25 Jan 1946
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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
1
A traveler from Bridgetown recounts a stock purchasing trip to the United States and Australia. He describes train travel hardships, crowded platforms, accommodation shortages, and high hotel charges, noting a chaotic journey with mixed fortunes and a return by plane after rail delays.
Report of a New National Fitness gathering last Friday January 18 with a crowd on the oval. A visitor attempted a neck roll in the wrestling area prompting a quick exit. The event showcased uniform fashion debates as attendees discussed shorts and appearance while musical entertainment played on.
The Bridge Tow Tennis Club began its weekend tournament with the first round matches. Players Howarth Flintol, Guy Abbotta, Alan Walter, Alexan Supgine and Gheisale Kulap showed strong form as spectators packed the event. Play will resume next week.
At a special Greenbushes Road Board meeting on Tuesday evening January 1, officials discussed hospital issues and a subsidy, plus land suitable for augmentation. The secretary was tasked to liaise with Lands Department and local groups, while McKelvie’s report on land and bridges was noted and to supervise related works. Cricket results highlighted Greenbushes’ win against Bridgetown Fitness team with Rod Hare Rod credited, and a social note wished well to Mrs and Mis Christy and Margaret Hively. Weather was poor but eventful afternoon cricket followed.
A handwritten note expresses gratitude for Christmas gifts and tobacco supplies provided to every man at Sunset Home. The secretary F. W. Beard signs with thanks and wishes for continued health and charitable work, noting the usefulness of donations and strong appreciation for supporters.
Bridgetown Road Board searches for land to meet district needs by creating a recreation ground on lower ground near Kennf line. Agricultural Society seeks monetary support while showground plans span decades, with officials wary of long commitments and mortgage like terms amid government cautions on funding for agricultural purposes.
A scrambled report on local photography and public interest in topical personalities, focusing on potential recreation ground development along Steere street in the city. Discusses costs, possible locations near the phew ground, and council and agricultural society opinions. Mentions Mr H L Moore and P Scotts Ivery as participants in the discussion and the Works and Wayes Committees drawing up plans.
A notice indicates Monday will be a public holiday with observances by Foundation Day committees and banks closed. Details for the BW Open Tennis Tournament to begin Saturday are promised at the usual local venue.
John Mote of Tilton Stud Farm visited the Baste and purchased the Yollow ing Hereford cattle. The consignments include two high grade cows by Golf Hill and numerous calves, with bulls bred from Hobartville lineage and American blood stocks. The buyers hail from Victoria and New South Wales, and the article notes the cattle show strong constitution and appeal for Australian conditions.
The text reads as a garbled market report with scattered figures, references to ports and cities, and numerous misread terms. It mentions Kevin, Testy, Weenous malts, and an array of unclear metrics, suggesting a chaotic synthesis of prices, ages, and lines without coherent narrative or verifiable data.
A town meeting descends into a wild and woolly discussion about trade practices. Officials note numerous health concerns and accidents, urging officials to improve Office duties and supervision. Secretary Showin resists overreach while residents debate road safety and vehicle parking across neighboring districts.
Proceedings show chairman presiding over meetings with Messrs Willmott, Scott, Moore, McAlinding, Scott, Baus, Sleiran as secretary. Discussions covered access via Wheatley land, furm income, and property drainage. Bids and works approved include removal of obstructions, repairs near Temmo’s Lane, and rail corridor maintenance at Blackwood and Lofbe with costs noted.
Molly Naylor hosted a dance in Yornup with the Machin sisters and local men in a bus from Wridgetown arriving about 4 30 p m. A lively program featured cowboy songs and a coin auction led by Mr Kelly of Bridgetown. Coins skittered across the hall as votes for Molly Naylor were cast. Naylor called the event marvellous.
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