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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1946
Page
1
Martin, a labourer for the Road Board, admitted three theft charges at Bridgetown Police Court. Police found the stolen trousers, shaving kit, sweets, and cigarettes in his suitcases after visitors reported losses at the Bridgetown Hotel. He received a total of one month in prison, cumulative on each count.
At Bridgetown Police Court on February 20 presided by Mr K J Doffgall RM two traffic breach cases were heard. John R Purse faced two charges with fines of £1 on each and 3 shillings costs. Earnest Alfred Rowe faced two charges with £1 fines on each and 3 shillings costs.
Two suspected cases were confirmed as diphtheria. A married woman was admitted to Busselton Hospital on Thursday and a small boy to the isolation ward Friday night. No new cases by 9 pm. Precautions include school and convent closures and daily injections, with local pictures not screened.
Dr Coome toured the flax plant with P D Purse MaAvei and A R Connelly in the Board Room before visiting the fax mill. He stated he investigated post war reconstruction possibilities for the Commonwealth Government and avoided commitments on other questions. Dr Coome previously lived in Bridgetown where his father was station master.
The Balingup tennis gala week ended Sunday with semi finals in mixed doubles and men singles at Balingup and Bunbury. Winners include Mrs L Blakeney and Arbon in mixed doubles and Craddock in men’s handicap singles. Trophy presentation by Mrs Blechynden closed the event celebrating the 17th club tournament.
The Bhlingup Road Board discussed pig and cattle sale yards on railway grounds favoring location near the Perth rear of the station and removal of trucking yards. It approved extending the annual meeting duration and set nomination day for April 6, 1946. A hospital deputation sought £2000 for upgrades and proposed a Queen Carnival funding method.
A large crowd gathered at Winnijup Hall on Saturday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Don Henderson and their family who are leaving the district for Albany. The social evening featured dancing with music by June Hastle and Fay Young. Frank Mears spoke for the group and presented a monetary gift, while Gordon Henderson added his best wishes.
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