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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
1
District agents listed for the Victoria Insurance Company include Bunbury for Estate of R Forrest, Busselton for R Forsyth, Doyup Brook for Mrs F Meagher, Bridgetown for Crockett and Braanl, covering fire, marine, motor, workers' compensation, fidelity and public risk insurances.
Bridgetown Lesser Town announces a general meeting to be held on Thursday September 24 at 8 15 p m The notice references incorporation and park issues and mentions property and lease details involving local figures and terms from Mayanop Also noted are several cryptic terms and marks related to the lease and ownership with elder and local contact names.
Classified notice advertising a 14 acre land block for sale in Philip Rod. Listed by R. IL. Turner at Roe Street with contact phone 71. Includes price descriptor cheap.
A parliamentary debate on government railways argues for removing politics from rail policy. A proposed board would set policy while a general manager handles administration. The piece notes service frequency, aging equipment, and capital needs, urging modernisation and better regional timing to attract travel and freight use.
The September 8 Red Cross meeting at the CWA Room discussed postponing the financial report, Ball Call extensions to September 15, badge promotion, and sewing for siege women. Donations and branch activity were noted with resignations, catering plans for the Dinnivap Show, and upcoming events at the Upper Blackwood Road Board and local clubs.
Australian Women's Land Army girls organized a lively dance at Boyup Brook Hall on Saturday to aid the Prisoner of War appeal. The event featured lively music, prizes for dances, and a free-band performance, raising a grand total of £26.
Fragmentary social notes recall visitors and residents: Mr. and Mrs. Hiveork of Geraldtrr hosted guests. Mr. C. Buttick of the W Aut die neh ine q Week attended with his sister Mrs. V. Quarterma. Abe tf Le Giathuni renewed business trips to the city. Abe tf Le Giathuni linked to shore business. Sextan of thy MAF was last week. B. D. Borrester returned from a trip to the Eastern stat.
Mr Angus of Greenbushes sends congratulations to Mr and Mrs Than Tight on the birth of a daughter. Mrs Pwaite visits Bowbory with granddaughter Jill Leah. Mrs Chum White and children visit Perth mother Mrs Edwards. Mr and Mrs Jack Kirk on a three week city vacation. Mrs Neil Susamill returns to Bridgetown after a stay in the metropolis. Lieut Commander Law and Capt Barton of the Royal Navy visit Bridata town with Mr and Mrs E G Hall.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club will meet in the Club Rooms on Monday September 25. J P Henderson has the programme. Mrs M E Haxellmrst will present a one act play featuring Daphneoodricie Ray Goodridge and John Sparks with witty dialogue and a naval triangle angle. Bring those engines to support the cause.
Bridgetown golf meet drew decent attendance with several strong scores. CA Mackinnon won playing to handicap with 87 17 71. Notable scores: L Pearce 88 17 71, HG Long 8T 15 72, E L Mitchell 622 74, T Speer S1 11 T64, W HL Jones ? 11 79. Tomorrow’s event will be Stableford.
A lively Saturday in Perth saw Boy Scouts Gunn O Neil Ro Haverhurst Cullen and R Meredith assist in stuffing a mattress for the National Fitness Clap. Cubs enjoyed a successful afternoon event, with plans to use the Scout block as weather warms. A Street Stall on Friday October 20 aims to raise funds for the Scout Building Fund, while a gathering at Sownte celebrated a racial event. A football match is set for Banbury Sunday morning between Pambary Bes Reonte and Bridgerwwn Troop, with events continuing into September and October as Scout activities, birthday celebrations, and building inspections proceed amid efforts to purchase land or a Scout Hall at Bridgetown. Memorials note a contingent visiting Northcliffe to appraise a site for a new hall, and despite poor weather, participants enjoy the day. The Mountation Committee reports funds to seal a building, with a Teodldings Band introducing new rates and a drive for public support through committee members.
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