Nelson Lemmon speaks at Boyup Brook on housing and Works policy
Nelson Lemmon outlines housing and works priorities after returning to Federal Parliament. He cites war housing needs, material shortages, and the balance of housing hospitals and factories. Lemmon notes WA gains under wartime and discusses tax cuts, welfare, and the Federal Aid Works plan benefiting Western Australia.
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Boyup Brook
Hoar
Nelson Lemmon
Australia
Commonwealth
Seema Imtuvtrien
Bridgetown Trots Draw Tight Finish in Handicaps
The Bridgetown fixture drew a large crowd as Minton Maid edged St reta in a photo finish for the Katanning Handicap amid boos and stewards inquiry over a late-race mount adjustment. Hastie Nelson won the Wagin Handicap with Voyage's Best second as Heather Wyne took the Narrogin Trophy.
Road Board Elections Promise to Renew Services
Mr Low Evans, long-time South East Ward member, says on Saturday he intends to renominate and place his services again at the interests of ratepayers, noting his experience and commitment to the board.
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Low Evans
South East
Forthcornir
Mint on Maid and Other Races at Riose Park
The page lists racing cards at Riose Park with Mint on Maid as a favored filly in the early betting, showing odds for Miss Brettta and Droggiat among others. It notes the betting totals, win and place prices, and a finish won by a foot in the crossing by Mint on Maid. The extended card includes the Bringtown Handicap and Flying Mile with a long string of horses and prices, listing several names and outcomes.
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Minton
HL Payne
Robert Minton
Whiri Park
J. Walton
Furl Mavieta
Cam Isto
Riose” Park
Panry
Hope
Miss Btretta
Evens Minton
Fairy's Hope
Rose Park
The
Neces
Flying Mile
Prince Claredo
WP. Tones
Cowen
Dolly Weo
Rimdiworth Lad
Aayaw
PhD
Holly Hilton
Wavehworth Laws Totatisalar ‘Divivtemiiys
Trotting Season Closes Amidst Shortage of Horses
Bridintown Trotting Club president Me Rew Montar cites horse shortage and dwindling entries as reasons to end the season. Club members agree, thanking supporters while noting no further investments this season. Public enthusiasm and turnout are acknowledged but season ends.
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Montar
Hunter
Generons
Bridgetown Hospital Board Meeting Updates Plans and Finances
The Bridgetown Hospital Board held a monthly meeting led by Mr be Ke Goniridge with members including Momma Fred, H J Smith, Carl Moyes, D Wonchope and A K Walton. The matron reported the prior month exceeded records while in patient numbers reached 73 with 5 deaths and 8 discharges. 10 remained in hospital. Maintenance work was approved along with a new hot water system for main hospital and nurses quarters to be tendered promptly for winter completion. A plan to convert the current nurses home to domestic quarters and build a new brick women’s home on another site was approved for further discussion. Outpatient fees will be paid at the hospital rather than booked in advance.
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Hell On Tuenday
Be Ke Goniridge
Momma Fred
Buck
H. J. Smith
Carl Moyes
D. Wonchope
A. K. Walton
Aecroury
Mix. J. Awcock
Apuloggini
Memes Elder
Jonox
A. Pook
Soaed
Medical Department
Thie
Thunderstorm Damages Orchards Across Bridgetown District
A freak thunderstorm swept portions of the Bridgetown district from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning causing varying orchard damage. The storm traced a path from Greenbushes to Marinap Ford and across multiple orchards including Abbott Annell Graham Walker Cox Padgett Mercer and Phillips as it moved southeast along the river. rainfall was light to moderate with no hail. Official assessments suggest heavy crop impact on some holdings and ongoing evaluations by horticulture authorities.
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Bridgetown
Thomson Brothers
Greenbushes
Mrs. Abbott
Annell
Graham
Walker's
Cox's
Padgett
Sutton‘s
Althousel
Thora
Iit
Geome
Matron Cooper Resigns From Bridgetown Hospital Post
At a Tuesday meeting in Bridgetown Hospital the resignation of Matron Cooper was accepted with regret. Cooper had served as matron with notable dedication and sound leadership during her tenure.
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Bridgetown Hospital
Conper
Cooper
Red Cross Activities Announced With Postwar Harvest Aid
The Red Cross outlines community support events for the fall season including a clothing drive and a sale of goods to aid relief efforts. Volunteers are asked to collect garments and household items at designated locations and dates.
Bowls Championship At Tall Town Club Dominated By Winners
Forte set results show Forere Wilking and Dakus clinching 24 29 victory over Tony and Moulton in a title match. Bridgetown White beat Red in pennant bowls with several players named and scores listed, including 15 27 and SB 14. Bridgetown White 8 Bridgetown Red 45 and Bridgetown Blues with Greenbushes also noted in results.
