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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
1
A Bridgetown Advocate entry thanks Fruitgrowers, Farmers and residents of Bridgey Iowa District for loyal support over the past year and notes two trucks in operation with prompt service. It mentions back loading quotes and reduced rates, Harold Morris with Bridgetown contact, a charity event by Bridgetown Orchestra, and a car depot pitch.
Bridgetown Road Board held a bi monthly cattle and pig sale with 188 pigs sold 274 issued, and a mix of sheep and cattle yarded. Delegates discussed bitumen, drains, and council estimates while planning a town conference on wages and defence needs amid wartime constraints.
Local notes report on a Bridgetown Road Board meeting with a condolence letter to Mr and Mrs RW Colt on deaths, plus debates over Roe Street and Steere Street bitumen work. The item covers plans for a Bunbury meeting, wartime fund drives, and a hospital dance turnout, with community sports and livestock prices noted.
John Edward Martin appeared at Bridgetown Police Court on Thursday and was fined four shillings for stealing hats belonging to William Alaman, Fain Set, and Ritchie Walkes. He pleaded guilty. A separate Bridgetown Road Board note raised concern over dead fish in the dam believed linked to recent lime use. Water Supply Department said no dead fish found on subsequent visit.
The report notes a 1940 introduction of black spot in Western Australia after earlier absence, with five cases then. The Department of Agriculture enforced strict control including spraying infected areas with Bordeaux mixture, establishing buffer zones, and destroying infected fruit and leaves. A cover crop was advised, ploughing timed before harvest, and follow up spraying continued. past efforts reduced infections in each district.
Local church notices list Sunday services across Bridgetown and nearby towns including Huis Methodist Church, Bridgetown Mission services, and Chert Writige Town. Entries note times around early morning and afternoon with ministers and communion details for Sunday worship.
On Monday evening last the Bridge and Repertory Club held a concert in the city theatre with a good attendance of members and the public. The programme featured Hammes, Garrity, Fohlstone, tap dancing by Mr Lies Godley, pianoforte by Mosilinnirs Tomelty and Davies, and Wr GC Randel. After the programme the evening closed with dancing and a presentation to Mr Randell by the club president for his long support. The president spoke of the club’s aims and appealed for donations to seamen’s welfare and related charities.
On Thursday March 7 the Bridgetown Repertory Company presents The Adventures of Ambrose Applejohn in three acts at the Town Hall. A strong cast under L Pearce will perform with Mr Urquhart producing. The show aims to raise £200 for the Merchant Seamen's Comfort Fund and the British Sailors Society, inviting public support.
At a Bridgetown Road Board meeting Mr H Lake claimed the water scheme lost 12 gallons in front of witnesses with 60 registered on the meter and later another 20 gallons disappearing while ten were logged. Wind damaging pipes led to meter concerns and calls to notify the Water Supply Department to prevent erroneous readings. Residents report no water in parts of Meghyaden Street and dam supplies diminishing.
At the Bridgetown Road Board meeting Mr M Scott urged more information before transferring land to Manjimup. He noted absentee ratepayers majority and questioned funding, saying many roads are kept up by Bridgetown. A motion to rescind the transfer decision was moved after discussion.
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