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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
8
Packing sheds seek accommodations for girl packers arriving for the apple season. Bridgetown residents with spare rooms or dwellings are asked to contact the advertiser.
Instructions from Mr. G. B. Mitchell bring a large clearing at Kulikup on the Dinninup Kulikup road. The catalogue includes 200 fat wethers 1000 Draft wethers 100 Crossbred ewes Merino ewes mated to English Leicester Rams 300 Merino ewes mixed ages mated to English Leicester Rams 100 Crossbred lambs 200 aged wethers seven year Kinglish Leicester rams 7 cattle one Clydesdale Stallion Pilot Lakeside Bute three mares mated to the stallion four geldings plus farm implements and vehicles. Stock and plant valued at £10 and over to be placed free on rail Kulikup.
Tenders invited for alterations and additions to the Terminus Hotel Bridgetown by Richard Holmes & Co. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted plans available at the hotel and Perth architects office. Tenders close at 12 noon February 71 1949. Apply by letter to B this office.
The Greenbushes Branch of the Farmers Union holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday February 22 at the Exchange Hotel. Secretary T H Eastcott will be in charge.
Bridgetown Road District voters will decide on a loan of seven thousand pounds for Leaning Tree Hill Sports Ground. Polling on February 26, 1949, 10 am to 4 pm at the Town Hall and several halls and residences. M Scott chairs, returning officer Ec. Siggins announces.
The Bridgetown Road Board resolves to borrow £4500 at up to 2 3/8 percent interest for resheeting with gravel and bitumen on Bridgetown roads. Debentures repayable over twenty years with interest at the National Bank Bridgetown. Plans open for inspection for one month from publication.
Job notice from Fisher's Garage seeking a capable boy for general shop tasks. Apply in person at Fisher's Garage, detailing experience and references. Position emphasizes reliability and willingness to learn, with basic duties in maintenance and customer service.
State Sergeant Neville Odgers returned to Australia after 2 years and 9 months in Japan and visited with his in laws the Barrows. Virgilia attended a Lesser Hall dance with Norma Adams as pianist and L. E Archer presiding at ceremonies. New members joined while birthdays and local visits filled the week.
In memory of Louis McALINDEN beloved husband father and grandfather who died on 17 February 1947. Always remembered by wife Hilda children Eileen Murray Anthony Marlene and others including Robert Alex Clem Ethel Doreen and grandchildren.
The Bridgetown Trotting Club will stage six events on March 19 as approved by the South-West District Trotting Council. Other meetings scheduled include Harvey on March 30 subject to arrangements, with tentative Donnybrook gymkhana and a March 23 date contingent on arrangements. country meets require at least 26 horses nominated.
Auction notice lists a motorcycle in a BSA frame with low mileage for sale at £80 or best offer. Application to Postmaster Balingup.
Jacqueline's Socialities reports Ted Waters back in town after a lengthy North trip and Bridgetown residents resuming work or holidays. Miss Pp Shepherd joins the Bridgetown News staff while Thelma Bill and Phyl Waddington return from Mandurah and Bunbury respectively.
Mrs. Moulton, president of the Bridgetown Ladies Bowling Club, partnered by Mrs. Crowd, scored a bowling success at the Busselton Carnival. She had won the Bridgetown Carnival ladies singles a week earlier and, with Crowd, defeated Mesdames Roberts and Lundy 14 to 13 in a close match.
Residents warmly welcome Dr. and Mrs. Williams as they return after about 33 years away. Local figures Mr Ray Goodridge and Mr Syd Wheatley praise his wartime and medical service. The Williams say Bridgeown has always felt like home and plan to work with Dr. Gordon in the community.
After a three months stay in Bridgetown Miss N Ayre returned to Victoria Park late last week. While in Bridgetown Miss Ayre resided at Scott s Heel.
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