Farm Worker Pay At Six Pounds A Week Sparks Talk
Mr Guy Thomson told a Greenbushes Road Board Hall conference that he would pay ten efficient men six pounds a week to work his farm. He noted the farm milks eighty cows but this year they will be out of production as the labour force is not efficient. He stressed farm life differs from town life and that good conditions and amenities do not attract workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Thomson
Greenbushes Road
Thomson
South-West
Lower South-West
Mr. Sells
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Hoar
Bridgetown Town Hall
Manjimup
Geoff Walter
Nannup Headmaster Farewell and Community Gatherings
The Nannup farewell honors Mr E O Malley who leaves for Wooroloo after twelve months as headmaster. The event at Nannup hall featured gifts from students and staff, with presentations by Miss Nola Sexton Master John Utz and the St Joseph’s Convent, plus thanks from Mr O Malley. Minutes from the Parents and Citizens Association meeting note leadership changes and debates on teaching staff and farm labour policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O’malley
Nannup School
Worroloo
Nannup Hall
O'Malley
Nola Sexton
John)utz
R. Tyler
Citizens’ Association
M. Longbottom
R.S.L
Karina Engles
Karina
Perth
Ken Meldrum
Jack Crothers
Les Dean
McMahon
Badrick
Bobbie Parkhill
Arthur Higham
Bunselton
Chin
Nannup Picth
Nannup v. Jarahwood
Nannup
Jarrahwood
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Nennup
E. O'Malley
Wooroloo
Johnson
Reg. Tyler
W. Dunnett
Dunnett
Education Department
Flax growers urged to lodge applications promptly
In a prior issue readers were asked to submit flax grower forms immediately. Many forms remain unlodged delaying 1944 season allocations. This year differs as WA quota is tighter. all applications must be in before distribution can proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Heavyweight Showdown Promises Hurried April 27 Bout
Anticipation runs high for an April 27 boxing program headlined by Hill Paterson and Jock Reid. Both heavyweights are training hard, with a notable age gap. Bill, a newcomer, faces an experienced opponent as fans wonder if Reid’s defense can be breached and what unfolds if it cannot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Paterson
Jock Reid
Bill
Jock
Jack
Market Report This Week's Midland Sale
Messrs. Elder Smith and Co report on Wednesday's Midland market lambs steady to firm, sheep opening easier but recovering to last week’s rates, with 16 000 yards of quality inferior stock yarded.
Combined teams to Perth or Nannup for football visit
The sports programme would resume if transport arrangements satisfy the association. Mr. McMahon of Carlotta school proposed a combined boys football tour to Perth to play a local school and tour educational sites, or alternatively invite a Perth school to Nannup for a visit with billeting. Preliminary inquiries and duties were assigned to McMahon, Hartley, and McMahon for football and hockey gear. Investigations will seek a monitor for Nannup school if suitable accommodation exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMahon
Carlotta School
Perth
Nannup
A. Hartley
Coming of Age Party for Lorna Dusting in Bridgetown
A joyous Friday evening gathering at Lesser Hall celebrated Miss Lorna Dusting turning 21. Eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Dusting, the event honored long-standing Bridgetown residents with remarks by Gordon Muir and a presentation of the door key as the crowd sang I'm Twenty-one Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorna Dusting
W. F. Dusting
Bridgetown
Lorna
Dusting
RSL
Joen
Bridgetown Road Board
Miss Dusting
Mrs. Dusting
Phyllis Dusting
Gordon Muir
W. Dusting
Lerma Dusting
Workers' Homes Scheme discussed for Bridgetown
Local debate centers on seven rental homes to aid workers such as railway and office staff. Speakers urge Bridgetown Road Board to apply to the Workers' Homes Board for 12 houses under the Commonwealth State Rental Scheme, noting Manjimup has secured six houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers’ Homes Board
Smith
Bridgetown
Williams Road Board
Mr. H. Moore
Road Board
R.S.L. Appeal Moves Forward With Dance Function
Finlay Campbell held his first Sunnyside dance to boost hospital funds as committees and supporters rally. A large Sunnyside crowd traveled from Bridgetown for the event with a four piece orchestra and supper provided by Campbell’s committee. The evening underscored Sunnyside popularity and the drive to stage a big town hall event for Campbell’s campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S.L
Finlay Campbell
Sunnyside
Bridgetown
Campbell
RSL Holds Monthly Meeting and Appoints Building Committee
RSL president Fred Buck led about 60 members in a Tuesday meeting. Members paid tribute to the late Dick Scott with a two minute silence. Secretary W Urquhart was appointed after W Dusting resigned. A building committee was formed including Brathwaite, K Mackinnon, Tate, G Bennett, R Coverley and H Flintoff to plan for additional accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buck
R.S.L
Dick Scott
W. Urquhart
W. Dusting
Messrs
Brathwaite
K. Mackinnon
Tate
G. Bennett
R. Coverley
H. Flintoff
Toyer Cup Singles Semis Set After Tight Round Three
Bridge Town Bowling Club narrows to semi finals with three contenders Zinnecker Toyer and Millward. The remaining semi finalist will emerge from Waller or Bentley after their third round. Millward defeated Dowsett 238 to 13 Toyer beat Jones 22 to 10 and Zinnecker beat Pearse 21 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Zinnecker
Toyer
Millward
Bridgetown
Waller
Bentley
Dowsett
W. H. Jones
Pearse
Bridgetown Girl Dusting Celebrates Birthday in Style
Miss Dusting received a complimentary reception from family and friends at a birthday party. She thanked her parents and guests, blew out candles on a cake, and enjoyed dancing and numerous presents honoring the Bridgetown lass’s standing near the brook and river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusting
Take Your Business Where It Is Appreciated Times
An advertorial style note praising the Times as the premier medium for aes or advertising, urging readers to choose the newspaper for effective reach and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Times
Primary Producers' Candi Date: W. Meares
W Meares campaigns begin with a street stall and afternoon tea at Lesser Hall attended by Mesdames Doust, Waters, Meares and others. Next event set for April 15 at Winnegup a grand dance and novelty supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames F. 5S
Meares
W. Meares
John Muir
Dick Meares
Stan Waters
J. Doust
Margaret Scott
E. Klopper
Rene Waters
Marjorie Meares
Klopper
Betty Scott
Mesdames
E. Doust
Religious Services List for Passion Sunday
The Church of England schedules Passion Sunday worship with Holy Communion at 11 am and Holy Eucharist at 7 50 pm led by Rev. T B Pelham Thorman. Methodist Bridgetown Circuit holds services at 10 pm with Sunday School at 11 am and Bridgetown communion at 2 pm Willow Spring at 4 pm and Hanoup communion led by Rev W N Inwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
T. B. Pelham Thorman
Methodist Church
Bridgetown
Willow Spring
Hanoup
Commanion
WN. Inwood
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Coming of Age Party
Carl Moyes
Read Board
Manjimup Board
Hospital
and Agricultural Society
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