No Blame In Jardee Accident Verdict
Coroner and jurors from Manjimup and Perth found that the deceased died at Royal Perth Hospital on April 8 from burns pneumonia and nephritis after a Jardee engine test accident on April 5. The starting valve burst drenching him with steam. witnesses included Millars Timber and Trading Co. staff and local officials. Further details will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Rodriguez
L. Jompson
C. George
H. Low
Reilly
Millars Timber and Trading Co
C. Astley Willams
J. Rose
Federated Engine Drivers’ and Firemen's Union
Brad
Royal Perth Hospital
Jardee
Opposition to RSL building extension voiced by Bridgetown group
At the Bridgetown Sub-Branch August meeting ex servicemen housing in humpies prompted Mr W F Dusting to move against extending the RSL home by 18 feet. He argued interior removal and no additions until a new RSL hall is funded. Supporters urged using materials to ease current shortage and noted delays on permits and replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cope
R.S.L
W. F
Wally
Bridgetown
Arenes
Jon
Steve Murray
H. Long
Social News Roundup From The Community Pages
A calendar of local social happenings highlights gatherings, engagements, and friendly events. Residents share updates on meetings, celebrations, and neighborhood milestones in a lively snapshot of community life.
Sub-branch Seeks Thanks for John Newman Secretary Service
The RSL notes John Newman, former secretary now in Albany, as one of the nicest gentlemen and a very efficient secretary. A letter of appreciation is to be sent. About 45 members attended the sub-branch send-off tender. The president conveyed thanks for their good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ww. F
Wally
John Newman
Albany
General Whitelaw Visits Manjimup for Local Citizen Forces Unit
Major General J.8. Whitelaw of the Western Command visited Manjimup last Thursday in support of forming a local Citizen Forces unit. He spoke with Road Board secretary Mr Fowles, inspected recreation grounds, and was hosted by the Manjimup RSL sub branch. An infantry platoon is anticipated and a recruiting team may visit within the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.O.C. Western Command
J. 8. Whitelaw
Manjimup
Citizen Forces
Road Board
Mr. Fowles
Whitelaw
RSL
Bank Manager Away at Perth Conference
During his absence acting manager is A Beat at the Manjimup Rural and Industries Bank branch. Mr and Mrs J Sherrington travelled to Perth with son Ken for specialist medical attention, accompanied by Mr Jock Kelly. Jardee player Les Hastie attended Sundays football as a spectator. A knock from a week earlier caused a broken rib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
The
Rural and Industries Bank
J. Gabbedy
Perth
A. Beat
J. Sherrington
Ken
Jock” Kelly
Jardee
Les Hastie
Red Cross Blood Transfusion Seeks Donors in Bridgetown
Local Transfusion Officer Dr Williams asks residents to add names to donor lists amid an expanded Red Cross Blood Transfusion drive. Switzerland opens a central Berne laboratory to support a nationwide service with about sixty city centers run by Swiss Red Cross officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
M. S. Williams
Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
Swiss Red Cross
Berne
Governor General McKell to Visit Manjimup and Pemberton
Official word confirms His Excellency the Governor General Mr McKell will visit Manjimup with Mrs McKell Miss Betty McKell and Lt M G Pechy RAN and a State Cabinet member. They arrive Friday September 23, tour Pemberton, stay overnight at Hotel Manjimup and depart for Denmark next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McKell
Manjimup
Pemberton
MckKell
Betty McKell
M. G. Pechy
Ran
Denmark
Quiz Champion of Australia Prize Series Opens September
The Quiz Champion of Australia contest series offers a prize exceeding £250 with total prize money above £1,300. Public entrants over 18 may participate. a preliminary written exam in Perth at the Town Hall on August 13 at 2 pm will select the top six in the state for broadcast rounds starting August 26. Entry forms are available from the Deputy Commonwealth Loans Director in Perth or metropolitan radio stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth Loans Organisation
Perth
Commonwealth Loans
St. George’s House
St. George's Terrace
GPO
Manjimup Teams Beaten In Women's Hockey
Pemberton and Robins met at Pemberton with both sides scoring. final score 2 1 as home side edged ahead late. At Manjimup Deanmill visited Magpies in a scrambling clash, Deanmill leading 2 1 at full time and Wilma Craig scoring late for Magpies. Pemberton holds a three point lead and better coal average, with four rounds left before semi finals. Deanmill rise to third on points with Magpies on equal footing via goal average. After Saturday's results the premiership table stands as reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
Robins
Manjimup
Deanmill
Magpies
Wilma Craig
Fixtures Spark Weekend Matches Across Town Venues
The schedule lists Pemberton versus Bridgetown at Jardee and Robins versus Magpies at Manjimup for next Saturday with further games through August and September. August 20 sets Bridgetown v Magpies and Deanmill v Robins with Pemberton on bye, followed by Deanmill v Pemberton and Robins v Bridgetown on August 27, then Pemberton v Magpies and Bridgetown v Deanmill on September 3 with Robins on bye. The top four advance to semi finals on September 10, final on September 17, and a possible grand final on September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
Bridgetown
Jardee
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John George Knight
Dickose
Wilgarrup
Palp
R. McLarty
Blackwood Flax Curative Co
H. G. Kott
G. H. Chessell
Rural and Industries
Org
Messrs. Elliott
Chessel
Boyupook Town Hall
Geo. Heywood Plumber
Waddington
Steerest
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners
Balingup
Greenbushes
Kirup
Mullalyup
Boyup Brook
ROUSE
G.O.C
the Hampton
Peters Ice Cabaia
Red Cross
Vice Regal
Sherbrooke House
Renned Taylor
Holden
Fisher’s Garage
Kirup Mullalyup
JW. Dodd
28Th Battalion
Kookaburra ‘Tearooms
Hia
Bridgetown Advocate
Glen McAlinden
National Library of Australia
Nla.gov
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