Timber workers strike at Dean Mill over rates and bark rule
Timber Workers Union members at Dean Mill Manjimup stage a strike after the Board of Reference increases for karri but requires logging bark. AEU and FEDFU refuse to touch blacked work, halting repairs and timber transport. Arbitration Court to review. Jardee mill wages dispute also noted.
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Dean Mill
Manjimup
Board of Reference
Timber Workers’ Union
AEU
FEDFU
Verrier
State Law Mills
D. Gomme
Arbitration Court
Jardee Mill
Mr. Verrier
Commonwealth
Bridgetown Road Board backs heavy grader over corrugations
Discussion centered on corrugations at the Bridgetown Road Board meeting. McAlinden urged grading with a heavy grader to flatten dust filled ruts, while the secretary said the machine is tied to construction work unless directed. A demonstration with a road patrol was planned by January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
C. P. Scott
Main Roads Board
Perth
Hester
Siggins
H. O. Moore
Winnegup
McAlinden
Thomson
M. Scott
Winnegap
Two Arms Broken On Saturday In Rabbit Poisoning Accident
Jimmy Katinkavitch employed by Warburton Bros. was injure in a rough country raid while poisoning rabbits on land adjoining the Thomson home. Thrown from a cart he sustained two broken arms and was taken by ambulance to Bristal. The call came from a trotting ground 18 miles from Bridgetown.
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Jimmy Katinkavitch
Messrs. Warburton Bros
Messrs
Thomson
Bristal
Grembuauen
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Motor Cycle Club Formed in Convent Hall
A Tuesday meeting in Convent Hall leads to the formation of a Bridgetown motor cycle club aimed as a touring social group while promoting road safety. J Kirk elected president A Thain vice president and R Blythe secretary treasurer. A Sunnyside run and a slow race won by R Blythe are reported along with swimming and tennis. The next meeting is at G Wilson's show in Steere street at 10 30 a m on Sunday February 10.
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Convent Hall
Bridgetown
J. Kirk
A. Thain
R. Blythe
Sunnyside
Royal Enield
G. Wilson
Steerestreet
Manjimup Trotting Carnival Preparations In Full Swing
Secretary Stan Bond has arranged a Trotting and Log Chopping Carnival in Manjimup on Saturday January 19. Forty eight horses have been nominated including newcomers from Kojonup and entrants from Narrogin Perth and other towns. The event features 46 entrants in five heats and a final with racing and chopping actions under veteran axe man W Handmer. Transport by bus routes will run to Manjimup with a publican's booth afternoon tea cool drinks and a five shilling gate.
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Stan Bond
Manjimup
Kojonup
Mesers
Jones and Nolan
Anna Kay
Lady Mandalup
General Fayette
Destiny
Royal Reserve
C. C. Wood
Shrek
Silfred
Mr. Kelly
Mephis Bell
Mr. Lydeker
Narrogin
Mr. Abbott
Perth
W. Handmer
Bunnings Mill
Pulgarup
Jardee
Deanmill
Trotting Derby to Destiny Splendid Day Outing
The Bridgetown Trotting Club hosts a large crowd for a day of racing led by the South West Derby won by Destiny ahead of General Heather. Scratches left solid fields with betting up and multiple place scenarios. track kept in good condition with watering and grading.
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Destiny
General Heather
Messrs Coverley
Walton
J. Butler
W.A.T.A
Black Widow
Pat Elmo
Have You a Camera Photographers Sought by Blackwood Times
The Blackwood Times requests photographs of topical interest and news personalities. Submissions should be suitable for reproduction and sent promptly after events occur. Payment is offered for published photos and returned if not used.
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The
Blackwood Times
Destiny Wins South-West Derby in Narrow Nose Finish
Destiny edge General Heather and Ann Kay by a short nose in a tight South-West Derby after a fast pace on a small track. Ginger Nelson won the Nelson Handicap for Wally Walton in a seven-horse field, with Royal Reserve and Van Boy far back. In the Yarnup Mile General Heather led from start to finish as Abbey's Fancy and Star of Lying challenged.
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Thompson
Down's
Cowen
Tuthill's
Peares
Way Boy
Quartermaine
Corvette
Bainbridge
Abbey's
Anthony
Fred
Clarke
Heather
Mavistay
Dilo Heather
F. Coveriey
Coveriey
Anna Kay
Lee Derby
Tiny Jay
B. Q. Jones
Flanagan
Royal Direct
Piter Bette
Everel Bilmo
Slater
Botting
Nelson
W. Walton
Walton
Royal Reserve
F. Bell
Abba
Chark
van Boy
Cassidyn
Hidek Widow
Govarley
Leon Lease
White
Baucy Peter
Collett
General Payette
Plarvigen
Tate
Tye
Destiny
General Heather
Ann Kay
Reg. Hester
Club
Mrs. Cook
Ginger Nelson
Wally Walton
Yornup
van Boy Pabup
Wise Guy
Abbey's Fancy
Star of Lying
Farewell to Bridgetown Railway Depot Staff
In Bridgetown on January 10 the parish and Railway Association hosted a farewell in Convent Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, Mr. and Mrs. Banks, and Mr. Finnon recently transferred to other depots. Speakers praised their service while gifts were exchanged. the evening included music and a late National Anthem.
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Bridgetown
Railway Association
Briggs
Banks
Finnon
Eastcott
M.C
Father Kelleher
Railways Association
Cherrie
Tess . Webster
Ireland
Bill” Eastcott
Morgan resigns from Manjimup Road Board
W J Morgan resigns from the Manjimup Road Board to take charge of the Bridgetown and Blackwood districts. Colleagues praise his long service since 1937 and note the need to fill the vacancy in April as Bridgetown and Manjimup districts push for continued cooperation and district progress.
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Manjimup Road
W. J. Morgan
Morgan
Monkhouse
Manjimup
Board
Balbarrup
Blackwood
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Limmer
Alfred Reeve
W. S. Muir
Road Board
Rees
Margereson
Bridgetown
H. P. King
Monkhouss
Bridgetown Road Board Allocates Ward Funds Meeting Notes
Secretary Mr E C Siggins announced six month ward allocations totaling Central 1063 8s East 78 8s West 151 North 157 Seaton Ross 53. Mr J J McAlinden urged action in Central ward while a member pressed for spending.
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Bridgetown Road Board
E. C. Siggins
Central Ward
East
West
North
C. Winnegap
Seaton Ross
J. J. McAlinden
Bridgetown Hospital Appeals for Donation Total Reaches £185 3s 9d
The hospital committee acknowledges a donation of £2 2s from H. and G. Green, contributing to a grand total of £185 3s 9d for the appeal.
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Bridgetown Hospital
G. Green
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Timber Workers
Motor Cycle Club
Joan Wilkins
Miss Wilkins
Frank Jenkins
Val Emery
Val
Star of Lurig
Broad Lady
Wee Board
W. F. Coverley
Overdee
ABBEY
J. C. Antonio'y
Artonio
Star OF
Lurig
Jonhd
Rushworth Lad
Foster
Wee Browd
Pearce
Evel Fiam
Ginger Welson
Alfred
D. Moulton
General Elmo
Mister
Ranji Directs
Coverly
Laddie
Jones
Pleon
Widow
Coverley
Collet
Waters
R. M. J. O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan
Royal Breese
Tore
Nannup
Blues
Reds
E. Murphy
F. Scott
W. Jenkins
A. Elder
A. Rowe
Blue
Red
R. Zinnecker
McClure
H. C. Jones L. Evans
Hospital Appeal
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