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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

4

Distress Fund for England Relief Debated by Bridgetown Road Board

The Bridgetown Road Board discussed aiding distressed areas in England after bombardment. Members proposed a relief fund, with pledges ranging from twenty guineas to £21 from the board, and plans to host a ball and Red Cross drive to collect contributions.

Perth Bridgetown Road Board England Board Toyer Machin Jess Britain Bagshaw Lake Mr. McAlinden Nance Scott Red Cross

Protect Our Wildflowers Campaign Appeal Notice

The Premier announces honorary inspectors under the Native Flora Protection Act to curb wildflower picking. The Tree Planters Association urges reducing inspector work, while protected species include Black-kangaroo paw blue leschenaultia Christmas tree pitcher plant red bugle and urethids. Public action requested to enforce plant protection regulations.

Willevek Tree Planters’ Association

Air Raid Victims Aid Appeals Reach Manjimup List

Lord Mayor of Perth appeals for aid to air raid victims. a list of donations includes Mr and Mrs Don McKay ten pounds ten shillings, Miss NJ McKay one pound, Anonymous contributions, and multiple individual gifts from residents and clergy totaling several pounds. The appeal gathers community support to assist those affected.

Manjimup Road Perth Don McKay Faulks NJ McKay G. Giblett Reg. Monkhouse WB. Henwood FH Muir Son Muir Andrews Leedell MF Mawes Naile Wo Hatton Claude Wheatley A.C. Reeve W. Brockman Tortch Anonymous C Moore Howry J. McPherson Miles Lo Wale Priend A E Vilerwewad W. Cotton

Blackwood Defeats Bridgetown in Local Badminton Match

The Bridgetown clash details shows Blackwood winning with 286 to 275 points across seven sets. Matches covered Ladies doubles, Men's doubles, and Mixed doubles with players such as Green, Wheatley, Chapman, Awcock, and Beavis taking part for Blackwood, and Beavis, Clark, Lyons, Hastie among Bridgetown players.

Bridgetown Green N. Wheatley M. Gower D. Fleeton K. Awcock E. Withs E. White R. Gower Wah D. Beavis D. McIntyre Chapman and Ly R. Edwards W. Crowd T. Awcock M. Waller T. Melnnes J. Prastidis Jones S. Palmer W. Ellis E. Hastie R- Duncan J. Drummond B. Fleeton D Ellie C. Green D. Chapman D. Pleeton R. Edwarts N- Wheatley T. Aw D. Crowd E. Wilks L. Judges M. Gowrand T. Mempes D. Reavis Mrs. Clarkson Prastidlis S Palmer M. Lyons D. Melnteye R. Duncan Fh Dunncan A. Jones Beavis A. Peare J Drummond Mra

Bridgetown Road Board Bimonthly Meeting Notes

The Bridgetown Road Board held a bimonthly meeting on Stephen Street Bunbury with Tower presiding over Moor Eg Retreading Vulcanising and Body Hester and others present. They endorsed by passed gates by Foster and Ma and approved a motor by pass and gate. considered Roster Bros request. agreed improvements in front of the S W Dairy Farmers depot. discussed use of Joel speakers in streets and planned a future ratepayers meeting after auditors report. noted poor River road pay and authorised around coarse gravel and cheaper work. New and second hand tyres are on hand and work is done at low city prices.

Ominnery Bridgetown Road Board Stephen Street Bunbury Tower Moor Hester W. A Doust M. Scott Lake J J. McAtinden B. Lo S. Bagshaw J. “Machin Campbell Tore Mr. Bagshaw Foster and Bagshaw Roster Bros S.W. Dairy Farmers Aswewation Joel Te'hoval

Hancock and Sons Monumental Masons ad

R Hancock and Sons advertise at 27 Spencer Street Bunbury as importers and manufacturers of monuments and headstones. Descriptions cut in cemetery with prices to suit all clients and satisfaction guaranteed.

R. Hancock & Sons Monumental Masons Spencer Street Bunbury

Birthday fete for Sidney Roy Meredith at Wilgie Springs

Parents Mr and Mrs Meredith hosted 30 guests for Sidney Roy Merediths 21st birthday at Wilgie Springs. Entertainment included dancing singing and games with Mr M Lloyd as MC. A wonderful supper and boronia table decorations were noted. Toasts honored the guest of honor and parents with speakers including Mr Slaw Mr Meredith Mr Smith and Mr Potter.

Sidney Roy Meredith Wilgie Springs M. Lloyd Slaw Fe McLaughtin Sir Meredith L Smith J. Potter Meredith Tore Rath Sil Heather Arnold Wwe

Bindings for Special Papers at The Paper Office

Efficient strong cheap binding offered for lesson sheets music letters and papers. Prices right and service prompt ensure lasting preservation of treasured documents for future use.

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