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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
7
At a meeting convened by Dingup Junior Farmers Club at Dingup Hall on Tuesday December 5 settlers discussed forming a bush fire brigade. Don Stewart addressed the gathering on brigade value and firefighting methods. C I Doust elected captain and steps were set to register for wider powers under the Act. Christmas poem by Margaret E. Sangster follows.
Incoming notes from Bridgetown Road Board show thinning of pines along Allcutt Street planted in 1915 due to obstruction of drains from leaves and cones. Two of every four trees proposed for removal to ease space and drainage. Also plans for Hotel Bridgetown garages reviewed at the same meeting.
Bert Prince and Wheatley Foster, both RAC and TAM certified mechanics, are listed for contract station props and service duties.
The Manjimup Road Board met with all members present. They discussed Walpole road conditions, proposed transfer of Walpole to the Denmark board, and delaying action pending ratepayer input. They approved electric light recommendations, planned a bush fire brigade, fixed a footpath drain, and urged extensions for Eastbourne road work.
The Bridgetown Road Board meeting presided by Mr. W. Toyer reviewed footpath alterations for the garage and considered the Eight Mile Well Reserve. Members debated land suitability for a reserve, urged inspections with settlers, and planned a site visit before next board. A fence dispute with Mrs. Wood was denied payment while drainage odour and diesel overhaul plans were addressed.
Rumors that Jardee Mill shortened hands were partly verified last week as twenty men received layoff notices. The company cites slackening work from few orders, especially for fruit cases, and limited shipping space.
A two hundred strong crowd at Manjimup Town Hall on December 7 honoured Miss Jessie Arkley as she begins long service leave and moves to a metropolitan school. Dr M F Williams praised her nearly twenty years of work, presenting a token gift while ex-scholars offered a traveling rug and well wishes.
A large crowd in Deanmill Hall bid Miss Nellie Arkley farewell after nineteen years at Deanmill school. Dr M F P Williams praised her devotion to children and ex-scholars, with staff and residents joining in heartfelt tributes. The Rector and local leaders highlighted her Sunday School work, while gifts and a cash envelope were given. The event ended with supper, dancing, and Auld Lang Syne as Miss Arkley and her sister plan moves to metropolitan-area schools.
An old Christmas tale explains how the fir tree gained its role as the gift tree. The Palm and Olive boast, but the Fir is shy until the Christmas Angel lavishes stars on it, making the Child smile. Every year candles and gifts honor that first bright night.
A seasonal verse describes a recipe for Christmas pudding made from human virtues. Mix kindness, charity, moderation, and goodwill with laughter and affection, then simmer in heartwarming joy. Serve with songs, children's chatter, and festive bells to spread cheer.
The Australian Journal December issue reviews the GonaIis as ideal oarsmen per Rex Grayson. It features a yarn about a lost traveller in Enquatoria Africa and notes on war news, Captain Inerom Vorgan tale, short stories, and improving knitting diversions for troops.
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