Bridge Town Golf Club keeps strong leadership and aims high
The Bridge Town Golf Club annual meeting elected P A Ewing as president amid expressed desire to retire soon, with A J Arkle, S Stevenson, R Witford reelected as vice-presidents and E J Hester captain. The committee, delegates, and officers were named, subscriptions discussed, and honorary life memberships awarded to P A Ewing and Mrs Sparks. The Blackwood District Golf Association news covered treasurer changes, club improvements, finances, and praise for staff and ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge ‘Town Golf Club
P. A. Ewing
P. A- Ewing
Ewing
Arkle
Stevenson
R. Witford
Hester
G. H. Randell
R. E. Doust
H. E. Armstrong
W. R. Panton
J. E. Sparks
E. Abbotts
E. L. Mitchell
R. S. Hester
J. Kirby
Messrs
Ewing. Randell
E. S. Hester
Blackwood District
Father Lynch
H. M. Mitchell
Messrs. E. Abbotts
H. Randell
Golf Club Opens First Section Of New House
At the annual meeting the secretary submitted the 1938 season report noting progress. The first section of a new golf house is completed, praised by members especially the catering ladies who donated £25 toward the building. A horse driven mower cost £74 and improved fairways, with local help reducing costs. Open and closed championships attracted many entries, boosting club finances by over £30 aided by ladies luncheon profits. Trophies were donated by local merchants and members. Pennant play will be reduced to one team this season due to Sundays filled with pennant games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood District Golf Association
Ken Lee
F. Warburton
H. E. Amstrong
G. H. Randell
E. L. Mitchell
H. E. Armstrong
J. E. Sparks
R. E. Doust
Messrs. ES
R. S. Hester
Thelub
Our Service to You Our Service to You
Advertising notice announcing a takeover of the South West agency by PuSTHRS LTD of Perth for specialized printing. It lists streamers, posters, cards, and advertising spreads, promising cheapness and quality with a representative visiting the Nelson electorate to collect orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusthrs Ltd
Perth
South West Agency
Liege
Nelson
Bridgetown
To Advertisers, A Satirical Funeral Ode
A satirical verse derides the advertiser who shuns trade and publicity. It envisions a graveside epitaph mocking a “chump who wouldn’t advertise,” contrasting quiet disdain for commerce with the public claim of success. The tone blends whimsy and caution for local merchants facing market realities.
Katanmning Pig Market Prices Reported by Westralian Farmers
The Westralian Farmers Ltd yarded 20 pigs on March 4 at Katanmning. Quotations include large black boar 44 guineas. breeding sows to 70 shillings. baconers to 48 shillings. slips to 37 shillings. weaners from 7 shillings to 92 shillings 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westralian Farmers, Ltd
Nort
Phony 11 Phone 116 Aerated Waters and Cordials Ad
Local ad stating all classes of aerated waters and cordials made from purest ingredients. Country orders personally and promptly attended to. Support local industry give us a trial order.
Bunbury Employment Bureau ad solicits workers and positions
A compact classified advertisement from the Bunbury Employment Bureau inviting job seekers and employers to apply via Box 42 or phone 11s. It offers to write or call for available positions and employment solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury Employment Bureau
Local government meeting of the Rundgetown Road Board held
Friday afternoon meeting with W P Scott W Toyer E L Mitchell H Lake J J McAlinden R Greville W A Doust G Wood J Bagshaw E Hester M Campbell and secretary C V Draper present. Toyer reelected vice chair with finance committee members named. New member Geo Wood welcomed. Reports on Jayes road footpath widening and road closures discussed. Recreation ground use granted. Bridge maintenance and culvert repairs planned. Anzac War memorial cleanup ordered. Annual ratepayers meeting set for May. Street name reviews and signpost updates proposed. Bush clearing on Tweed road requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rndgetown Road Board
Messrs
W- P.scott
W. Toyer
E. L. Mitchell
H. Lake
J. J. McAlinden
R. Greville
W. A. Doust
G. Wood
J Bagshaw
E. §. Hester
M Campbell
C. V. Draper
Messrs. Toyer
Lake
E. Hester
Geo. Wood
Scott
Geo Wood
Machin
Wood
Draper
Grace
Jayes Road
McAlinden
Cice
A. D. C. Adams
J. Lynom and
Toc
Main Road Board
Winnegup
Blackwood River
Bridgetown Board
Rss-Il
Bridgetown
P. H. Wheatley
Bradshaw
Prom Shanahan
Treleaven
Same
Hester
Central Ward
Trotting Club Plans Sports Ball on June 1
At Bridge town Trotting Club's last meeting a sports ball was decided for June 1. General club welfare topics received attention and the secretary reported a much better season than before.
