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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1946

Page

4

Subsidies and funds discussed at South-West Trotting Council

A report to the council details subsidies for stallions mares and out of district mares, and the plan for a provident fund seeded at £250 with owner contributions per race. Kalgoorlie credit shown as £1000. The South-West Trotting Derby is set for Harvey with a gate to be fixed.

W.A. Trotting Association South-West District Trotting Council Stan Bond Kalgoorlie Harvey

Pemberton Golf Ladies Monthly Medal Winners

Pemberton golf reports a ladies monthly medal won by Mrs. Bloor jnr with nett 37. Sunday morning bisque competition winner was Joe Winch with several close results listed including A Evans 2 up and Biffen with various down scores. Sunday afternoon mixed Canadians won by Green with Mrs. Knowles, though further scores are incomplete.

Knowles Bott Biffen Bloor Snr Roby All Square Green

Bulldozers for Clearing Letter to A L P

A letter from the Minister for Agriculture to the South West Australian Labor Party council outlines plans to provide heavy bulldozers for clearing timbered land in Manjimup and surrounding districts. It notes government demonstrations, private purchases, and upcoming machines including a 70 HP bulldozer for Manjimup to Bridgetown, with further units planned in Busselton, Margaret River, and Bridgetown-Kendenup areas.

W. Whyte J. T. Tonkin South-West Council A.L.P Donnelly River Manjimup Bridgetown Busgelton Margarent River Brunswick Kendenup

Family Names and Dates in a Legal Ledger Fragment

A fragmented ledger lists pairs of names with dates ranging from 1939 to 1947. Entries include Roby with Miss Richards, Bloor jnr with Mrs Rowberry, Rowberry with Mrs Davis, Deadman with Mrs Fuge, Winch with Mrs Smith, Davis with Mrs Bloor jnr, Knowles with Mrs Roby, Smith with Mrs Deadman, Bloor snr with Mrs Crowd, and Clayster with Mrs Bloor anr, plus an 8 11 47 notation.

Roby Miss Richards Bloor Jnr Rowberry Davis Deadman Fuge Winch Smith Knowles Bloor Snr Crowd Clayster Bloor Anr

Lime Deposit At Lake Muir Sizzles For Survey

Manjimup Road Board seeks Mines Department survey to gauge the Lake Muir lime field after a favorable report from Government Geologist. The finding notes the sample would yield good agricultural or commercial lime on burning. Deliberations stress the importance amid rising demand.

Lake Muir Manjimup Limmer

Pemberton Arbor Day Planting Ceremony Closes Week

A small memorial shrubbery gathering in Pemberton marked Arbor Day with planting of numerous shrubs and roses led by Mr R J Wells. About 120 more plants were added, with Mr Hoar MLA sending apologies for missing the event. The shrubs are expected to establish well and become attractive over time.

R. J. Wells Hoar M.L.A Perth

Manjimup School Softened Appeal Returns Poor Totals

The week’s results in the £300 appeal for Manjimup school wireless and tennis courts were well below average with the total collection under a pound. Prior receipts include £113 11s 2d from G Grenovich and others. total to date £114 7s 6d.

Manjimup G. Grenovich Gay Gibson Mia. W. Crombole Don Taylor

Inter-school Sports Roundup Manjimup Triumphs

Manjimup school won both football and hockey against Pemberton last Friday. Football results: Manjimup 7.9 def Pemberton 3.2. Jardee Deanmill 2.12 defeated Bridgetown 1.6. In hockey Manjimup edged Pemberton 1 goal to nil while Jardee Deanmill drew 2-2 with Bridgetown. Current hockey standings show points tallied.

Manjimup School Pemberton Manjimup Jardee—Deanmill Bridgetown Seu Ae O Phe Jarg Ge Jardee Deanmill

Boyup RSL Sub-branch Meeting Discusses Zoning and Memorial Plans

The Boyup Brook RSL sub-branch met August 14 with 40 members. They discussed zoning for delegates to Congress, a Welcome Home Dinner, memorial ground plans with the Upper Blackwood Road Board, and buying dart boards and quoits for functions.

Boyup Brook R.S.L J. M. Carter Manjimup Bridgetown E. Campbell R. Connelly Upper Blackwood Road Board Memorial Grounds E. Campball Bleechmore L. Knapp J. Harrison Harris Scarfe Sandovers BE. Campbell Road Board DB. Miller Wilg

Every Price Rise Is A Cut In Wages

An editorial urges public restraint to combat inflation and protect wage value. It argues high employment and money in hand raise demand faster than supply, risking price hikes and pay cuts, and promotes saving in Commonwealth Securities as a safer option.

Australia Europe U.S.A Commonwealth Securities

Boy up Brook Golf Club story stirs war at sea style

Ted Cummins leads a Stapleford competition at Brook Golf Club in sunny conditions described as a stirring battle on course. Jack Young trails by one point with George Treloar and Fred Proctor close behind as spectators note Cummins has turned good after a run of bad luck.

Ted Cummins Stapleford Kookaburras Jack Young George Treloar Fred Proctor Teg Reg. Spaven Frank Happ Ted Scotty

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Council Pemberton Golf J. P. Norton THE Country & Democratic League Forrest Division Denmark Mt.barker Narrikup Albany Woogenels Forrest H' Cranbrook Franklane Boyup Bro Bridgetow Manjimup J. G. Boyle Norton Capel H. V. South - Bunbury Dry Cleaners Bunbury John Cooper Lake Muir Asset Pemberton Arbor Day Tennis Court and Wireless Fund Soianerg Stephen Bunbury Boyup Boy Up Brook Victoria Street Thelma Gardiner Crenshaw’s Manchester House Freemasons Keith Hough Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Mt. Magnet
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