Bridgetown Agricultural Society Monthly Council Meeting
The Bridgetown Agricultural Society held its monthly council meeting at the Town Mall on Friday evening. The vice president Mr W.K. Walter chaired late, with Mr G.B. Warburton taking over. Attendees included thirteen members and members discussed the annual show, stock removal times, knitted comforts for soldiers, a sale in aid of the Red Cross, grounds maintenance, water supply, skylight fittings, and notes on tobacco and flax industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Herdgetown Agricutural Society
Ermit
Camting Smith
Lyell Coy
Caris Bros
Burridge
Warren
Paterson
Cy Je Smith
MLV
Mann
Dirissio
Priso Mokey
Messrs
Warburton
F, D. Willmott
K. Pearer
L. Wilken
G. Gull
Water Supply Debate Impacts Bridgetown District
A local legislator voices alarm over water supply effects in Bridgetown and criticizes government inaction. He cites postwar labor, farm income, and pension gaps as urgent issues, urging a guaranteed farm price, better primary industries, and relief for workers amid wartime strain.
Local Socials and Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Fragmented social and personal notices mention Mr Tom King planning a future event, Mr BR Rak ye and Ardgetown foes, and the Laurens association hosting activities Friday. References to community meetings, teen sparking incidents, and a home gathering at Mr Shep Fatt’s last morning appear among the readable items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom King
Pemberton News Busy With War and Social Events
Letters from soldiers reveal wounded Private Don Golding in Greece and reported as alive by Red Cross. community notes cover school resumption, Pemberton Hospital Ball profits, local employment calls, and farewell gatherings for soldiers home on leave. Local couples wed and visitors include Private Ward and Mrs. Tom Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Guiding
Don Golding
Don
Greece
Red Cross
Death of Alfred Doust of Bridgetown at Perth hospital
Alfred Doust aged 85 died at Mount Hospital Perth after an early Sunday admission and a Tuesday heart attack. Born at Bulgar he was son of the late Teacher Doust and a lifelong Bridetown resident. He worked in various farms and businesses then settled near the town, later owning land at Winnegip. For 25 years he served on the Road Board and helped Health and Cemetery boards, was a life member of the Bridgetown Agricultural Society, and left five daughters and five sons. Funeral at Bridgetown St Pauls Church followed by graveside service conducted by Rev Strugmell. large attendance. Arrangements by Mayes & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Alfred Dowst
Wlount Hospital
Perth
Bulgar
Teaac Doust
Fremantle
England
Wingarhip
Wilgartyp
Nelani Grange
Winnegip
Bunbury
Neidgetown
Doust
Road Board
Thay
Bealth Board
Bridgetown Agrcultural Society
Cemetery Board
Mte
Aridgetows
St. Paul's Church
Fanon Strugmell
Siesrs
Mayes
Repertory Leader Mr McMahon Dies in Melbourne
Repertory enthusiasts mourn the loss of Mr. Green McMahon a noted play producer and character actor who died in Melbourne on August 30 at the age of BT. The obituary notes his influence in the Australian repertory movement and his long service in theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green McMahone
Lauer
Australia
McMahon
Melbourne
BT Veare
Desert Impressions at Desert Visit Notes
Fragmented diary style piece recounts Australian comforts aid, desert travel tips, wildlife irritants and social satire. Mentions Australian Comforts Fund, McCracken, Yelvon stem, guides to desert trips, and humorous observations on locals, flies, and desert life. Notable names include Mussolini and references to Britain’s royal context.
