Waste wood potential for paper pulp and plastics use
Discussion on waste wood from karri forests as a domestic paper pulp source and possible plastics like bakelite. Notes the 5,000 acre timber area could sustain a mill for 20 years, with expansion later, and urges government support. Mentions 1927 CSUR plastics research and the need for markets and initial investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.5.ur
E. E. Haar
Legislative Assembly Nly
C.S
Forest Products Division
CSUR
Melbourne
Amonse
Pat Long
X Laboratory
Bowling Bridgetown Club Tourney Report
The last two weekends featured club tourney play with each team completing four matches. Provisional results show Wilkins on four wins, EM Pearce three, Waller three, UL Tonew two, Mitchell two, Bilder one, Cox one, McClure’s four yet to score. The absence of McH. Jones, missed by all, was noted as a loss to the big team days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Champinashly
Favray
Farpall
Ann
T. Kastentt
Mary
Fran Sai
W. Thorman
Bunbury
Wonde
Braver
Mes
Dean
Douiymomtie
Moyay Brwwk
Trarnie Elute
Mie
Ontertzeinings
Donnybrook Ip
Withilay Stol
He Rayners
Buntaynese
Ameter
Amy Ant
Eben Yenys
Sean Sly
Tuewt
Asmuelittion
Albilay
Bayuy
Sunuay
Bey Finny
Erick
Yhayeit
Jared
Lad Suffered Painful Tomahawk Accident
Colin Crombie, son of Mr and Mrs Crombie of Manjimap, sustained a painful injury when a tomahawk nearly severed his wrist. He was conveyed to Manjhrap Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Crombie
W. Crombie
Manjimap
Mst
Manjhrap Hospital
Bunbury Race Meet Raises Stakes and Improves Arrangements
Bunbury racing officials boosted stake money for the February meeting after Boxing Day success. The main Bunbury Handicap is £15 over a mile with stake increase to £165, plus new amateur and back events. Jockey shortages are addressed with tighter scratching rules, advance acceptances, and earlier nominations closing February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
J. J. Monaghis
Scaly
Bunbley
Buy Goyder
Hoyup Irook
Water supply plan for Hester Stock Yards discussed
A letter to the Hungviown Road Board from the Railway Department proposes an excavated brick-hand tank of 12 000 gallons for the Hester stock yard. A windmill option would cost 130 pounds and include 383 yards of piping and a 400 gallon tank. Members favor the windmill for a more reliable supply and debated accepting the price if the department agreed to service the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungviown Ttoad
Railway Department
Serview
Manjimup Road Board Meets Discusses Agenda Items
Notice from the Manjimup Road Board meeting held on Saturday outlines topics including monthly board meeting dates, designation of the Manjimup Prescribed Area for capital improvements, and a proposal for R.A.O.B. to hire a hall for social evenings on Sundays after 9 15 PM. The notice mentions saving campaigns and bond investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
R.A.O.B
Minister Wise warns of dwindling reserves in Bridgetown district
The Minister for Lands Wise, visiting Bridgetown, warned reserves in the district were gradually dwindling and criticized the Road Board for fencing actions. He pledged to provide full details of recently selected reserves and insisted future selections require board input. He cited unnotified reserve selections by a landholder, naming Mr. B D Willmott, and said thousands weekly pass through his hands, complicating record keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister Wise
B.D. Willmott
Wise
Périh
Better Bus Service WANTED FOR GLENORAN
A garbled report describes calls for improved Glenoran bus service. A meeting led by Ken Dodds plans a weekly service expansion and a transit pavilion with new offices. Officials discuss a reserve release without an Act of Parliament and consider transport office proposals for Christina Thy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenoran
Ken Dodds
Sage Wedneaslay
Moses Murat
Lieter Presen
Glenorsn
Christina
Boyup Brook Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
A long list of residents and visitors appears, noting stays with families in Boyup Brook and nearby towns. Families host relatives and friends from Bunbury, Port, Donnybrook and beyond, with extended holiday visits and local gatherings mentioned.
Bridgetown Hospital Board Notes January Meeting
The Bridgetown Hospital monthly meeting on January 9 heard 11 patients in hospital on December 31 1944. Mr Saunders reported hospital visits found conditions satisfactory. The board approved painting funds of £65 for wards and rooms and ordered a handrail project along the footpath entry. Accounts totaling £162 18s 5d were passed. An apology from Mr Fred L Ruck was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AF. Elder
EA. Duncan
E Saunders
LR. Goodridge
H.C. Jones
T'A. McTnnes
N.S. Williams
J. B. Johnstone
Secretsry
Marpin Scott
Saunders
Towne
Mee
Fred L. Ruck
Death Notice for Mr Victor Underwood of Dixvale
Obituary note from Manjimup district extends condolences to Mr and Mrs Underwood of Dixvale on the passing of Victor Underwood. The message expresses sympathy to the bereaved family from local residents and the Manjimup Road Board and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiticl
Deny Nye
Wiluinas
Mir
Vito Lindenwood
Wiluna Indie
Underwood
Dixvaie
Balingup War Patriotic Fund Seeks Public Support
The Balingup War Patriotic Fund committee appeals for public volunteers and collectors. The year ends with receipts and expenditures totaling £448 1s 1d including donations, savings, and various charitable disbursements to Salvation Army Naval Welfare Fund Free French YMCA Aust China Catholic Welfare and other funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Naval
Cantech
YMCA
Wieiation
Sir
Reltish’ Sailors Society
Flax Growing Discussed During Minis Visit South West
Mr Wise spoke of Australia facing demand for flax as nation assesses planting plans. The federal government pledged to meet Rasamine demand while a decision on expanding to 600 acres aimed to boost commercial production. Donnybrook's Geo Pare moved a vote of thanks to the minister for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wise
South West
Australia
Wen River Houpe
Donnybrook
Honnybrook
Historical ration coupons adjust diet during wartime
The clipping lists ration items and validity windows for clothing tea sugar butter and meat. It notes available ranges 1 to 86 for clothing and 65 to 68 for meat with expirations in February January 28 and November 15 1845, plus weekly or four weekly allotments and special Pond E coupon details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ory
Il Hocames
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lad
Bunbury Races
Hester Stock Yards
Boyup
Isan
Butese
Meredith
Steven Mth
Doda
Moech
Hou
Sexton
Dona “O
Dodd
Miller ‘Lunaries
Phares
RAAF
Washington
Bridgetown Hospital
Mr. Victor Underwood
Wiluna
Balingup War Patriotic’ Fund
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