22 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1954
Page
1
The column blends humorous vignettes and local color from Bridgetown and nearby towns. It riffs on social quirks, letters from readers like Phil Gray, and oddities from daily life such as disappearing parcels and mysterious telegrams. It notes fashion, gender roles, and bird science in a light, nostalgic tone, with playful asides on community identity.
Singapore boxers drew a large Bridgetown crowd before fights as Mu and Lestth introduced the visitors. Seven nationalities were represented, Western Australia hopes to host a Singapore team next year, and the visitors showed sportsmanship while WA boxers won many bouts.
A Catterick meeting formed a Pasture Improvement Group with a management committee including President Makelvie and Vice President A Wilkinson. The group aims to boost pasture productivity, disseminate farming knowledge, and adopt methods like pasture rotation, fodder conservation, and collective purchases. A public meeting and constitution adoption are planned for January 22 at Jim Wright’s packing sheds, Catterick.
The Greenbushes council debated planned pool upgrades and site survey needs. Proposals included phased improvements, by laws regulating pool use, parking, and water edge safety. E Henley and E Benney discussed surveyor involvement and consulting the Perth official for alterations.
A quirky local item reports eleven-year-old Wares Piggott of Midland Joan slyn catching a large crab. The crab measured sixteen inches from claw to claw, as the boy and his family stayed at Monday Homes in Austra Und. The event occurred during a furlong of travel described as a headlene Australind.
Readings from the Betqe Water Supply Department record evaporation from Hester Dam for the period ending January 1 and January 18. The January 1 stock stood at 10,049,000 gallons with 807,000 gallons lost to evaporation. Week’s usage and intake figures are cited, indicating evaporation totals around 220,621 gallons, and a forecast storage level for January 18 at 7,000,000 gallons.
The editorial argues the planned royal itinerary favors Busselton for landing, neglecting many South West towns between Perth and Albany. It warns of overcrowded routes, inadequate accommodation, and widespread disappointment for communities south of Perth if changes aren’t made.
The St John Ambulance Association seeks wider membership with a six shillings annual fee. Officials plan to recruit new members to support tours, shows, and community services, including ambulance maintenance and volunteer driving. In Perth and surrounding areas the service logged 16 trips and 41 calls, covering over 6 700 miles.
Railway yard at Belduelawn lists items and names for a midwinter Tolowing collection. Names include Tavp Marshells Hec tor Taylor Polina R Cubill Preston RV Wheatley Mer filo Kuriven State School J Williamit Duress Roberts J B Walter.
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