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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

7

Three hotel license bids for Northcliffe seek growth boost

Three applications for hotel licenses were lodged in Northcliffe by J Bashford and E Fauckner with Lawley. witnesses cited severe accommodation shortages and district growth. Bashford plans a £25000 hotel, citing new houses Banks and timber works plus a planned bitumen project as drivers. authorities inspected the proposed sites.

J. Bashford Northcliffe E. Fauckner Lawley Ae Bashford W. Durack Fauckner L. D. Seaton K.C Revenu Bobb Jon Mee James B ‘Ard Thirtten R. and I. Bank Karri Timber Co Hteen Cliffe Cess of Bashford Jeffrey Charles Gardiner Arthur Joseph Owens Ken Sanders William Johnston Reece Macoonasis J. E. Lloyd W. J Hunt

Yanmah Gallon Licence Hearing Hears Mixed Views

Applicants push for a gallon licence in Yanmah to ease local unemployment and congestion near Manjimup hotels. Traffic officer notes worst conditions outside the Manjimup hotel. police oppose citing bottle breakages and disorder. Witnesses call it a necessity and warn it could spur wider licensing, with bench reserving decision.

Heath Manjimup Yanmah Yarmah Strahan R. G. Stanley Bench

L Craig Outlines Policy for South West Province

M L C member L Craig outlines policy for the South West Province in the 2 geo Council election. He argues to abolish the Legislative Council to end party driven laws, touts past regional development, irrigation schemes, and dam projects, and calls for phased removal of price and market controls while promoting free enterprise and population growth in a freer community.

L. Craig MLC LCL Geo Council Labor Party Legislative Council Anyhat Baaok Gh Ae Rea Rn Look Rm South West

Public Send-off for Fred Taylors Leaving Nannup

The Nannup community gathers at night to farewell Mr and Mrs F J Taylor who will move to Collie. Mr Taylor has sold his business to Arthur Hall, brother of Roy Hall. Roy Rowe presents a silver service set and offers best wishes for the future. The event notes Mr Taylor as a longtime member of the Nannup Tennis Club of Commerce.

F. J. Taylor Nannup Collie Taylor Arthur Hall Roy Hall Roy Rowe Ropes

Police Critique of Traffic Offence Investigation Discussed

Dissatisfaction with police handling of traffic accident investigations and charges was voiced at the Manjimup Road Board meeting. The board urged police to focus on protecting life and property, beyond technical offences like incorrect parking, and to address accidents endangering the public. The matter was referred to the Road Board Association for guidance.

Road Board Association I. H. Davies Davies

Tribute to road workers after bushfires relief effort

A Road Board meeting praised staff in the Pemberton area for long hours clearing roads after fires. Mr Hill moved to send appreciation letters to the workers and to six letters to men at Northcliffe after the busy response to the emergency.

Road Board Hill Pemberton GC. I. Doust Northcliffe

Death of Old Settler Pittendreigh in Pemberton district

James Pittendreigh a longtime resident of the Manjimup and Pemberton areas passed away last Wednesday in Pemberton. He farmed near Ring Bark and later managed Michelides plantation before retiring to a quiet life. Survived by his wife two sons and a daughter the funeral was held at Manjimup Cemetery after a Methodist service led by Rev G Limb with pallbearers and a procession by the RSL pendice sub branch.

J. E. Lloyd W. J. Hunt State Licensing Court Bridgetown Mr. Ryan Yanmah Manjimup Pemberton James Pitttendreigh Pittendreigh Ringbark Michelides Ltd Michelides Anfimup Man Methodist Arch G. Limb

Newly Elected Perup Ward Member Welcomed

Newly elected Perup Ward member C. S. Doust was welcomed to the Manjimup Road Board meeting on Wednesday night. Chairman L. Thompson praised his assets as a works supervisor and anticipated his contribution to future ventures.

Perup C. S. Doust Manjimup Doust L. Thompson

Busy Bees or Buckley’s for Donnelly Road Repair

Manjimup Road Board sessions linger as E Michelides criticizes unfulfilled promises on Donnelly road works. A Hodgson report flags the route as dangerous while J Gibson likens the effort to “busy bees” and L Thompson concedes Buckley’s chance of rapid completion after a near-term work resolution.

Manjimup Road E. Michelides Donnelly A. Hodgson J. Gibson Mr. L. Thompson Buckley

Nannup Hospital Board Meets After Matron Kerr Resigns

The Nannup Hospital Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday night to discuss hospital welfare matters. Matron Kerr agreed to stay until Dr. Cullen arrives, and £17 was raised for funds with the chairman Mr F. Badrick praising townspeople. Matron Kerr then attended the Perth wedding of Miss Cicely Egerton-Warburton and Mr Guy Thomson. Sister Longbottom covered in her absence, with Julius Brockman and Bernie Dunnet also visiting the city.

Nannup Hospital Board Kerr Cullen F. Badrick Nannup Nannup District Hospital Perth Cicely Egerton- Warburton Guy Thomson Sister Longbottom Messrs Julius Brockman Bernie Dunnet

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