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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

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Community Hotel Project Progress at Boyup Brook Meeting

A public meeting at Boyup Brook on May 28 approved forming the Upper Blackwood Community Centre Ltd and urged funding for town beautification and facilities. Directors were elected, including P. McM Glynn and G. Purse, with completion of a hotel project anticipated in about three years.

Boyup Brook Ini Movon Li) T. Knapp Royup, Brook Cummins Owelime Cunderdin Brickwood We Company Mosxea P. McM. Glynn D. Purse Ron Menxrs Rt. Brown W. Ineh Elle E. Cummins A. Reid C. Bleechmore J. Tickey Aln. Farral A. Wileliams M. Berry Williams Manjimup Bie

Accidents At Bridgetown Hospital After Farm and Brickyard Incidents

Edwin Roberts of Catterick was brought to Bridgetown hospital on Tuesday after being kicked on the ankle by a horse on Monday while working at his farm. H. E. Elphick, 20, a bricklayer, sustained a painful injury to his hand when a heap of bricks collapsed and fell on it. he also received treatment at Bridgetown hospital.

Edwin Roberts Tarmer Catterick Wan Bridgetown Hospital Horne H. E. Elphick

Appreciation to Editor for Britain flood fund drive

A letter from H. C. Moore chairing a committee thanks readers for their help in raising funds by direct appeal for flood victims in Great Britain. The note expresses sincere gratitude for the support received and signs the dedication of the drive.

Kir Ralse Funda Apea H. C. Moore

Bunbury Motor Cyclists Enjoy Bridgetown Outing

About 40 Bunbury Motor Cycle Club members attended a Sunnyside picnic gymkhana near Bridgetown on Bunbury day. Bridgetown club members organized the event with contests and transfers by train. Results listed include Owen track race Notley Gilmour and Kanilicap Karlsen Campbell, with J Bond and W ONeill noted for handicaps.

Bunbury Motor Cycle Club Sunnyside Tridgetown Bunday Bridgetown Bunbury Owen Grasa Notley G. Gilmour P. Karlsen C. Campbell J.” Nuting Karlsen J Bond W. O'Neill Banbury Sumaridees Hanbury

Protest Lodged Over Umpire Ryan in Football Match

A formal protest on behalf of the Washore Football Clubs challenges Umpire P. Ryan citing alleged incompetence and loss of control over players. The letter urges removal from active duties and notes possible boycotts of upcoming games at Bridgetown next Sunday. An association meeting may decide on action pending delegates’ guidance.

Washore P. Ryan Cnt le Maine Bridgetown Ryan Angorki Ben Piahler Asiclation Delegatas

Disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in Bridgetown court

Mis ter, 3.P., charged Gilbert E Fropee with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at Bridgetown Police Court. Evidence described a turbulent hotel incident, headlock claims, and police action, with both charges upheld and the defendant convicted.

Hospital funding urged to hire full time secretaries

Mr. I. H. Happ and Mr. Hare spoke at the Lower South West Hospitals Association mutiny urging government funding to finance full time secretaries at hospitals. They argued hospitals lack work to keep a secretary busy and suggested transferring police tasks to hospitals to ease overworked officers.

Lower South West I. H. Happ Nannup Hare

Agricultural Department Criticised Answers To Letters Delayed

At the Upper Blackwood Road Board meeting the vice chairman criticized delays in acknowledging correspondence from Bunbury branch of the Department of Agriculture. He aimed to expedite replies by contacting the Minister and forwarding drafts for early action. The draft was approved and the secretary instructed to inform the Minister.

Upper Blackwood Road J. R. Puree Department of Agriculture Bunbury Anw Purse Torperma Tecresary

Hospital Problems Hot Water System and Full Time Secretaries

The Bridgetown Hospital faces major issues with a lacking hot water system though a solution is in sight. MLA Hour remarks the Health Department is expediting matters and a ministerial scheme is expected to be approved, with concerns about rushed public works and delays for hospital staff.

