Pemberton Lighting Sparks Review at Road Board Meeting
Pemberton lighting system was reviewed by the Manjimup Road Board after voltage tests by engineer L Thomas. Power house read 250 volts, town 220 to 230 volts, farthest point about a mile and a half away 180 volts. improvements suggested for better service. Street lights mulled with six additions to twenty three existing.
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Pemberton
Manjimup
L. Thomas
Wells
al. Smith
Pemerton
Look For Signs Optician Teaches Fair Pricing Tactic
An American optician, Tom Smith, instructs his son in pricing glasses honestly. After fitting frames, if asked for the charge, reply ten dollars, then add framing and lenses as separate steps. The method hinges on watching the customer's reaction for a possible price cue.
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Tom Smith
Alleged Assault Reported by Kulikup Farmer
A Kulikup farmer alleged he was assaulted by an Aboriginal person in a Tuesday night incident at Boyup Brook. Constable Gregory of the Boyup Brook Police Station is investigating. A separate complaint of threatening language by an Aboriginal person is also under investigation. The alleged offenders are expected to be brought before the Court soon.
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Kulikup
Gregory
Boyup Brook
Sharing Inspector Debate At Manjimup Road Board
The board discussed appointing a fully qualified health inspector or accepting a temporary exemption. Bridgetown had a six month exemption while Manjimup asked for twelve months. Sharing an inspector with Bridgetown and others was proposed as a solution amid concerns over cost and meat inspection implications.
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Manjimup Road Board
J. Smith
Bridgetown Road
Manjimup
Cowen
J. W. Margereson
Mottram
Bridgetown
Country Women Meeting at Manjimup Branch Discusses Needs and Plans
The Manjimup Branch of the Country Women's Association held a monthly meeting last Thursday. They praised the Nyamup and Morton demonstrations, discussed a housekeeper request eight miles away, and planned for bus fare deposits and an upcoming September Exhibition benefiting rest room septic work. A Younger Set for Deanmill girls was proposed with Northampton activities cited.
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Manjimup
Country Women's Association
Archer
Geary
Nyamup
C.W. A
Craig
Williams
Younger
Deanmill
McKay
Bevan
Northampton
Pemberton Ladies Share Stroke Title In Thursday Match
Thursday stroke event at Pemberton was jointly won by Mrs Flanagan and Mrs Davis with mixed scores listed. Sunday men reported very wet weather and few players, with Knowles and Green among the noted scores. A mixed Canadians event followed with multiple pairs and scores including Mrs McKeever and Mr Deadman winning.
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Flanagan
Davis
Mrs Davis
Mrs. Flanagan
Miss Richards
Mrs McKeever
Crowd
Mrs. Thompston
Mrs. Carn
Mrs. Knowles
Rowdberry
Mrs. Smith
Roby
Stableford
Knowles
Green
D. Smith
Deadman
McKeever
Mrs Smith
Bloor Snr
Rowberry
Clayster
Bloor
Smith
Bridgetown Visit Set for Pemberton Golf Club Event
The Pemberton Golf Club plans a Sunday trip to Bridgetown for a repeat competition following a popular last year’s match. The club expects strong turnout and a similarly well received event.
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Pemberton Golf Club
Bridgetown
Wettest Month on Record for Boyup Brook July Rainfall
July recorded 1199 points at Boyup Brook the wettest month on record. Figures back to 1814 show 146 points as the next highest July. 1945 saw 902 points and 1918 the driest July with 142 points. Last month’s rain nearly matched all of 1940 at 1448 points for the year, with June 1945 unusually heavy. Average annual rainfall since 1914 totals 87222 points across 42 years, about 271 inches.
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Boyuprook
Marshall
Boyup Brook
Blackwood
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Nelson Press
Mail” Manjimup
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Sir James
Lady Mitchell
Pemberton Golf
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Urquhart
Chaff
Wigmore’s Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Critak and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
C. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
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