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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

6

Warriors and Balingup In Nelson Premiership Match

The second and third teams met at Bridgetown show grounds with sunlit but weak attendance. Warriors led early then trailed as Balingup dominated from the second quarter, winning by over four goals. Outstanding for Warriors were Hailey Tresise Churchill Alloop, while Chap man Campbell Heald Pax Carroll Morse and Plowright aided. A protest from Warriors against Balingup claims three unregistered players were used on Sunday.

Nelson Bridgetown Suc Hight Walton Warriors Talingup Bulirurup Balingup Hatin O. Hailey Tresise Churchill An Alloop Chapman F. Campbell T. Heald G. Pax A. Carroll R. Morse Plowright Balirgup Nelson Football Association Sanday

COLLIE POWER SCHEME AT UPWARD ROAD BOARD MEETING

At a recent Upper Flackwood Road Board meeting a letter from Power Scheme Commission secretary urged more detailed evidence before the commission. Al Moore noted a Collie preliminary conference where M L A Wilson urged visits to centres to hear evidence on Moore and Inglis motion. The motion was carried to request such visits and to provide requested information.

Upper Flackwood Road Power Scheme Commission Collie al Moore Wilson M.L.A Messrs. Moore Inglis Lauch

Road work halted on Boyup Bridgetown route sparks worry

Upper Blackwood residents rejoice then learn main road repairs stopping on the Bridgetown end of the Boyup Bridgetown road. At a recent meeting the local board heard no assurance from the Main Roads Commissioner about resumption, prompting talk of deputations to the Minister if no progress occurs.

Upper Blackwood Main Road Bridgetown Boyup-Bridgetown Hoyup J. H. Smith Boyup Lavellers Upper Blackwood Road Tindale Bridgetown Road W. P. Scott Smith Mr. Tindale Tridgetown

Bridgetown Pictures presents The Citadel and Born to the West

Metro Goldwyn-Mayer at Denham England showcases The Citadel with Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell, a Welch coal miner tale. Also screening Born to the West starring John Wayne, Martha Hunt, and John Mack Brown, with All’s Button Afloat as associate feature. Performances begin Wednesday, September 1.

Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Denham England Robert Donatd Rosalind Russell Welch Collierier Cronin John Wayne Lucky Cowhand Faramount Zane Grey John Mack Brown Wayne Martha Hunt Tre Onder

Boyup Brook Sea Tale Of A Seven Seas Affair

The article recounts a romantic plot set around Marseilles with seven seas cited. A man named Frank Morgan and a cast including Tessie Rath are central figures in a stormy marriage tale. A fledgling romance drives betrayal and divorce requests as the younger lover returns seeking happiness.

Frank Morgan Mauceon O Tessie Rath Marseilles Tevntyen Gil Bos Magis Alstais

Funeral Honors Mrs Loreen Bolton in Bridgetown

The funeral of Mrs Loreen Charlotte Bolton wife of Mr Jack Bolton of Bridgetown was held at the Bridgetown Methodist Church and cemetery. The service was led by Rev PB James with pallbearers and floral tributes from family friends and the local community. Bolton leaves a husband and two young children, with condolences from many relatives and local organizations.

