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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
6
A note from the editor states that reader opinions are printed but do not reflect the publication's endorsement. The column invites submissions while clarifying that expressed views may not align with the paper's stance.
A letter argues against moving Bridgetown sale and trucking yards to benefit town plans. It warns against personal victory, favors keeping yards near current stock facilities, and suggests coordinating with railway improvements for better commerce and reduced harm. W L Nelson signs the letter.
Bridgetown Health and Vermin Board invites applications to fill the vacancy of dustman and street cleaner for the town. Details of duties are available at the board office, and applicants should submit written applications. E. C. Siggings, Secretary.
An elderly Nannup district resident and former Darradup farmer, W. Helyar, was laid to rest in the Methodist section of Nannup cemetery. Rev. J. O'Rourke conducted the graveside service amid tributes from numerous local families and friends.
A returned digger, preparing for a wedding in Manjimup, struggles with his collar and tie. He asks a jovial stranger for help, who assists, later turning out to be Sir James Mitchell. The man jokes that he went to Manjimup to get into society.
Red Cross Bridgetown monthly meeting held in Lesser Hall last Friday approved recess until February 1947. A £35 donation sent to Headquarters and a Christmas Cheer box sent to Matron at Edward Millen Home. Special sale raised funds with volunteers serving afternoon tea. Totals include multiple local donations totaling £45 0 6 from groups such as Bridgetown Road Board, Dance, Pig Sale, Yornup collections, and Fruitgrowers Association.
Manjimup Cattle Market yarded 107 head and sold 100 with a very mixed lot and a few high priced store Shorthorn pens. Market firm across classes. quotes include fat cows £12 12s 6d to £13, light £8 5s to £10 10s, Guernsey light £10 17s 6d, stores Shorthorn 2 3 years £10 to £11 10s, 20 months £7 5s, Shorthorn cross cows £4 6s to £6, Guernsey heifers mated £7 17s 8d, paddies £3 10s. 12 noon further entries invited.
Elder Smith and Co Limited report an off shears sale at Boyup Brook yarding 7029 sheep. Outside buyers and Perth country butchers attended, with fat wethers and crossbred lambs selling well. Quotations list prices for Merino and Crossbred sheep, with strong demand for aged ewes and forward sales.
Boyup Brook held a cattle sale on the date yarding 349 cattle and selling 338. About 200 fat cattle were mostly lightweight steers with the rest a mixed offering. Bidding was keen from the start and the sale was satisfactory for all classes with fat cattle firm. Fat steers medium weights to £15 light weights £10 15s to £12 6d fat cows medium weights to £13 15s fat cows £4 15s to £6 15s steer paddies mixed colors £38 5s to £6 10s Shorthorn cross yearling heifers £5 to £5 10s vealers 60s to £5.
Report shows Associateq agents yarded 17 000 sheep at Midland on Wednesday. Qualities were slightly inferior with sheep and lambs unaltered except top lines which were easier.
Help wanted strong boy about 15 16 years to learn fibrous plaster trade at Brady Ethel Street Bridge Town.
A vestry member declares resignation from the roles of People’s Warden and Committeeman at St Paul’s Anglican Old Cemetery and War Memorial Church, stating inability to conscientiously fulfill parishioners’ desires and permissions.
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