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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
5
The Board discusses funding for 60 acres of clearing to develop a showground and playing areas. A Department ruling blocks accepting a loan from a local Society, leaving work to be funded from current revenue or internal loans. Committee authorized to proceed, with 25 acres as a feasible initial scope within financial limits.
The item highlights ongoing social events and gatherings within the community, inviting both large and small contributions. It reflects a lively social scene with emphasis on participation and emerging local connections.
Local school head and Road Board secretary received health department letters urging no mixing of children or families due to polio concerns. Assistant Public Health official advised gift distributions at homes and cancelation of community gatherings. As a result the Balingup Parents and Citizens Association canceled its Xmas Tree event.
The Legislative Assembly continued the second reading of the Marketing of Apples and Pears Bill establishing a State Apple and Pear Marketing Board to acquire the 1949 crops. Ministers and MPs debated costs, fairness, and hopes the scheme aids the industry until it can stand alone. The measure received broad support and, with minor amendments from Mr. Pollard, the second reading was agreed to.
Pat Battilana of Pardee married Glive Liddelow of Manjimup in a December 4 ceremony at St Josephs Church. Priests, blue lace gowns, caped sleeves, and pearl necklaces highlighted a formal wedding with three bridesmaids and matching veils and bouquets.
Bridgetown hosts a wartime veterans reunion at the R.S.L. with a barbecue at the showgrounds. More than 100 ex-servicemen from both world wars share memories, while officers welcome guests and veterans recount service details.
Manjimup Road Board meets to discuss the Pemberton electric concession and the South West Power Scheme. Mrs Davies pushes termination, Mr Hill questions timing, Mr Davies vows to resign if promise not honored. Complaint over wireless valves and equipment condition raised with Mr Barlow supplying power as allowed. State Electricity Commission to be consulted for concession terms. A board electrical officer to assist in resolving individual complaints referenced to Mr Barlow.
Speedy execution mandate issued for printing tasks at Nelson Press located in Bridgetown with Ring 136 as the contact and station code.
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