Road Board Secretary Job Terms Debated and Open for Applications
Board moves to terminate Mr. Smith on June 30 and calls for separate applications for secretary and engineer positions. Chairman L J Rees cites Western Australia officials while discussing audited revenue questions involving battery charging and street lighting. He plans to invite Inspector Mr. G Lindsay to Manjimup to resolve the financial position and overdraft.
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Manjimup Road Board
Mr. J. Smith
L. J. Rees
Perth
G. 3. Lindsay
Smith
Employers’ Federation
W. A
Lg.b.c.a
Rees
Limmer
Mr. Rees
Lindsay
Manjimup
Board Clerk Salary Dispute Leads to Call for Investigation
During a heated meeting, Mr. Rees and Mr. Smith clash over secretary salary figures and the need for an independent inquiry. The chairman expresses desire to resolve the issue today while debates about cost, staffing, and accountability continue.
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Rees
Smith
Perth
Lindsay
Local letters spark debate on response to Doust
Mr. David Mottram urged a full reply to Mr. I Doust letter in the local press. Mr. Wells argued backwash remarks did not target Doust and may apply to the chairman. Mottram urged accountability to clear the atmosphere. Wells saw no merit in replying. No action was taken.
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Mr. Doust
Mr. Wells
Mr. Smith
Rees
David Mottram
I. Doust
Mr. Mottram
Local Government Board Salary Question Deferred
The chairman Mr Limmer admonished overuse of a personal pronoun and urged shared responsibility as Mr Rees acknowledged heavy burden. The board agreed to postpone secretary salary decisions until the Local Government inspector's visit.
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Mr. Rees
Limmer
Smith
Barlow cites limited hours for town power amid water strain
Mr Barlow tells meeting he must supply current from 5 pm to midnight under the agreement with the Board while aiming for 24 hour service. He notes water shortages and an aging hydro plant limit output, with 60 hp load attempted vs 45 hp unit. He warns a full blackout could occur if breakdowns continue and mentions government usage below cost.
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Barlow
J. Smith
Mr. Early
Road Board Election in North Ward Likely Local Contest
Extraordinary election in North Ward follows F. D. Wilmott resignation and will be the lone Bridgetown contest as annual state Road Board elections proceed. Unopposed returns include W. A. Doust W. C. Moyes for Central Ward L. Evans for East Ward and M. Scott for Winnijup Ward. Tomorrow's contest features G. H. S. Hester versus C. P. Scott.
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North Ward
F. D. Wilmott
Bridgetown
Road Board
W. A. Doust
W. C. Moyes
Central Ward
L. Evans
Messrs
G. H. S. Hester
C. P. Scott
Reeve Attends Last Manjimup Road Board Meeting
After twenty five years as a member Mr A C Reeve attended his final Manjimup Road Board meeting. He will not seek re election to Perup Ward this year and fellow directors paid him warm tributes for honesty and leadership while wishing him well.
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Manjimup
A. C. Reeve
Reeve
Perup
Rees
H. J. Limmer
D. McKay
Extra! Boyup Brook Bulletin Manjimup Mail Pemberton Post
A compact trio of regional notices from Western Australia headlines local items. Public notices and brief briefs report community affairs, events, and local governance updates across Boyup Brook Manjimup and Pemberton.
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Boyup Brook Bulletin
Manjimup Mail
Pemberton Post
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L.G.B.0
Federation
Mr. Limmer
Muir
Mr. Muir
Margereson
Mr. Hogson
Pemberton
Wells
Mr. A. Reeve
R. J. Wells
D. Mottram
Nla.gov
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