Bridgetown notices and council reports from June meeting
A Bridgetown district page notes church services with preachers J He Caanne and B C Willian, and reports from the Warden's Court. It covers a Government Gazette note on magistrates and voting positions, a hospital purchase, a committee resignation, and two ratepayer meetings. The Bridgetown Road Board annual meeting praised the administration, with auditor Mr Ash highlighting per pound costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Ujaurcan
J. He Caanne
B.C. Willian
Greenturhes
Hd Craig
Thos Scully
Drio
HS Craiz
Aoting
Wellington
Bonbmry
Blackpool
Snatex
Collie
E.R. Robinson
Dewpard
I H. Gaurd
Distriot
Momrs
J. May
J. Campbell
Moser
Beott
Herbert
Bridgetown Road Board
HL Smith
Ash
RC. Willians
Chien
Retirement notes and local moves in Greenbunlie region
Local notices record Mr Fred Vague retiring from Greenbunlies after a yint to the city, health problems curtailing duties. Mrs A Stephens of Greenbunties travels to the Eastern States for family illness. A Cowderoy and two children plan holidays in the East. L Armstrong of Greenbushon leaves for Bunbury. J R Walter returns to Bridgetown. Visitors include Meese Po Wicker and Gov Wickens. Bridgetown residents B and F Pource visit the Metropolis. A letter from Mr J H Smith, written by W Reid, honors Mr Joseph Smith, praising his public life and lifelong friendship and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Vague
J. R. Walter
Bridgetown
Meese
Po Wicker
Gov. Wickens
J.H Smith
W. Reid
Ies
Joseph Smith
Stirling
Upper Blakemore Road Board Letter to the Editor
A Barwidgee correspondent writes from Divinup on 21 June 1920 about the legality of the Upper Blackwood Road Board’s leadership. He questions Mr W D Moore’s past elections under a single procedure and asserts Mr Wade knew of issues for three years, urging prior board action and signaling a push by another gentleman during Wade’s chairmanship.
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Pears
Upper Blackwood Road
W. D. Moore
Wade
Ene
Pwt
Vhairuun
Visit of Prince at Bridgetown Road Board Hall
A reception committee met at Bridgetown Road Board Hall on Monday evening with chair Mr. 3 H Smaith presiding. Details covered decoration plans for the Prince visit including arch at Steerestrest entry with "welcome" and "fire well" lettering, pathway decoration, palms and bunting, and interior decor by the ladies. The Hampton Street entrance to host the Prince was to be used, Boy Scouts invited to line up with the royal party, and afternoon tea extended to key officials and society leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road
H- Smaith
H. M. Dallas
T Davies
H. Lake
G. W. Hester
Mishes MM. Thry
A. Blechynden
Meyers
Lake
Cutmore
Ewing
Walter
Tuke
Urquhart Road
Dwyer
Waddington
Plechynden
Hester
Wintine
Parhway Stacion
Kully
Iwo
Tol
Rowd
BSA
Meniber
Low Red Cram Society
Greenbushes Station Gossip and Staff Moves
Mr Bob Pond, longtime Greenbuster tollway station staffer, left by Saturday’s train for Caron where she has been promoted to Assistant Stationmaster. Joy Carter fills his Cape as junior staffer, and Roy Kimber takes over as Station Master at Southern Cronstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Pond
Greenbuster Tollway
Joy Carter
Joe
Frita
Roy Kimber
Southern Cronstad
Riley
Complimentary Evening At Miners Institute Dance
At the Green bushes Miners Institute a Monday evening event honored Miss Emily O Riley and Miss Beryl Gout with thanks for their music and dance contributions to patriotic concerts. Guests received engraved gifts as Rev. F L Riley and Mr A Bolder expressed gratitude for years of service to the cause. The gathering featured a generous supper provided by the ladies and expressions of appreciation by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners” Institute
Greenbushes
Ewnily O'Riley
Beryl
Toca
RSL
Miss V Bond
Rew
Riley Ad Mosars
Wague
M. Kidd
Mu. Shaw
FL F Riley
A. Bolder
Ahatke
Pacipiente
Indies
Bridgetown Agricultural Society Plans and Debates
Bridgetown council members discussed urgent needs for the fruit season including securing covered trucks and transport. The meeting approved sowing deer grass on grounds, planting ornamental trees, and forwarding agenda items on freight costs, railway charges, fodder, and early crops. A condolence letter to the late Joseph Smith was authorized and annual meeting set for July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen
Uns Agricultural Society
Davis
Ko A- Brown
GC Money
Wrate
Bunbury
Aganda
War
Northam Agricultural Society
Willmott
Rey Fo Davi
Echine Wens
Chidzey
Royal Society
Dater
Bridgetown
Blechynden
Joseph Smith
Society
Tiwan
Aldhetty
P Wickena
McCullant
Vince
Wanderers Triumph In Evenly Contested Nelson Clash
Wanderers defeat Centrals 12 goals 42 to 9 39 in a rain influenced Nelson Association football match. Standout scorers include Rawlings Clayton and Wilk Name for Wanderers with Brennan and Clatworthy scoring for Centrals. Weather heavy but ground conditions improved. Stan Wague filled in for Jack Steven, with McClure refereeing a hard creditable game.
