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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
2
The Bridge Town Road Board discusses housing for families, endorsing a loan to build four homes and seeking legal guidance on tenancy when staff leave. Spokesmen note labor attraction hinges on accommodation and question Commonwealth rental ties.
Nelson achieves a hat-trick with successful lbw appeal and two clean bowled dismissals as Bridgetown restrict Sunnyside in a low scoring innings. Wicket falls and bowling credits highlight W Braund and M Roe leading the bowling effort amid a quarter of the match showing.
The RSL discussed immigration policy and papers from headquarters on free and assisted passages for British migrants. A sub-branch item urged raising the Re Establishment Farming Loan from £1000 to £3000, which was rejected by the Minister for Post War Reconstruction as ex servicemen could seek outside funds. Members conducted brisk business and shared refreshments.
The hotel corner has a new look after grading and graveling. Dust from traffic previously troubled residents and a sickened woman. Plans hint at bitumenising roads including Pine Avenue and Main Road segments subject to finances. Edgar Sadler dug in a block near the hotel seeking a buried treasure corner peg from 1921.
Bridgetown Hospital Board reports a £19 11s stretcher trolley received but corrected for patient transfer use. A stainless steel kitchen sink is approved with Medical Dept funding help sought. Debate over an Aga cooker continues as secretary is asked to inquire about benefits from the P A Connolly bequest.
At the February Bridgetown Hospital Board meeting chairman L R Goodridge welcomed new members Gordon Phillips of Balingup and J Awcock former secretary. Awcock joins as a board member and both men are hoped to have happy associations. Phillips and Awcock follow the departure of A T Peck and R Blythe from the district.
Traffic inspector E C Siggins filed six accident reports to the February Road Board. Statements from Mrs N C Clarke and Mr Ludlow concern a collision at Phillip and Hampton streets. Reports also cover a railway bus on Railway Road, a bull strike on the Manjimup road, gravel skidding on Peninsula Road, and an incident on the Boyup road.
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