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Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
4
Reply From Jehovahs Witnesses to the Editor
A letter defends Jehovahs Witnesses against critics who accuse them of loud preaching and public proselytizing. The writer argues Jesus, apostles and early Christians faced opposition, and claims critics seek to silence truth using legalistic labels. He cites Bible verses and recalls personal sacrifice in service, urging continued faith and peace through Armageddon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Bridgetown
Jesus
Ars
Tepe
Hawkink Ook
Bridetown
Jerusalem
Pilate
Caesar
ALP
Christ Jesus
Chas
Christ
Fragmented wartime dispatch cites garrison unit movement
A garbled wartime report mentions a garrison regiment and Lt aided by units of the Army as they move toward a coast area. The text references veterans, an unidentified city, and a push toward a haven, with unclear names and dates due to OCR damage.
Weed Committee Report on Bridgetown Blackberry Experiments
Secretary of the Weeds Committee reports field trials at Bridgetown from January to August 1919 on blackberry control using sodium arsenite Atlacide and related treatments. The study details sprayings, fire plots, regrowth, and results including germination of grasses and clover. notes rainfall, cultivation, and fencing to protect the experimental area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeds Committee
Bridgetown Rush Board
Eancernimg
Weed Central
Cdl
Bridgetown
Macapernes
Hospital Brook
Sudan
Bunbury Street
Lucking Town
Pemberton Fish and Game Society Plans Trout Hatchery
The Pemberton branch urges a 1940 program to import 50 000 brown trout eggs from Tasmania to hatch at the local hatchery and stock streams. Distribution to Aridetown Manjimup and other areas faces supply and transport challenges. The society outlines building new holding ponds and breeding races this summer, aiming to boost rainbow trout and brown trout stocks across Big Brook Warr River and Treen Creek.
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Pemberton
Fish and Game Society
Tasmania
Mube
RSL
Ar Gil
Undseehay
Collie
Rarther
Arigetown
Ced
Manjimup
Sid Rooney
State Australia
Bridgetown
Naitia
Ertall
Whelan
Gaming Club
Roy Pearce
Betty
Carrie
Manumup Club
Madarat
Lian Nvaya
Whaltman
B. Henderson
Newdunland
Tak Ang
W.A
Rome
Commonwealth
Bina
Nsw
Pheasant Brook Play Evening At Bridgetown Hospital
The LOTUF BROOK PLAY EVENING features Fridgetown Repertory Chute and Woyin cabin at Zooup Brook Hospital. Bridgetown and Pemberton repertory clubs present one act plays and musical items including Out Goes She and The Spinsters of Lush. Interclub night on September 20 includes Bridgetown, Manjimup, Jedgetawn, and Pemberton orchestras and ensembles with a five minute sketch The Professor Stent s Marionettes plus songs and tap numbers. Admission is free to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotuf Brook
Phe
Fridgetown Repertory Chute
Zooup Brook Hospital
Fridgetown
Goess She
Manji Mup
Bridgetown
Pemberten
Dave
Out Joes She
Pemberton
Jedgetawn
Manimnup
Alll
Nannup Convent School Trench Comforts Fund Report
A fragmentary report describes the Yannup Local Trench Comforts Fund committee and Sisters aiding Nan np Suavent School children. It mentions donations for each child, the committee’s and sisters’ efforts, and a veteran’s thanks at a gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannor
Yannup Local Trench Comforts Fund
Nannp Suavent School
Trench
Histers
Patter
Per Trout
Abe
Tay
Warriors Triumph In Close Semifinal Hockey Battle
In a hard fought semifinal thriller, Wartin edged Mannammp 21 to 11 with late surge. Key players included Davie Oshuine and Beryl Coverley for Wartin, plus Mannamup S Sime and Morris contributing strong plays. Final scoreline reflected a tense, defense heavy contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Dayis
Warners Tuk
Beryl Coveriey
Maniil
Knight
The Origin of Woman in Hindu Legend
An archaic Hindu legend explains woman’s origin through a divine act by Twashini, creator gods, who infused life and beauty into the world. The tale lists formative images and qualities, from roundness and grace to wind, grass, feather, snow, and sunbeam, ending with a revelation of a mixed light and a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Pury
Burning Dates Conference Approves Prohibited Burning Period
At a September meeting of Balingup Preston Bridgetown Greenbushes and related road boards the chairman said burning periods were too large and prohibited burning unsuitable for all zones A motion formalized a group alliance among Bridgetown Greenbushes Batingay and Preston boards to seek ministerial approval for a four board combined group with a common prohibited period The exact start date to be fixed by a joint meeting and notice to departments followed including a one month lead time before enforcement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aumates
Hulilay
Balingup
D. Walker
K. Tanter
Il. Scary
Balingup Road
Vi" Mitchell
Preston
Tower
BFS
Bridgetown Road
Greenbushes
Bridgetiwn
Batingay
Brest
Toyer
Ralingmp
Mitchell
Hester
Wave Fine Mall
Ty Phae
Tuvor
Tiver
Marcil
Fone
Ehell
Cherie
Romuny
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