Crafton for passing the Telephonist Examination held August 5. Ex Dey Doast and sister return to Perth for a week.

Cpl Howard Hall Bogny Brook JR Chilton Perth PD Forrest Melbourne Betty Olea BR. B. Roberts Kellerberrin Mixes Grace Hable Mise Noel Crafton Dey Doast

Golf scores and care of the Heal course on Sameday

On Sameday August 26 golfers completed rounds for the Clut TMandicay. Cards listed Edwards 7647 Wha S172 Ranaett 85 TL Jones 5174 Lam MAGA CAL Me Kinet 9617 Salvin STH Spears 0 Moves TST. Qualifiers proceed to MarRimon Sahai Jimes Sper Lane v4 Pester. Stableford event to follow for those who qualified. Mrs W Sweet and Miss J Amirt returned to Mandimny after a fortnight in the city.

Tt. Edwards G. Ranaett TL. Jones LG. Lam Cal Me Kinet T. Salvin Spears Poi T MarRimon Sahai Jimes Sper Lane Pester Hate

Repertory Club Playbox Theatre Draws Record Crowd

A record crowd attended the Repertory Club Playbox Theatre for the sixth monthly concert. Management blamed the overcrowding on school holidays and popular visiting artists. Performances by Mr. Neil Crockett and Mrs. Tomelty with Miss Norma Adams showcased piano, voice, and saxophone, while the Quiz Session drew much laughter. Supper concluded the evening. thanks were extended to contributors of magazines and flowers.

Playbox Theatre Soc J. Henderson Tie Alway Phik Bridgetown Ann Cub Club Dtchextra Neil Crockett Tomelty Norma Adame Lion Fisher Sacoshione Fred Moriarty Barry Johnstone Great Cieed Laura Poole Wenn Yanne Pop Fenbereun Goodridge Tall B. G Rawson Hester Robin Muflic Phos Whee Broight Magazines Mrs

Teaumill Dominates Bridgetown in Recreation Grind Showdown

Teaumill cruised past Bridgetown 4 to 0 in a Sunday Bridgetown Recreation Grind game. Bridgetown failed to score as Teaumill controlled play from the opening whistle on their home ice.

Teaumill Bridgetown Bridgeton Hoa Gay Ma Jimap

Referendum Vote Figures by State and Territory

Referendum results listed by region show Western Australia Yes 130711 No 121008 a majority for Yes. New South Wales No 23494 Victoria No 23494 Queensland No 158550 Tasmania No 80159 South Australia Yes 4737 indicate varied responses across states with unclear totals due to damaged text.

Western Austell New South Wales Queensland Tasmania South Australia Wus

Barbed Wire Policy Sparks Government Debate

A chaotic OCR fragment discusses barbed wire policy and government action. It mentions the Secretary of Supply and Shippings and MF Sindh, with references to a 28 Ny date and proposed uses for wire in emergencies. The text is garbled but points to planned deployment and stock absorption under a government program.

Sajply and Shappins Sindh Tunis Tyrhuivkine Yangutyashel

Printed and Published for United Trees Ltd

A short notice indicates printing and publication by J A Eddy for United Trees Ltd at a specified location in Bridgetown. The item confirms the business relationship and publishing arrangement between the party and the printer in a local context.

J. A. Eddy United Trees Ltd Rhofe Fic Stier Rirwot Bridgetown

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