14 Jan 1955
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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1955
Page
1
A Bridgetown reader recalls visitors arriving unannounced shivering under coats and chaff bags, a borrowed tin opener turned knife sales pitch, and a New Year’s Eve pub prank with a hidden womens’ garment. The column threads light anecdotes from coast holidays and daily life.
Bridgetown faces a severe water shortage as the Water Committee votes cutting consumption from eight to five gallons per person daily. Scientists may try cetyl alcohol on the reservoir to cut evaporation, potentially saving 50 000 gallons weekly. Officials report 4 400 000 gallons must carry the town until winter rains and urge 24 hour supply and public cooperation.
The meeting was chaired by the president Mr L. The financial position of the club is satisfactory with accounts for payment noted.
Jack Bentley, president, notes 1955 project to build a Bridgetown show pavilion after submitting plans to the Agricultural Society. A meeting at Mrs. Roberts in Catterick on February 3 will precede a social, with a March 2 evening and films chosen by Marion Roberts. The group promotes agriculture education citizenship and social ties through talks, field days, and dances.
A compact meditation on a simple man born a peasant and dying with a borrowed grave. The speaker argues that one figure's influence outstrips all armies navies parliaments and kings combined, asserting life changing impact despite no credentials or wealth.
Canon F. J. Boxall, rector of Boyanup and long respected in Bunbury diocese, plans to retire at end of February due to ill health after 34 years in the Bunbury church. He served as rector of Collie Narrogin and Boyanup and will live with Mrs Boxall in Bunbury at Rathmines.
Editorial stresses road safety as a national issue with 1,896 deaths and 44,085 injuries in the year to June. It notes faster cars outpacing roads, cites drunkenness and carelessness, and urges motorists and pedestrians to observe rules. Organizations behind campaigns are praised, but individual restraint is key.
Charlies A. Bolton praises Noel S Williams for unselfish community service as Bridgetown Repertory Club president from 1939 to 1945 and again from 1948 until his death. He led fundraisers during wartime and a 1950 building fund to erect the theatre, leaving a lasting inspiration.
Farmers at Weestrayon yarded 204 cattle on Wednesday with prices ranging for cows from £20/19 to £30 and shorthorns around £20/19. Hormom heifers two years up to £27, light weights £13/10 for dealers, poddy heifers six months £3 to £5, good colours noted.
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