Veterinary surgeon plan advances for Bridgetown district
A five member committee led by R Franks explores funding and legal steps to hire a veterinary surgeon through a superphosphate levy scheme. Farmers would sign £10 bank orders to guarantee £1,000 yearly income, with salary and area boundaries debated and state regulation considerations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Franke
Messrs
DD PR. Reid
R. Franks
T. Pasteatt
Doug Gibbett
L. Davies
K. Haines
Australia
Collie
Haines
D. P. Reid
R. Beard
B. Meagher
Bridgetown
K. Walker
T. Eastcott
Franks
Davies
Intertown Games Duel At Boyup Brook Brings Close Scores
Bridgetown and Boyup Brook clashed in a series of events with Bridgetown winning football 94 to 31 and the A grade basketball 80 to 25. RB grade basketball score unknown. Afternoon tea aided players and spectators as Nelson's teams show promise for the carnival on September 9 in Donnybrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Boyup Brook
Darnties
Nelson
Donnybrook
Boyan Brook
Nan
Bridgetown Water Supply Declines as Dams Fall Short
Water storage at Bridgetown sits around 16 million gallons, down from 18 million last year, with 294000 gallons used in Bridgetown and 75000 by railways for the week ending August 28. Boyup Brook reservoir holds over 700000 gallons as weekly town use reaches 19000. About 1750000 gallons have been pumped this year and restrictions remain in force with evening watering allowed from six to seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Boyup Brook
B. Pearce
Dates To Remember In Bridgetown Area
Community calendar lists events in September including Bridge town Junior Farmers Ball at Yornup Hall on September 1 and Yornup Tennis Club meeting on September 6. Other events include C M F dance September 8, hospital ball September 9, Red Cross ball September 14, Diphtheria immunisation clinic September 22, and see how they run shows September 25 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Yornup Hall
Yornup Tennis Club
C.M.F
Boyup Brook Hospital
Red Cross
Road signs refused near Boyup Brook
The road board refused an application to erect road signs outside Boyup Brook. Members said they have been fighting to improve the countryside and banners and advertising signs should not be erected near the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cummings
Boyup Brook
New Golf Links Water Reserve Site Proposed
The Upper Blackwood Road Board favors seeking department permission to lay out a golf links on the water catchment reserve. Ground guarantees on adjacent private property secure a club house, and tee clearing would not affect the catchment's ownership. The project could be beneficial overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Blackwood Road Board
Department For Golf Links
Fight Over Shack Dwellers at Boyup Brook Board Meeting
Board members clash over hut living conditions in Boyup Brook as population grows. Some residents urge immediate housing, while officials argue the hut dwellers must move only after better accommodation is provided. The district plans a Caterpillar purchase adding over £600 to costs with no new loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Robinson
Brand
Ambulance Appeal Seeks Members for Bridgetown St John
The Bridgetown St John Ambulance association urges members as a drive begins. W. J. Kirk will attend to apply for membership tickets costing 5 for a family and 2/6 for a single, with free ambulance use within miles of the hospital and 40 percent off trips to Perth or Bunbury. Officials collecting tickets include Mr. Duncan Major Whittell Harrison Lockley and C. V. Draper at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown St. John
Toramptons
EF. A. Duncan
Association
Mr. Duncan
H. M. Whittell
Messrs. J. Harrison
J. Lockley
C. V. Draper
Crossed In Front Of Engine At Steere Street Crossing
Bridgetown farmer Harry Rees Dowrick of Mallalyup was fined £5 with 4/6 costs for crossing in front of a train within a quarter mile of Steere Street level crossing during shunting on July 6. The driver Eastcott testified a car flashed across as he moved, narrowly avoiding collision. Dowrick pleaded guilty through counsel after missing the court date due to a relative's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steere-street
Bridgetown
Harry Rees Dowrick
Mallalyup
R. P. Rodriguez R.M
WJ. Eastcott
Steere-street Crossing
Fruitgrowers Conference Agenda Proposals Summary
Agenda items include raising the black cockatoo bonus to 1/6, exploring hydrophone balloons by the Agricultural Department to disturb cockatoos, opposing single grade export and continuing three grades, declaring kangaroos vermin, a referendum on affiliating with the Farmers Union, and soil surveys for orchard deficiencies. Jubilee celebrations discussants are Messrs C P Scotth and F Campbell, who also urged lumpiness improvement for fertiliser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Farmers’ Union
Messrs. C. P. Scotth
F. Campbell
Campbell
Farmers Demand Miracles as Wages Rise and Costs Grow
Local farmers say they must perform miracles to survive as basic wages rise with living costs. They call for extra payments on superphosphate orders and to base costs on a 56 hour week, though 40 hours is standard. Timber from Main Roads works blocks drains and floods properties, prompting calls to fix the issue. With the State Electricity Commission operating, farmers seek earlier power supply to Yornup and nearby areas.
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State Electricity Commission
Novel Basketball Match Bridges Town Debuts
The first of two mixed matches between Warriors and Rovers footballers and Bridge town girls will debut in Bridgetown next Saturday at 2 pm. Boys may wear girls outfits while girls wear boys football jumpers, with sandshoes or bare feet. Mrs B Clarkson acts as umpire and tea will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warriors
Rovers
Bridgetown
B. Clarkson
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Eastcott
Reid
Mitchell
J. Rourse
Ambulance Appeal
Dowbeck
Passing
Railway A
Rivers
Department
Bridgetown Hospital
Ewing
Fruitgrowers’ Conference
Bex
Ronald Bradd
Highland Street
Guildford
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