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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1946
Page
2
Three dozen MIL employees fell ill after an evening meal at a private meal room last week. Twenty have returned to work with others rapidly recovering and no serious complications. Rumors blamed rabbit meat, but officials say the rabbits were cooked with other meat and may have tainted factors. Local Health Board reports utensils were clean and properly stored after inspection.
The Max mill crew fears poisoning from rabbits eaten the night before causing a 15 person outbreak, seven hospitalized. Dr Stenning reported to the Upper Blackwood Road Board noting phophorus poisoning as the likely method of destruction and urging repairs to drainage and facilities at the flax mill mess hut.
At the February meeting of the Upper Pinckwood Road Board Mr Hoog ers raised danger from wood blocks on the Boyup Bridgetown road. The secretary said he contacted Mr Sanger who denied responsibility. The foreman saw wood unloaded from Sanger's vehicles and it was agreed to make further enquiries.
The South West Province branch of the Australian Labour Party held its first year meeting at Bridgetown Town Hall with strong attendance. The session discussed a Canberra Conference report and proposals for a 40 hour week, war service housing, cheap home building finance, and low rental housing for the aged and infirm. A Bridgetown Commonwealth Bank branch was announced to open within months to aid personnel relief.
Sunday night arrivals from Perth mark a busy weekend in the area. Tennis tournament finals wrap up as cars arrive from Donnybrook and Bridgetown to Balingup for completing matches. Next Sunday the Balingup Club singles event starts at 10 am. Fay White and family plan holidays at Rottnest and Augusta.
Brownies and Guides are urged to attend the Anglican Church at 1045 a.m. on Sunday for Thinking Day parade preparations. Uniforms should be complete for the event.
Secretary Mr B Lindsay notes excellent nominations for the Greenbushes races this Saturday. A well forecast meeting includes track improvements and amenities for patrons with refreshments and afternoon tea facilities prepared. Weights follow.
The record lists daily maximum and minimum temperatures for Bridgetown for one week ending last night. Readings include Thursday 83.3/69, Friday 83.6/65.6, Saturday 84.7/56, Sunday 88/49.6, Monday 84.7/54, Sunday 88/49.4, Wednesday 71.7/46, and Thursday 78/41.
Bridgetown RSL Women's Auxiliary women traveled to Manjimup for a district rally. Buses from Bridgetown, Donnybrook, and Collie carried a large female attendance to the event.
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