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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
8
Northcliffe Ward retiring member J H Davies loses to C S Doust by a large margin, forfeiting his five pound deposit after a 133 vote tally. The election highlights long standing tensions on the board and confirms Doust’s win with 118 votes to 18.
Last Sunday players from Dingup in the B grade cricket forsook the crease to join Palgarup for a scratch football match against Deanmill. Former Jardee star Doug Barness, who played with East Fre mantle seconds last year, earned special mention and is listed among the league team probables.
The article reports election of office bearers O. J. Sparks as President C. A. MacKinnon and G. H. Hester as vice presidents E. B. Hester as captain G. H. Randell as vice captain L. F. Simmons as hon treasurer G. E. Briggs as hon secretary with committee members listed Plans for course and building improvements approved Randell elected president of Blackwood District Golf Association W. Muir named vice president and Briggs secretary Pennant games set for Upper Blackwood Manjimup and Bridgetown 10 player teams with B team events on same course May 20 21 invitation extended by WA Golf Club Mt Yokine for association players to travel and stay arrangements needed
The Bridgetown Red Cross branch seeks food and milk for their Anzac Day afternoon tea. Mrs W Jones serves as secretary.
Bridgetown Health and Vermin Boards invite applications for a Senior Book Keeper position. Open to male or female applicants with shorthand and typing knowledge advantageous. Salary at award rates with room for ability. Send references to the Board office by Friday 28 April 1950. E. O. Siggins.
Job and housing notice for a saw mill operation offering 1000 acres timber roomed house single men hut and Soodava for workers. School passes gate. Apply J L Leilsborne.
Tender invitation issued by State Brick Works Perth for the removal of dairying equipment from A. H. Wilkinson property. Items include milking machine, rotary pump, electric motor, separator, tins and troughs. Applications obtainable at 306 Murray Street Perth or State Bank Mill, Banmill and Pember.
The Right Reverend L. A. Knight of Bunbury will deliver the main Anzac Day address at Manjimup's Memorial Gates service on April 25 at 2 p.m. A parade, wreaths, and RSL involvement accompany the event, with additional remarks planned at St. Martin's Church on April 23 at 7.20 p.m.
Before Resident Magistrate L. W. Stotter in Bridgetown Police Court Joseph Henry Ormerod was fined £3 4d for loaning a .22 rifle to an unlicensed person. J Bernotas received a £5 fine plus £4 costs for causing a disturbance on Hampton Street on March 1.
Mr and Mrs F Janney and family away for holidays at Busselton. Relieving manager of the National Bank at Manjimup is Mr R Henderson.
A party closely linked to the firm of Algery and Co visited last week. Brigadier Bush of Landor Station, son of R. E. Bush a long time director in London, and owner of vast WA properties, joined with Mr. BR. A. Bowen former Dalgety and Cort manager, and Mr. P. Orr the local representative, along with Mr. Goulder.
Rateable landowners within the Water Board area were asked to vote on whether to retain local control of the town water supply or hand it over to the Public Works Department. A public meeting precedes the referendum with about 50 residents attending. Final tally favored retention 82 to 15 with 5 informal votes, though the impact on the Board remains unsettled.
The club event on Sunday April 16 featured five motorcycle races with a strong spectator turnout. Eric Kosonen led with top scores in multiple events, while J. Cutts and D. Cutts also posted high rankings across the various tests and races.
Printed notice for Church of England services on April 23 the 2nd Sunday after Easter with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Matins at 11 a.m. and Evensong at 7:30 p.m. Published by Francia L. Semmens for Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd. Office at Steere Street Bridge.
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