New Obstacle in Saleyard Site Overcome
Bridgetown Road Board discussed Warburtons road work at its April meeting. Efforts to deviate Nannup Road for saleyards were delayed, with plans to prioritize G Warburton road work next financial year. Local officials noted heavy equipment needs and set timelines, while wool production at Kulikup showed outstanding rates led by Mr. Fairbrass.
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Main Road Board
Grace
Bridgetown Road Board
Nannup
Tha Nei Mastina
Brera Pp Board
Kulikup
W. Fairbrass
Fairbrass
Bridge town Board grants oval enlarging plan
At Friday’s meeting the Bridgetown Road Board approved enlarging the football oval at the show ground using the big grader. The plan aims to level the old trotting track to improve the playing field and may require a bulldozer. Work will proceed at the Board and society’s expense.
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Bridgetown Road Board
Bridgetown Agricultural Society
Pacisty
Road Board Praise for Bridgetown Work
Bridgetown Road Board reports praise from ratepayers for recent road work. Chairman H O Moore and member C Scott say satisfaction from the public, with vice chairman Evans noting general approval. Road Supervisor Fred Tate says he is very satisfied with the men’s efforts.
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H. O. Moore
C. Scott
Evans
Fred Tate
Sonia
Bridgetown Street Odor Complaint Tackled by Road Board
At last Friday’s Bridgetown meeting the Road Board heard a complaint from the Bridgetown Chamber of Commerce about foul odors from swine drains in Hampton Street and Geegelup Brook. The Chamber urged improvements in the main business area and the Board agreed to inform owners or occupiers that orders for improvements are being served.
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Bridgetown
Patchy the Magpie Faces a Snake in the Orchard
A school serial tale shows Patchy the magpie warning his flock before a hunter shoots a snake in a nearby orchard. The bird and friend celebrate the snake’s defeat as the man in the orchard wonders about the commotion.
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Patchy the Magpie
Patchy
Marie
Moore Re-elected Road Board Chairman Amid Board Reforms
Mr H O Moore wins re election as road board chairman as Moyes Doust and Evans secure re election to the board. Evans becomes vice chairman with praise for young ratepayers. The report lists committee assignments across finance building housing aerodrome and saleyards with several incumbents named.
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H.O. Moore
Eidina
Bidgsontown
Nantes
Moore
Moyes
Doust
Mr. Evans
W. Meares
Winnisup Ward
M. F. Scott
Evans
Evan
W. G. Meares
Aes
C. P. Scott
H J. Smith
V. Wheatley
K. T Smith
T. Waters
H. J Smith
Dark Passage and Other Films Highlight At Bridgetown Showings
Bridgetown screens a trio of stars in Warner Bros dramatic Dark Passage directed by Delmer Daves with Bogart and Lauren. Don Ameche shines in Slightly French at Bridgetown with Dorothy along for laughs. MGM’s Little Women features June Allyson Lawford Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor in a star studded Technicolor adaptation.
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Humphrey Bogart
Lauren
Warner Bros
David Goodis
Delmer Daves
Daves
Ove:rhead
Bruce Bennett
Tom D'Andrea
Cliftonia
Rory
Don
Dorothy Frm
Giante Tom
Handsome Society Bach
M-G-M
Professor Ghaer
Mary Astor
Marmee Lucile Watson
Aunt March Sire
Aierey Smith
Mr. Laurence
Elizabeth Patterson
Hannah
Leon Ames
Mr. March
Harry Davenport
Dr. Barnes
Joe Stapley
John Asreguine
Bridgetown
A Walk in the Bush and a Bird with a Broken Wing
Kevin Moore reports a nature walk noting a bird with a broken wing that fell from a nest four feet six inches high. He also observes black swans on the river and recalls searching a nearby place for the injured bird, finding it absent on Saturday.
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Shirley Gregory
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Colin Scott
North Ward
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Sree Bridgetown Board
Ney
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Dinninup
Collie
Woodhead
Road Board
The
Freemasons
G. A. Fenton
Wilkinson and Armstrong
Blacksmiths
He & Electric
H. V. Ve Meheree Harris Pty. Ltd
Hampton A Sheet
Keremelevich
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
Bridgetown Advocate
Thurs
National Library of Australia
Hampton
Kangaroo Gully School
Nancy Bartlett
Osace
Sobrian Gregory
Goblins’ Farm
Brian
Messrs
C. Moyes
A. Doust
K. T. Smith
Talkies
Kevin Moore
Verious
Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd
James St
Perth
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