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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 20, 1950

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Central Ward Boundaries May Be Altered

Debated alteration of Central Ward lines seeks to shift land values and rates. Speakers argued taxation values should govern changes, noting potential loss of revenue and impact on services. The board ordered a revenue estimate and will reconvene with figures.

Stumen Whee Perth Nannup Road Wer Mooyes JT. Moyes Mary Mo Bee Pine Saint Salus Mr. Wheatley H. J. Smith

Appointed to Kellerberrin Bank Branch

Word has reached Bridgetown Bank of New South Wales manager L K R Goodridge being appointed to run the Kellerberrin branch on the Perth Kalgoorlie line. His successor is A N Dillimore of Quairading. The Goodridges have lived in Bridgetown 13 years and engaged in many public organisations.

L. KR. Goodridge Bridgetown Bank of New South Wales Kellerberrin Wheatbelt Town Perth-Kalgoorlie Goodridgee A. N. Dillimore Quairading

Welcome Shower Brings Rain and Registrations Rise

Bridgetown recorded 12 points of rain Sunday morning marking the first rainfall since mid February as 63 entries have been received for the year, surpassing the three inch average.

Bridgetown

Bridgetown Road Board Seeks Assistant After Resignation

Following the resignation of Miss Elsa Morhett at its April meeting last Friday, the Bridgetown Road Board decided to call for applications for a male or female assistant at award rates plus margin for ability.

Elsa Morphett Bridgetown Road

Greenbushes Cricket Premiers Named in Strong Side

The Greenbushes XI is described as a solid side with a mortgage on seasonal honors. Bert Baskerville captained the unit and excelled in batting while providing the bowl. Lionel Perks, Norm Lindsay, Edwin Roberts, Reg Rowlands, Ron Hecert, Ron Dilkes, Wally Carter, Stan Broomfield, Brian Williams, Bernie Westlake, Dave Walker, and Mascot are highlighted for strong fielding, bowling, and batting contributions.

Greenbushes Sneaen D. Walker E. Roberts N. Lindsay L. Poy A. Baskerville R. Rowlands R. Herbert. Dilkes W. Carter Broomfield B. B. Westlake Young Broomfeld Yews Bert Baskerville Lionel Perks Sunnyside Norm Lindsay Edwin Roberts Reg Rowlands Ron Hecert Ron Dilkes Ron Wally Carter Promapy Stan Broomfield Brian Williams Bernie Westlake Dave Walker Mascot

One Vote Elects Third Member In Local Election

Three candidates contested the third vacancy with Lindsay edging Clem E. Sells by 90 to 89 votes. Other winners were H. L. Meagher and F. W. Head. retiring members were S. L. Meagher and N. F. Lindsay. Extraordinary election entries include Wilfred Len Harold Brock and Luke Pease for the vacancy from A. P. Dove.

Lindsay Clem E. Sells Messrs L. Meagher F W. Head S. L. Meagher N. F. Lindsay W. Head C. E. Sells A. P. Dove Wilfred George Len Harold George Brock Luke Pease Catterick

Bitumen Programme Discussed at April Meeting

Road Board reviewed this year’s bitumen program at the April meeting held last Friday. A full report will appear in the next issue.

Road Board

Bridgetown Building Step-up Amid Materials Release Debates

The board addressed multiple applications to release building materials and approved holders including W. Rouse L. M. Braund C. Prastidis J. Tucak jnr Rod B. Rooke R. J. Leggett and W. L. Owen J. F. Smith. It endorsed a golf club addition project and discussed dwelling ceiling heights amid architect concerns. The plan also covers erecting a power plant tent be erected and tree clearance to allow four Commonwealth State Rental Scheme homes.

Mr. Moyes W. Rouse L. M. Braund C. Prastidis J. Tucak Jnr State Electricity Commission Forrestst

Nannup Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding

Nannup's Mr. and Mrs. G. R. F. Marlow marked their golden wedding with a gathering at home. They arrived from England 26 years ago, farmed locally, and now enjoy retirement while remaining active. The couple has seven sons, six daughters, and 31 grandchildren. They plan a trip to England to visit a daughter and to collect a Golden Wedding cake.

Nannup G. R. F. Marlow Marlow England Greenbushes Mrs. Marlow Wally Marlow

Bees Halt Plan At Lighting Plant Site

A bee trotting track club abandoned voluntary labor to erect a shelter over a lighting plant last Sunday. The project remains unfinished and the club will cover all related expenses.

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Forrest St Hassel St Hassel Cullen Ig St Henry St Enry St Allnutt St State Housing Commission Town Golf Club The Institute of Architects Othrs NEW Power House Circus C. J. E. Sparks Bridgetown Golf Club John F. Smith & Co Nla.gov.au Nla
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