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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1946
Page
4
A March 28 1946 gathering in Manjimup endorsed the Community Centre plan and approved forming Manjimup Community Centre Limited. The scheme envisions a public recreation hall club rooms library civic centre youth wing and sports grounds funded by a community hotel with profits directed to centre development.
Members of the Manjimup Country Women's Association gathered for the annual meeting in the Rest Room. Mrs Glennie chaired with the National Anthem sung. minutes read by Mrs Cheetham. reports reviewed. charity and patriotic work highlighted. election results announced. Community Centre project supported. letters from Roger Bertot noted. funds and events discussed for Easter Show and upcoming rallies.
The initial board comprises Dr M F Williams, Mr A Sharp, Mr and Mrs Gilbert, Mr P Bottomley, Mr F T Newton, Mr H J Limmer, plus two members to be nominated by the Manjimup Road Board. The group will serve until the first general meeting within four months of registration.
A public welcome home is planned at the Mi Mall in Pemberton on Saturday night to honor ex service men and women. The organizers hope a large turnout will attend the event.
Queensland moves to form Queensland Co operative Hotels Ltd as an offshoot of the Liquor Reform Society led by Professor J W Duhig. The aim is to operate hotels on cooperative lines starting in Brisbane to provide social spaces with refreshments and food and to offer beer with higher alcohol content than presently available.
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