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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1943
Page
1
Wartime telephone restrictions require calling Bridgetown 85 before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. for appointments. The Soldiers Welfare Committee hosts a dance at Bridgetown Town Hall on Friday September 10 with proceeds for St John Ambulance. All service personnel invited.
The Bridgetown Advocate argues that as Labour likely wins most Senate seats the current voting system disenfranchises voters. It calls for proportional representation to ensure each vote counts, citing 1928 1929 Australian elections and noting Churchill supports PR.
The article argues for electoral reform by adopting proportional representation. It cites Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium, and Tasmania as examples where the system preserves party strength while boosting individual candidates. It warns that current focus on party tickets undervalues candidates and urges serious government consideration of reform.
An appeal urges donations to replace the pensioning old ambulance with a modern fully equipped van. Dr N B Williams Major Whittell Rev H W Farman and T Graham lead official collectors. Donations to date include F J O Neill 5 pounds Dr Williams 10 pounds 10 shillings Mrs Williams 5 pounds and Swan Brewery 1 shilling 1 pence, totaling 64 pounds 13 shillings. Benning Bros gift a railway truck of firewood for disposal.
A Saturday derailment ten miles from Bridgetown caused a late train to reach the station at 10.40 pm after a one and a half hour delay. Many anxious mothers waited 24 hours for news and Lon Smith led efforts to collect passengers and return them home when access to the derailment site proved difficult.
A reader complains the Bridgetown Road Board District sanitary service charge rose from 10d per pan under private contractor to 1/2 per pan after the board took over, with payment in advance. The correspondent asks if higher costs cover staff or a new vehicle and invites reader input.
The reader asks whether a landlord may raise rent by half a crown weekly to cover sanitary service costs now run by Bridgetown Board under the Fair Rents Bill. The issue concerns legal entitlement and protections for tenants under the new arrangement.
The king has designated the fourth anniversary of the war on Friday September 2 as a day of prayer. A joint service in Tridgetown will be held at the Town Hall, open to all. A collection will cover hall hire costs with any surplus to the Joel Red Cross branch.
The Bridgetown V.D.C. were honed by a short visit from C. headquaters on Sunday last. Officers and NCOs went out to meet him and discuss operations.
Readers urge clearer street signs on electric posts to help visitors and locals. Three young women touring the Southwest paused in Bridgetown, staying with Garrity, Handell, and Abbotts before continuing on. Several residents and families, including Briggs, Tomelty, Deacon, Zinnecker, Shield, Scott, Tankine, Armstrong, and Miller, were noted among those who crowded a Bridgetown train to the city. The Rev H W Farman and family along with Pillage, Edwards, Moyes, and Faithful are listed as returning to school.
A Manjimup gathering on August 24 marked the 21st birthday of Eugene Sherwood. 50 to 60 guests attended at Mr. and Mrs. B Sherwood’s home, with a three tier cake, toasts including one by Father Duffy, and telegrams from Paddy Keran and others.
The newspaper notes readers are not ready to use free advertising and that the Federal Elections have reduced uptake. To boost responses, the Free Offer will continue until October 2 with details on the inner page.
Mrs LD McKay chaired the Manjimup branch monthly CWA meeting on August 27. They discussed the annual Flower Show, printing schedules, and a further meeting before September 23. Key topics included education reform, bus services for country children, scholarships, and price lists, with knitted items amid debate. Mrs Craig won the state presidency vote. Mrs Williams noted for long service. Delegate Mrs Glennie was chosen to attend the Perth conference with full voting freedom.
The Dridgetown Clubdominated play in both halves but failed to net, ending in a draw with Jardes. The team impressed with cohesion and defense, with young Lorna Wilkins showing promise as a future inter statement, while all players contributed. several forwards and backs were noted for steady play and smart positioning.
The funeral for the late William James Shephard aged 72 died in Perth last Saturday was held in Bridgetown on Tuesday afternoon. The interment occurred in the Methodist portion of Bridgetown Cemetery with a large, representative turnout. Pallbearers included W. Gibb lett W. Lowe A. MacKinnon E. Hill G. Chidgrey and W. Toyer. The list of floral tributes covered numerous families and local groups including Bridgetown Unit of V.D.C. and Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club. Funeral arrangements were by Wm Moyes and Son.
Bridgetown group notes Parents Night drew disappointing attendance while acknowledging the boys’ engagement. Scouter Pilage earns praise for leadership and Mr Kirke’s tricks. A Bridgetown Golf Links stroke event saw T Meinnes card 70 on 92-22-70, with Leng and others near top.
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