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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
7
The historic Scott's Hotel in Bridgetown, first licensed premises long run by the Scott family, is to be auctioned next Thursday at the Palace Hotel Perth. Prospective buyers have travelled to inspect the property as bidders anticipate keen competition.
The Bridgetown water issue dominates a June meeting of the Holestown Road Board. Mr M Wheatley argues for supplying water from the Balineup area via the mill stream, while others dispute the plan. C B Scott insists on progress and asks for concrete details after long delays.
Mr Jim Prastidis narrowly escaped serious injury when his car skidded and overturned at Runawick Junction on the way to Perth. He was pinned by the bonnet and seat but freed himself through a window. The car suffered damage. no injuries to him other than shock were reported. The incident remains under police inquiry with potential follow-up on the other party involved.
The meeting debated hiring the road board's roller for dancing class use. Proposals floated high daily rates and fuel costs, with debate over an outside driver. A final plan suggested 23 net daily charge if the hirer supplied driver and oil, amid cost doubts and vehicle comparisons.
In a close A grade pennant clash at Mandi, Bridgetown led by strong form in early rounds and featured notable results. Mra Williams and Mra Larst posted wins while others, including Mire. Phelan and Mre Doust, claimed important victories as the competition wavered with several 2 and 1 and 1 up finishes.
Publicity officer for the Bridge town Junior Farmers, Miss Vera Muehin, is away in Northcliffe for a few days. The report lists local residents visiting Geraldton, Wubin, and Bridgetown, with updates on friends, relatives, and social events such as a bridge afternoon, a carnival dance, and a guide hut gathering. Several families are noted traveling or hosting guests, reflecting a busy community scene.
This week’s card evening yielded results with Mrs. Myles and Mr. Le taking prizes in the fraternal event. Rocky rose to top honors while Mian Val, Birch, and Mr. G Creech also scored. After night supper, the gathering closed around 11 o’clock.
The Bridgetown Road Board hosted an afternoon tea on June 10 to honor G Randell who ran the town power station for 26 years before passing to the State Electricity Commission. Attendees praised his 24 hour service during war shortages and noted the town had no major breakdowns under his oversight.
Health Department plans a fulltime trained morse resident at the hospital as revenue and patient fees fall. Doctor Gordon noted Bridgetown surgery draw and Greenbushes outpatients clinic patronage, with Balingup residents also frequenting the clinic. The board seeks cooperation from Balingup Wood Board to form a committee response.
The Upper Blackwood Road Board announced five prosecutions linked to fires reported without full details from Fire Control Officers. Some reports lacked facts, prompting calls for complete reporting to prevent uneven enforcement. Nearby Greenbushes saw fines for lighting without written notice, sparking debate on strict adherence and proof of notice.
A golf stroke competition was held at Bridgnorth with players HL Armstrong 77 86 12 10 73 and R Stevens 81 18 78 among others. Next Saturday a four team match and the first round of the Ewing Ligaby will be played, with Evang v Moyes and Hester v Ring. Sunday features the Birthday Cup bogey event at Manjimup.
Mi Pom Warburton swept two Bridgetown Wadiee Golf Club events in poor weather. She claimed the silver spoon by three strokes over Hester and later won a ball competition with Mrs Percy Evans in the 8th race. Net scores and handicaps are listed for several players including Warburton, Mester, and Somombe.
Wednesday's games will stage a stroke competition for the Ladies' Golf Union Silver Spoon with players including Mrs P Evans 99 84 46 Mrs W Wheatley 112 48 68 Mrs G Dizon 118 46 and Mrs Wauchope 105 82 7 at Mex Clarks venue amid to be determined results.
The Shamrock Motel in Greenbunches and other inns in the Black Wood District see new licensees as Mr. ET Henley takes over from Mr. Frank Viner and others replace departed managers across Bridgetown Ballagup and Greenbushes Road Board areas. Mr. Jack Huitson at Exchange Hotel in Greenbushes stands as the longest serving landlord amid these transfers.
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