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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

3

Bridgetown Church Activities And Upcoming Events

A Bridgetown church page lists tenders for a new hall at Dinninup, and August completion target. Services are planned across Bridgetown and Pemberton with Holy Communion and evensong. Guilds, dances, and fundraisers feature, including a large plain and fancy dress ball to aid the library. Beekeeping notes, Ugly Man Competition results, and Anglican funds update conclude with a keen community vibe.

St. Paul's Church Bridgetown Springvideo F- Divi

Bridgetown June Ball At Mechanical Institute

Coming Events item lists a June 18 Grand Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at the Mechanical Institute Bridgetown and a June 25 Bridgetown Bowling and Croquet Club Ball.

Mechanical Institut Bridgetown

A GOOD INVESTMENT FOR RELIEF MEDICINE ADVERTISEMENT

You may have diarr hens, dysentery or pain in the stor ech ove. Remember that the medi a that will give you relief in Chaintur ety Colic and Diarrhen Reinery: Buy a bottle today. Sold by all store 'kegons and chemists, Bridgetown and Greenbushes. For Influenza Aids, take Woods' Grant Tapperaiint Care.

Bridgetown Greenbushes- Ee

Bridgetown Triumph Over Nelson Association Team

In Bridgetown last Saturday the home side defeated Nelson Association by 48 points. D McClure led play with capable handling as Bridgetown built a strong lead by halftime and extended it through the third quarter. Jack Brennan stood out for Bridgetown with a splendid team performance from almost every tail in the lineup.

Bridgetown D. McClure Ech Jack Brennan

Bridgetown Dominates Forward Play in Weekend Match

Bridgetown held the upper hand in a Saturday game with Brennan and Harold Armstrong among standouts. Ken Butcher dazzled with career form after seven practice nights, while Dick S. and Dick Walters contributed solid midfield work in a performance praised for position discipline. Wanderers travel to meet Bridgetown next Saturday.

Ack Brennan Harold Armstrong Ken Butcher Moriarty Bridgetown Dick Walters Mag Ag Wandereryay Sreenbushes

Tarnadup v Pemberton aedh match at Pemberton

An Australian rules style match at Pemberton between Tarnadup and Pemberton produced a tightly contested, low scoring battle. Jackson Johnston and Morgan starred for Tarnadup while Jarnsdup and Hopkins contributed for Pemberton as scores swung and finally equalised late in the game.

Pemberton Defeats Jarnadup In Close Australian Rules Clash

The match featured tight play with Coverley and N Lawrence trading scores and Kerr delivering key late points. Final tallies show Pemberton 5-8 to Jarnadup 3-11 as goal kickers include Coverley, Jarnadup, and Johnston among others. Mr G Hanrahan refereed the game to general satisfaction amid a keen, competitive atmosphere.

Coverley Hintesa N. Lawrence Tornadeo Kerr Wid Thompso Properjolin Pemberton Jarnadup Werr J. Johnston Hopskins G. Hanrahan Umpore Pembertonians Manjimup

St Barnabas Parish Holds Annual Meeting and Reelects Warden

St Barnabas parish held its annual meeting on Tuesday May 26 with a small attendance. The rector commended retiring senior people's warden P Collins for 14 years of service and nominated Dawson for wardenship. New office-bearers named include E H McLean as people's warden, vestry members Scott Coles Selfo Scarlett Riley, secretary C E Riley, treasurer E Ho McLean, and auditors Moss Parrish and Gray.

Indies’ Guild Gasset Dewnon Dawson P. Collins Collins People’s E. H. McLean Mears Scott W. Coles A. Selfo A. Scarlett C. E. Riley E. Ho McLean

Perth Market Report by F W Lantzke June 9

Stirling Street Perth market notes show abundant apples pears and oranges with strong price ranges. Tomatoes quinces oranges lemons and potatoes selling steadily while onions cabbage cauliflower peas and beans remain variable. poultry and eggs offered with limited supply values listed.

F. W. Lantzke Stirling-Street Perth Jonathans Cleos G. Smiths Yates Dunne Pearn Josephine Keiffers W. Neilis

Soils and Their Treatment At Bridgetown Meeting

On Wednesday evening last week Government Bridge hosted a talk on soils at the Road Board Hall Bridgetown. M r E A Mann spoke to about forty landowners with demonstrations on plant growth, soil building by lime and iron, and experiments from swallowing soils. The speaker estimated much of Bridge Town district may need 30 cwt to 3 tons lime per acre though variation makes full application unlikely. P A Ewing is trialing lime on a quarter acre of orchard at three tons per acre. A vote of thanks ended the address with acclamation.

