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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1940

Page

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Pretty Bridgetown wedding links Aitken and Williams

Kenneth Aitken of Claremont and Madge Williams wed at the Bridgetown Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony featured Bridal March, receptions in Lesser Hall, and noted bridal party outfits, flowers, and a three tier cake. The couple departed for their honeymoon after receiving many presents.

Bridgetown Kenneth Aitken Claremont Madge Williams Williams Astley H. W. Farman W. Braeer Isie EC. Wright Aitken

Absentee Mr Tozer Backed by Rural Motors Support

During Mr RS Towers absence on active service, payments and completion of new insurances will be attended to for Mr Tozer's behalf by Mrs Green at Rural Motors Ltd Bridgy Town. Wow continued support will be appreciated by both parties and the company.

RS. Towers Tozer Mie Green Rural Motors Lv Bridgytown Wow

Bridgetown Social Notes and Visits This Week

Mr Harrison traffic inspector Bunbury visited his father Mr Reg Harrison in Bridgetown during the week. Archbishop Dr Prendiville visited Bridgetown. Mr K Beatty of Goldsbrough Mort and Co Bridgetown transferred to Bunbury. Seven months since the Snary over the weekend. Mr R Beavis and son Bob of Kal are holidaying in Bridgetown. Mr and Mrs Don Bennywith of Bunbury spent a few days in Bridgetown with Mrs Bennywith’s parents. Messrs J Johns and B Moncrief of ALF were in Bridgetown last week.

Harrison Bunbury Reg. Harrison Bridgetown Perth Prendiville K. Beatty Goldsbrough Mort and Co R. Beavis Bob Kal Don Bennywith Bridetown Bennywith Gey Ausden Messrs J. Johns B. Moncrief The ALF

Butterfat Zone Reshapes Dairy Council Structure

The Butterfat Zone reshapes the council with a split between whole milk and butterfat sections. Officers are reorganized and zones drawn to represent all phases of dairy production. The plan aims to provide better local representation for farmers across the Southwest as they push for stronger voice in industry decisions.

Sinc PPA Dairying Venell O. Thutrerf Connell Nannup PRN Rusetton Perth

Bridgetown Baby Clinic Fundraiser and Community Notes

News and notes from Bridgetown detail fundraisers for a baby clinic including a ballet in Town Hall, a Saturday dance at Convent Hall, and a children’s party. Girl Guides host a community concert, proceeds benefit Red Cross and local charities. Birthday event and a boys’ and girls’ activities recap. A poem selection and a reflective piece conclude the page.

Bridgetown Urquhart Bridgetown Baby Clinic Girl Guide Bridgetown Girl Guides Bidgetown Baby Clinic Bsa Red Cross Lady Lawley’ Cottage Hridgetown Hospital

Durawillan Market Sale Notice for September 12

Sale announced for Thursday September 12 at 1 pm in the yards of Mr Ed Cochrane offering 10 sheep from Elder Smith and Co Limited. Further entries invited with details from Elder Smith Co Limited Narrogin Wagin and Murray South Co Darkan.

ED. Cochrane Elder, Smith & Co, Limited Elder, Smith &Co Limited Narrogin and Wagin Murray South & Co Darkan

Death of Sunnyside farmer Alfred Cullen in motor accident

The town mourns the death of Alfred Cullen a prominent Sunnyside farmer killed in a Balbarcup motor crash. A longtime contributor to the Agricultural Society and Anglican Church, he shaped district progress through active service in local organizations and community life.

Alfred Cullen Sunnyside Balbarcup Mr Cullen Agricultural Society Anglican Church

Bridgetown Rose Society September Meeting

The Bridgetown Rose Society will hold its September meeting on Thursday at the RSL hall. It invites all members to attend and notes a bud muster and competitions for various flowers. Plans for the annual rose show in charity proceeds are discussed and young rose enthusiasts are urged to be present.

Bridgetown Rose Socety RSL Ymners of Bowers

Tribute to Bridgetown Pioneer Cullen after fatal car crash

Local obituary recalls the late Mr Cullen a longtime supporter of Bridgetown community who aided the needy both financially and physically. He died after a car crash near Balbarrap road leaving Mrs Cullen injured. a large funeral was held at St Pauls Church with many local families sending wreaths.

J. B. Sparks Bridgetown Aml R Abbwtty Sparks Lw.a Bridgetown Biramel UWA Wesser Jy Garrity Vizard Manjimup Risthdaw Yale Tarvis Greenswedes Cullen Bridgetown Pry Mossvales Nsw St Pauly Church Canon Strugnell Messrs Moves and Son Sunnyhurst J. S. Bagshaw Cutmore Mex Gunn R. Greville Baldock Wg" Meares Famly Stanley Wheatley Don Gwen Walter J. F. Smith Smith's Chevis Mary Mollie Alan Annels Walter Fleeton R. Fleeton J J. Armstrong Cloughe George W. Gregory Noe Blechysden E Bartlett Fellowes J A. Lynam Grace Soph Arthur C . Ozanne Leo Ilinda Kelah Reg Hester Muir Look I Qnmerker AE Lynn Avid Airc Walter Mire LeMay Deum Perth Anal Exeluniene Alte C. Maney Wardell John Vxbhoue Gay Maal Mead JP Ars Aika Peg AbsalacEeie Neecsory Marshall Manleros Ais. Re, Bhephart Jpuwerder Damasy Lyrks Avra Utaroid Paciete Hon Sah Myra Ane Mareld Grok Tsartlett Dittary Crnohart Femuty Wettonab Atkin Mr UK Aid Atrils aMule Anette Heath Rent Stein Mltr Lee Airy TS Aerman Wigan

Church Services in Bridgetown area denominations

Local church notices list Sunday services for Church of Christ, Church of England at St Barnabas Greenbushes and St Pauls Bridgetown plus Methodist Bridgetown Bridgetown area programs. Intercession services Holy Communion matins Sunday schools and prayer days are noted with times and locations across Greenbushes Nannup and Bridgetown.

Church OF Christ Bridgetown Church OF England RCH England ST Paul's Hridgetown Yucaday

Fragmented Bequest List Reflects Crowded House Names

A garbled OCR note lists numerous individuals and families with scattered surnames and relations. It references Mrs Owen Spaths Barbary Browne Dointey Zeub Blechyadey and many others plus various households and relatives, clearly a memorial or social directory fragment from a local paper. The readable fragments show a web of names across multiple families and residences, missing coherent structure.

Owen Spaths Browne Dointey Zeub K. Walter Atd J & Walter Janet Bobard Ockiestowne L. Kloppe T. Wheatey Lu Urs Campbel Wigen Bill Jane Joris Malcolm Nancy Fleeton Lau Houston Mir Wallis Bow Sosie Familly The Brodhurers Mart Ete United May Anal J.J Harney Dally Baby Wheatley M. J. Carr Tamly Lyan Ethel Dawn Fry Appleone Antes Tone Clark Charny

Used Stamp Drive Reaches Bridgetown Manhatter Unity

A community effort titled Used Stamp Drive reaches Bridgetown Manhatter Unity raising funds for English Orphans. Local organizers collect envelopes and stamps to support relief work.

Bridgetown Telo

Fragmented OCR: Disorderly Note From Hospital Text

The readable parts describe a chaotic mix of names, places, and phrases from a German hospital context, with stray terms including references to a dangerous driving incident and medical or hospital notes. The content is highly garbled and lacks coherent events or clear subjects suitable for a complete summary.

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