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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
3
Heavy Saturday rain pleased district farmers though some lamented damp silage and slow drying. Potatoes benefit from moisture while grass growth remains steady. Pigs boosted by high prices before a recent drop, cows supply weakness affecting pig feed. With time, cows recover and pigs help manage milk surplus.
A large turnout at Pemberton Rifle Club for the NEA medal shoot on the 700 yard range and 500 yard trials. P Collins won the 700 yard event with 100 total after handicap while Eric Rate claimed the 500 yard victory. Alex Dick and B Clively led visitors from Fremantle in top scores.
Bridge town Lawn Tennis Club tournaments start Saturday with entries closing Friday at 6 pm. Entries may be left with C A MacKinnon W Scwldoo J Adame or Wauchope's new yards.
Teams from Nannap travel Sunday to Pemberton for matches with several players named for Pemberton including Hoar Copley Baskerville Young Cooper Ware Burnyamt Green Mestame Rann Cooper Green Richards Burnett Misse Hawkes Ellin. An eight woman side is not yet set and a fresh approach to team trials is announced with challengers invited to claim spots. The meeting last Monday discussed finalising the lineup and will be detailed in a portrait feature.
December 2 meeting chaired by W P Scott discussed blackberry removal adjoining Mrs G L Wauchope property, overhanging red gum by a well, stock enclosure permissions, Barlee Street timber removal and fencing, and a planned road through forming houses. Board debated finances and inspections for Central Ward and a December 16 site visit for a proposed road.
The Commonwealth Government outlines facilities to handle lettergram traffic with offices open after 7 p.m. The Postmaster-General’s representative Senator McLeny tells Senate that restricting acceptance of low‑wid traffic to these offices allows idle time use and staff.
The Bridgetown Road Board agreed to direct representation on the chamber through the chairman. A £2/2/ legacy payment intended for the Southwest Tourist Association will be forwarded to the Bridgetown Chamber for use in coordinating tourism activities.
The article reports ongoing contention over whether Blackwood river water is safe for human consumption and suitable for gardens. It cites salinity measurements from September to March, notes government opinions, and documents Mr Claude Brooks and others using the water for crops with apparent positive results.
On November 19 trainers Mrs Carton and Mrs Gorn conducted guide training at Bunbury for guiders and junior leaders. Banbury Local Association sponsored a high tea and singalongs. Attendees included guides from Banbury Collie Brigetown Bridgetown with guests from Perth and surrounding communities.
The author argues for a peaceful, creative revolution within society to advance egalitarian welfare and condemn capitalist greed. They urge Australians to adopt a policy of fraternity, criticise the present capitalist democracy, and envision a democracy grounded in social service and equality, with future plans to present Labour Platform planks.
The Bridgetown Road Board discussed government funding for labour on the town brook. M. L. A. Dowst urged £730 support and sustenance, with the Croquet Club’s temporary secretary reporting costs. The board planned a Perth trip to finalise arrangements and equalize government allocation.
Secretaries are invited to let the paper arrange publicity adverts and posters. See details of the scheme and how the notice service can handle announcements for events and notices.
Local advertises Bridgetown based aerated waters and cordial production from pure ingredients. Emphasizes personal attention to country orders and urges readers to support local industry with trial orders.
The appral visit of the Growl Master and Manchester Unity directors is set for Saturday and Sunday near Loyal Bridge town Lodge. A programme includes a reception, dinner, festive board, and Xmas party with Kuidos Lodge representation. Attending members listed include Graeme Maser Donovan Bleakley Corbett and a Director.
The Balingup Road Board met on November 15 1898 with Melars Cleveland Hawier Lewis Walker and Brugier present. The secretary was instructed to advise the Prow. Proposals included direct communication with the Balingup Exchange and a bridge site inspection by the Main Roads Department. Applications were called for a Vermin Inspector Licence Collector post with at least four months notice and a salary of ES per week. A statutory order required a settlement chamber at the Balingup Cheese Factory disposal system. An insurance firm advised a public risk policy and the Board sought WA Road Board Association input. Further items covered restricted vehicle operation times for stock on roads and pending rate recovery actions with December 15 targets. Secretary instructed to draft work plans for pest control rabbits and other tasks to be completed by early 1899.
The elder son of Mr and Mrs Harry Raunders died suddenly at home in Karri Hille near Jordee on Thursday night. He was not yet two years old and had been working at hedge making the previous day. The funeral was held Saturday at the Methodist portion of Menjimrp Cemetery with Rev Skater officiating. many local groups and attendees were represented at the gravesite.
A letter from the National Power Scheme for the South-West region prompted the Board to supply the requested details. The chairman and deputy were asked to represent the Board at the conference to be held in Collie in December.
A newspaper fragment notes a mourning card for police officers with details on location and price. It lists the city or state, the type of card, and suggests proceeds support or memorial costs.
Public notice outlines flour tax requirements by the Tax Commissioner of Perth for holders of stock over 100 kilograms. It states deadlines for submitting inventories of wool stocks and related goods, and mentions forms and distribution through the District Commissioner of Taxation. The notice references March Mawardy and specifies compliance steps and locations for submission and form access.
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