Farmers Reject Proposal for Primary Industry Prices Court
Delegates from several WA branches vote down a motion to set up a Primary Industries Prices Court to ensure fair returns for farm producers. Critics fear cost and legal hurdles, while proponents argue it could end the old supply and demand system. The meeting notes unresolved issues and references to stabilisation funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
J. E. Warner
J. Davies
Sunnyside
L. R. Beard
Warner
Col. L. Davies
North Bridgetown
Holidaying Couples In Flinders Break
Mr and Mrs Stan Doust are holidaying at Flinders and the former is convalescing after a recent operation. Dr and Mrs D L Gordon and Junior returned home to Bridetown last weekend after a brief respite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Doust
Flinders
D. L. Gordon
Junior
Bridgetown
Left to right bridal party at ceremony
The photo shows Miss Joan Moriarty as bridesmaid, Mr. Wally Crowd as groomsman, the bride and groom, Miss Rene Waters as bridesmaid, and best man Mr. Jim Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Moriarty
Wally Crowd
Rene Waters
Jim Scott
Eagle Kills Dog in Sudden Slam by Hawk
In Greenbushestiny, 3-year-old Pom named in memory of Jeanette Haines faced tragedy when her dog escaped a shed and was snatched midair by an eagle hawk. The bird dropped the dog after a high flight, killing it instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbushestiny Tot
Jeanette Haines
Pom
Bunbury
Manjimup Tennis Opening Ceremony Marks Start of Season
The 1948-49 season opener for the Manjimup Lawn Tennis Club drew a large local and visiting turnout. President L J Rees introduced Patron J W Margereson and officers including Captain D LeJeune Vice Captain Dick Fouracres and Treasurer F Mazzoletti with Mrs Rees as ladies’ captain. Margereson pledged improved facilities when the courts move to the new recreation ground and urged youth involvement and strong club cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Lawn Tennis Club
L. J. Rees
J. W. Margereson
D. LeLejeune
Dick Fouracres
F. Mazzoletti
C. Searcy
Bowling League First Pennants Next Sunday
The focal match saw Bridgetown teams host Ralingup guests with limited Busselton representation. Progress has been made in handicap pairs with a Saturday draw listing many pairings and a 2 pm start reminder. The first pennant game is set for next Sunday December 5 with Bridgetown Whites hosting Ralingup Whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling League
Busselton
G. King
B. I. Mitchell
Bridgetown Whites
Ralingup Whites
Bridgetown Blues
Rede
Carr
Murray
Toyer
Whistlecraft
Polina
Bill
Farmers Hear Calls For Dairy Fund Cuts And Fuel Ration Reform
A rural meeting debated stopping the Dairy Improvement Fund and redirecting funds to cream testing and weighing. A motion to adjust Fuel Rations based on farming distance from a shopping centre was carried. The council protested a proposed cattle industry levy and urged government funding for compensation. Head Office was asked to investigate prewar freight and insurance rates on primary industry imports and exports. Mr Sullivan of the Dairy Section spoke on farming interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
Stapleton
Fuel Board
J. Davies
Davies
Sullivan
Scott Evans Wedding Unites Bridgetown Families
Scott a son of the late R Scott of Scott's Hotel wed Elsie Evans at St Brigid's Church in Bridgetown. About 100 guests attended the reception in the Lesser Hall with Mr Harold Armstrong as chairman. The couple later left for Perth via Bunbury. The bride wore navy crepe with a keyhole neckline and white accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bazeley
Rene Waters
Joan Moriarty
Jim Scott
Wally Crowd
Evans
Awcock
Snr
Mra Ancock
Harold Armstrong
Scott
Perth
Bunbury
Tennis Club Farewell in Bridgetown
The Bridgetown Tennis Club held a farewell event last week for Mr. and Mrs. L Scaddan. Life Membership certificates were presented to Miss F Taylor L Scaddan H O Moore and C A MacKinnon. Gifts were given by Miss M Walker and Mr G Forrester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Tennis Club
Mrs
L Scaddan
Tennis Club
F. Taylor
L. Scaddan
H. O. Moore
C. A. MacKinnon
Miss M Walker
Mr G. Forrester
Red Cross Visitors Attend Benefit Afternoon in Bridgetown
Bridgetown Red Cross ladies hosted an afternoon in the Lesser Hall with Perth visitor Mrs Egglestone head of the Branches. She spoke on branch activities aiding disabled soldiers in Hollywood and other institutions, and the ongoing need for public support. Mrs Metcalf-Agg discussed Junior Red Cross work and crippled members making toys. Children’s overseas correspondence and albums were highlighted. Songs by Mrs Herlihy and Miss Griffiths capped the event, with Miss Cotton, a Red Cross Transport Driver, accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Red Cross
Perth
Egglestone
Hill-Billies Barn-Dance Lifts Bridgetown Crowd
Bridgetown Town Hall hosted a hill-billies barn-dance organized by the Policy Pool. A large crowd, many dressed as Daves and Mabels, enjoyed Saddle and chaff bag decor with the Machin Trio and Mrs Tomelty's orchestra performing in themed costumes. A cow bell ceiling gag accompanied announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Town Hall
Policy
Daves
Mabels
Machin
Tomelty
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E. (. Waters
Jelegates
Farmers’ Union
Australian Dairy Federation
Bangup
Wilga
McAlinden
Catterick
King
State Fuel Coal Board
Scott-Evans
Manjimup
Pennant
W. Salvair
Cherrie
Wilkins
Shepherd
Crowd
Harpane Maclure
Mackinnon
Pearce
H. Doust
Red Cross Visitors
Red Cross
Hill
National Library of Australia
Nia.gov
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