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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
1
Notices indicate sales for parcels under the Lands Department with details on depth below surface. Public access to plans at district offices and offices for further particulars. Deepest depths vary by district, with standard depths noted.
Mr J Rule of Carls Bros will visit Boyap Brook on Saturday Tid October and may be consulted at Proctor's Stores between morning hours. Take this opportunity to have your eyes checked and sight examined.
On Saturday September 23 a joyful dance by the Mayanny arch Committee at Mayanup Hasil drew a large crowd. The Boyup Brook Band supplied music with Miss Vivienne Brooks and Mrs W Hack assisting. Supper was served by the ladies and Mr E Moulton thanked all for attending and the band for their free services. Total raised reached £20. Mr Nield announced the Second Victory Loan opens Monday September 25 with dances planned for October 27 and November 4. National Anthem closed the evening.
A philosophical essay weighs compulsory medical tests before marriage. It contrasts prohibiting marriage for unfavourable results with treating health as preventive policy. It argues for informing both partners, not prohibiting unions, and limits on restrictions to contagious disease cases. It questions the community’s role in future offspring and moral authority.
The Repertory Club Hall in Bridgetown drew a large Monday evening crowd with about half turned away at the door. The comedy sketch by L Judges and team, along with the one act play Phipps by Haselhurst and Goodridge, impressed patrons as the standard rising toward a possible new home after hostilities end.
The remains of Matteo Peloza age 69 were interred in the Bridgetown Catholic section on Tuesday September 27. The Rev Father Duffy officiated at the graveside. Funeral arrangements were carved out by Wm Moyes and Son Panera Directors Bridgetown.
Let and Mrs R Byron are spending a week in Boyup Brook. Mrs J ik Peres has returned from three months in Perth. Mr and Mrs Ron Muir spent last weekend at Banbury. LAC Ken Sexton has returned to his unit. LAC L McMahan is home on a week’s leave. A farewell afternoon was held at Mrs A Kings Konginap Boyup Brook for a nurse leaving for overseas. During September 14 points of rain were recorded in Boyup Brook, bringing the yearly total to 75 points.
A pleasant evening in Pemberton as the Manjimup Repertory Club visited. Manjimup artists presented the program with Crute and Hales in The Nutmeg, London Derry Air, Midnight Oil and songs by Mim EB Cox and Miss 2 O'Neil. W Whyte and E Beasland sang a duet. The night ended with a dainty supper and dances before the visitors returned home by bus.
The Methodist Church held its annual bazaar on Friday September 22 in Manjimup. Multiple stalls offered useful and pretty items, with a cake stall praised for its contribution. Afternoon teas and fruit salad were sold, raising £62, thanks extended to all who helped.
The Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association records donations received to fund gymnasium equipment for the State School Bridgetown Playground. The list includes amounts from local supporters aiding children’s play and fitness facilities.
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs W Chapman of Bridgetown on the birth of a son. Various residents report leaves and visits, including LAC Ken Nye returning to camp, Howarth Flintoff on leave, and Joan Coverley heading to Perth for duties. Several locals spend time in Bridgetown, Bunbury, or Perth with families and friends.
Bridgetown residents are notified there are no vacant bus seats for Bunbury on Ratunday. The Bridgetown Troupe of Tay Scouts seeks funds to purchase a hall with a building site provided by the Tend Board. A street stall is planned for October 20 and a bottle drive has shown success with more events planned. Donations and subscription progress are published weekly in two local papers.
Dick Warrick formerly of Kalgoorlie and nicknamed Mr. Magnet has assumed management of the Biri Hotel and invites old friends while seeking new acquaintances.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 4 am and a Children's Service at 10 am. A Sing Eucharist at 11 am and Evensong follow. Country services at Wandillap include an Evendong at 2.30 pm.
The notice lists several church services for Sunday October 1 1914 at Bridgetown Wilken Sprinz Nannup Greenbushes and Greenbushes with times including 1 am 2 pm 4 pm 7 20 pm and 10 am plus 8 8 22 pm. Rev H W Farman Mr Mack and Mil are mentioned as speakers or leaders at Bridgetown Nannup and Greenbushes.
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