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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

6

Manjimup Wedding Ties Dinneen and Joan Dinneen

The wedding of Joan Dinneen and Frank Dinneen was held at St Joseph's Church Manjimup led by Rev Father Cunningham. The bride wore ivory satin with a long embroidered train and veil, accompanied by bridesmaids Nomai Daff and Mary Dinneen, and flower girl Miss Harrison. Reception at the Town Hall with 100 guests. speeches toasted the bride and groom and both sets of parents. The couple plans to live in Armadale after a honeymoon following the ceremony.

Manjimup Evelyn Joan St. Joseph's Church Father Cunningham Nomai Daff Mary Dinneen Harrison Jim Dinneen Peter Jones R.8.l. Women's Auxiliary Reg Smith Brunwick Mahree H. Winton Dinneen McFarlane

Flax Crop Harvest Outlook From Government Inspectors

Government agrostologist H G Elliott and Blackwood Flax Co operative Co manager E L Cummins report flax season prospects. Most areas expect a good harvest with average to above yields in some districts, minor losses from lodged straw in spots, and rust damage reducing seed yield in odd crops.

H. G. Elliott E. L. Cummins Blackwood Flax Co-operative Co

Local Board Applies To Act As Fuel Committee

Upper Blackwood Road Board decides to seek approval from the Liquid Fuel Control Board to operate as a committee as in the past after a member cited a broadcast announcement. A draft War Memorial circular was approved for 1000 copies to circulate, with postage costs to be paid by the Board. Health reports from Inspectors Gray and James noted in Boyup Brook area, plus discussion of alien camp on Reserve A1454 and local facilities. Inspector James appointed Joint Inspector to several nearby boards.

Upper Blackwood Road Liquid Fuel Control Board Rogers Gray and James Boyup Brook Farrall Inglis Jackwood Bridgetown Greenbushes Nannup

Bitumen Runoff Sought for Boyup Brook Water System

The Boyup Brook Board unanimously urged bitumen surfacing over an area to ensure adequate runoff and reservoir fill, noting state action and Commonwealth funds may fund works. Officials discussed unattended engines and cost reduction, directing power house staff to limit parallel engine operation where possible.

H. R. Connolly E. K. Hoar Nelson Lemmon M.H.R State Electricity Commission

No Relief For Tobacco Trainees

E K Hoar MLA reports failure to secure higher living allowances or more railway passes for Manjimup Tobacco Training Centre trainees. He cites a letter from Minister Thorn stating current rates are the maximum nationwide and cannot be varied. The RSL Management Committee will press the matter with state and federal executives.

E. K. Hoar M.L.A Manjimup A. McDonald Min Peter J R.8.l Mr. Thorn Commonwealth Ministry of Thorn

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Joan Wally Frank Nellie Father Duffy Noma Daft M. O'Sullivan A. Fontanini Carde Country Bridgetown Advocate National Library of Australia Boyup Clarke R.S.L. Management Committee Hoar Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Joe Waddington LAD Nelson Press Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd James St Perth W.A Nla.gov
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