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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1946
Page
2
Elder Smith & Co. Ltd Market Reports lists a forthcoming sale on Tuesday 30 April with 130 cattle including 80 fat Shorthorn steers 2 years 20 Shorthorn steers 2 years 1 Friesian steer 1 year 8 Jersey heifers due calving June and various cows and young stock due May to August. Further entries invited.
Bridgetown pig sale at 12 noon features 200 pigs including Tamworth Berkshire cross sows and Canadian bred stock. Yardings include sheep and cattle with prices reported for pigs slips weaners and store stock and overall sale described as nearly fully cleared at satisfactory values.
Notice to creditors and claimants for the estate of Thomson Durald Campbell deceased. All persons with claims must send written particulars to the Public Trustee, Supreme Court Building, Perth, by May 9, 1946, or be excluded from asset distribution. Dated April 15.
Edward Wouwhl Thorley formerly of Steere Street Dridge town Motor Engineer now deceased intestate. All persons with claims against the estate must send written particulars to the Public Trustee Supreme Court Building Perth before May 5 1946 or be barred from distribution. Dated April 14 1946 J H Glynn Public Trustee
Nominations received for the Central Ward Scott Colin Purdon Smith Henry Joseph and the South West Ward Cowen Rondlad William Bagshaw James Stanford. Polling places at West Bridgetown School Nannup Road and Yarnup Hall. Polling Day April 27 1946. Dated April 8 1946 EK Sigions Returning Officer.
Community discussion on housing shortages cites lack of tenants and rental systems. Members propose forming a committee with two board members W A Doust and W C Moyes plus two Policy Pool and two RSL reps to investigate and organize housing.
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Scriven presided over Mesdames Rawson Davies and Goodridge and Messie Deck Thaw Sparks and secretary Mr Williams. Mrs Davis tendered her resignation as vice president and leaves for Donnybrook with resignation accepted. Sister Cooper arrived Thursday to take charge of the Infant Health Centre. A sub centre is hoped for at Nannup to aid mothers in that locality.
Mr and Mrs Alderson and Kathleen enjoy holidays at Busselton with fine weather. Miss Maureen Bligh leaves for Bunbury for two weeks vacation. Mrs Alan Wright prepared for Mr Bert Walton’s candidature in the Ugly Men’s contest at Rookwood last night with dancing and games. Nora Majeur of Penfolds Ltd returns home for annual holidays. Brother Frank on RVA AF leaves on leave until Easter. Mr Tan Wright moves to Manjimup for work. Mr and Mrs Bourne return from holidays in the city. Dolly Rose to return from the city after an operation, looking well.
At a Tuesday meeting the Hospital Board prioritized a hot water system funded by Appeal proceeds. Costs depend on point count and distance. similar installs at Kojonup and Katanning ranged from £300 to £400 with charcoal power. The board urged installation before winter and to seek Medical Department input on system types.
Help wanted at Kreemasons Hotel in Bridgetown for an experienced waitress. Apply with references to join a busy hospitality team. Position offers steady hours and competitive pay. Local applicants preferred.
A green shamrock brooch crafted from pearl shell is missing with sentimental value. Please return to the post office.
Tenders are invited for the Bridgetown Lot 62 C T 1097/140 property fronting Steere Street and Roe 8t. including shops and a dwelling on 0.1105 lnks by 178 links with total rentals of £3 weekly. Sale subject to tenancies and National Security (Economic Organisation) Regulations. Tenders must be on prescribed form with cash deposit. lodged by noon Wednesday 24 April 1946. Highest tender not guaranteed acceptance. Further details from The Perpetual Executors Trustees and Agency Company (W.A.) Limited Perth.
Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club schedules a working bee for Saturday at the club courts. Courts close on Saturday and Sunday April 13 and 14. Easter Tournament entries close Friday April 12 with secretary Mr. L. H. Judges.
West Farmers Bridgetown requests naming a passenger willing to share a ride to Kojonup or Katanning around Good Friday. Interested travelers should contact West Farmers Bridgetown to arrange possible travel.
The paper will publish Thursday instead of Friday due to Easter holidays, affecting delivery and schedules for readers and advertisers.
Water Supply Department publishes extracts from Boyup Brook Water Area by laws on licensing plumbers. Licensed Water Supply Plumbers only may perform work. ministerial licensing, examinations, annual fees, and deposits required. Penalties include up to £20 and daily £5 for continuing breaches with notices.
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