Government Bridge E. A. Mann Road Board Bridgetown J. R. Walter Mann Distros P. A Ewing C. Sparks

The Opossum Massacre Traps Native Fauna

A long lament on government opossum trapping allows a two month season from May 1 with heavy penalties ending June 30. Trappers flood the bush, skins fetch high prices, and concerns rise over female opossums bearing young and widespread slaughter. Critics call for accountability while noting some farmers may gain ready cash.

Imm Chelea

Greenbushes Board Meets May Discuss Local Issues

At the fortnightly Greenbushes meeting on May 31 present were J. Lindsay chairing with Edwards Phillips Gibbney Meldrum Cowderer and E. R Robinson secretary. The Wanderers and Central football clubs sought removal of a tree and stump from the recreation ground which was granted. The headmaster O Connor offered cooperation for welcoming the Prince of Wales at the Greenbushes election. A Water Department letter related to arrested rates. The secretary to prepare a list for next meeting. The foreman reported flood damage to several roads and was instructed to have some attended to. A dangerous tree on Hill Road was ordered to be removed with Cowderoy support. Drainage petitions for Jephson Street and Fourmaline Street were approved. A motion to nominate E Edwards and D H Gibbney as justices of the peace was passed. Discussion on increasing Federal salaries. A letter to the provincial member condemning the action of Federal Parliament on salaries was carried. The annual ratepayers meeting was set for Monday June 14. Finance figures noted and accounts for payment recorded.

Greenbushes Messrs. J. Lindsay Edwards W. M. Phillips D. H Gibbney T. Meldrum A. Cowderer E. R- Robinson Wanderers and Central Football Club Saking O'Connor Greenbushes State School Prince of Wales Ee Sete Arn Cowderoy Gibbney Jephson-strest Fourmaline-street Phillips Mel E. Edwards D. H. Gibbney

Bridgetown Notes and Local Departures This Week

Bridgetown social notices report residents returning from Perth and East, with several families leaving for Western Australia locations. marriages, engagements, and transfers are listed along with a Red Cross branch meeting and farewell to a local member.

Words Grant Peppermint Cure For Coughs And Colda

An old advertisement promotes a peppermint remedy named Words promising relief for coughs and colds. The copy emphasizes soothing effects and ease of use, typical of late era patent medicines.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dinninup Bridgetown Methodist Church J. A Jeffreyn Pau Darnadup J. H. Ozanne Ladies’ Guild Gram Hall Daly U.A.C.D Maronic Halk Brilsetown At & P.m Mechanics’ Institute Massey Bros S. Bevan Warren-road Queensland Siking Bevan New Zealand Mechanics’ Hall Mors Keith Walter Aprry Blopper Keith Welter Upper Blackwood Harry Klopper The Indies Nelson Association Bridgetown v. Centrals Eame Tarnadup Sellick Lawrence Kealy Johnston Schilling Reith Nelson McKay Hopkins Pike Smith Delf Bradley Kerns Glouder Gray Golding Bloor Keing Jarnsdup Jesin Jarnsdup Pro Wen Morgan St. Barnabas Charo Lantzke Opossum Massacre Iegan South Perup Blackwood J. B. Bailey Mig Ing Greenbuches Treasury Bartlett A. E. Bartlett & CO the Quality Drapers & Bootmen Mim Iry Blechynden C. E Moore and Son Ming Mary Everingism C. A. Palmer Lindsay Armstrong Mrs. Whitton J Mass Beidetor J. Hunter Faroona Mise M. Hunter Marrinup State School Beverley F. W. Gibbs J.C. Kerr Timber Corporation Mill Sic Mesara E Mitchell D- Walter and W. Davie FF. W. Gibbs Ettie McKernan Bunbury Ian Saying Choa, Handmere Greenburhey Kreg East Kirk Balineny Road Tarlton Phillipa Boand Victoria Bulingup Chum. Hindes State Mill Mies Margaret Anne Stirling and Im Eeetirling Alan Robinson Burnett Rev F. Davia Bridgetwo Red Crows Society A. Brown Necely't Provident Edna P. Mayes W. Mayes C. Mou HL Moor Subiaco Thos Wheatley Vera Wheatley Mise Beryl Hill Rosbourne R. B. Andrews Mt Florence Mrs. Read Wnior Mr. Choa Read Ther
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