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Bridgetown
Fruitgrowers Meeting Discusses Apple Board and Export Price
The meeting, presided by H. J. Machin, received correspondence from the W A Publicity Committee about supplying apples to school children and fruit quality in districts. The Under Secretary for Agriculture will consider SW districts representation on the Apple and Pear Board. AWA letters regarding board appointments were enclosed. E C Quicke urged a minimum export price, acknowledged with thanks. G W Wickenson noted arsenical residue regulations on apples. The minimum export price topic will be debated at the annual conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Machin
W.A
Agrculture
S.W
Apple and Pear Board
W.A. Fruitgrowers’ Association
E. C. Quicke
Balingup
G. W Wickenson
Hospital Additions Consider Loan For Bridgetown Ward
A Bridgetown deputation led by W R Panton requested the Road Board raise a loan of 2000 pounds toward hospital additions. The plan totals over 5000 pounds with 28 patients housed in a facility for 14. Previous extensions failed to meet demand. charities and government promised 2000 pounds each. The board cannot borrow except through the Road Board and a third of the sum must be provided. Discussion to be held at the ratepayers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Panton
R. S. Tozer
J. B. Johnstone
Bridgetown Hospital
Bridgetown Road
Scott
Mr. Panton
Dr Browne Farewelled at Bridgetown Town Hall
A farewell evening was held Friday in Bridgetown Town Hall for Dr Dodwell Browne. About 75 men attended the Hos pital Board chair Mr WR Panton led toasts, with speakers including M L A J H Smith and Dr L Williams, praising his district service. Browne expressed gratitude and said he would visit Bridgetown as his family remained in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodwell Browne
Bridgetown
WR. Panton
Browne
J. H- Smith
M-L-A
Dr. L. Williams
W. P Scott
Road Board
P. A. Ewing
A- Cullen
E Giblett
Sustenance Work Proposal Approved by Bridgetown Board
The Main Road Department offered wages to sustenance workers on district road jobs if the Bridgetown Road Board supplied supervision and tents. The offer was accepted and plans were set to submit Tweed road Greenbushes Hester road Winnegap road and Peninsular road for sustenance labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Road Department
Bridgetown Road
South West Road Board to Convene Rabbits and Blackberries Talk
At the Bridge Town Road Board meeting Mr W Toyer moved to hold a conference of South West Road Boards to discuss rabbit and blackberry pests. The May 23 gathering at Ilam will invite Manjimup Upper Blackwood Nannup Green bushes Balingup Capel Donnybrook Dardanup and Collig Boards plus the Minister for Lands MLA J H Smith and the Chief Inspector of Rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road
W. Toyer
Bradshaw
Manjimup Upper Blackwood
Nannup
Green Bushes
Balingup
Capel
Donnybrook
Dardanup
Collig
Ilam
J. H. Smith
M.L.A
Costly on screen brawl tops Dodge City production
Director Michael Curtiz completed filming a 28 000 pound battle for Dodge City with 44 Hollywood stunt men and 140 extras over five days. Stunt budgets and pay merged to push costs above 28 000 pounds, while cameras captured a saloon battle and perilous falls for a four minute scene expected to run about a minute on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Curtiz
Curtiz
Dodge City
Errol Flynn
Olivia de Havalaay
Ffollywood
Warner Bros
Ruby window glass brightens Hollywood night scenes
Warner Bros uses James Gibbons ruby glass to simulate night by daylight for Juarez scenes in the Mogul era drama directed by William Dieterle. The new glass enables faster interior shots of Emperor Maximilian’s quarters without relying on actual nighttime filming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
James Gibbons
Warner Bros. Property Department
Juarez
Paul Muni-Bette Davis
Williamy Djieterle
Tony Guadio
Eameras
Brian Aherne
Maximilian
Gibbons
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National Library of Australia
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Ut Superior
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William Brittain & Son
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