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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

6

Distinguished Visitors at Manjimup Dinner Encounter

A dinner at the Hotel Manjimup hosted by Manjimup Road Board chairman J. W. Margerese gathered notable locals including I. Davies, Mrs Davies, A. Hodgson, L. Theumpson, F. Wiseman, W. Till, A. Hadison, W. Wardell-Johnster, Mrs T. D. McKay, Mrs E. K. Hoar, A. Clarson, Mrs Clarson, J. J. Littlefair, A. McDonald, K. Crisp, J. E. Deacon, F. W. Fowles and spouses to welcome Sir Bernard and Lady Freyberg.

Manjimup J. W. Margerese I. Davies Davies A. Hodgson F. W. Fowles Road Board Fowles Margereson

Greetings to Returned Men at Manjimup Dinner

Sir Bernard and Lady Freyberg hosted a dinner in Manjimup for returned men. He conveyed Excellency’s regrets at not meeting more locals, and hoped the greeting would reach all. Lady Freyberg apologized for not wearing the League badge.

Bernard Freyberg Margeereson New Zealand Herward Lady Freyberg Australia South-West Western Australia Brownlee Bernard Sir Bernard Manjimup R.S.L A. McDonald Mr McDonald Freyberg R.S.S League

Proposals for New Road Board in Pemberton Northcliffe Area

The Pemberton Northcliffe district may form a new road board area. The Manjimup Road Board secretary Mr F W Fowles will help gather information for the Public Works Department. The board will consider ward details costs reasons for support and effects on disabilities. The secretary may co opt members of the public for assistance.

Pemberton-Northcliffe Manjimup F. W. Fowles Public Works Department

Manjimup Water Rates Raise Local Debate at Meeting

Discussion centers on a recent water rate increase seen as potentially aligning Manjimup with other districts. Comparisons suggested between Bridgetown and Manjimup bills, with questions over valuations and possible transfer to the Public Works Department. A motion to obtain comparative costs from other road boards passed 5 to 3.

Davies Manlimup Public Works Department Margereson Bridgetown Manjimup P.W.D Alanjimup P.aw.d

Your Local Paper Serves You Best Press Card

Local newspaper promotes its service and invites reader support for social notes and community items in a concise advertising style. The brief emphasizes the paper as the community hub and solicits engagement from readers.

Fire Danger Spurs Town Fire Brigade Action

Town secretary F W Fowles warns of a potential large fire unless steps are taken. The Board backs motions for street cleaning and grass control, to appoint a sub committee to study danger spots and issue notices, and to fund a motorised implement at £120. Bushfire brigades and fire control officers are reviewed.

F. W. Fowles I. Davies Thompson Davies F F. E. Wiseman D. Stewart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Air Force Chamber of Commerce Farmers Union Alamein T. Davies Co-operative Ltd Arsinette Pespruf Alboleum Hexone Phillips Radios Saddlery C.O.R National Library of Australia Mr Davies M. S. Muir L. Thompson Muir Cowen Melana Ladies OF the District Marina Next Freemasons Bill Coleman Wood KIRBY CIA Pkt Nla.gov
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