Wog's Column and Small-town Anecdotes
A column recounts a Brigadier visitor from Britain visiting Korea era memories and a humorous sidewalk scene. It then switches to a Greenbushes mouse episode at a party with a quiet finish and a local bowls carnival remark. Thought for Week notes a road joke about Byron and Shakespeare.
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Britain
Korea
Pyongyang
Brig
Abdul
Greenbushes
Hubby
Emily
Young Mouse
Byron
Shakespeare
Bridgetown
Boyup Brook
Bridgetown Creek Health Hazard Prompt Action
The Bridgetown road board warns of health risks from Hampton street creek effluent, noting polio and diphtheria hazards. Foreman Glover says cur rent efforts lack proper facilities, with ratepayers scarce at meetings. Immediate measures are promised, affecting Queen's Busselton visit and local plans.
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Sigj@ins
Hampton Street
Bridgetown
Road Board
Hac Uelate
Glover
Busselton
Nine Teams to Contest West Australian League Football
Nine teams will contest league football this year including Pastimes South Bunbury Bun bury Railways Centrals Mines Rovers Collie Railways Donny brook and two Busselton sides. Traveling expenses will be covered by the league and Collie matches will not be played at Collie until later. When Collie and Busselton meet games will be at Bunbury or Donnybrook. A fixture committee is set with opening date undecided and Hayward Medal will go to the league best and fairest player. Len Thompson of the Collie Association was elected league vice president. Busselton association to nominate a vice-president.
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Pastimes
South Bunbury
Bunbury Railways
Centrals
Mines Rovers
Collie Railways
Donnybrook
Busselton
League
Collie
Bunbury
Hayward
The
Collie Association
Len Thompson
Busselton Association
Bex
Times Office Promotes Excellent Wedding Invitations Range
The Times office showcases an expert selection of wedding invitations and printing services. Prospective couples are invited to inspect the assortment and place orders for custom designs.
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Times
Bishop of N W Pays a Visit to Faithful Leader
Aged 87 the widely known Bishop John Frewer remains vigorous and mentally sharp. The North West figure, beloved from Paraburdoo to Darwin, is praised for gospel work among drovers, shearers, natives, and Japanese pearlers. He plans another journey to the Eastern States and will be honoured by his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
John Frewer
The
North West
Bish
Australia
Broome
Derby
Bishop John
Parnarvon
Darwin
Rockhampton
Queensland
Ecclesiastic
Six Months Campaign Ends Noisy Bridgetown Coaling Noise
After months of pressure by the Blackwood district paper and local residents, Bridgetown will curb the clanking noise from the railway coaling stage. From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly, excluding emergencies, the nuisance is to cease, according to Motive Power Engineer Mr. Proctor and Chief Traffic Manager Mr. T W Brodie.
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Bridgetown
Proctor
Perth
T. W. Brodie
Blackwood Times
Blackwood District
First Autumn Trot Meeting Proved A Big Success
Bridgetown Trotting Club hosted the First Autumn Trot under lights with J Marsden driving two winners and two thirds. Honest Blue excelled, winning the Connell Handicap after a second in the Brennan, while Peaceful Blue placed twice and Peggy Nelson claimed the Bon Fisher Handicap.
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J. Marsden
Honest Blue
S.o
Peaceful Blue
Peggy Nelson
Evens
Silverado
BON Fisher
Caddy
Marsden
John de Nelson
J. Doust
Cargo
Johnnie Nelson
Lyd
Chicago Divorce Trial Reveals Kissless Marriage Since May
Mrs. Patrician Kolarik testified in Chicago divorce court that her husband Louis kissed her on their wedding day last May and has not kissed her since, detailing a strained marriage and alleged neglect.
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Chicago
Patrician
Kolarik
Louis
Royal tour changes to curb polio risk in Western Australia
Officials warn polio cases in WA require postponing large public gatherings. A Busselton stop is minimized to prevent crowding and disease spread. parents hold final responsibility for keeping children safe amidst revised schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Senators Listening In on Rural Automatic Telephone Exchanges
A discussion notes that many automatic exchange applications are rejected or delayed. The speaker cites Western Australia’s vast distances and farm dispersion, once supported by housewives hosting exchanges, and urges the Postmaster-General to secure a larger grant to fund more rural automatics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Western Australia
H. L. Anthony
Pasturisation groups active in Bridgetown district
A.W. poe and Seuss advisor lead pasturisation groups in the district. Mr Hobbs has addressed several agricultural groups sharing extensive knowledge. The Catterick Farmers' Union branch praised his subject mastery and enthusiasm. He spoke to the Yornup branch Tuesday night and will conduct more field demonstrations.
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A.W. Poe. Seuss
Bridgetown
Hobbs
Catterick
Farmers’ Union
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Walton
Neuradong
K. Walton
Sister Daly
Black Countess
Brown Boody
Handy Andy
Bill's
Neurodong
Coverley
Anticipate
C. Jones
Berndale
Gentleman Jack
Army Lass
Glaskey
Toto
Nell
Great Faith
Connell
EK. Waters
Sir Owen
Judy Lou
Comet Jet
Evens Berndale
Yornup
Robert Denver
Toto Nell
Carl
Ivan
Hoe
Galgo
Tyd
Gyds
Editorial
South West
Wis
Thomes F. Waren
Thomas F. Warren
Perry Street
Seddon
Victoria
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