Elder Smith and Co's Growth in Bridgetown District
The article outlines Elders Smith and Co Limited's pivotal role in Bridgetown's development from 1924 onward. It traces office openings, staffing progress, and branch expansion, highlighting key figures Archie Mackinnon and Les Pearce, and notes rising stock sales and merchandise turnover as evidence of regional growth driven by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Messrs
J. R. Walter & Co
J. 5. Gray
Elders
Hales
Frank H. Chidgrey
Archie Mackinnon
Bunbury
Bunbury Office
Mackinnon
Dee Carroll
Eldera
F. B. S. Willmott
Bridgetown Hotel
Les Pearce
Australia
Elder, Smith & Co. Limited
Western Australia
Advocate
Elder, Smith and Co. Limited
Lower South West
Valedictory Social for Graham Ruck Before R.A.A.F. Service
Bridgetown Christian Endeavorers hosted a farewell for Graham Ruck who has enlisted in the R.A.A.F. and leaves Saturday for new duties. Len Fallon presided. Rev. Inwood was absent. Ruck and his wife joined the gathering as friends wished him well. On September 28 Bridgetown Endeavorers plan a trip to Pemberton and it marks Manjimup’s anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery Doe
T. H. Wharton
Bunbury
Mackinnon
Bridgetown
Douglas Philips
Phillips
Keith Stuant
Bridgetown Christian Endeavorers
Graham Ruck
R.A.A.F
Len Fallon
Norman Inwood
Ruck
Graham
Bridgetown Endeavorers
Pemberton
Manjimup
War Record Highlights Local Elder, Smith and Co Staff
Bridgetown office staff from Elder, Smith and Co. served in World War II with three of seven enlistees killed. Notable members include L. J. Inkpen, WAAF, and W. N. Read, both killed in action, plus S. M. Gregg and Harry Tanner who served with AIF and RAAF. Postwar, expansions added yards at Hoyup Brook, Manjimup, Balingup, Nannup, Dinninup and Kulikup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lee
Peatve i
Ain
Perth
Lee
Neortham
Wo A. Gil Jout
David Scott
Bridgetown
Manjimup
Boyup Brook
WH. N. Farrall
Nannup
Lindsay
Balingup
M. Walter
Creenbushes
H. B. Lindsay
Elder, Smith and Co
D. I. Clark
Euchre party crown goes to Mrs Maslin at Legion event
Mrs. F Maslin won the euchre section at the Australian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary card evening held last Thursday. Mrs. Lynam won the other section and donated her prize back to the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Maslin
Australian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lynam
Elder, Smith & Co Limited Founded in 1839
Elder, Smith and Co Limited, established in 1839, reports subscribed capital of £4,623,000 and paid up capital of £2,774,100 with a reserve fund of £1,100 invested in Australian and British government stock. Head office at Lider House Currie Street Adelaide. Directors include Hon P L A McBride and Sir Ernest Lee Steere. Western Australia address listed. Bridgetown branch under Mr PD Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder, Smith & Co. Limited
Lider House
Currie Street
Adelaide
PL A.mcbride
M.hla
W. M. Fowler
Ernest Lee Steere
Lioyd Dumas
T. EE
Bert Smith
Lennon Raws
B.E
A. J. Melrose
M.l.c
R. Cudmore
W. L. Sanderson
W. Seelstein
Western Australan
Pider Ose
Tre
St. George's
Tos
Perth
Sir Ernest Lee Steere
Henry F. Cooke
John Forrest
G. Gordon Gooch
H. N. Giles
R. H. Peplos
A. F. Dye
Bridgetown
Lander Iss
PD. Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
South-West
W.A
Mr. Pearce
Royup Brook
M. Gregg
Harry ‘Tunner
A. R. Kelly
Northcliffe
K. Sanders
Snr
P. A. McBride
M.H.R
South Australia
Victoria
Belmont
Us.a
G.S. Labs
South West
W. L. Nelson
Hamilton
W. \. NELSON
T. Scott
S. Gregg
M. Smith
J. Walker
D. Clark
L. Brothers
J. Faithful
P. Fleeton
Stock Yards
Elder
Ftrom
Jessie Draper
WAAF
L. J. Inkpen
New Guinea
J.ob Coe
AIF
P.O.W
Germany
1St
Hoyup Brook
Dinninup
Kulikup
Babsness
Merchinilise Aot
Pridgetown
A. Collins
Euchre Party
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Bridgetown Advocate
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