21 Years of Service Recognised by District Leader
Mr Hester receives a service certificate after long years on the North Ward board. Mr Scott hopes his successors continue his work, while Mr Hester recalls early board days with Mesra and others. He praises the sports ground site as the result of a decade of effort and says he would honor the certificate in a prominent place.
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Mr. Jessermany
Cheirman
Perth
Mr. Scott
Hester
Mr. Hester
Mesra
Blechynden
Campbell
Machin
Legion Picnic Planned by Bridgetown Ex-Servicemen
The Bridgetown Sub-branch of the Australian Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women plans a Bunbury picnic on Sunday. At Monday night’s meeting the group accepted an invitation from the Bridgetown RSL sub-branch to attend the March 1 meeting. A further cheque was presented by the Women’s Auxiliary. Officers are expected to be elected at the March gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Bridgetown
The
Australian Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women
RSL
Anll
Titbits from Monday Meeting on Finances and Subscriptions
The group reported a credit balance of £36 18s 9d from a recent combined sports meeting. It approved renewing affiliation with the Australian Parents and Citizens Federation and paying a subscription to the WA Progressive Education League. Payments totalling £15 17s were passed, and authority was given to buy two cricket bats, six balls, two soft balls, and to provide £3 for sewing, £3 for manual, and £2 to Miss Freerson for books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Parents and Citizens’ Federation
WA Progressive Education League
Bridge Town Road Board appoints new medical officer
Dr C E Cook resigned as medical officer due to departure from the district. His resignation was accepted with regret. Dr D L Gordon was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Bridge Town Road Board last Friday.
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C. E. Cook T
Bridgetown Road Board
D. L. Gordon
Rabbits Vie as Pests in Bridgetown District
Bridgetown Road Board discussed measures to clear blackberry bushes along fences to prevent root intrusion from and to the opposite site. Mr. H. Moore cited Mr. Nelsons blackberry eradication success and urged continued use of his formula with expert mixing for next spray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Moore
Bridgetown
W. L. Nelson
Moore
Blackberry Committee
Nelson
Tennis Tournament Concludes This Weekend
Bridgetown Tennis Club plans to finish finals of the Easter Tournament amid players leaving for Balingup. The 1949 Bridgetown District Championships run April 15 to 18 with events in men’s and ladies’ singles and doubles, mixed doubles, and handicaps. Nominations close April 8.
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Balingup
Two Infectious Diseases Reported in 1948
Two infectious disease cases were recorded for 1948 in Bridgetown area reports by Dr. E. Cook medical officer. Typhoid and pneumonia tuberculosis were the diseases noted along with a diphtheria immunisation clinic in April that drew 50 children. Many children were privately inoculated and all state school children were examined during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
E. Cook
Cook
D. L. Gordon
Road Board Plans Drain Raise at Petrol Pumps
Bridgetown Road Board will raise the drain in front of petrol pumps controlled by Mr R Urquhart to stop spillage during petrol service. Work will be undertaken when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
R. Urquhart
World Chief Scout visit trip and troop notes
Bridgetown Scoutmaster Sandiland outlines a March 18 trip to Perth to meet the World Chief Scout and attend a pageant. The group welcomes David Hounsfield, reports hall improvements, and promotes Friday Scout meetings at the Scout Hall. A bus to Pemberton departs Sunday at 9 30 am.
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Perth
Sandiland
Bridgetown
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P. R. Salvair
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National Library of Australia
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Peter Salvair
David Hounsfield
Bruce M
Sandilands
Tomorow
Pemberton
R. Moulton
Ray Rodda
Rouse
Fisher
Wigmore'a Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Criteh Aod Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
C. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
T. & G. Clover Steere ST
Bill Coleman Wood
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
W. Dodd
28Th Battalion
Ookaburra ‘Tearooms
Freemasons
Ron Grant
Bridgetown Advocate
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