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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1944

Page

4

Pemberton Notes: Football Results and Local News

Reds captained by Betty Martyn tied the Greens in a rough match with four goals apiece. Marie Hawker and Tiwla Petersom Tilthdolphine starred. Mora Kelly’s side trailed by 14. Campbell’s team edged Pat Coverhy’s by two goals and two behinds. Numerous names and local events follow, including venue upgrades, a school concert, a kiddies carnival, and births.

Thy Reds Betty Martyn Greens sTer Campbell Tim Pat Coverhy Gnuly Innis Slise

Trout Breeders Assess Seasonal Shortfall and Plans

Amateur fish culturists review a difficult season with 150 000 trout eggs hatched and lower returns due to early rains and loss of females. Norfolk societies plan enhanced river rape and a fish ladder to boost wild trout supply, relying on Eastbrook Lef ty and Big Brook sites and increased voluntary support.

Nsw Lalluray Society Eaastbrook Lefty Big Brook

Golf Notes: Associates Complete Championship Tournament

The Associates finished their championship with grade and handicap results. Mrs Carn won the Business Girl Trophy after a two weekend event while others like Mrs Davis Mrs Evans and Mrs Thompston posted scores. several players did not return cards. Men’s championship play began Sunday morning with a field of competitors.

Carn Diad Tan Davis T. Evans Thompston Liead Knowles Roby MeKerever Mise Carn

Schoolboys Trip to Perth Letter Praises Team

The Perth visit letters praise the local boys football display. Bill English thanks teachers and the district for a keenly fought contest. He notes the WA school’s size and selects from four seventh standard footballers, predicting bright future.

Perth Bill Engliss Port al Jx School Berth Boys Everett Tream Cone Bill English Jp Hil Pemberton State

Obituary for Robert Widdison in Claremont district

The late Robert Widdison died September 6 at Claremont after many years in Pem berton. He owned a fine team of bullocks and preferred old methods for log handling. Known for kindness, he loved his bush life and will be greatly missed by friends and family.

Jms Robert Widdison Claremont Pemberton Fie

Full Gospel Church Pemberton Sunday Services Notice

The notice lists September 24, 1944 events at Full Gospel Church Pemberton. Activities include Breaking of Bread at 1 a.m., Sunday School at 3 p.m., Gospel Service at 4 p.m., and Tuesday Fellowship Meeting at 7:30 p.m. An invitation from Alice extends to all.

Full Gospel Pemberton Forpel Alice Prangeliat Woold

Bridgetown Road Board Monthly Meeting Proceedings

The Bridgetown Road Board held its monthly meeting chaired by the chairman with Betefe reporting on plans for gravel pits and site lists for next board. tree clearance at Kirk's reviewed. expenses and accounting discussed. A septic tank installation by Mr H J Shepherd was sanctioned. vermin and central ward reports presented. a disco machine purchase approved. land for a gravel pit discussed. light regulations and water supply site explored. accounts totalling £1411 1s 3d passed.

Betefe Escoplan Kirk's Ane Pane Meee A. Hardie H. J. Shephard Zinnecker’s Inber Tle A Zinneckes Wie Ofrol Fishers Erca Pewis Martin Whyte Browne Canberra Rock RSL Bridgetown Moore Imder Hridgetown Evans A Ed Lynn Tweed Road Water Supply Department

Premiership Hockey Final Between Demumill and Manjimup

On September 17 at Manjimup ground the premiership hockey final saw Demumill defeat Manjimup 3 to 1 after a tied 1 1 at half time. Deanmill scored two goals in the second period to seal the win while Manjimup fought hard with solid defense and near misses.

Demumill Manjimup Nims Deanmill Manjimap Aperanenti Xeanon

Fourth Winter Series Concert Opens With Local Performances

The RSL Community Concerts presented the Fourth Winter Series last Thursday September 7. A large audience enjoyed several pieces by the Home Band. Mir a Joy Parry won the Amateur Trials with a prize of £3. The final concert is scheduled for next month.

RSL Thursayy Miras Joy Parry Trin Winninner

Bull in aid event draws crowd at Pwananill Wy

Large crowd gathered Saturday for a bull event in aid of the Red Cross. The attraction featured a drawing competition won by Mr and Mrs Wastie Jnr from Dundee.

Pwananill Red Crossi Jedemany Wastie Jnr Dundee

Playground rally raises funds at Friday ball

A large crowd enjoyed a Friday ball to raise funds for the children's future. Local lads and Royal Navy boys attended while the Manjimup True Band provided music and a dainty supper was served.

Wityerand Guiferm Royal Navy Manjimup True

Printed and Published by J A Eddy for United Press

A brief note states the work is printed and published by J A Eddy for the United Press Ltd at their office Mrsary Brent. The line preserves the historic attribution to the publisher and the UK wire service, indicating production location and responsibility.

J. A. Eddy The United Press Ltd

Policy Pool Discusses School Transport and Local Projects

The Policy Pool committee held meetings with public bodies to push a bus route system for central schooling and to seek Education Department loans. Partners included Infant Health, St John’s Ambulance, R&L, Boy Scouts, and Parents and Citizens. Plans cover park land use, RSL building, and a health exam program. A road board recommendation for child medical checks and a booklet on South West promotion are under consideration. The next Bridgetown meeting is postponed to September 25 at the Lesser Hall.

Sevral Winntjup Education Department Infant Health, Association St. John's Assurance R&l Boy Scotte Parents and Citizens’ Association St. John's Ambulance Ad Tifant Boy Senate RSL Davidson Department of Information Bridgetown South West South West Industrial Development Association Road Board Thig Hawke Bridgetown Lesser Hall

Red Cross Notes Roll Call Ends. New Members and Events Noted

The Red Cross notes celebrate 421 new enrolments, lifting branch total to 708. September Dance at Bridgetown Town Hall raised net profit, two British Navy officers attended, flowers collected for sale, and vegetables donated. A new Bridgetown sub branch forms at Catterink with pantry rep to be proposed Oct 6. Waste advice from Perth led to halted paper drives, but local efforts continue. The depot seeks newspapers and periodicals for sale, bottles with lids, clean rags, hospital supplies, and used stamped envelopes.

Bridgetown Town Hall Perth Bridgetown Catterink Red Cross Anti-Waste Department

King's Row screens tonight with Sheridan and Cummings

The feature King's Row stars Ann Sheridan Robert Cummings and a cast including Ronald Reagan and Ett Flekl. The picture promises high drama and small town humor as young people strive for happiness amid generational clashes. A balance of short subjects and features accompanies the screening at Boyup tonight.

King's Row Sersia Uwe Urury Botlemann Ann Sheridan Robert Cummings Roth Reagan Ett Flekl Sheridan Antenae Politaut Menarores King’s Row Alway Navy Boyup

Methodist Church Bridgetown War Time Service Notice

Parish schedule shows services at Bridgetown and Greenbushes with times from 7 80 pm to 10 30 pm plus Sunday school and matins. Also notes recruiting appeal urging boys aged 4 to 14 to join uniformed forces and war work programs.

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