Bridgetown to hand over grounds for major sports show ground
The Agricultural Society agrees to transfer control of the grounds to the Bridgetown Road Board for major improvements including an £8,000 expenditure. The plan aims to develop a premier show and sports ground, with the Agricultural Society retaining management and a board representative system.
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Agricultural Society
Road Board
Windeetown
Relly
Perth
Willhisaw Asa
Kuith Walter
Bridgetown
Wociery
Peninsula
the Clairman
Ehateman
J. C. Sparkes
PA. Ewing
Nocvity
Siery
Cullen
Ted Bolton
Cullen Park
Roy Hester
Woekuly
Boar
Herter Anid
C. 3
Sparkes
Fry
N ‘Manny
Grounids
Hwaxid Re
Lowat
Napira Lona
Mengo
Chairman Scott on road problems in district
Friday article reports Chairman Scott urging better road funding amid high maintenance costs. Discussion covers Winnieup and Harvey districts, proposed bitumen road works, and the need for authorities to provide funds to repair and improve 50 miles of main roads and related deviations.
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Scott
Ximi
Nolnon
Winnigup
Winnieup
Ronda
Haxvey
Inthay
Alain Rowdy
Karveys
Praparm
Edi
Tie Smealinge
Joey
Patel
TE Waw
Siggins
Lahore
Voting details for Nelson seat election report
Details of the Nelson seat contest show a decisive majority with Cumin at 2201 votes and Mak leading overall turnout. The report highlights total votes cast and per candidate tallies, noting margins and regional breakdowns.
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Nelson
Increase in motor license fees urged at conference
Mr Seay spoke for the Association urging higher motor license fees to fund road maintenance. Delegates argued wartime cuts should be restored and farmer vehicle taxes abolished. The South West Conference, with road boards from the region, will meet in Bunbury late May or early June to decide.
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South West
Bunbury
Public Health Letter Warns on Household Disinfections
Bridgetown residents receive a Monday letter from the Commissioner of Public Health outlining emergency instructions for home sanitation. The notice mentions diluted preparations containing urban typhus agents and specifies spraying ceilings and carpets with a disinfectant containing at least 25 percent DDT.
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Bridgetown Road
Public Health
Baly
Bridgetown Board Faces Health Inspector Ultimatum
Health Commissioner warns Bridgetown Greenbushes and Boyup Brook to appoint a joint full time health inspector within three months or face powers. A meeting with Bayup Brook Bridgetown and Manjimup delegates agreed to share the post, allocating largest share to Manjimup while others cooperate. Bridgetown board members listened to the ultimatum without discussion.
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Greenbushes
Boyup Brook
Bridgetown
Delors
Bayup Brook
Wan
Tennis club faces funding crunch before Easter carnival
The voxd board refused a requested club donation for Easter cur, citing tight funds. They granted a substantial grant only if money allowed, and limited loud speaker use to a token 10 shillings for the week instead of the usual five pounds.
No Free Serum Is Charge Made for Inoculations
A fragment notes concern over charges for diphtheria serum. It mentions a board reporting receipts and a department fund of 17 shillings 10 pence, with children charged 2 shillings 6 pence for serum inoculations.
Bridgetown Gets Four Houses
A Workers' Homes Board letter to Bridgetown Road Board states that four houses are allocated to Bridgetown with tenders to be advertised soon. The news is seen as satisfactory and a start to improving housing, with hope for a further allotment after completion.
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Workers’ Homes Board
Bridgetown
Straying cows menace noted at Bridgetown Road meeting
Stan Walters cited eight or more cattle wandering Hampton Street near Paterson’s packing shed over weeks. He urged action to stop the cattle from roaming the streets. The board warned owners by advertisement and said prosecution will be pursued again at once.
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Stan Walters
Bridgetown Road
Hampton Strew
Paterson
Mfondwrs
Bridgetown Road Board Considers Stray Dogs Action
The Bridgetown Road Board met Monday to discuss stray dogs roaming the streets. A secretary said recent newspaper advertisements drew many applications and owners will be warned or action taken against those who let dogs roam and threaten traffic.
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Mlisasses
Bridgetown Road
Bridgetown Road Board selects Mim May Minchin for role
At the latest meeting of the Bridgetown Road Board two applications were considered for senior shorthand typist and book keeper. Mim May Minchin from Manly New South Wales prevailed as the successful applicant. Ming Gloria Carr's resignation was presented and accepted with regret.
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Bridgetown Road Board
Manly
New South Wales
Mim May Minchin
Government may subsidise aerodrome sites
Bridgetown board members heard from Airways Ltd about a government subsidy for aerodrome sites. A press statement prompted a reply from Minister Hawke advising that subsidies up to 1500 pounds in some districts and 1000 pounds in others require approval from the Minister and the Civil Aviation Department.
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Bridgetown Board
Bork
Airways Ltd
Miniater Hawke
Wor Hess
Commonwishil Civil Aviation Department
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Reg Hexter
Harry Doust
Bridieetown
Hur Pioneves
Doust
Scott ON
Mambert
Hyevey Road Board
Jans Ir Lays
Alectors
Umming
Howr Balbureup Larronbuvat
Boojetuy
Ity
Getown
Chowerny
Dean Mill
Dupri
Dinninup
North v . Dixonley
Rawtbrook
Glonnean
Grup
Pemberton
AM Northetitte
Sorthelitte
Mirth Iit
Mostur
Agarden
Penierton Milena
Quinninuy
Smiths Bink
Bpringftield
Sunnydale
Walgol
Walpole
Yorup
Poxtal
Mr. Seay
Dr. Cook
Straying Dogs Board
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