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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1946
Page
3
In Manjimup a brickworks owned by Mr. Ivan Giblett has 160 000 bricks ready and thousands more waiting, but permits curb sales. The shortage limits housing despite demand and a government loan for extra machinery was refused. Giblett warns production must rise to meet local and state needs.
M L L A member Mr E K Hoar spent three days in Boyup Brook with labor candidate Tom Eastcott and Parents and Citizens Association president Mr Cummings and head teacher Mr Young. They discussed supervision difficulties and delays awaiting a new school. Hoar pledged to push for an early education survey. He planned Kulikup meetings and future district tours after completing royal commissions.
The Methodist Bridgetown Circuit lists services for Sunday April 14 at 10 am Sunday School Bridge town 11 am Bridgetown 3 pm Boronia Gully 7 30 pm Boyup Brook Communion 7 30 pm Bridgetown Supply 7 30 pm Greenbushes Retiring collections at Bridge town and Greenbushes for Food for Britain Appeal Rev N Inwood
A large crowd gathered early as Mr Burney provided music and Mr Todd, president of the committee, welcomed about 30 men on stage. Roy Kelly urged public support for a war memorial to honor those who risked their lives, while W Rann of the Timber Workers' Union spoke on job reassignments for returning servicemen. Sgt Ted Loud spoke briefly for his unit before supper.
The Food for Britain appeal has closed and £64 was forwarded to the Red Cross in Perth for the Lord Mayor's Appeal Fund. Perth organizers express gratitude for the splendid result of the appeal.
The Mill will close on the Wednesday before Good Friday for a week. A new chimney stack will be erected during the temporary closure replacing the nearly collapsed unit. Coast-bound roads are noted as the likely route for holiday traffic and fishing activity.
A Thursday night event at the Youth Club celebrated local boys who have joined the Occupation Force for Japan. The social drew a large crowd and was one of the best in some time.
Peter Martin is set to return home from hospital soon following an accident in which a radiator boiled over and scalded his face.
Miss Pat McKeever shows satisfactory progress after recent operation at Pemberton Hospital. Mrs Hanna and her baby daughter are visiting in Pemberton with Mrs Doug Smith. Dr and Mrs Ryan plan a long vacation in the Eastern States.
Credit balances at March show Bridgetown Road Health and Vermin Boards with totals of £252 2 6 in Road Health and £18 18 5 in Health. Debit Vermin balance £185 12 8. Ward balances show Central £62 4 10, South East £142 1 10, North £39 15 6, Winnijup £142 5 8, Seaton Ross £41 2 and South West credit £66 13 8.
Mr. P. Kristensen outlines a new program to conserve rainwater in soil with a demonstration set for April 22. The plan aims to filter water through sand and porous layers to create subterranean veins, with parallel lines ten feet apart to minimize grazing loss and potential for green pasture in summer after cultivation and sowing suitable varieties.
Train schedule lists arrival and departure times for a bridge route. The timetable shows a sequence of rail movements with station times and platform notes. Passengers are advised to consult the published sheet for exact minutes and connections.
Faces lifted not by an eminent physician but by painters who refreshed shopfronts in town. The Bridgetown Hotel gleams in red and cream, drawing attention. Hitler, Smith and Co. premises and the National Service office interiors also received improvements.
At a club dance President A. Flintoff presented trophies for the Men's and Ladies Championship singles and doubles. Prizes went to J. Prastidis, Pixie Henderson, and pairs including Scadden Judges, with Mrs. Flintoff honored for a special gift. Weston’s Orchestra entertained as attendees traveled from Manjimup and Nannup.
A social evening in Con vent Hall bid farewell to Sergeant and Mrs Dowsett. Rev Father Kelleher and Mr H J Eastcott voiced regret at the transfer while noting the promotion. The couple thanked friends, a presentation followed, and dancing with Bridgetown Orchestra and a tasty supper concluded the event.
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