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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1943
Page
1
Due to wartime restrictions on telephone installations clients are asked to ring Bridgetown 85 before 8 am or after 6 pm daily to arrange appointments.
Partial notice from St John’s Ambulance inviting tenders for sale of approx five tons of firewood. Advertisement notes highest bidder and oven or kiln terms. Tender submissions due in unspecified week to St John’s Ambulance at local railway yard.
The Bridgetown Advocate discusses Allied advances in Europe as a second front emerges on the mainland. It credits Russian endurance and Allied air campaigns for blunting German strength, notes Soviet arms support from the UN, and warns of continued Allied pressure and the need for unity among Australians and UN members on the road to victory.
Motor vehicle collision at Jardee crossroads near Manjimup injures several people with one detained by authorities and vehicles badly damaged. The issue also lists Planners for Manjimup Primary Producers Association elections, rifle shoot results, departmental dairy visits, social events, fundraisers, and community notices across the region.
On Wednesday September 1 a fort nightly bridge evening supported the Tedress fonds. Winners included Maso Bastian and Mr W Margzini for brides whist, while Mrs Mall and Mr Maraviteh won at whist. Canteen orders were presented to Cpl Tennett and Dsi Currie. September 4 featured another function adding to the fund.
A local troop held an Monday evening gathering where leaders praised the Cubs in uniform. Several scouts participated in activities and a few leaders shared encouragement, noting the Unit's progress during the service held Friday.
Miss L Seaddan and Aircraftman J Melough wed at the Methodist Church with Rev D L Farrman officiating. Another couple Miss J Letenferd and J Leslie also united, overseen by Rev H W Parman. Pages note delays caused by the absent parson and quips about waiting. A host of RAAF personnel are mentioned on leave visits and a week with families in Bridgetown. Ambulance Appeal gains support with a progression of donations listed elsewhere. Upcoming events include a September 10 dance for the Ambulance Appeal and October 1 RSL Day for a New Ambulance Appeal. St John’s Ambulance moved Mrs Toole to Bridgetown Hospital, while WAGR’s W Sloan heads to Kalgoorlie Race Meeting and F Clarke seeks medical care in Perth.
An interesting wedding occurred Saturday at St Martins Church England. Vaeilkw Thamenos daughter of Mr. and Mrs Paul Thamenos Yaumah and Solir Nickolaov son of Mr. and Mrs Thudor Niskonaey Manjimup. The bride wore a white dress and veil. Bridesmaids Miss Doris Velcheff and Miss I Panzich wore white and green. Best man Mr Mano Dimitroff and groomsman Mr D G Miteff. The wedding breakfast was held at the bride mothers home before the ceremony, then tea at the bridegrooms father home followed by dancing at Mr George Miteffs.
Death occurred at Tridgetown Hospital on Tuesday September 7. Mrs Chora Elizabeth Poole aged 66 came from Victoria years ago and was a respected resident of Tridgetown. Funeral held Wednesday September 8 at St Tried Catholic Church with burial in the Roman Catholic portion of Thridgetown Cemetery. Officiant Panther Daffy of Minne Jimny led the graveside rites. Floral tributes and many mourners listed.
In a brisk Sunday clash, Deanmill beats Bridgetown 4 to 1 after a hard fought first half. Key players include G Doust, Hobby Hutchinson and Mrs Congdon for Deanmill and Audrey Pearce, Mrs Sussmill, Lorna Wilkins for Bridgetown.
A Bridgetown Stableford event at Bridgetown Golf Links saw few cards returned with Hi Jones winning. Scores include W T Jones 24-15-a64 and Moyes 17-24, Edwards 28-7-20, Salvair 11s- T- 257. A Bogey Competition is set for next Saturday.
Attendance at the Special Service in Thridge town on Friday night was disappointing. Tiers Cardeth Oliver and Purrnnoon led the service with Miss Nelson assisting, and organizers note the event was worthwhile despite the small crowd.
Hundreds of cadets and trainees gathered at Claremont for a parade and camp with signaling service knowledge and physical training. Notable attendees included J E Deacon and Sir James Hay with cadet formations and ceremonial displays marking the event.
G Gardner won the twelve inch underhand open chop at Manjimup Oval from 25 competitors in a day organized by the local RSL branch. Big gate receipts and a £50 profit forecast followed a cloudy but fine day with enthusiastic crowds. Placed work by L Walton and G Coutts highlighted the finals, while Lon Muir and Len Blyth led earlier heats. The event featured novice and underhand divisions, a girls race, and trotting with notable performancers including Winnie Tong and Jock Anderson.
The Manjimup Board shifted from per pan charges to an annual sanitary rating billed to owners, with tenants optionally bearing the rise via higher rents. The board argues the change reduces overall revenue while allowing landlords to pass costs to tenants, provided tenants pay any lump sum or the owner covers the annual amount. The new method has parallels in Kalgoorlie and Bunbury and has prompted queries about enforcement powers.
A correspondent writes with interest about the town’s streets in Eirideetown and urges timely publication. The writerSupplies a brief remark referencing a prior story about a wartime ace and a figure labeled “Shee Midhaw.”
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