Loreen Charlotte Bolton Jack Bolton Bridgetown PB. Jamu Messrs W 'Tower L. Gisborne L. Scarddan M. Williams A. MacKinnon S. Coverley A. Annelis EL. ‘Helt Charles Keith Gwen Gladys Burridge Warren Violet Stati Mum Mumm Dad Bolston A. Zmnecker Hazel George Frank Naps Nene Waldie Eraie Jin Phill Wella Phy Jim Teen Jack Edith St. John Ambulance Association Jist Ladies’ Guild T. K. Bob Pal Laur M.W F.ko Elof L. Mitchell D. Dunnett A. E. Bartlett Vola Fingares Fack MacKinnon Geo. Turner Tom Graham Ivy Neces Nest Blechynden Gisborne Les A. L. Saith Nancup Thomson J Ro Walter Cheece Company Janet Mote Alan Annels Sinice Bob Constable O'Brien Mr. Campbell W. Pearce Bessie Grace A. Chapman CV. Draper Travis Geo. Johnson Ene Dunne Alf Bleehynden B. A. Pearce Tate Fred Did Dot. Magis Cullin Power G. Bartlety Cutmore and Family Waller Ho OM Jevidence T. A. Powell Avis Rose Lesley Ir Gregory Shirley Bubbles Dle J. Mc Upper Blackwood Road Alinden Louie Ron and Waveney May Eric Foale H. J. Grea Ted Dorothy Rew Morse W. Rankine Don Blackwood Road Gwen Walter J.l Adams W. Ablunder Botts Wally Lavas Mar Wally Stochine Walkers Stephens Mrslof Lowe Lew Ymond Brian Joan Jack Adlen Bentley Viand Bm Hageley Lissimasell Caterpillar Elizabeth EL. Taylor Ann Moore Amily Jf Plant Purchase Cox Lluins Jim Ane Moulton and Family Pont JPL Gnet Vate Mavis Ore Toth Sutton and Damdy Hode Harold Wilke G. Graver Mes Rte Maral Romney Wand Church OF England Stowkine One Arthur Exadey

Deanmill and Jays edge to semifinal in late season hockey

Report of a semifinal hockey match between Deanmill and Jays on a muddy Yardy ground with players giving their best. Molly Coreall stood out for Deanmill as she and other competitors contributed to a tight game. The article also notes a community concert and details of local events and prizes surrounding the athletic day.

Deanmill Jays Mice Uts Gommun Sean Teanmill Molly Coreall Tnt Deanmill Fear Tal Yale Chesuna Connolly Addis Wes Sewn Prise Prise Stan Bator Marjory King Testy Weir Mer Charles Stc June Haxtle Bynice Hall Gra Pemberton Mayis Garrent Sme O'Brien Tals Peievn I Whuisday

Methodist Women’s Mission Brings Brisk Service to Bridgetown

A Sunday program at Bridgetown Methodist Church featured women from local groups presenting an eco friendly mission report. The service included prayers, hymns, and a brief discussion on community outreach for the upcoming autumn season.

Escape witness recounts fatal crash near Wokalup

Mr R G Locks escape from death after a car driven by Mr W Y Scott left the road near a small bridge at Wokalup. The driver’s door opened, sending Lock about 70 feet into mud and water, while Scott was killed by the collision. Lock survived with concussion and bruises after several days in Harvey Hospital. The story notes the door opened unusually and mud may have cushioned the impact.

WY. P. Scott Mattern Hedge Town Road Wokalup Lock Snooth Scott Harvey Hospital

A Cure for the Jitters in Wartime Morale

The piece urges maintaining a cheerful exterior amid danger to bolster national morale. It praises songs like Keep the Home Fires Burning for comforting nerves and notes a political warning about not heeding leaders’ counsel. An odd anecdote mentions a bull in Tipperary and a Mrs Rhystones of Green Bushes.

Despar Ur Daily Jerun

Football Facts: Players Guess Weights and Heights

A Knowl edge Bee quiz by a broadcasting station surveyed prominent football players. It found only one or two knew the correct weight of a football and few could state the height of the goalposts. The report notes several misstatements and gaps in general knowledge among players.

Aleean Re

Application for Another Hotel at Manjimup

Notice from Mr A C Reeve of Manjimup applying for a provisional license for a hotel at the corner of Rose and Heeckmar streets Manjimup. The town faces a shortage of accommodation with demand for carnival visitors this month and the second hotel is deemed essential.

A. C Reeve Manjimup Rose and Heeckmar

Pemberton Police Court Records Four Drunks Charged

At Pemberton Police Court on September 4 before Messrs A Dean and S Young JP four men were charged with being drunk in Brockman Street. Three pleaded guilty and were fined costs of 2 shillings each, while the fourth pleaded not guilty and was ordered to pay 4s. The four men named were John Charles Gordon Patrick Ryan John William Atkins and James Jenkins. The last named pleaded not guilty.

Tm Atonaay Mesers Dean S Young JP Brockman Street Ferarth Tenientlyn John Charles Gorden Fon Patrick Ryan John Willian Atkins James Jenkins

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