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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1947

Page

3

Fishing Association Elects Officers and Plans Noralup Contest

The new president is W. D. Ganfield with Reg Mews as assistant secretary and treasurer, J. Berry nominated secretary in his absence. The group aims to improve Windy Harbor and Gardner facilities, seeks road board action, and supports allied associations. A fishing competition at Noralup on January 1 will use six teams with stewards Ganfield Lawrence Fontanini, and prizes funded by local donors.

Association W. D Joe) Ganfield Reg Mews J. Berry Messrs. J. Fontanini M, Lawrence A. May BR. McCallum H. Wood Windy Harbor Pemberton Manjimup Northcliffe Road Board Gardner Sports Council Gandfield and Mews Nor Nalup Messrs. Ganfield M. Lawrence J. Fontanini E. Gomme Dick Reeve Dick Manning W. G. Cornwall Dick May

TB Examination Outside Manjimup Scope

A road board meeting hears that TB examinations should be done by specialists with proper equipment and government financing. Diagnosis and treatment are limited. sanatorium space is scarce, and current facilities are inadequate to treat the expected number of cases. The board supports a mass state examination and a drive to eradicate the disease with government backing.

Willams Williams T. B T Thevies TLE

No Action on Under-Secretary’s Letter

Mr Rees referred to a passage bin while Mr Williams noted a newspaper report of Mr Davies's comments on Government auditors described as worse than useless. The Unger secretary called Davies's remarks vague and asked for details. The board declined to act, stating no communication from the board and no right to include remarks in an official letter to the board. Davies complained a public servant should not be permitted such commentary. The chairman ruled that negation be taken.

Rees Williams Davies Unger Ophvon

Taxi License Renewal Debate Divides Board

Mr Archer argues a second license is justified by wartime disabilities and business need while board members note sufficient taxis already in operation. A compromise moves to defer three months and require Archer to seek approval from a taxi drivers association before reapplying.

Archer W. Hill L. J. Rees Muir Hill Mr. Davies Imard Wiseman Hve Hodgson Hunsala

Decision Reversed On Taxi Licenses After Board Debate

On December 20 the board revisited Mr. Archer the latest letter contends no local taxi drivers association exists and any past license was granted without consultation. He urges a further license to handle Christmas demand while others note part timers and rank issues as factors. The motion to proceed was carried with Wiseman voting yes.

Archer Davies A. BE. Hodgson Manjimup L. J. Rees Mr. Wiseman

No Place Like Home Quietly Welcomes Returned Cats

A Jordan resident welcomed the homecoming of his cats and their mother who had previously been taken to a distant farm. The attempt to keep the mice down and the cats eventual return were noted in an informal, lighthearted item.

Iilley Jorda Ol.r

Pemberton Drainage Survey Debate Sparks Loan Talk

The Pemberton Progress Association urged a storm water drainage survey ahead of the next Manjimup Town Board session. Members argued roads worsen in wet weather, and a loan might be needed to fund the project. The Public Works Department was asked to carry out the survey.

Pemberton Pemberton Progress Association

Objection to Spot Mill moves before local planning board

About 25 residents oppose a proposed spot mill near West Toose Street citing noise smoke traffic and visual intrusion into a residential area. The chair says the mill site lies just outside town boundaries and seeks Town Planning Commissioner guidance on the Greater Manjimup scheme and possible relocation.

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Freemasons Bridgetown Roy de Pedro Hampton Street Mr. Hodgson J. Smith Pemberton Drainage Publ Wordes Department Manjimup Road Alwte H mi Pernich West Tose Smiuke Sawiluisl Nuisanen J. Smithy Hees Basud Mir Davies Marina Cold Wave Next Freemasons Dry Cleaners Bunbury John Cooper Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Bernie Harrison Gridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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