15 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
1
The Balingup Hospital Appeal leaders plan a 2000 pound drive to support Bridgetown Worpus effort. A Friday rally at Balinziay headquarters decided to limit local Uely Men's Competition to the Talingup district to boost local competition and morale.
Correspondence presented to members covered Kendenup Hostal, Royal Show, and the Food for Britain Appeal with plans to spend about April 10. Details include wages for workers, applications to state secretary Mrs Niblock, and an Allotted annual and casual rates. A box of goods was reported dispatched by the local branch. Also noted were nominations, future rest room access on Friday afternoons, and a Coastal division activity summary.
Board members consider renovating the Yridentown Road school playground before winter. A plan proposes loaning a road-tioned plant, paying drivers, and regrading the area. The Parent and Citizens Association will join the secretary in arranging an inspection and next steps.
Mr Malcolm Scott proposed that the finance committee stay intact to review the road board’s finances. The board faced mounting losses near year end with insufficient funds and potential staff downscaling. Expenditure and rationing concerns were linked to Rand rate changes and June year end, affecting payments and credits.
Bridgetown hosts the Country Women's Big Day on Friday May 3 at the Town Hall. The annual exhibit showcases bandleratia, toney, war, cooking, jams, pickles, preserves, flowers, plants, knitting, children’s work, and crafts for boys. Seven competitive sections offer trophies and prizes, plus a special display of children’s work. Produce and cake trails and teas add to the event, with high interest expected.
The P and C appeals for local help to house 40 South Perth schoolboys during May holidays in Bridgetown. Farmers and citizens are urged to provide accommodation so the boys can enjoy a country holiday after last year’s successful visit. Send names and numbers of boys you can lodge to Mr A B Lewn or Mr H Peck in Bridgetown.
The Bridgetown Country Women's Association announced at a meeting that all debentures on their Hampton Street home are paid and the bank balance is healthy. They plan to build funds for a new community house, grow membership, and expand welfare projects for country members.
Local council discusses parking restrictions after a resident complains about mail delivery and access to the post office. Council members weigh safety, efficiency, and fairness, noting drivers must not block entrances while considering practical enforcement. Residents argue winter delays worsen the issue and call for clear markings.
Bridgetown Road Board unanimously upheld its duty to reinstate a former employee discharged from the services who had since risen to a senior rank. The board faced accommodation limits but explored a compromise merging office duties, traffic and health work to reintegrate him with senior pay. An agreement was formed after the soldier met with the board to discuss the arrangement.
RS L Auxiliary and the Younger set organized a food drive and afternoon service at Lesser Hall on March 8. A subsequent dance boosted the total to £97 7s 8d with £8 1s from the Younger set and generous donations from local supporters. A grateful note lists contributors including Mrs Bathe, Mr Junk, Mrs Cook, and many others as the community praises the effort.
Mr Leu Wheatley plans a notable purchase of two beauty heifers and two young cows from Dorwenup Estate Kojonup. The sale showcases refined Scotish Lyme stock and premium Shorthorn heifers. Wheatley aims to improve his herd as breeders seek high prices amid market volatility and demand for top brood stock.
Local column records social visits and movements in Bridgetown. Mentions Roy and various residents including Flying Officer Alan Black, 1A and Cam ais Dorein Henderson, Bridgetown notables, road board attendees, and returning Perth-bound individuals. Notes on transport, community travel, and postwar adjustments.
Local shoppers face expiry on MEAT and BUTTER coupons dated April 7 with TEA and SUGAR coupons also expiring. A large column covers social visits, trotting events, road board issues, Perth trips, and town residents in Bridgetown including Mr and Mrs J Millington, Mr Parry and his wife, and several local families.
John Verrier, flax controller, praises Allied flax support to Britain. He notes Australia shipped nearly 2,000 tons of flax fibre, with figures for parachute webbing, sailcloth, and other flax-based materials aiding wartime production.
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