Bridgetown Hospital Perth Dome Hour

Farmers' Union Branch Discusses Mayanup Meeting

The Mayanup Farmers' Union branch met with the Progress Association where Mr Muir chaired and spoke on head testing. The group discussed forming a fourth branch and decided to act with the Progress Association. Mr B Morciass was elected secretary.

Muir Cl Tosciny Halon W. Korn Fenderson Progrem B. Morciass Farmers’ Union

Soyup Bro ue Business Changes Wands

An unclear report notes a business change involving Mr. Frank Hales of Boy Brook and a Susinews 40 ga event. The readable fragments suggest shifts in ownership or management but lack concrete dates or full names. Further readable text is needed to specify entities and outcomes.

Frank Hales Boy Brook

Improved Mail Service Commancing in June

Improved mail service between Bridgetown and Boyup Broal district starts June 16 with triweekly runs on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Depart Bridgetown at 9 AM and return via Maysnap and Winnijup. service expands north west extension noted. Bridgetown Gluntiliesh route shifts to Tuesdays from June 17 replacing Wednesdays.

Atween Bridgetown Boyup Broal Maysnap Winnijup Mindy

Scout Notes Reveal Youth Hockey and Troop Activities

Scout Master Sandilands notes a Saturday hockey match inspiring Tadsoy ideas and an Indian exchange. A second Air Force talk is planned by Vir Long, while a Port trip aids troop fundraising. Cubs enjoyed a special programme with meals and coffee, and Corey Foster with Doug Lavehlan joined early events as plans for next Saturday emerge.

Sandilands Nello Air Force E. Doherty Bridgetown Cubs Lee Cub Iius Satur Corey Foster Doug Lavehlan

Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary Benefit in Hampton

A Friday afternoon event organized by the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary raised funds in Hampton. A sum of £21 7s 6d was added to the till, thanks given to donors who supplied cakes and goods for the sale.

Hamptonant Aloe

Bridgetown Golf Stroke Competition Opens Weekend

Bridgetown hosts the Blackwood District Golf Association events with a stroke contest and team matches. Notable players include J Kirby and A Wauvhope, while the Basinvenp Golf Club will run the united competition at Ralingay links on Sunday June 29 with open and handicap events.

Sh Kinby Will White A. Ehupe J. Perry Wied Crado—U Abbous Briggs A. Pork ONL Blackwood Intriet Gulf Anw Bridgetown Wallace Scheater P. Salvair FS. Healer T. Salvair Os. Wheatley Hy Long J. Perrin G Tania W. Urquhart Unie Ine Auaprees Wood Districts Golf Asociation Basinvenp Golf Chi United Fnizcome Ralingay Links We & Chamionship F. C. Neljam Mi. Pew

Upper Blackwood Valuations Revision Expected

The article notes the land valuation revision planned for the Upper Blackwood Road Board district and mentions a likely update in the coming year. It references a meeting where information was to be conveyed to members of the council.

Gwin Bedouim Upper Blackwood Road Board Tide

Nannup Progress Association Meets for South West Education Plan

A fragmentary report shows the Nannup Progress Association, via Mandurah Chamber of Commerce influence, aiming to survey South West educational needs and plan a vocational guidance program. It outlines school travel, community recreation, and a schedule of school and adult handiwork stalls for October.

Nannup Mandary Chamber of Commerce Bunbury W Tom Ewan South West Road Board Aehool Farey Hobbien

Ladies Bowls Season Recap Highlights and Winners

The season for the Town Ladies Bowls club finished with multiple trophy events. Winners include Mesdamun Eldar and Cherrigy Ounting in Club Fours, and Ramage in Singles, with runners up Moulton Mitchell Cox, and Toyer. Other events listed include Opening Pairs won by Meadotws Monten and Fleeton, and Championship Pairs won by Mesdawes Hearn and Wheal.

Igetown Ladies Howling, Chub Mesdamun Eldar Cherrigy Willie Am Angell Dusting Mesdawes Hearn Wheal Mra. Toyers Mss Thunner Mrs. Harn Mes. Satvnte

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