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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

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Federal Elections and WA Fruitgrowers Conference News

The Bridgetown Advocate reports on the federal election results with NSW labour swing and possible coalition talks. Delegates at the West Australian Fruit Growers Association conference in Perth discuss war policy, postwar plans, and Canberra representation while noting election spending and party dynamics.

Australian Broadcasting Commission McNess Hall Perth Growers’ Association Menzies Iment L. Mom. Martin Tkely Br. Wise Bragg Collett J. HL Prowne House of Rep Wise Canberra IMS Bons National Iso Labour Party Br Curtin Dr. Evatt Mensies Labour New South Wales WAP U.ap Eof Nte T Vale Anxife

Bridgetown Road Board Notes and Local Developments

The Bridgetown Road Board discussed forming local development committees with the South West Development Committee and delaying action. They granted a refund on rent for the Baby Clinic and considered War Savings group formation. Absence leave was approved for Mr. Geo Wood, now OC of the 25th Light Horse. Sustenance works in the South West were halted and fencing for Rowe Street was ordered after cattle incidences. A dedication ceremony for the W P Scott Memorial was planned, and condolences were offered to Mrs Cullen on her husband’s death. Reports mention wild life incidents including dusting wildlife and a black snake sighting in Hampton Street.

W. Industrial Development Omunittes Bridgetown Road South-West Development Committee Bridgetown Baby Clinic Badgetown Baby Clinic Committee War Savings Groups The Commonwealth War Savings Committee Geo. Wood Light Horse Machin Wood Hester Siding Hester Rowe Street Dare Cullen Budge Town Cullen Fom Husbar Ware Dusting Dowling Tree Hampton Street

Nightingale farewell visit at Repertory Rooms

Sunday notices record a farewell visit by Mr Nightingale at Repertory Rooms at 7.30 pm. The Methodist Church in Bridgetown and Nannup areas lists overseas missions day services and Sunday school schedules across Bridgetown Green bushes Boyan Brook Nannup and Wiles, with Reverend speakers and times, plus a Directiv vg Appeal notice aiming to raise £100.

Mr Nightingale Methodist Church Bridgetown Boyup Nanoup Overseas Missions Nannup H. W. Farman C. Daley Boyap Brook Wiles Wileson Boyan Brook Sioner RG. Reynolds Nannup Mill Gireau Moses Pam

Wedding trip and village notes from Bridgetown area

Local residents and visitors from Bridgetown, Nannup, and surrounding towns are mentioned in a montage of social notes. The piece lists travel to a brother's wedding, temporary housing, visits by Miss Jay Kirby, fishing trips, and theatre events along with hospital stays and a public-relation note about the RSL subbranch president George Chipper.

Nannup Nanup Mes Fillet Wembley Mes Galler Nynsee Harry O'Brien Nannup Hospital George Chipper RSL Nannip W. Hughes Nannuip Ars C. Heason

Bridgetown WA Branch Welcomes Divisional Leaders

The Bridgetown branch hosted an evening for divisional president Mrs Demp ster and district vice president Mrs Runciman. Mrs MacKinnon presided as hosts welcomed the guests and noted Perth conference remarks. Mrs Runciman spoke and thanked the local branch for hospitality. Baby Clinic treasurer Mrs Rawsone reported $25 raised from the ball, about 470 in hand.

Bridgetown Dempster Runcuman MacKinnon Perth Runciman Rawsone

Bridgetown Club September Mug Championship Report

The September Mug at Bridgetown Club featured a record field despite high winds. In A grade May Williamy edged Speer in a tight contest while RB grade winner was Mr Crowd. Veterans and handicap events followed with E Abbott, Mandell, Toyer, Shenton, and Williams among top finishers.

Trowb Mr Crowd Williamy Speer Wooa Dome Arie Waechope W. Toverah Randell No Mere TCA MacKinno Fs HU Davies Salas NT T. Speer Max Williams

Save and Stagnate Protest Signals Burden on War Effort

The phrase Save and Stagnate is linked to poor wartime effort, rising unemployment, and burdensome taxes and fees, reflecting public frustration with economic strain during the conflict.

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