Death of James Cherrie at 88 in Bridgetown
James Cherrie aged 88 died at Bridgetown Hospital on Sunday. Born in Glasgow, he came to Australia in 1888 and lived in Victoria before moving to this state 53 years ago. Predeceased by his wife, he leaves two sons Thomas James and William. He was interred in the Anglican Portion of Bridgetown Cemetery after a service led by Rev. R. Pelham Thorman. Arrangements were in the da of Wm Moyes and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Hospital
James Cherrie
Bridgetown
Glasgow
Scotland
Mr. Cherrie
Australia
Victoria
Thomas James
William Cherrie
R. Pelham Thorman
Wm. Moyes and Son
Malaria compensation for ex servicemen announced
The Hon. Nelson Lemmon announces medical sustenance allowance for ex servicemen prevented from work due to malaria. Rates are five pounds per fortnight for the member, two pounds four shillings for a wife, and eighteen shillings per fortnight for each child under 16, plus travel fares to obtain treatment and travel allowance where applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Lemmon
Lemmon
H. C. Barnard
Road Board outlines saleyards and trucking yard plans
Chairman Malcolm Scott reports two sites were inspected for saleyards. The north site near Hester proved too costly, so focus shifted to the river loop area where yards may require road diversions and land resumption costing about £2400. Railways Department delay and evasion on cost responsibility noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Scott
Hester
Railways Department
Perth
Scott
Hood
Westralian Farmers Ltd
Road Board
Westralian Farmers
Goff Hester
Elder's
W. Cherrie
C. P. Scott
Production Cost Growth and Saleyard Proposals Stir Rural Debate
Farmers object to higher production costs and fear saleyards near the railway line will reduce land values. J P Henderson argues more land is needed for track and saleyards while opponents raise concerns over resumption costs and site options. The board says land will be leased to stock agents and consultations with agents will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Myrtle Saw the Light in Bridgetown Hotel Lounge
The Bridgetown Hotel lounge hosted a bantam hen named Myrtle and her three day-old offspring found perched in an inverted ceiling light. Dave Jack, the puzzled owner, wonders if Myrtle flew or was pushed, and by Sunday afternoon the hen was coaxed down with a ladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Dave Jack
Myrtle
Dave
Railway Loop Fire Damages Sleeper Stack Near Loop
About twenty sleepers burned in a Friday fire near the railway loop. Walter alerted Road Board secretary FE C Sigeins who found a stack alight as workers reportedly burned grass. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Board
FE. C. Sigeins
Walter
Fire brigades debated at Bridgetown meeting
Mr Wauchope urged support for a Bridgetown fire brigade noting Mr Long's absence and his seven to eight years in the field. Members lament lack of local interest and discussed turnout from other towns plus a planned gym and youth initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauchope
R. Long
Long
Mr. Wauchope
Bridgetown
Smith
Ration Card Issuance Details and Venues
New ration cards will be issued tomorrow and Sunday in long card form with sections for meat groceries and clothing. Cards go to holders of old food books. if the cover is illegible write the full name inside or on the cover. Lost books mean a form to the Rationing Dept Perth. Hours are 9 to 5 Saturday and Sunday. Several district issuing sites listed. An important change: children aged 6 and over on January 1 receive ten coupons, previously limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
U.S
Perth
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Cherrie
Holmes
Wryer
Ted Lee
Laurie
Rhonda
Tom and Doll
Bert Chapman
Eastcott
Jean
Adrian Elder
Beatie
Roy Ettridge
Holloway
Don
Will
Jess
W. C. Moyes
Ladies’ Bowling Club
Son
Commonwealth
J. P. Henderson
Foust
Mr. Scott
Mr. G. Hester
Mr. Hester
W.C. Johnston
Pool
T. McInnes
Workers’ Homes Board
B.ap.p
Mr. Moyes
Trout Acclimatisation Society
Blackwood
Bridgetown Road Board
J. P
Pop
Ime
Balingup
Flint
Dinninup
Greenbushes Court House
Kullkup
Ford
Maranup Ford
Maranup
Mulallyup
North Dinninup
Maxwell
North Greenbushes
Sunnyside
Winnijup
Yarnup
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!