From Here There and Everywhere
Visitors to the city over the week end included Messrs Mor rissey Franklyn Firth and Tucak jnr. Local holidaymakers Mr and Mrs I C Peirce of Matta Matta return home after a city break. A Wesfarmers staff change sees Miss Joan Schmegour depart Perth to be replaced by Miss Marcia Jones. The Repertory Club reports heavy bookings for next week with a dress rehearsal nearing standard. first show Saturday at Boyup Brook. Others include Mr J Draper of Bridge town and Mr Frank Down visiting Bunbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
5. Morrissey
P. Franklyn
R. Firth
J. Tucak
Jnr
I. C. Peirce
Matta Matta
J. Draper
Bridgetown
Joan Schmegour
Wesfarmers
Perth
Marcia Jones
Miss Jones
England
Geneva
Geo. Brunner
Allan Williams
Frank Down
Bunbury
Boyup Brook
Governor Will Open Warren Show in Manjimup
His Excellency Sir Charles Gairdner will open the annual Warren Agricultural Horticultural and Industrial Society show in Manjimup on November 15 with the society resuscitated in 1947. Secretary Reg Monkhouse notes the Governor’s participation as a rare honour since the revival. President E R Heath thanks the Governor for the gesture as the event returns to form. Also reported Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd sold C and R Pearse property to I C Hawker of Sydney for £44,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gairdner
Warren Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society
Manjimup
Reg Monkhouse
E. R. Heath
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Messrs. C. and
R. Pearse
I. C. Hawker
Sydney
Shop Break-In at Pitman’s Drapery in Pemberton
Money and other valuables were stolen from Pitman’s Drapery in Pemberton after burglars broke the office window with a brick. Tills on both counters were rifled. Mr Pitman was away in Perth, making exact value unclear, but likely more than cash. This is the third break-in at Pitman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitman
Pemberton
Perth
Local bush fire control debate urges more powers and meetings
A district meeting debated improving burning rules with calls for local control of opening dates and brigades to appoint fire control officers. Members proposed a central control centre, night burning, and coordinated dates to prevent simultaneous fires across the zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eight Mile Well
Poarmits
Abould
Forestry Department
B. Hubery
Wandclap
L. Kropper
Steven
E. ©. Waters
Winnljup
Forth
D. F. Held
Maranup
Waters
B. Huberg
Wandelup
D. Walter
Moore Intes
Success of C W A Birthday Gathering
An attractive stall run by Mrs. R. Sullivan raised a substantial amount and overall the event reached a very satisfactory total. Mrs. Blackeney of Balingup organized activities as Greenbushes branch members performed songs with Peter Dove and Ian Fullarton accompanying on mandolin. The tea featured a birthday cake iced in blue and white. Community singing and games closed the afternoon with thanks to organizers and fellow branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Happiness
Mrs. Weber
Mrs. Vague
Greenbushes
L. Pease
Blackeney
Bush Fire Brigades Consider Paying for Own Equipment
The meeting discussed brigades buying their equipment to ease taxpayer burden with members possibly paying. Debate included concerns about defunct North Bridgetown gear and the risk of underfunded equipment if members pay. Also notes on road safety at Mockerhillup road water table and upcoming AGM plans for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reid
Bush
N. M. Horrell
Road Board
North Bridgetown Brigade
F. Draper
Myr
Horrell
Mockerhillup
Unlawful Use of Farmer's Car Fined for Two Men
Clive Giblett Doust, a Dingup farmer, reported his car was unlawfully used on May 17. Charles Edward Smith, 27, was fined £20 with costs after driving to Deanmill for a dance and returning. a license issue added another fine. Peter William Wallace, 38, pleaded guilty to unlawful use and received a £10 fine with costs. The case was heard in Manjimup Police Court before MR Monkhouse and J Gibson J.P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Eric Giblett Doust
Dingup
Charles Edward Smith
Manjimup
Strahan
Smith
Deanmill
Deenmill
Peter William Wallace
Messrs
RR. Monkhouse
J. Gibson
J'S.p
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R. Creek
David Hancock
Bank of New South Wales
R. E. Doust
Mt. Barker
W. G. Jones
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Warren
Geo. Hunt
Sam Benzie
Smith's Stores Pty. Ltd
Nuopper
Puondariss
W. K. Walker
Walter
W. A. Doust
Moore
H. 4
Moyes
F.C
L. A. Evans
HE. ©. Biggins
Willcox
Peninsula Brigade
Mnijup
C. Water
Mestre
Hlop- Per
B. C. Waters
Predgent
D. Beld
F. Scott
PF. N. MedAlind
Mosars
Masara
McAlinden
F. A. Gifford
Mir
Cong
Wheatey
W. K. Walter
Conguens
Oae
Dis
C.W.A
F. Drawer
D. P. Reid
Department of Agriculture
W. Watson
Watson
Messrs. Horrell
J. Foster
Freemasons
Bridgetown Repertory
Bridgetown Town Hall
Reeves Newsagency
R. P. Davis
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