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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1945
Page
4
The text lists various time entries tied to towns such as Bridgetown Willow Spring Nannop Boyup Brook Greenbushes and Nannop Mill with inconsistent formatting. It appears to be an incomplete timetable or diary fragment with misordered hours and places.
Pemberton school football returned after holidays with standout displays from David Elliott and Owen Pitts for Pat Coverley’s team. Cov’s back line limited Biffin’s attack as Tom Davis and Ken Littlefair supported scoring, while Ray Semple and Reg Cowerley anchored the defense. Les Hunter Don Varnagides Eric Roby and Elliott shared goal duties as Manjimup and Pemberton plan a future match on Manjimup ground and Youth Week features Perth visits by Manjimup children.
Word has been received that promoters purchased a new glide projector. It will be ready for the next concert on Thursday September 27 and the words will be shown clearly on a S&S feet square screen. Concerts are near their end but organizers hope for a big crowd.
A large Sept 3 gathering at the local hall bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. J. Wood of the Pemberton Power and Lighting Co after six years in town. Residents praised their courtesy and service to community groups including the Red Cross and Civil Defense. The event featured songs, a cheque gift, and Barnes's Orchestra, with supper by local ladies. The Woods expressed happiness and regret at leaving.
Ronald Thomson died September 7 at Pemberton Hospital after weeks of illness from injuries. Youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomson of Wedgeywrop Pemberton, he enlisted early in military service and was known for his lively spirit and helpful nature. He was a valued member of the community and remembered for his cheerful, capable character.
In Pemberton a long life marked by gentle strength ends as Ron is laid to rest. A large crowd attended the Methodist service and interment with the Union Jack casket, Last Post, and tributes. Parents wife and two children mourn. the community offers tender sympathy and prayers for comfort.
A Bridgetown Red Cross notes August donations from multiple donors totaling 2147 38 are listed along with a wartime hospital endowment for veterans and dependants of the 1930s 45 war. The branch requests flowers for a large order and books for sale. The usual monthly dance is set for Friday September 21.
At the annual meeting the branch elected President Mrs W W Hack Vice President Mrs J W Day Treasurer Ming M Nix Secretary Mra Len Moulton and committee members Mesdames Forrest Nix Farleigh Slattery Parker Jennings and Korn There were 0 members last year An UNRRA appeal for second hand clothing brought a good response with sturdy clothing and boots left at the depot Two and a half half bags of parcels were sent last month The September 1 dance had been postponed.
The district hosts dances with hopes of a later run. Paddys Market set for Saturday October 20 starting at 8 pm. The annual financial statement through June 1945 shows receipts and related details.
The Red Cragg Ball at Balingup on Saturday night drew stylish ensembles with pastel gowns and white net dresses. The Balingup Orchestra played atop form with Jack Draper on banjolin while guests praised a pre war standard supper and noted several attendees in blue or green gowns.
The schedule lists services for the Pemberton Full Gospel Church on Sunday September 16 1945 including 11 pm Breaking of Bread 2 pm Sunday School 7 pm Open Air Meeting and 730 pm Service Study. It also notes Tuesday 730 pm Fellowship Meeting and Friday 720 pm Prayer Meeting.
In bright weather Bridgetown and Pemberton drew 1 all at Jardee last Saturday. An extra twenty minutes produced a Bridgetown win as Wilking struck early in the period. Bridgetown 2 Pemberton 1. J Wilkins netted both Bridgetown goals and A Loud scored for Pemberton.
The Bridgetown Golf Club at Bridgetown Links held a Hogey Competition on Saturday. W Scott and J Lee led with 2 down. C Moyes 3 down. HL Long 5 down. G Randel and T Speer 6 down. E L Mitchell W H Jones and T Salvair 7 down. A Stroke Competition and Club Handicap qualifying round were postponed a week due to a show ground meeting and many absentees.
August rainfall measured at 515 points and September rainfall up to the tenth at 97 points, bringing the total to nearly 25 inches to date.
Mr and Mrs 8 Hillier and their son Harold have been guests of Mr and Mrs A Lindsay. Hillier is a returned soldier of the 2 List Battalion and has been awarded the DCM. The Road Board notes Water Supply Dept official forms for water main connection with £1 plumber charge until the water rate is struck. Forms are from the Road Board secretary. Mr and Mrs P Valmadre returned from a short stay in Collie. Mrs Geo Dickson of Enagington is in Perth.
Holy Communion at 8 am and Holy Eucharist at 11 am with 10 am children’s service. Evensong and sermon at 7 40 pm. Country services at 3 pm in Mayanup. Baptisms churchings marriages and funerals by arrangement with the Rector.
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