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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1920

Page

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Scottsbrook Rifle Club Plans Muskets and Meeting

J C Smith of Scottsbrook presided at the rifle range on June 6 as the muskets entered a new stage. A staggered day on June 15 will certify members' progress, with a general meeting on July 2 to stage a trophy shoot across 300 500 and 600 yards followed by an annual evening in the village. The committee also arranges a euchre party and a plain and fancy ball with prizes. good attendance is hoped and midnight refreshments will be provided free of charge.

J.C. Smith Above Ciiege

Bridgetown Board Seeks Urgent Telephone Service

At a Bridgetown Road Board meeting Mr F H Chidgrey forwarded a letter to the Deputy Postmaster General urging joint representation by public bodies to press for disaster relief telephone service. He highlighted long delays calling Perth and Bunbury and argued the single line was inadequate. The Deputy PMG cited revenue rules, Bridgetown Exchange at £100 annual, blocking extension, but offered night service on urgent requisition. The board resolved to push for a satisfactory service.

Bridgetown Road F. H. Chidgrey Bridgetown Mr. Chidguey Assigens Inccemem Postmanarsneral

Beet growers urged to switch crops amid sugar price policy

Myr W D. Leslie, president of the Beets Association at Sale Victoria, says beet growers face a poor future if sugar is bought by the Commonwealth at 35 shillings per ton. He argues 40 shillings per ton would spur higher production while irrigation costs tax the district. He notes farmers already shifted to cereals when beet could not pay.

Myr W D. Leslie Sale Victoria Commonwealth

Greenbushes Shunting Proposal Agreed By Minute Meeting

A representative meeting of mine owners managers and businesspeople at the Road Board office Greenbushes on Thursday evening June 10 discussed a Timber Corporation Ltd proposal to build and operate a shunting line from Greenbushes station to the town using one locomotive. They plan daily freight trains shunting general merchandise produce and timber with scale rates and limits and a wood delivery schedule. The group decided to accept the proposal with conditions to prevent future interference with timber within the Greenbushes mining area and preserve mill life for three to four years, noting provincial gains for the town.

Road Bord Greenbushes J. C. Kerr Timber Corporation Ltd Cor- Tea Poppin

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised for Pleasant Taste

A brief endorsement notes the remedy's wide popularity due to its repeated use, pleasant taste, and lack of narcotics or harsh substances. It emphasizes it can be depended on for children who prefer its agreeable flavor.

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