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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

7

Hospital planning dispute over private architects

The Bridgetown meeting heard that Mr. H T Stitfold backed the Chief Architect in resisting private firms for country hospital plans. He cited material shortages and staff limits, noting private architects lack experienced hospital planners and would draw staff from the Public Works Department, reducing its capacity.

H. T. Stitfold Lower South West Bridgetown Stitford Public Works Department

Two Months for Stealing Arrested at Bridgetown

Robert Davies twenty four recently arrived from the Eastern States pleaded guilty before Messrs H E Armstrong and A E Bartlett JPs at Bridgetown to stealing and receiving 146 rabbit skins and stealing a rug at Pemberton. He was sentenced to two months imprisonment on each charge with cumulative terms.

Bridgetown Robert Davies Messrs H. E. Armstrong A. E. Bartlett J.s.p Pemberton

Matron Harper Farewelled By Bridgetown Hospital Auxiliary

An afternoon farewell for Matron Harper hosted by the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary was held in the C.W.A. rooms. Present were Dr J and many members of the hospital staff and Auxiliary, with thanks offered to Harper for her service and welcome given to Matron Aisbett.

Harper Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary C.W.A Jand Mesdames J. Sparks Sydney Wheatley H. Armstrong Brierley C. Zinnecker Scriven W. A. Doust Rammage Goodridge Dusting Rawson Misses &. Klopper M. Bleehynden Mesars Goodridge Ruck Peck H. C. Jones Doust Bridgetown Aishett Aisbett

Will it cease Apple and Pear Scheme to 1948

Perth business houses prepare for possible end of the Commonwealth Apple and Pear Acquisition next season. Bridgetown fruit growers weigh their attitude at the association meeting and consult E. S. Hester on pros and cons. Most expect continued support for the scheme due to current season benefits.

Commonwealth Perth Bridgetown Central E. 8. Hester Apple and Pear Hoard

Giblett Complaint Sparks Board Reply Plan

At the Upper Blackwood Road Board meeting E J Giblett complained about neglect of roads and ver mine in his area. Mr Purse countered that no neglect occurred noting two site visits and discussions with Giblett's son about work Giblett would quote. The board decided to reply and invite Giblett to resubmit transfer applications to the Manjimup district.

Upper Blackwood Road Board E. J. Giblett Mr. Purse Mr. Giblett Purse Manjimup Mp. Giblett

Upper Blackwood Road Board reelects Forrest as chairman

Mr P D Forrest has been re elected chairman of the Upper Blackwood Road Board. He thanked the board for their confidence and vowed to continue striving for the district’s best interests. Mr Pottelkow was appointed engineer, with more plant and labour to expand activities. J Purse elected vice chairman with Inglis as the other nominee.

P. D. Forrest Upper Blackwood Road Forrest Pottelkow W. E. Inglis J. Purse Finance and Works Committee Messrs H. 8. Rogers G. B. Mitchell M. Abel

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Kirby Mr. Stitfold Neptune Oil CO. Pty. Ltd New South Wales Harrigan and Chaffer Qroken Henry Blackwood Times Apple and Pear Pld Margaret Taylorite Cottesloe Fisher’s Steere Street
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