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Wanderers
Lemstian
Stan Wague
Jack Steven
David McClure
Ffl Riley
Alleep
Florence
Clayton
Edwards
William
Rawlings
W. Smith
McDonald
Pitts
Walton
Slab
Garcia
Pear
Vagus
C. Giewe
Brennan
Hi Giese
Slein
Elliott
Clatworthy
McLean
S Smith
Johnston
Lindsay
Morgan
McKenna
C. Riley
McAlinden
Cruickahank
Hogan
Whitemin
Wanderere
Bob Florence
Rawlinga
Johnson
Wiig
Centrals
Clinton
McDeonald
Satter
S. Smith
Brennen
FF. Riley
Wanderer
Captrale
H. Giese
Jolneon
L. Clyton
Aimid
Clove Edwards
C. Wil- Tiana
Tke
Vic
Hebinde
Rewlings
L. Clayton
Wilk Name
Johowin
Wanderers Starters Named in Busy Lineup Shuffle
Tion is whost impossible AU play ers splendidly, especially B. Florence, Willisaye, Ravengs, Wy Smith, Mc Donald, Alleep, T. Clayton and Riley for Wanderers, and Brennan, . Giese, Elliott, Clatworthy, Smith, Johnson, G. Lindsay, (unfit injured), and McKenna.
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B. Florence
Willisaye
Ravengs
Wy Smith
McDonald
Alleep
T. Clayton
Riley
Wanderers
Brennan
Giese
Elliott
Clatworthy
Smith
Johnson
G. Lindsay
McKenna
Wanderers defeat Centrals in rough football clash
In heavy rain the Wanderers beat Centrals 42 to 33 after a hard fought round two match. Both teams showed strong effort with many players noted, umpire Mr. Dave McClure praised for impartial officiating. next Saturday Centrals meet Bridgetown on the former ground.
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Centrals
Teamus Wanderers
Rev Miter
Allkop
Clayton Florence
Kawands
Rawl Smith
McDonald
Williams
Slater
Vague
Pears
Pitts
Walton
Garcia
C. Giese
Capt
Brennay
H. Gieke
Sloan
Riley
el Hfroth
Sid Smith
Johnson
Manjimup Clinches Dominant Victory Over State Mill
Manjimup defeated No 1 State Mill by a wide margin in a June match. The Manjimup lineup featured Liddelow Mottram Dick Felwhead Starkie Kelly Wilton Couver Craig Stokes (capt.) Eaton Williams Winters Stanger Kelly, while State Mill included Dance Hutchinson (capt.) Hintie Sheridan Rowan Skinner Schofield Dooley Anstey Battalani Hall Gideon White Walker Thompson Smith Shea. The Magpies led from first whistle, scoring steadily and sealing a heavy win as the poor contrasting play by the visitors persisted. Williams contributed 14 points for Manjimup, with Dooley adding key scores for the light blues. The final tally showed Manjimup far ahead, 5-9 to 1 goal, amid a noisy crowd enjoying outdoor sport in trying conditions.
