Local Government Bill Faces Road Board Opposition
The Local Government Bill, debated in Bridgetown, prompts road boards to object to proposals on electing all council members every three years and electing the president by the people. Critics fear inexperienced members and question whether the change serves public interests while urging careful consideration of candidates and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornct
Council
Sucosnatnl Im
Dé Able
Meritora
Bucaman
Joagar
Eletin
Wipstevar
Visiting Matron to Study Hospital Staff Roster
An inspecting matron will assess if 40 nurses and staff can be reorganized or reduced without harming efficiency. The aim is to report conditions and difficulties to the Minister and Department, revealing feasibility, overtime needs, and potential staff adjustments for the district hospital.
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Mal Tor
Walt Hoine
Ministers Entertain South West Visitors on Brief Tour
A party briefed during a hurried South West tour spent only a few hours in Bridgetown before departing Monday morning for Pemberton. Attendees included Guy Thomson chair Greenbushes Road Board, E Ford vice chair Nannup, and F Lee Steere president Blackwood District Council. They praised the country seen on the run from Purth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Pemberton
Guy Thomson
Greenbushes Road
Board Discusses New Local Government Act in Parliament
Bridgetown Road Board meets to discuss the Local Government Act 1548. The chair, view chair, and secretary will peruse the 726 sections, propose amendments, and prepare voting, rating, and elections items. The act consolidates and repeals related municipal laws and changes civic titles from Chairman to President or Mayor elected by the public.
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Bridgetown Road
MM. P. Scott
Mfr. i
Moret
MEE. C Big
Interesting visitors plan tour from Bridgetown to Darwin
Mr Leslie Ens, federal editor for drama at the Australian Broadcasting Commission and author of a children's book, and his writer wife Coralie Gineks, with daughters Mejean and Bymthna, will travel from Bridgetown to Darwin to tour the Northern Territory and gather material for Radio Wa and for books. While in Bridgetown they will seek the city’s literary lore.
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Bridgetown
Mr. Leslieens
Australian Broadcast Ne Commission
Coralie Gineks
Vyney
Dauhters
Mejean
Bymthna
Mire
Rees
Jeniy
Darwin
Northern Territory
Antral Australi
Radio Wa
Hospital Pride and Staffing Concerns in Bridgetown
A grainy report praises the hospital in Bridgetown while debating staffing and duty rosters. It argues for devoted, competent care and questions extreme emergency measures affecting patient attendants and the Matron’s schedule.
Correction Notice On Unclear Inadvertent Art Reference
A brief correction notes an unclear phrase about inadvertent art attributed to W B Ring. The item acknowledges a typographical or transcription error and seeks clarification of intended meaning and attribution.
Tourists Trip Season Ends In Bridgetown Manjimup Voyage
Tourists wrap up current season with one final trip scheduled to Bridgetown and Manjimup before the LouFist season closes. Passengers listed include J Williamson Mosman Park, 3 Grier Victor Harbor, M Young and Mim FP Grieh Wembley Parks, Mortimer South Perth, A Regg Subiaco, F Atkins Subiaco, Bliss and Water Horn Palmyra, plus others across Perth suburbs.
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Bridgetown
Manjimup
J. Williamson
Mosman Park
3. Grier
Victoray Park
Young
Mim
Grieh
Jer
Wembley Parks
Mortimer
South Berth
A. Regg
Cone
F. Atkins
Subiaco
Stinweri Bliss and
Wate
Horn
Palmyra
Mike Byty Benth
Glen Forrest Fe Pitersen
flamttCon
Only Woman Delegate Shines at South West Conference
At Collie on Wednesday only one woman, Mrs. H Happ, attended nonpassively. She steered debates on Agriculture and Roads, reshaped a motion on Arthur Sirrang bus routes, and earned applause for concise, decisive contributions. More on Mrs Happ’s regional influence anticipated.
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Collie
Arthur
Building Supplies Prices Drop in Colonial Market
Timber costs fall with imported floorboards down from 27/6 per 190 lineal feet to 3/12 and Victorian kiln dried hardwood boards at 2/2. Mr. Smith notes jarrah is unavailable locally and would be prohibitively expensive if obtainable. Footwear and clothing remain dearer. M C W Smith, Mildare Shire Council, visiting Fridgetown, has family ties in Manjimup and with Mrs A Wauchope.
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Pein
Smith
Gale
Letoria
C. W. Smith
Mildare Shire
Fridgetown
Mere
Johnson
Manjimup
Burrows
A. Wauchope
Hia Ni¢Oe
Local Progress Surges in Victoria Shire Roads
Local progress report highlights 1 to 28 years of effort in Bridgetown and Jimup. The Mildura Shire praises road upkeep with full bitumenised surfaces, using council plant to keep roads in first class condition. Roads in the area are mostly maintained by councils and country road boards under state schemes.
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Bridgetown
Jimup
Midure ‘Shine ‘Council
Victoria
Mildara_ Shire
Newsiy
Country Road Board
Boldier Soldier settlement near Robinvale in Victoria
A veteran settlement near Robinvale, about 60 miles away, hosts a large tract for citrus and vine growing. The area features a proposed orchard with an initial payback period and an irrigation water plan. Robinvale’s population is around 17 000 with 9 000 in the town, and expansion plans include more irrigation and orchard potential.
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Vis Oroun
Vietaris
Smit
Robinvale
Aranger
Smith
Orangen
Perth
Shire
Milk Transport Limits Hint at Dairying Shift
The article notes milk travel restrictions and a shift away from Gippsland supplies. It mentions peat dairy farmers and irrigated land limiting butter production, with Mr. Smith praising hospitality and weighing Western Australian beer against Victorian and New South Wales brews.
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Gippsland
South West Conference Opens at Collie
Due to Premier McLarty's absence the opening was postponed to 2:30 pm. Delegates and visitors including F W Brownlie, G K Baron Hay, S Bavell, Jas Murray attended. The meeting urged resuscitation of the South West Tourist Association and discussed an experimental farm and research station. Government to send a representative to attend.
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R. McLarty
Collie
Antil
C. A. Henning
Waroona
8.W. Development Committee
G. K. Baron Hay
Agriculture
8. Bavell
M.L
South West
Bunbury
Loc
South Sf Pinjarra
Irwae
Visitor praises Bridgetown and Western Australia hospitality
Mr. Co Hurst of Port Augusta, South Australia, told a Times reporter Bridgetown and Western Australia are wonderful. He praised local centres, planned to return to WA to settle on land, and spoke warmly of Perth’s Garden City image and Bridgeetown as a place to settle.
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Bridgetown
Co Hurst
Port Auranta
South Australia
Times
Jeanie
Western Aus Alia
Hurst Hiss
Balingay
Western Australia
Nettle
Perth
Bridgeetown
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W. B. Ring
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Tom Boaninn
H. Happ
Mildura
S.W
B. Wood
Muresk College
Attor
Heral College
God Fellon
Santhes
Timaa
Thi Ares
Bridgetown 43
Boyup
Cummins
Balingup
A. Sieber
Greanbinhes
N. Lindsay
AL Manmip
Hl. Hupp
Ste
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