Bridgetown RSL Sub-Branch Meetings Acknowledgements
A Bridgetown RSL sub-branch held 14 members in attendance on a Wednesday evening with Mr T Bolton presiding. They received a £25 8s cheque from the Bridgetown Red Cross Society and a wood load for a soldier's family. Delegates were planned for the Langue annual conference and a patriotic film We of the AFL was scheduled for November 29 at Tuwy Hall. The sub-branch supported Collie full branch in military responsibility and discussed Archer broadcasts urging shipbuilding. Condolence letters were authorized for Hee Doust’s loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
RSL
REL
T. Bolton
Bridgetown Red Cross Society
J. W Moriarty
Langue
A‘lf
Betnember
Tuwy Hall
Goldie
Archee
Thie
Subrbranch
Hee Doust
Church Notices from September Services
Church of England notices list Holy Communion and Children’s Service at St Paul’s Bridgetown. Evensong with sermon and intercession at Wandillup and Manjimup. September 7 special empire services near Manjimup. Pemberton and Middlesea events noted with times and Sunday School. Foursquare Gospel Church Pemberton details and Pemberton town activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
ST Paul's
Bridgetown
Special Empire Services
Surdee
Dinguo
Manjimup
Maniimup
Deepper
Warren Zao
Obituary: Mrs Roe A. Ritson Dies After Long Illness
The death occurred at Upper Slackwood Soldiers Memorial Hospital in the early hours of the 35th wife of Mrs Roe A. Ritson. She had been living in retirement for several years. Her husband selected to present highly improved by August. Residents wish to pay their last tributes to one they had feared to come compete and whose presence will be missed among them. She was laid to rest in the Anglican portivo of Jesus, Prank, John and Phillip. Janet (Mrs inst) is listed as a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
Neertham
Hy Smith
Juco
Steasthy
Jo FL Smith
Alka
Sauney
Ayall
Murray Wellinston
Air Melarts
Rewte
Tae
Tnt
Upper
Slackwood Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Roe A. Ritson
Country Women’s Association Reports From State Conference in Perth
At their monthly meeting the Country Women’s Association heard from their delegate to the State Conference held in Perth from the 10th to the 12th. The conference opened by Lt Governor Sir James Mitchell featured talks on war relief and women’s work. The association reported 3000 relief items sent and 140 wool quilts made. Western Australia has 6000 members in 180 branches. A makeup of skin vests for military authorities prompted a Perth committee to collect skins from branches. Members are urged to donate skins to Acting Secretary Mrs M E Fraselhurst. The conference discussed forming a Women’s Land Army, accepted a loan offer for a Southern Cross farm as a training centre, and planned another training centre in the sun. The annual event, broadcast on national radio from GAM, drew women from widely separated areas into a common purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Womens Association
Perth
James Mitchell
Teac
Sertion
Western Australia
M. E. Fraselhurst
Amay
Southern Cross
Sun
Statone
Seminary of requirements for skins preparation for vests and coats
The article outlines methods for preparing skins for clothing, detailing crossbred and Merine shin options, skin thickness, and minimum area. It advises careful flaying to avoid cuts and blood stains, immediate removal of skins, correct storage, and painting with a preservation solution. It notes county and central authorities oversee processing, with supplies via the Country Women’s Association.
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Cultural Society
Welson's
Viewpoint
Joel
Galway
Works Department
Eien Agston
Smith
Cnverel Mane
Shane
Commonwealth
Tubaven
Tament
Cinmerella
Magnet
Wester Australia
Joharon
J. T. Smith
Benet
Tang
Bat Xood
Minster
Boyup Bok
Stubbs
Hansanthe
For Seine
Lands Department
Tahoe
Geiveenmient
Ayers
Toda Hart
Wallan
Hull
Ted Robinson
Gruss
Noy
Pixie Henderson
Steere St
Farrier
G. Bottuher
Lotuf Brook
Boyup Brook
Parzos
Rainos Victory
Boyup Brook Hotel
Bailey Brown
R. Urquhart Chaff
Wignams Ltd
Aladdin
Udustries Lt
R Bell & Co
Anbar Vato. & ii
Madman Dairy
Hunming Bros. Ltd
Carle A Ga Lastur
Cyclone Penre Cie
NwTred Tynes
EY Bilerchow & Uy
Lids Fruit’ Exporters
Nercantile Slutual Isurance Ch. Lad
National Mutual Life Assurance
Victoria Insurance Coyre
Avetralian Office
Bunbury ER Properjohn
Neon Susser Unitie
Fea Megiy Pitiret reindaHilAt and
Cunerese Sudjustice
Lu eNionon Mliwleyen
Nelson Sussex
Hie Oayntes Wurrens Association i Fustorug
Laurens
Thes
Shep
Pemberton
Syrie
Possassin
Fred Cox
Johnny Walker
Arpite
Umal
Soal
Sarery
Pamerty Medical and Accident Fund
J. Vi Everett
Pemiberian Soldiers Welfare Committee
Rand
Dadeing
T. Ward
Laghtenning
Mr Plummer
G. N. Todd
Sidier
J. Rowberyy
Lass Silay
Ant Twidegroom
Ron Thoms
Tom Ward
Want
Thirothy Pitegerald
Gover! Ganderson
Pembertor
Alfred Doubt
McCracken
Mussolini
Beta
Hs Majesty's Farces
R.S.L
Hurch OF England Services
Manjimup Distri
Elis Foursquare Gospel
Crurch
Brean
Viotarys
Ribly Brody
Prever
Twilonsten
Panter
Allan Jones
Walter Brennan
Brenda Joyce
John Payne
Maryland
Merlene Dietrich
John Wayne
Seven Sinners
Manjimup Pemberton
John Hall
Lyce Barry
Kit Carson
Barry K. Barnes
Pat O'Brien
Ams Sheridan
James
Neu
Country Women’s Association
Seopeiim
Jasvied Tegator
Penta and
Wigtamel Dona A
Eres Blears Seyidgetown
Weavern
Aueralia
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