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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
8
A meeting of the Pimnberton Golf Club committee discussed necessary actions to remove the tenancy agreement held by the club trustees. The club has faced past financial and venue issues, including disputes over payments and facility use, as speakers debated remedies and governance.
An item notes seventh and tenth birthday parties held at family homes in the community. Attendees included friends and relatives with games, dancing, and refreshments. Glistening details mention gifts, candles, and general merriment shared by the honorees and guests.
Fragmentary historical note appears to describe a literary work titled The Last Test, attributed to an English supporter. The available text includes fragmented phrases about mockery and punishment, with indications of publication permission and reprinting.
The match featured a tight contest late in the third quarter with a one point gap as both sides battled under heavy contact. Stars including J. O Bellivan and Collins stood out for the home team while midfielders marked tightly and the visitors pressed with tough defense.
Jardee school correspondent Porto Totlows reports on recent student activities at Bridgetown school. Highlights include classroom projects, lunchroom moments, and upcoming events as observed by the school note rustling desk.
The Bridgetown community highlights the appointment of WM LY as health inspector amid a busy period of meetings and sporting events. Reports note council actions, conference attendance, and preparations for football and hockey fixtures, with ongoing community efforts and a forthcoming reception for visiting teams and local clubs.
At the Parish Hall PPA branch led by Mr Leo Whimney held a social meeting with Mrs Carthew and Mr L Wheatley in attendance. Topics included the Manjimup Dairy Products Co dispute with the WA Marketing Board, a Read Board report, and a dairy education push. Winners and notices announced. another event planned for Monday at the same venue.
A detailed narrative of a local football match at Convent Hall involving the Sri gi s Tennis Club? and a long list of players. The report covers goals, key plays, collisions, injuries including a foot injury to Dudley Combe, and notes on crowd reactions and substitutes.
A fragment notes rail rally arrangements connected with a royal show. It mentions a tohler providing dull particulars, a free tetathane, and service for Fete Ahan Mis. Bridgetown is referenced with Meaney as manager, and an advertisement for Attwood Motory (18064) is cited. The name Atont Motors (1mm) appears as a fossilized reference.
In a dense community bulletin, members discuss branch activities, charity drives, and upcoming events. A large focus remains on the Metropolitan Women's Auxiliary, with branch reports from Hunticerat is and other groups, plus plans for a fruit growers conference and child welfare efforts.
A club golf meet draws a field of entrants with 5 entries listed and results from the club handicap matches show players such as BR Salmon WW Gost and Warburton among those noting scores and future matches. The event was connected to the club’s monthly programme with draws and forthcoming fixtures announced.
A health warning was issued at a September meeting about pleuro pneumonia in pigs. Officials note infected pigs and low resistance in young animals, urging warm dry quarters and isolation of bought pigs. The board approved quarantined pig sales only with veterinary Department certificates and notified the Veterinary Branch.
The Bridgetown Methodist and St Paul’s Churches announce services in Bridgetown and Belgetown circuits with morning Holy Communion, Sunday school, Evensong, and prayers. The Bridgetown-Methoutiat Eure Ladiew annual fair will be held at Tow Ball next Friday, Sept 32, opening 2.3 am with stalls, competitions, afternoon tea, and supper available.
A one day feature from Bridgetown spotlights Mr T and the hemia t of Bridgetown in a brief photo roundup. The readable text notes distinctive outfits and urban scenes, with a focus on street life and local characters.
An official conference was held at the Minister of Agriculture’s office on September 2 to discuss a dispute involving the Dairy Marketing Board and the Daley Product Co. Participants included Mr. HU Lok and MLA J.B Wine, who urged action on the market arrangement. The session aimed to resolve allocation and pricing concerns with a further update expected by tomorrow.
A man named Dave Head was struck by a falling tree during work near Stace Mill. He sustained injuries and was carried to Warren Elo for medical attention in a distressed condition. The incident occurred in a small town with no further details available.
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