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Manjimup
State Mill
Liddelow
Mottram
Felwhead
Starkie
Kelly
Wilton
Couver
Craig
Stokes
Eaton
Williams
Winters
Stanger
Fisher
Dooley
Anstey
Battalani
Hall
Gideon
White
Walker
Thompson
Smith
Shea
Mick
No. 1
Web
Sigilar
Connor
Newt Godle
Manjanup
Peri
Wil Hinins
Maximun
G. Dick
Connie Anya Fidatecich
Hutchinson
Twlight
Manjimap
Ausiinilaeumber
Manjimup Triumph Leads to Close Clash at Half
In a tense quarter, Winters and Connor each netted twice, Wilton and W Thek added goals, Shea scored Manjimup’s 53rd goal, building a 5-3 advantage by quarter end. Final score Manjimup 14 21, Nov 12 2, with umpire G Hanrahan officiating. Next Sunday the No 1 town travels to Jamadbo to face the local side in what’s predicted to be a tighter test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Connor
Wilton
W. Thek
Shea
G. Hanrahan
Jarnadbo
Blackberry Menace Dominates Bridgetown Road Board Meeting
At a Friday Bridgetown Road Board gathering Mr Geo Wickens urged action against blackberry infestation threatening roads and reserves. Officials discussed enforcement under the Noxious Weeds Act, possible board-driven clearing, costs, and timelines with a 1921 enforcement notice proposed to inform property owners.
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Nunnor Ratepayers
Bridgetown
Wickens
Geegilup
Tospector Crawford
Ian
J. W. Blechynden
AM Culler
New South Wales
W. B Cutmore
Messrs
Blechynden
Lake
Chaiman
Fragmentary OCR poetry note on fear and death
Fragments describe a world of wickedness and fear of death. References to Pharisees and cold seasons hint at a debate over mortality, with obscure lines about rushing to woods and a great pepper. The piece reads as incomplete verse with unclear context and attribution.
Market Report from Perth on Fruits and Produce Prices
Market notes fruit and produce listings with prices for apples, pears, oranges, quinces, lemons, and other items. Mentioned are supply tightness for strawberries and grapes, steady cabbage and cauliflower, pumpkin activity, and poultry and egg prices with weekly market movements. Names and places indicate a Perth market context and various vendors and varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tantake
Perth
Sweden
Prine Jone
Dunn
Dolwrty
Yates
Granger
Maniarine
Neilin
Josephine
Tomintoon
KIDDIES At PLAY Health warning on minor injuries
A sanitized early 20th century advice piece warns that minor cuts and burns can invite germs and lead to serious trouble. It recommends Rexona antiseptic ointment for immediate soothing care and stresses prompt treatment to avoid costly medical bills.
Sinn Fein Attack Destroys Five Coastal Signal Stations
Sinn Feiners attacked and destroyed five signalling stations along the southern coast. About 2,000 British marines have been deployed along the coast to guard the remaining signalling posts.
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Sinn
Grosnbushes Road Board Minutes Highlight Local Works
The June 14 meeting of Grosnbushes Road Board discussed welcoming the Prince of Wales at Greenbuster station on July 5, with a public meeting to follow on July 22. Proposals included sustaining bridges on proposer Ellie Cheeks and appointing a finance committee to report on treasury, bank, and security matters.
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Greenline
Fallin
Los
Fieyris Bf
Pattlora
Ellie Cheeks
Sryra
Trwan
Aig Aldress
Welcone
ALA
Greenbuster
Gibbney
Cowderow
Meldrum
4 Good Investment in a Town Ad for Medicine
An old advertisement touts Iain's Colic and Diarrhoea remedy as a sound investment for relief from stomach pains and dysentery. It urges readers to buy a bottle today, sold across Bridgetown by druggists and keepers of chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain
Sll
Kane
Bridgetown
Greenburbes
Rich discovery of silver feed near old Peppermint Cure site
A garbled report notes a silver feed discovery about 250 miles west of Broketl and near Evkaby mbes with references to Words' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs, and to efforts in South Australia to water levels and a site abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baratos
Mbes
South Australia
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Prince OF Wales
Industons
Nak
Yourn
H Holdsworth
Ding
Jai
Blair Wood Road
Barwidgee
Prince
Bridgetown Agricultural Society
Mr. A. Cullen
Rev. F. Davis
Memrn
Dalagitos
Mess
Awirs
Wolters
Abe
Nelson Association
Wanderers Y Centrals
Uuba
Cantrale
Lantzke
Grosnbushes Road Board
Bartlett
A. E. Bartlett & CO
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