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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1949

Page

7

Successful Show at Pemberton Highlighted by Quality

The official opening by Mr. B. K. Hoar M.L.A. praised inclusive stock sections and the judge Mr. T. Parker called the champion cow entered by Mr. d N Ellis among the finest. Springfield Nursery led in points across several sections while trophies for top exhibitor and agricultural sections were won by the same house. Final log chop saw fierce finishes with B Cave taking the final. Mrs. H Tredrea departed Manjimup to Perth then Cowra to rejoin her husband.

B. K. Hoar M.L.A T. Parker Perth Royal Show D. N. Ellis Hoar W. Moore Manjimup

Manjimup Chamber Opposes Business Area Extension

The Manjimup Chamber of Commerce votes to protest extending the business area to cover the block bounded by Ipsen Moore Mount and Giblett streets. The motion, led by H E Gomme and seconded by D McKay, cites premature extension and potential false revenue from private property. A chamber petition was rejected, argued to be an individual matter.

Manjimup Chamber of Commerce Ipsen, Moore, Mount Giblett Thisas Chamber H. E. Gomme D. McKay A. McKay Jay Joyaoddas

Town Ward Representation Motion Carried

Mr McKay urged adding town wards on the Road Boards Act basis to boost local voice. Mr Gomme condemned current representation as inadequate, noting one town member against eight country members and poor town outcomes. The motion, to investigate Governor consent and obtain a copy of the Road Boards Act, passed.

McKay Memere Road Boards H. B. Gomine Gomme The Toward Board Manjimup Ihe Chambery

Widening of Rose Street Moves Forward at Manjimup Board

At the Manjimup Road Board meeting a motion to erect a sign on the temporary Manjimup Machinery Co. building drew mixed views but passed. Works supervisor G J Doust stressed Rose Street’s future business centre role and urged early land resumption planning ahead of widening, with plans and cost estimates to be prepared.

W. Wardell- Johnston Manjimup Machinery Co Giblett Street Wardell-Johnston A. BE. Hodgson F. E. Wiseman Rose Street G. J. Doust Manjimup Road Doust Rural and Industries Bank

Annual pre Christmas party by Manjimup RSL Women's Auxiliary

The Women's Auxiliary of the Manjimup RSL will hold its annual pre Christmas party in the RSL Hall this Saturday night inviting Sub-branch members their wives Auxiliary members and husbands to attend this traditional happy function.

Manjimup R.S.L R.S.L

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