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Bridgetown
Bridgetown Whitey
Salvair
Pleeton
Rungon
Windues
Sussmill
Milward
Moulton
Rack
Bulmo
Hentey
G. Eyane
Willin
Toyer
Tomelty
Tomelty, ‘Og. Mitchell, Waller and Iirigen
McGlure
Newbit
Cox
L. Evans
Final pennant results with mixed outcomes by team
Halineup finished with 7 wins and 3.94 points while Red had 6 wins and 4 losses totaling 12 points. Greenhushes won, Naunup secured 54 points for 10 points, Bridgetown Rie and Bridgetown White each posted four and three points respectively with mixed win loss records.
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Halineup
Lam
Wn Red
Greenhushes
Naunup
Fort
Bridgetown Rie
Pointe
Bridgetown White
Lowe
Letter from Mr Fyfe Clarifies Bridgetown Meeting Statements
The letter from Mr Fyfe Director of Land Settlement responds to statements made at a Bridgetown meeting and provides clarification. It notes an appearance in this issue and promises further detail next.
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Fyfe
Liie
Bridgetown
Local Election Board Faces April Vote Amid Rumors
Vague chatter surrounds the upcoming board election as April is noted for the vote and early interest appears. A new member, Me Tonk Wilmott, is mentioned with ties to the North Wed district amid speculation of possible nominations and changing loyalties.
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Elvetione
Veltie
Rome
Wilmott
Obituary for Dr Dodwell Browne Dies in Bridgetown
Dr Dodwell Browne, long serving resident and physician known as the Father of Bridgetown, died on March 1 in Bridgetown. Born in Ceylon in 1872, he practiced across Western Australia before settling in Bridgetown where he mentored many in the community. He is survived by his widow Mina Meppington, two sons Cand and Keppell, and two daughters Mrs Herbert Davier and Mrs Trinan Whantley.
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Bridgton
Browne
Bridgetown
Rentleman
Ceylon
Rowne
Woxtarn
Australia
Jarruhdale
Port Medland
Wyndham
Lonergan
Willias Jonts
Mina Meppington
Brinawick
Lwavux
Cand Craal
Keppell
Herbert Davier
Trinan Whantley
Mtire
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Mr. Lemmon
Poli Enum
Sontag
Vieturix
New South Wales
Uwrial
Ibusganita Aeutiniibad
Ueasgmial
WAR Service Homes
Fie
Wae Service Horwen Commission
Workers Vomce Board
Cammina
Nelson
Booth Australia
Western Australia
W.A
Bullaine
Laminar
Rmory
Welds
Minton Maid
Stretta
Tte Toon
Mian Stretta
Hastie Nelson
J. Butler
Poster
Wen
Foster
Tuture
Butler
Banvess
Pemberton
Fea
Cat
Fairy
Mr. BE
Hattray
Heather Wyne
Prince Claredy
Kt. G. Tuthills Mins St
B. G. Whiton
Mavista— Diwamma
Ratiray
Willy Wilt Mitre
Miss Stretca
G. Tute Bill
Bom
Peter Stretia
Lady Hunga
Lady Nikola
Rowe Park
Bill Nelson
Evens
Mise Steytta
Lay Nikola
FL A. Bamess
Wastie Nelson
J. Foster
Nulnon
Hastie Lye
A. H. Payne
Whirl Park
Galting
Furry’s Hope
Heather Wyn
Rattray'a Bom
Laddie Heather
Lady Winton
W. F. Jones
Prince Derby
Gabelit
Gabelit, Mr. G.F
Earl Siam
Ivy Whips
Broad Lady
Rusthworth Lad
Evens Prince Ch
Gebelit
Hea
Wyn
Wile
Miss Stretta
Jill
Peter Btratis
Lady Hung
MR. L. Evans
Southeast Ward
Hartie Nelson
Fon Tard
Selah
Huaxtie Love
Weather Wyn
Iemttray
Luddie Heathus
G. F. Fraser
Earl Siem
Wtartory
Wtartory, Betting: 7 To. 4 Oy Hustin Nelson
Galieih
Hesattal Wien
Price
Matron
Red Cross
Muven
Mra
Ihu
Flonaur
Kvitay
Bnelun
Bilin
Warauss
Champie
Champondhiey
Mhetaltown
Fouere Wilking
Dakus
Tony
Bridgetown Blues
Bolton
Whitthcraft
Urquhart
Baxely
Yatew Newton
F. Huttson
Bignell
Lynn
W. Abbotts
Cowley
Guest
Smith
Dixon
Cook
Meredith
Jones
Drug Sells
Ingram
J. Huitson
Groenbuanin
Mr. Fyfe
Dodwell Browne
Harvey Trots
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