Overcrowded Buses Discussed at P P Meeting
Mr Urquhart urged the Department to monitor passenger numbers as bookings affect Australian travel and short runs. He noted standing passengers from Bridgetown to Bunbury and discomfort en route. Speakers said rolling stock limits persist and congestion occurs about three times yearly. The meeting moved to refer the issue to the Road Board to contact the Railways Commissioner for a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Urquhart
Bridgetown
Dept
Footpath Improvements Near Hospital Considered
At the Bridge town Policy Pool February meeting Mr R Sandilands urged improvements to Roost footpaths leading to the hospital. Paths are overgrown and unsafe for pedestrians especially the elderly who often use the road. A seat at the top of the steep grade was proposed to aid visitors. The matter will be referred to the local authority for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Sandilands
Bridgetown
Recognition for Bridge Town policy pool secretary resigns
At the February meeting of the Bridge Town Advancement Policy Pool Mr T A McInnes was praised for long service as foundation secretary. president BR Urquhart and Mr Scriven noted his retirement due to growing business. Dr Williams assisted early on and a presentation was proposed in his honor. Major Whittell suggested leaving selection of a suitable mentee to the president, and the idea was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
T. A. McInnes
BR. Urquhart
Scriven
Major Whittell
Bridgetown Ponders Noise Reduction Before Steam Blew
Bridgetown policy pool proposes pits to dampen steam blast noise before locomotives resume traffic, appealing to the Railway Department for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Policy Pool
Railway Dept
Fry Liberated in St Johns Brook Nannup Picture
A captioned photo shows 4 000 fry being released into St Johns Brook at Nannup. The image emphasizes a watershed release event with local wildlife or fishery involvement and community interest noted by readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Brook
Secretaries discuss early trout plantings in Blackwood River
Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society notes long history of trout sightings in the Blackwood River. Early liberations trace to 1895 by unnamed parties, Wauchope and Bagshaw, with later efforts by D McClure, W Morgan and E G Hall. By December 1946 and late 1947, thousands of fry and yearlings were released across Dalgarrup Creek, Moriarty Basin, and surrounding Blackwood tributaries, with ongoing monitoring and additional plantings to boost populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wauchope
J. S. Bagshaw
Wauchope
Southampton
Mr. Bagshaw
Bridgetown
D. McClure
Smith
Blackwood
E. G. Hall
Dalgarrup Creek
Hall
Dalgarrup
E.S. Hester
Mallagerup Pool
G. Warburton
Moriarty's
S. Bagshaw
Winnyup
Peter Warburton
G. Hester
Balingup
Nannup
Tanjanerup Brook
Running Brook
Milyanup Ford
St. John's Brook
Geegelup
Fisheries Dept
Blackwood Trout Society Formed in August 1948
In August 1948 the Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society formed with Bridgetown joining and Nannup invited. Key actions included releasing 130 mature trout, planting 10,000 fry and 1,000 yearlings, and registering under the Fisheries Act. By late September 1948 funds stood around £35 with 79 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood Trout Society
Bridgetown Society
New Society
Winnisup
Bridgetown
Geegeelup Brook
Doust
Appreciation for Support at Blackwood Trout Society Meeting
At a gathering honoring SW Trout Councillors and Fisheries Inspector A J Fraser the Blackwood Society praised Fraser and WA Trout Council members for backing the Pemberton Trout Acclimatisation project. The Bridgetown Nannup Balingup and Upper Blackwood communities and Bridge town residents raised over £200 for young trout purchases. Contributions from W L Nelson J F Smith and plantings by E G Hall F Draper and S Shephard were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood Trout Society
Nannup
Bridgetown
Fraser
Blackwood Trout
Balingup
Upper Blackwood
SW Trout
Fisheries Dept
A. J. Fraser
Blackwood Society
Stan Doust
A. L. Smith
WA Trout Council
Pemberton Trout
W. L. Nelson
J. F. Smith
E. G. Hall
F. Draper
Shephard
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Francis L. Semmens
Country Newspapers Pty., Ltd
Steers, St. Bridgetown
National Library of Australia
Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society
Blackwood River
Stan Doustton Society
Sunnyside
Sheppards Creek
Greenbushes
McCormick-Deering
A Pincetown Motor Transport
Dry Cleaners
Bunbury
John Cooper
Westralian Farmers C-Operative Ltd
Arsinette
Hexone
Pespruf
Alboleum
Phillips Radio Saddlery
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