W. Sculs Football Carnival Aims For Bunbury In September
At a Bunbury Football Association meeting on April 30 the South West district proposes a multi sport carnival for schools. Floats of football hockey and basketball will tour to Bunbury for billeting with inter school events in Collie Busselton and a Bunbury based athletic carnival on October 27 drawing squads to Perth and Hobart finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury Football Association
South-West District School
W. Rourke
Bunbury
Collie
Busselton
Education Department
Perth
Hobart
Hospital Working Bee Appeal at Bridge town
Bridge town Hospital Board appeals for a Sunday working bee at 9.30 a.m. to clean the hospital grounds. More land has been cleared recently and a little more attention will improve surrounding appearance. Bring shovels rakes and suitable implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Hospital
Bright Seasonal Prospects for South West Farmers
Heavy April rains boosted crop prospects across the South West. Bunbury recorded 359 points, the third heaviest April rainfall since 1927, with 1949 the record April at 424. Butter output rose 20 percent week ending April 21, aiding dairy and potato sectors as growers foresee a record crop if rain continues. Potato growers in Benger anticipate their best crop in ten years and plan to start digging this week, with timely rains deemed crucial to prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
South West Cooperative Dairy Farmers Ltd
R. A. Harvey
A. C. Fowler
Benger
Season Opens at Bridgetown Golf Club
The golf season starts tomorrow in Bridgetown with a mixed foursome over 19 holes at 1 15 p m. Club members led by Mr Stanley Wheatley improve the course, while Mr A Wheatley harrows and top dresses fairways. Club fees rise to £4 4s for men and £2 2s for women with donations pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
G. Randell
A. Wheatley
Stanley Wheatley
Timber Hauling Tragedy Claims William Wishart
William Wishart aged 23 died after a timber hauling accident near Manjimup. While dragging timber with a tractor a sapling struck his head forcing it into the tractor’s metal. his brother in law Albert Simcock found him and the tractor stopped after breaking a fence. He died at Warren Hospital late that night. Funeral held Monday with Rev A H Tassell officiating at the cemetery. Pallbearers were F Muir Muir and Middleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wishart
Manjimup
Albert Simcock
Wishart
Warren Hospital
A. H. Tassell
Church of A
Messrs. F
M. Muir
A. Middleton
Jubilee Holiday on Wednesday
Wednesday next will be observed as a Jubilee holiday to commemorate the foundation of the Commonwealth of Australia. This holiday is in addition to holidays prescribed by awards or determinations, being an additional paid holiday for this year only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Australian
Blackwood Times
Bunbury
Bridgetown Week End Sport roundup headlines
Local fixtures show Balingup v Rovers and Boyup Brook v Nannui among football matchups. Basketball features Dragons vs Rovers and Hi-Filers vs Magpie. Bridge town hosts many byes and opening day events across sports with bowls and rifle shooting planned for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Rovers
Boyup Brook
Nannui Warriors
Greenbushe
Dragons
Bitown Checkers
Bridgetown
Hi-Filers
Magpie
Manjimup
Rosellas
Brown Eags
Kangaroos
Dakin Trophy
Handbag Returned After Month In River
A large black plastic bag with a driver’s license was found by a 10 year old girl on the Swan foreshore and turned to Perth police. The owner, a woman from Deanmill, had promised to donate the contents to a worthy appeal if retrieved. Police will return £6 in notes. the owner now plans to include the young finder in her gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawley
Como
Deanmill
South Perth
Perth
Sulphur Rationing Threatens South West Fertiliser Needs
A UK sulphur quota from May 1 threatens superphosphate production, as US supplies dwindle and Australia faces export cuts. The piece urges a state level review of quotas to prevent shortages that could curb land development and soil fertility in the South West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
G. Casey
United States
Australia
Not What They Wanted RSL Members Complain Over Machinery Orders
RSL members voiced dissatisfaction with machinery orders, noting many received unsuitable milking machines and super broadcasters instead of requested makes. Enquiries will check allegations. if verified, the Land Settlement Officer will be asked to intervene. The hall extensions progress, attendance at working bees is weak, and a Sunday turnout is hoped for. Two new members, Messrs Paddon and Walpole, were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Rowan Robinson
Faversham House
M-F
Messrs
Paddon
Walpole
Bex
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GOLF
Royals
R.S.L
R.8.l
Women's Auxiliary
Red Cross
W. Chevis
H. Tomelty
A. Powers
Spurway Street
Ermington, N.S.W
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