Showgrounds Secretary Dispute At Bridgetown Meeting
Mr C P Scott challenged a previous agreement that the Bridgetown Road Board secretary serve on the showgrounds management committee. He urged the committee to appoint its own secretary. Chairman Malcolm Scott said they would address the issue later. Society reps named R S Hester B E Warburton A Davies H T Doust Keith Walter and J Giblett. Road board reps include the chairman and vice-chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
C. P. Scott
Scott
Agricultural Society
Road Board
Malcolm Scott
Socety
Messrs
R. 8. Hester
C. BE. Warburton
A. Davies
H. T. Doust
Keith Walter
J. Giblett
Bridgetown Road Board Considers Crockery Purchase
The Bridgetown Road Board was quoted £59 12s 3d for 118 nine inch plates 108 ten inch plates 73 seven inch dishes 24 saucers and 44 cups to replenish dwindling supplies. The board postponed the purchase to await offerings from the Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
Agricultural Society
Trotting Club's December Meeting Highlights
At the Trotting Club December meeting six events ran with one poor race due to a broken track. Porter's Lee Sheen won the ENCOURAGE STAKES by 10 yards from Osten's Pride with Murdong third. Other top placings included Graceful in the Busselton Handicap and Leesheen in the Collie Handicap, while Kirraweena was excluded as the maiden race threshold was not met. The President's Cup is noted as reported elsewhere.
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Stan Waters
Porter
Lee Sheen
Osten
Pride
A. Dillon
States
Collie
J. Foster
Melvin
Waters
Pat Elmo
Poet
Leesheen
Sullivans
Coverley
Anthony
Kulifield
Bill Nelson
Amd
Charming Bobbie
M. Anthony
General Daly
A. Kworrington
Farbeck
Royal Pride
Eastree
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
G. Reynolds
Transference of Key Men to Other States
Bridgetown Road Board chairman Mr. Scott laments many key workers from Western Australia are leaving for higher paid jobs in other states. At Friday's meeting he urged a letter to the Premier requesting salaries competitive with those in other states to keep these essential personnel from leaving. The discussion noted a large number of urgently needed men are departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Bridgetown
Mir. C. P. Scott
Manjimup Mail Pemberton Post publishers note
The text states that the publishers handle the Manjimup Mail and the Pemberton Post. It presents a brief claim of ownership or publication role without further details about dates or staff.
Trading Hours Refer to Weekday and Saturday Shop Schedules
A meeting debated shop hours for ordinary retail trade and agreed on weekdays 9 30 am to 5 30 pm and Saturdays 9 30 am to 12 noon. Distinct hours for bakeries butchers garages and cafes were excluded and to be set by mutual agreement. Chairman Mr Gomme and secretary Mr J Berry chaired the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomme
J. Berry
Road Board Deliberates Petrol Rationing Discrepancies
Bridgetown Road Board resolves to write the Rationing Commission to highlight petrol allocation flaws. Mr. L. A. Evans notes the primary producer misses fall out of petrol after a Bunbury meeting where Mr. Chifley pledged supplies. Chairman Malcolm Scott cites samples of South West papers and tourist buses as evidence of misapplied restrictions.
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Bridgetown Road Board
L. A. Evans
Bunbury
Chifley
Malcolm Scott
Scott
Bridgetown Road Board Financial Balances Report
The Bridgetown Road Board records cash and ledger balances as of Friday November 12 with Road Cr 697 pounds 5 shillings 38 pence Health Cr 291 2 3 Vermin Cr 119 6 5 and a Cr Balance of 1 107 18 11. Cash in hand 7 17 6 while a cash shortage of 24 16 7 and outstanding cheques 2103 18 11 are noted and credit per pass book 60 2 1.
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Bridgetown Road Board
Road
Health
Vermin
Treasury
Stock Inspector Appointed for Bridgetown District
Mr. L. H. Doust of Bridgetown was appointed stock inspector for the Bridgetown Road Board area. The board discussed two applications at Friday’s meeting and may reappoint or call for new applicants after six months. The main aim is to eliminate foot rot in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Doust
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Road
Doust
Malcolm Scott
Tasmanian Visitors Praise South West Forests Journey
A Tasmanian party touring Western Australia's South West praised state forests and forest protection as they stayed in Manjimup. Forester J E Watson built the World’s highest fire lookout tower Eastree, reaching 149 feet during a six hour climb. The party’s Manjimup visit highlights local industry and road maintenance, with a bus tour carrying Western Australian passengers.
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Manjimup
Denmark
Albany
Pemberton
Burra
Hastree
Forester Watson
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W. F. Qaverley
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WJ. O'Sullivan
Irish Heather
H. M. Anthony
Fairfield
Broad Lady
Trish Heather
Tote
Manjimup Mail
Pemberton Post
Chevrolet Utilities
Fisher’s Garage
Methodist
Nannup
N. Inwood
Tasmanian
Manyimups
William Johnston
Manyimup
J. E. Watson
Western Australia
A. Fiebig
J. Anderson
Messrs. R. Howell
Morrell
Mesdames
Martin
A. Hope
H. Whitfield
A. Hill and Lee
Co-operative Ltd
Rod. B.rooke
Hotpoint Bandmaster Radios & Electrical Servants
Kirup
Jack Coleman
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