21 Sep 1945
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1945
Page
1
A public send off is planned for Dr. and Mrs. N Williams at Bridgetown Town Hall on Thursday September 27 in the afternoon. The event calls residents and friends to join in bidding farewell.
Bridgetown hosts the Nelson Districts Interschool Sports Association event at the show grounds. Reminder to keep the date and buy a badge for entry. Local coverage notes the courtesy of Bridgetown Agricultural and schedules a Friday date in October.
Special parades for return of rifle and gear listed include 303 rifle bayonet scab bard bottle sling bandolier waist belt water bottle carrier haversack brace mess tin ration bag ground sheet. Parades set for Sunday September 16 and Sunday September 23 at 10 am in B 8 L rooms.
Western Australia’s North West development report urges State control over the region with Commonwealth funds. Premier Wise notes the full report will be published soon. Recommendations favor state management over handing the area to Canberra, with tax equalization to the Northern Territory and financial support for locals.
A lengthy policy briefing urges tax exemptions and federal subsidies to spur development in Western Australia north of the 28th parallel. It calls for scholarships, shipping support, restocking loans, and broader infrastructure to transform the north into a wealth-producing region, citing the Tennessee Valley Authority as a model. The plan emphasizes drought losses, ship licensing limits, and coordinated state and commonwealth actions across farming, mining, and pearl industries.
Social and Personal notes from Bridgetown and Perth area highlight Mrs. Dwyer’s birthday celebration at Yarnup, farewells for Dr N S Williams and Mrs Williams, moves to Perth, POW family confirmations, and local events at the Lesser Hall and Convent Hall. Also mentions new salon management and travel news for several residents including Moyey, Doust, Maslin, and Lynam.
The V D C held a Saturday night wind up at Bridgetown Lesger Hall to bid farewell to four members Captain Noel Williams Parde Walmsley Capt A Brett and Cory Les Pearce. Guests from Balingup and Manjimup attended an apology for Lt Col Bell. Toa sts honored included The King The V D C Officers of C Company and Other Ranks. Performances by Balingup Orchestra Hill Dig Item Frank Jenkins Tap Dance and many songs followed. A large cake from Tp Feazey and ample refreshments concluded with the crowd singing Show Me the Way to Fix Home.
A Bridgetown U A C D Social Committee event featured dancing with Mrs. Tomelty providing music. Hill Billy items by the Machin Girly added humor as an excellent supper capped a good night of fun for all attendees.
A mild day and large crowd witnessed Manjimup defeat Bridgetown by 2 goals in the season finale at Jardee. Bridgetown notes they played well though they are out of the final. the grand final pits Manjimup against Pemberton tomorrow.
Local note declares support for Bridgetown printing efforts with a declared 1 percent commitment. It outlines initiative scope and seeks community backing, highlighting the urgency of timely action and local involvement.
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