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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
8
In Manjimup between 11 45 p m and 12 45 a m burglars entered via a back door while the Thompson and Davies households slept. Mrs Thompson’s bag containing 4 pounds 10 shillings and Mrs Davies’s bag with 1 pound were taken. both bags were later found or partially recovered. Police investigate believing strangers carried out the thefts.
The Nannup RS L sub branch and RS L Women's Auxiliary call a public meeting for Thursday October 5 at 2:45 pm in Nannup Hall. The aim is to unite residents especially women to form a composite body of workers for national effort.
A representative team from the Margaret River Association will meet a Nannup Association selection next Sunday for what is described as a promising football game. The event signals a friendly contest between regional teams likely to draw local interest.
The Lower South-West agents for the Tradition Portable Typwriter promote buying a new typewriter with a cheaply priced machine and best line, inviting calls to inquire.
The Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club held its annual meeting Wednesday with Mr. A Flintoff presiding. He reported strengthened finances and reduced indebtedness. Officials were reelected including Patron G W Hester and President A Flintoff. Subscriptions set at 2 10 and 1 10, courts to open October 14, secretary awarded honors, and road board chair to prestorise ceremony.
About 170 children attended the P. and C. Association event at the Town Hall with over 300 adults watching. The grand march and Lancers earned applause as senior classes and tiny tots in golliwog and doll costumes delighted the crowd. A "Russian Ballet" Minuet and a parade of varied costumes entertained until 10:30 pm. The association president thanked the many helpers who made the ball a success.
The Upper Blackwood Soldiers Memorial Hospital Annual Ball in Boyup Brook exceeded a five hundred attendance as visitors from other centres joined locals. Parking ran smoothly for 135 cars with no congestion and only one car hindered on leaving. The event raised £80 with supper managed by Mrs. McKie across five sittings. Musicians Mr. Merv Rowston’s Perth Gliders Dance Band played. donations funded most payments including £7 from Mr P. D. Forrest and £5 from Mr Lew Moore. A damaged tree light caused minor issues. calls for better lighting and a rail along the rockery were noted. The ball, the biggest crowd since the hall opened in August 1936, featured many ladies in fashionable gowns and many attendees from surrounding towns.
Summary of Bridgetown Road Board actions and local notices including a letter box in Steere Street at McAlinden Street entrance, plans for forming and bitumising Roe Street with E40 allocated, a secretary’s one month extra holiday, policy on road board staff enlisting for war service, South-West Boxing Championships set for October 26, a try‑out night October 5, a Children’s Fancy Dress Ball at Town Hall, and the Manjimup Show being abandoned for November with other activities continuing.
In recent weeks eager Nannup youths pressed RSL officials about joining military service. A sub branch drive last year yielded about 40 names, sent to Perth, but RSL said it could not intervene. About a dozen RSL members offered to help with the H class Reserve enrolments, now accepted.
Socal invitation cards offered at this office with printing services for all occasions. We cater to the class of printing needs and provide a selection of card designs.
Bridgetown Pictures showcases Suez starring Tyrone Power Loretta Young and Annabella under Darryl Zanuck. The studio reproduces the Suez Canal with lavish desert palaces and a dramatic Be Douin raid. Also on screen The Girl Down Stairs with Franchot Tone and Fran, and Universal's Secret of a Nurse with Edmun Lowe. A note on a one year motion picture safari details Clyde E Elliot's packing for Boulos.
Manjimup residents report progress on completing the Manjimup State school at the new site. The old school is to be removed, resolving doubt over whether it would remain as a manual training centre. Teachers, the association, and the Road Award welcome the move as Rose Street may join the town’s business centre and become a fitting site for a school.
In a crowded Manjimup venue the South West Carnival final saw Collie defeat Warren by ten points after a hard fought match. Collie led early then Warren surged, with key plays by Gibbs Foster and Kelly shaping a tense finish. Injuries limited Donnybrook and Busselton forfeited, affecting draw outcomes.
South-West-Collie and Warren clash draws largest crowd yet for a Manjimup football carnival. Collie wins by ten points after a tight match led by both sides, with Haydn Bunton praised for umpiring. Players from Collie and Warren listed among key participants and officials.
The Bridge Town RS sub-branch met last week voting to create a contributory hospital fund managed by five committee members W R Panton D McClure T A Meredith F L Buck and L Evans. Witford resigned as treasurer Moore to fill treasurer role Ruck appointed assistant secretary. The group ordered 400 poppies and pledged aid to the Red Cross during the current crisis.
Mr May presided as South-West Carnival president and welcomed Mr Morris of the WA N F League who praised the district and the final as a fine display of football. Mr J Smith MLA presented trophies with Collie securing the championship cups, Warren the runners up, and various Fairest and Best awards going to Donnybrook Nelson Warren and Collie players.
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