31 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1948
Page
1
Bridgetown Electric Supply faces heavy load, staff shortages, and no near-term power from the South West Power Scheme. Officials warn the issue affects many towns and urges consumers to economize, avoid nonessential loads, and shift use to off-peak periods to prevent outages.
The President W K Walter notes Society nominees including R Hester join the Regional Council but objects to the Bunbury Zone Council name. Members argue the body should reflect South West Districts and the original intent, urging a return to a regional title and broader farmer representation.
A letter from Minister for Railway and Transport Mr. H S word to Bridgetown Agricultural Society expresses thanks on behalf of himself and Mrs Bewaird for their courtesy during the Bridgetown Show. He too considers the event a great success and notes the Society will continue its good work.
The Bridgetown Agricultural Society council record thanks the ladies for their arduous Luncheon and afternoon tea work. They praise Bon Pearce for parade organization and commend the President for conduct. Mr Jay Blechynden is honored for 20 years as a steward in the Exhibition Hall and praised for early start at age 14.
Local followers recall Tess Nelson, a three year old filly ridden by Mr Chum White, was twice placid at Bridgetown Trotting Club. She is a possible candidate for the South West Derby and her nomination at Harvey will hinge on Wednesday's showing at Har per a.
A Christmas dinner at the Mitchells home hosted by Mr and Mrs BL Mitchell drew Mr and Mrs F Dakin as longtime friends. It marked another in a series of annual gatherings underscoring enduring friendship between the two families in Bridge town.
A Tuesday grass fire in Bridgetown Township endangered a property beloning to M but was saved. Residents urged Central Ward to form a brigades to prevent future disasters amid dry growth and apathy warnings.
Authorities warn of a potential nationwide blaze as unsupervised children in rural towns ignite fires during holidays. A Victoria case from Minyip caused £6000 in hops and property loss, prompting calls to restrict access to matches and open flames to prevent a repeat.
A nostalgic reflection on Father Christmas and the yearly ritual of Christmas cheer. The piece laments why daily friendliness wanes after holidays and suggests nurturing genuine kindness beyond seasonal displays as a Tree of Heaven of lasting goodwill.
At a council meeting Mr C F Sot of Winnigup, a State Soil Conservation Committee member, outlined erosion damage and suggested a field day near town. The West Australia branch seeks more machinery and an adviser, with a date planned for February.
A Bridgetown letter from England notes Mr C Jones of Wokingston aged near 80. He sold his Bridge Town farm years ago and lives in the Old Country sending Christmas greetings to his Bridgetown friends. He cherishes tobacco and the Blackwood Times and enjoyed a bowling carnival in Australia with England friends sending New Year wishes.
The death is recorded at Bridgetown on Monday last of Mr Ernest Clement Lucan aged 70. He was among Bridgetown's most respected residents and longtime member of the U A C. He served as secretary for over a decade and held records in the community.
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