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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1947

Page

3

Community Hotel Project Backed by Road Board in Manjimup

The Manjimup Road Board unanimously reaffirmed support for a hotel to be erected by Community Centre Ltd to aid a provisional license. Discussion covered site suitability near residential and business areas and whether official plans were filed, with debates on impartial duty and potential testimonies for licensing hearing.

Community Hotel Project Road Board Community Hotel Pro Rome Manjimup Road Manjimup Community Centre Ltd M. F. Williams Dr. Williams Rees Community Centre Ltd T. Giblett Davies King

Fishing Trip Yields 350lb Catch At Nornalup

A Manjimup party fishing at Nornalup last weekend reports a total catch of 350 pounds after four to five hours on Sunday morning. They landed snapper and dhufish among other fish, with two small sharks also caught. Participants named include B Adams L Clements Joe Ganfield V Cribb J Berry A May Dick and Fred Reeve.

Manjimup Nornalup Messrs B. Adams L. Clements Joe Ganfield V. Cribb J. Berry A. May Fred Reeve

No Change of Policy For Use of RSL Hall

The ManJchmup Sub-branch of the RB 5.L. voted to keep the policy banning visiting retail traders from using RSL Hall for events that compete with local shops. Despite efforts by former M.L.A. C Cross and a later personal visit, the committee upheld the decision and reaffirmed the stance.

M.L.A C. Cross ManJchmup 5.L Rift Marie Cross R.S.L

Secretary Declares He Cleared Name After Doust Remarks

At a Manjimup Road Board meeting retiring secretary J Smith said he had cleared his name and finished with the issue. The board discussed Doust statements from a ratepayers meeting and decided to wait for the new secretary before a committee reviews any alleged injustices.

J. Smith Manjimup Mr. Smith Doust J. Davies Hin

Hospital appeals for nurses as staff drains threaten care

The hospital board on Tuesday night sought voluntary help from ex-nursing sisters in the district to avert a full operational crisis. Four sisters have left recently, reducing beds and forcing discharges or home care for many patients while maternity care remains a priority. The board will advertise for nursing sisters with bonuses, despite concerns about competition with other hospitals amid a nursing shortage.

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