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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
4
Bridgetown road board criticizes the newly appointed stock inspector L H Doust for lack of guidance. They plan another urgent letter to the Stock Department and consider gazettal implications while awaiting a government inspector arrival.
A wartime style notice lists coupon ranges by item and expiry dates. Tea coupons 5 16 expire 21 3 48 with new 17 20 available 22 March 1948. Butter 10 12 expire 21 8 48 with new 13 15 available 22 March 1948. Meat red 22 28 blue 25 31 expire 21 3 48 with new red 29 32 blue 33 35 available 22 March 1948. Clothing 1 56 1947 issue and 1 66 1948 issue.
At the Bridgetown Road Board meeting on February 13 Mr S V Wheatley questioned the Maranup Ford road work claiming it does not aid the school bus route. He cited reports the road floods in winter and urged an inspection and meeting with settlers. The chairman Favours a deputation to Perth to seek a special grant after an inspection.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the guide hut with good attendance. Group scout master Sandilands and Mrs. Hall led prayers. a strong scout muster followed. Next weekend a 112 mile from Bridgetown camp is planned. bikes should be ready and provisions packed for Sunday.
The listing outlines horse racing tips for Saturday events including King’s Plate, Galway Pipe, and Flemington Handicaps. Notable entries include Royal Gem, Fresh Boy, Lungi, and Amelia with references to Mounts and odds across multiple races.
At a road board meeting Mr. Robinson of Blackboy Flat urged building the road higher to prevent winter flooding so the cream truck can reach his property. He said cows are ready to supply cream and three weekly calls would occur if the road is improved. Estimated cost £80 to £100. a motion to inspect and report was adopted.
Bridgetown trotting club may add a seventh meeting after a March 13 event. While past years held six, the committee weighs the potential to extend the program based on meet success and weather conditions.
Bridgetown Road Board secretary E. C. Siggins is on holiday. In his absence Miss Mary Minchin handles civic affairs and manages the position capably and knowledgeably.
Bridgetown Road Board framed a new agreement for handing over the showgrounds in line with Public Works views. The February 13 meeting approved typing a draft to the Bridgetown Agricultural Society and seeking a yes or no reply. The board proposes a £5000 expenditure on facilities and a eight member advisory committee, with six appointees from the society and two from the board. The society may use the grounds two days a year free. the board will maintain facilities and buildings and seek authority from ratepayers under the Road Districts Act. Land handover conditions include the board developing sections into a second sports ground or returning them to the society. the board may co-opt sporting representatives onto the committee.
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