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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 03, 1943

Page

4

Red Cross Ladies’ Auxiliary Adjusts Meetings and Reports Profit

Mrs W C Son Muir presided over a Friday meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Cross. Secretary Mrs Martin presented the final Red Cross Ball results from July 30 showing a profit of £80 10s. Members praised Mrs Martin for her work and approved changing monthly meetings to the last Wednesday to align with sewing gatherings.

W. C. (Son) Muir Ladies’ Auxiliary Martin Red Cross The Red Cross Society Cue

Jardee Group Raises Funds for Red Cross and Plans October Fair

The Jardee Group of energetic women contributed £124 0s 11d to the Red Cross over the past year, with Jardee country women contributing £20 6s. The Auxiliary praised the effort and will write a letter of appreciation. During their annual meeting last Wednesday preliminary plans were made for an October fair in the afternoon followed by an evening dance.

Red Cross W. Scott Jardee

Bridgetown Red Cross Reports 1943 Financials And Rug Drive

Bridgetown Branch of the Red Cross releases the year ending June 30 1943 financials delayed by auditor illness. Headquarters praises branch backbone work and notes the wool rug program attracting hospital demand. A request seeks knitters to supply 200 more wool rugs for wounded and convalescent care.

Red Cross Bureau Europe Australia Penguin Books Ltd London Bridgetown The Red Cross H. Rawson Red Cross Society

Upper Blackwood Queen Carnival figures released

The latest figures for the Queen Carnival show totals from the Upper Blackwood Branches of the Red Cross. Boyup Brook reports 10,000, Flax Mill 9,800, Mayanup S676, Kolikwp 8,220, and Dinninup 5,520.

Blackwood Red Cross Boyup Brook Mayanup Kolikwp Dinninup

Associates Hold Charity Sports Weekend at Comforts Fund Event

Thursday afternoon featured bridge won by Mire Nelson and golf scores across multiple pairs led by Mrs Davis with 56 20 6 and Mesdames McDonald Green Smith Gillan Crowd Hoar Knowles Brealey Roby Bloor Goddard Nichols. A £2 16s was donated to the Comforts Fund. Saturday saw a Bisque Bogey won by Rioby 1 up with several contenders. Sunday events included a Stroke Competition won by Roby 46 10 36 and a Mixed Canadians title to Langley and Miss Nichols with other pairs tallying results.

Sid of the Comforts Fund Mire Nelson Mrs. Davis A. Loud Mesdames McDonald Mesdames Green Comfort Fund Committee Rioby Bloor Jnr Winch All Square W. Deadman Bloor Snr Goddard Barrett Roby Young Evans Langley Mias Nichol Mrs. Evans E. Redards Cooper

Manjimup Road Board Meeting Notes August 21

The Manjimup Road Board met August 21 and received correspondence from residents and groups. Issues covered include refunds for Yanmah Sports Ground rent, cemetery funding, rabbit damage, flagpole concerns, weighbridge proposals, and fire safety planning with ARP personnel. Accounts totaling £9307/17/10 were approved for payment.

Manjimup Road Board L. L. Carter Employers’ Federation Yanmah Sports Committee J. Smith Nyamup Medical Fund Lands Department Middlesex Progress Association Manjimup L. Wetherall H. W. Farrington Mr. Morgan Blake AIF Vermin Department War Memorial King Mottram C. A. Blechynden Junction Reserve Northcliffe Hall Reeve Junction Bridge Acton Morgan W. H. Dean Pemberton Fire Brigade Board

Treasurer's report from Warren District Hospital meeting

The secretary's annual statement notes unaudited figures, calls for better audit facilities and secured storage, and highlights changes in receipts and expenditures. It praises staff, donors, and the Ladies Auxiliary, reports debt management, fund balances, and bed figures, and urges continued support and possible nationalization of hospital funding.

Warren District Ises Rapa Giese Cox Aso Manjimup

The Message of Elijah in biblical prophecy

The article argues Elijah the prophet announced to call Israel to repentance and worship God alone. It discusses Jewish expectations of Elijah before Christ, identifies John the Baptist as the forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, and urges a third Elijah message to prepare a world for the Lord’s return.

