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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

5

Nannup Review Road Board February Meeting Notes

Nannup Road Board met February 1950 with E J Brockman v chairman and members Jespersen Jenkins Rowe Scott Hutchina Gilbert. Discussed pound yard plans, road grading, footpaths, draggings, Colas for gravelling, correspondence on rates and permits, and to prepare for a visit by the South West Development Committee. Meeting closed after approving accounts and proposals to improve road maintenance and bridge timbering.

E. J. Brockman North Ward A. J. Jespersen W. M. Jenkins R. R. Rowe Cental R. H. Scott Central Ward A. Hutchina South Ward C. Gilbert Rowe Scott Pound Yard Mr. Jenkins Jesperson Jenkins Jespersen Brockman Cundinup Mr. Jespersen E. R. Dickson P. W. duPlessis South West Development Committee SW Development Com Nannup Ford

Factory and Shop Registrations Due for Renewal

The Chief Inspector of Factories warns occupiers of factories shops and warehouses that all registrations under the Factories and Shops Act expired on December 31. Applications to renew for the current year must have been submitted before January 31. Proceedings for occupying unregistered premises may be started without further warning.

Ratepayers Meeting Hears School, Saleyards Delays

A sparsely attended ratepayers meeting chaired by H. O. Moore discussed progress on the new school and saleyards amid road deviations. Neighbours complained of noisy motorcycles and urged enforcement of blue lights. Officials noted beautification plans for Harrison Steps, electricity station changes, and odour issues from business premises with a temporary rents solution.

Talk on Fire Brigade Equipment by Northam Secretary

Interesting visitor to Bridge town last week end was Mr. L Eames secretary of the Northam Fire Brigade from whom valuable information on equipment was obtained. He noted that the W A Fire Brigades Board supplied all service equipment but demonstration gear would have to be purchased by Bridgetown brigade if Road Board approval is granted. Uniform coats and caps were provided by the Fire Brigades Board. At Northam the volunteer brigade received 12s 11d for duty at each picture performance.

Bridgetown L. Eames Northam

Bridgetown Road Board Letter Prompts Fire Brigades Review

At Friday's meeting secretary E C Lipgins read a letter stating the Board’s request for information on financial obligations would be placed before an early Fire Brigades Board meeting.

Bridgetown Road Board E. C. Lipgins Fire Brigades Board

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Nannup Boards A. Bornatici R. D. C. Jaquet E. N. Tamere R. A. Scott Mr. Scott Dept. of Lands and Surveys A. E. Shelley W. A. Baker Main Roads Dept State Housing Commission Garried Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Nannup Hotel Stan Whitaker Dicksons Curnuck Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd National Library of Australia Manolas Hampton ST J. Dodd G. Giblett E. Buchanan B. Westlake J. Archer P. Nelson D. Giblett L. Perks L. Shoebridge W. Wheatley G. Farquhar N. Lindsay E. Bashford L. Guy H. O. Moore W. A. Doust D. Palmer Scriven Fenton Iven Fenton Ores W. Pearce Pearce Whittell Harrison Steps Hamptonst Moore Reservoir S.I.C E. C. Li Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Vauxhall B. Kinnane Manjimup Bridgetown Advocate Thurs Nla.gov
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