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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1943
Page
4
Professor Murdoch argues education must be accessible beyond an elite, favoring open doors and lifelong learning. He cites examinations as falible and stresses individual development, character, and practical training for society, urging broad adult and army education to transform Australia.
The Pemberton Repertory Club staged a Monday evening program with enthusiastic audience reception. The lineup featured sketches such as Of Course It Is and Other Times Other Manners with strong performances by Roy Kelly Todd Young and Cox. Local writing shone in The Frog and Villa For Sale with praise for the cast and producer.
The Lady Associates held a Thursday stroke competition with scores for each participant led by Mrs Goddard at 36 net and Mrs Fage 37. Saturday saw the men win with G Bloor Sur 39 from 46 strokes, while a mixed Canadians afternoon produced top pairs Goddard Carn 30 net and several close totals.
Mr and Mrs Frank Burnett and family left for Coolgardie last Thursday. Mr Lobban of Narrogin, who has taken over from Mrs Burnett, has arrived in town.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Rowney welcome a new addition. Mr Ladhams of Northcliffe progresses satisfactorily after an operation. Mr Littlefair remains at Pemberton Hospital with injuries from a work accident on his property.
Miss Woodman is on sick leave for a fortnight. War Savings Stamps appeal continues with over £7 purchased on Monday. Copy should reach the printer by Thursday 10 pm to avoid possible publication delay. Clubs appoint a press correspondent. social notes and weddings welcome. Readers’ cooperation requested to keep local news timely for the journal.
The note explains that the Free Offer to readers will continue until October 1 due to Federal Elections disrupting uptake. It invites readers to use the opportunity to buy or dispose of unwanted articles and directs to page 3 for full details.
Urgent notice calls for scrap aluminium to support munitions production. Citizens are asked to bend their scrap to the local depot to assist defense needs.
A published household recipe credits Mr Moyes Snr of Bridgetown for a whitewash suitable for farm buildings. It lists ingredients as one kerosene bucket of lime, four pounds salt, three pounds sugar, with steps to dissolve components, mix in hot water, slake lime, then strain. The mixture is described as adhering to wood, iron, or bricks.
A religious reflection outlines sin as misdeed and rebellion against God. It presents four classifications: ignorance, being overcome by temptation, wilful disobedience, and the unpardonable sin against the Holy Spirit, urging repentance and obedience.
The Church of England St Pauls Bridgetown lists September 19 1943 services. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Evening service with sermon at 7 p.m. Morning service noted.
Bridgetown hosts Sunday services September 19 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Bridgetown with Willow Spring 4 p.m. and Nanonup 7.30 p.m. Other locations include Yarnup 8 a.m. and Greenbushes 7.20 p.m. Rev. H. W. Farman leads Bridgetown 10 a.m. and Nannup Mill 10.30 a.m. plus other afternoon sessions.
The notice lists the Pemberton church events for Sunday September 19 1943 with services at 11 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. It also notes a Gospel Service at 4.15 p.m. and weekly meetings on Tuesday and Friday with prayer and fellowship led by Pastor W. H. Perlera.
Urgently required for munitions. Send your scrap to the Local Depot. Printed and published by J. A. Eddy for the United Press Ltd at their office Steere Street Bridgetown.
A letter from England describes air raid wardens in London and coast towns as they rush to duty during nightly raids. The writer details worn gear, gas masks, and rapid responses to fires, shells, and incendiaries while directing children to shelters and maintaining calm amid bombardment.
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