Israel Elijah Christ Elias Jesus Man Pliax John the Baptist John Earth Gabriel Zacharias Hligh

Parleyed Names and Scores Across Multiple Pairs

A list of paired names followed by numeric scores appears, including Mrs. Rann 42 35, Sutter and Mrs. Carn 47 0 38, Bloor Jnr. and Mr. Wood 52 11 41, Roby and Miss J Richards 56 14 42, Clayster and Mrs. Everett 58 15 45, Goddard and Mrs. Bloor 56 14 41.

Mrs. Rann Sutter Carn Bloor Jnr

Hospital Ball Raises Funds for Ward Renovations

The annual Hospital Ball held Saturday night drew a large female attendance and fine attire. Door takings and cash donations reached £12 with net profit expected near £38, to fund renovations and painting of hospital wards. The Hospital Board thanks generous donors for support.

Rainfall totals show monthly and yearly declines

The report notes a monthly rainfall total of 411 points and a yearly total of 3312 points, about 15 inches behind the comparable period last year. The data highlight a persistent shortfall in precipitation compared with the previous year.

Australian Army Uses Large Annual Cooking Fuel Average

The Australian Army reports a yearly average consumption of about 380000 tons of cooking fuel. This figure reflects the scale of supply needs for operations and garrison kitchens.

Bridgetown United Press Office Note

Printing and publishing statement from J. A. Eddy for United Press Ltd. lists Bridgetown office location and printers details.

J. A. Eddy The United Press Ltd Steere Street Bridgetown

Captain of the Clouds Stars in Wartime Air Training Epic

Jimmy Capiecy leads a strong cast in Warner’s Captain of the Clouds a Technicolor tale about Empire Air Trainees in Canada with Denis Morgan Brenda Marshall and Australian cadets The film showcases aerial stunts and Air Marshal Billy Bishop V C among scenes praising war effort and aviation training The feature plays at Boyup Brook tonight with Chester Morris and Harriet Hillard in Confessions of Boston Blackie as the supporting film

Jimmy Capiecy Warner Empire Air Canada Denis Morgan Brenda Marshall Australia Warner Bros Billy Bishop V.C Michael Curtiz Boyup Brook Chester Morris Harriet Hillard Columbia Boston

RSL Euchre Night Attracts Perth Visitor And Winners Named

Monday euchre at the RSL rooms drew strong attendance with a Perth visitor. Mrs Fred Maslin and Mrs George Anderson won. Mrs Buck chairs the Ladies Auxiliary supper. A Detroit firm turns soya into rubber at 250000 lb per month. Three NT soldier clubs open soon for 1000 men each.

RSL Perth Jones Fred Rock Detroit Northern Territory

Full Gospel Church Pemberton and Bridgetown Schedule

Bridgetown services begin September 5 with 11 am Breaking of Bread and 7 pm evening meeting. Greenbushes, Yarnap Mill, and Nannup Mill hosts led by Rev H W Farmar and Pastor W H Periera invite all to Sunday worship and Sunday School.

Bridgetown H. W. Farmar Greenbushes Mack Tueday Yarnap Mill H. W. Farman Nannap Mill Full Gospel Pemberton P.m Suonday School W. H. Periera

Postal hours changed for Bridgetown Post Office

The Bridgetown Post Office announces altered hours starting September 4. Saturday closures shift to 12:30 pm with a 15 minute post mail sort. Weekday 7.15 to 7.30 am openings on Tuesdays and Thursdays end. deliveries now begin after mail sort and stay open 15 minutes. holidays Wednesdays and Fridays see post distribution extended if 5.20 pm mail is unavailable. telegraph after hours via trunk line or phonograph service.

Bridgetown

Saint services schedule at St Paul’s Bridgetown and others

The notice lists church services across multiple locations. St Paul’s Bridgetown holds Holy Communion at 8 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m., Matins and Sermon at 11 a.m., and Evensong with Sermon at 7.30 p.m. Sunnyside offers Holy Communion and Sermon at 11 a.m. Yornup schedules Levensong and Sermon at 2.30 p.m.

Sunnyside Yornup Levensong

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Red Bank Prisoner of War Fund Snc S&s Jean Elder A. E. Rawson Jardee Group UPPER Warren Dist. Hospital Excent P. Gates Manjimyo School M. Grohmund For All Nelson Printing Works A/ASIA) PTY. LTD ST. John's Ambulance Paul's Bridgetown Nla.gov
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