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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
1
In this readers column the writer laments shopping indecision for Christmas gifts while noting postwar window displays and the presence of snarling dogs around town shops. It also previews two Sydney sports events and warns residents about ration card collection deadlines and the proper officials to contact for delays or errors.
One thousand voters will decide two issues in Bridgetown's referendum. Ratepayers choose to move or keep the saleyards with a £7000 loan to buy 8 acres near the show grounds for a football oval and trotting track. Voters mark Yes for relocation and No to stay.
Ratepay er residents vote on issuing a measure at main polling place Town Hall and centres Winnijup Sunnyside Yarnup West Nannup. Voting not compulsory. Nominated cricket note irrelevant to vote.
John Ewart Karhunen testified at Bridgetown Police Court that after drinking with Boyd and others on November 7 he was struck in the jaw, robbed, and left in a paddock. He identified Boyd in a hospital lineup, while Blundell admitted striking him and said the boss should not be blamed. Detective Woodley led the case as evidence described.
The week saw Sunday as the hottest December day with 97.2 degrees after a high of 84 degrees earlier in the month. Rainfall in Bridgetown has been below average, with the month’s peak rain at 22 points last Wednesday, far below the 47 points recorded in one day in December 1945.
Witnesses describe a violent attack as Dr. C F E Cook files a certificated report on injuries to Karhunen. Detective Sergeant Woodley questions involved parties while police examine how blows to the head and body were delivered.
Bridgetown faces severe beer shortages over Christmas with quotas back to 1942-3 levels. Hotels sell bottled beer by the glass to ration scarce supplies, and some wish to switch to bulk but breweries resist. Shortages blamed on capsules glass and sugar as Australia grapples with export obligations. Spirits and wines remain available though costly, while cider remains in ample supply.
William W. M. Hack faced charges for employing six natives without a permit in Boyup Brook Police Court. He pleaded guilty and was fined £1 plus 4 shillings costs. Constable H Whitfield prosecuted for the Department of Native Affairs.
A small blaze on Mr. C. Moulton’s property in Balingup was quickly subdued with minimal damage. Authorities suspect a spark from a passing train started the fire, and warn that further spread could have caused substantial damage.
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