16 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1951
Page
1
A discussion on the Hester Siding fire case clarifies that officials believed a false alarm occurred while others argued the warning was valid. The secretary reported notifying nearby brigades and police. investigations found sawdust and leaves burning, with claims the alarm saved property despite questions of authority and timing.
Upper Blackwood hosts a tennis tournament final where pairs battled in a six act match. Nicholson and Frakes edged their opponents 6-4 in a long contest, with standout serves and display of power as they secured the victory and planned an exhibition series.
The Reidgelowm Deviers Club committee led by Anuiainy Mis hosts plans for the Easter tournament promising a strong turnout from local districts and metro players. The event features doubles and handicap divisions, with notable visitors including the renowned tennis figures Pale and Kanner expected to attend in April at Grhieetown.
The Greenbusher Tennis Club held its Grasnbushes tournament opening Sunday after a festive afternoon. Players focus on men’s doubles midrounds with women’s singles and mixed doubles to follow Saturday afternoon. Members from the Yornup club plan a visit to Green hes for octal rontch and expect full attendance.
Good Support town Red Cross led by Mrs H Wheatley thanks donors from the street appeal held last Friday including Mise Champ Mr and Mrs Wilson Mins M Siechynden Mins Joan Knight Mrs GA Evans Mr O Mouth ME Archer Mrs E Biechynden Miss Audrey Rainwymien Mn Cox Mrs W Trarsterts and others total donations plus a stall fundraiser of 45. More gifts expected weekly in May. Red Cross Blood Transfusion coach to visit Beidgatown April 7 and 8. donors not yet returned asked to do so.
The notice states that patients at Greenbushes Hospital will commence treatment on March 20. Grom will attend in Bridgetown on March 1k, with Mr. B Gordon listed among attendees.
During Bridgetown Road Board meeting plans to keep polling in two wards were discussed. The idea of centralizing at a single booth was deemed impractical due to voters arriving on different days. Officials decided to retain polling places in Winn Ward and nearby areas for the election.
An auction in Commayetal gstown featured the Steere Street property listed at 2500 with 322 perches, frontage 155 feet to Staere flows and depth 260 feet. A small holding was bid at 1 weekly. Bidding opened near 2000 and rose in 100 increments to 2600 before sale to Mallors. Mr. Moore, principal of the Bidgetows Red Board, presided amid a crowded room.
Bristling with results from Bridgetown Bowling Club the Men’s Championship Pairs tests and the singles event progress. M Mee Wilkins dominates winning the final rounds while Cox and Thorne claim runner up and sectional wins. several pairs including Urquhart Mackinnon Lind Ryall and Beannigan Willig feature in section play as organizers report ongoing rounds and tied results.
A motor truck attempting to load timber for Mesura in Brow County was struck by a train as it stalled on the track. The driver, Mr GK Yates, could not move the vehicle in time and the engine tail dragged the truck, causing damage but no stated injuries.
The president and committee of Upper Hisekwood Bel fiers Memorial Hospital and the Upper Blackwood Sport Council thank those named for paid and promised donations toward the hospital benefit carnival held on March Bayram at Morven.
The secretary Mra HM. Wheatley notes a flood transfusion board visit to Bridgetown on April 7. Danvers residents are urged to register promptly. organizers expect a brisk turnout and wide community participation around town.
A local board discussed a costly virus project aimed at boosting revenue. Members urged writing to Senator Scott and Mr Hearman MboA to pressure government action. The plan focuses on releasing a virus in the Avon Valley to exploit moist conditions and avoid dry areas, with support and opposition noted among members.
Parents urged the board to install a hand railing along a bridge near the school due to danger for children walking from the bridge to the school. Speakers supported the request noting a railing would prevent a child from tumbling into the water below and highlighted the risk to young walkers.
At the Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association annual meeting the cooperation of the Bridgetown Road Board was praised for expediting the new road and for working to refund rent paid for the use of the ratio in connection with the event.
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