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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1945
Page
1
Street stall listings announce a Friday sale with cakes and sweets to raise supplies. Organizers include Pp. ML Williams and G. El Abbotts Bridgetown with AUSTRALORP eggs from local laying hens.
Mrs M E Livingston died at Bridge Town Hospital on September 4 after a fall and long illness. Survived by daughter Nellie Furst and four sons. Funeral held September 6 with service at the Roman Catholic Church and burial in Bridgetown Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. a long list of floral tributes. Funeral arrangements by Wm. Moyes & Son, Bridgetown.
Social and Personal section notes Pte Colin Hughes on leave in Bridgetown, Squadron Leader Q Claud Brown on home leave from the RAAF, Miss Mary Crawford visiting Mrs W J Pearce, Mrs W F Gill holidaying in the metropolis, a Bridgetown Town Hall dance tonight and a ball in Balingup tomorrow, Sety Campbell returns from the coast, Andy Wanchope family back from town, Mrs J Holmes back from Perth after expected service.
The Bridgetown Scout group reports Tob Cullen receiving Second Class Badge wishes, plus troop updates. A Perth weekend Youth March visit is planned for October 19, with hopes for Girl Guides attendance. Several Scouts return to Mt Hawthorn after holidays, with thanks to helpers.
An accident Saturday on Glentulloch Road involved a runabout driven by Mr G Clough with his wife two children and mother. Mrs Clough Senior sustained serious facial injuries and shock require hospital treatment at Bridgetown. Mrs Clough Junior escaped with a bruised knee. A fallen tree blocked the road since Friday night reported Saturday. A second accident late last week saw a Goldsbrough Morr and Co car collide with Tod Water Winnijup no injuries.
Bridgetown hockey match last Saturday faced poor weather and a slick playing surface. Despite enthusiastic play by all, Bridgetown lost to four to one with Aileen Tape and Joan Wilkins scoring the goals.
An open letter from A Rodgers GBM thanks Mr Sandilands GSM Bridgetown Troop and local families for entertaining shore Scouts during a recent visit. It urges Bridgetown residents to support youth programs run by the Girl Guides and Roy Senout while praising volunteers who fed and facilitated the 19 visiting boys. It invites any Scout or Cub to visit Mt Hawthorn troop accommodations.
On Sunday a Boronia Picnic was enjoyed by Bridgetown youths. A bus carried the happy crowd to Wilgarrop for lunch cooked over an open fire. They picked boronia in abundance despite swampy areas and returned home pleased with the day.
The Parents and Citizens Association announces a street stall on Friday September 14. They seek donations of cake fruit vegetables flowers and any sizeable items to raise funds for the children’s programs.
The Greenbughes Parents and Citizens Association held a Saturday ball with a large turnout. Organizer Mr Bignell executed duties well and supper pleased attendees. Hall décor featured colorful streamers and novelty dances awarded small prizes. Some wished for more modern dancing, but the event overall was successful.
Bridgetown Golf Links hosted a Stableford event on Saturday after heavy rain left the course flooded. W. L. Owen won with a score 14 19.2 33.2 and notable cards from Hester Evans Randell Saleah Pearce Drummond and others. Bogey contest tomorrow and a qualifying Aetheke round set for September 15 for the Club Trophy match play.
At the Stock Sale held at Boyup Brook on Wednesday September 5, HW sheep prices ranged Fay wethers to 36s and lines to 44s fat ewes to 34s good to medium wethers 28s to 27s good to medium 28s store wethers 26s to 28s shorn store wethers 19s to 27s anchors to 27s. Cattle: Fat cows £17 10s, others £14, store heifers to £1, rough and unconditioned £1 upwards.
Red Cross notes a record Friday with proceeds of £10 1s from tins and work. Congratulate Winnilip catering for the effort. Appeal for ladies to bake sweets stalls. sugar available for helpers. Moving to Heathcote Builds Hampton Street, tea room to close, shop remains for flowers vegetables jams and cakes. Headquarters appeals for continued support. clothing for overseas relief to continue, clean paper only accepted for waste products.
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