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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 02, 1941

Page

4

Bridgetown Road Board Meeting Deferred Closures and Approvals

The Bridge town Road Board held its ordinary meeting on Friday December 20 at 2 30 p m presided by Mr W Tower with members H Lake TJ McAlinden E L Mitchell E S Hester M Campbell M Scott W A Douet HJ Machine and the Secretary and foreman. Applications from I% Brooke for road closure and from E C Walter for road improvements were deferred. Financial balances were read showing multiple debits and a proposed loan for Bridgetown Public Hospital. The board heard about suspensions of burning off under the Bush Fires Act and approved work to replace an oli fence on Steere street recreation grounds and consideration for resumption of land for a new road through Location 1771.

Bridgetown Road Board W. Tower Messrs H. Lake TJ. McAlinden E. L. Mitchell E.S. Hester M Campybell M. Scott W. A. Douet HJ. Machine Bridgetown Rural Fires Prevention Advisory Committee Conservator of Forests W. A. Stockins Steere Street Yomup Mill Road Cariesere Welfare aMdhers Messed McAhnden Meen Ainsley Doust Steere Steret Mega Mr Lake Lake Ahree Fonteal

Drovers Act Provisions on Sheep Removal and Duplicate Statements

The act requires that sheep removed under any sale or contract must have the owner or agent file a prescribed duplicate statement. The sheep remain under control until destination, and the duplicating party must retain and later return the statement for inspection. The provision applies to certain consignments but excludes specific rail consignments.

Dehyer Winnie Metropolian

Meeting extends as road board talks continue

The December Perth meeting drew 43 representatives from road boards amid criticism of the proposed award for outside road and municipal workers. A committee was formed to review terms, with potential arbitration planned for March if no agreement is reached.

Enjoyable Concert by Dancing Pupils at Bridgetown Town Hall

Junior and senior pupils of Miss Myra Kilminster staged a December 17 concert at Bridgetown Town Hall with a mixed programme. The show featured numerous dances, taps, solos, and group numbers by students such as Wheatley, Hughes, Garrity, Dowd, Sutton, Warburton, and Moncrieff, among others, in a well received performance.

Myra Kilminster Bridgetwn A. Hughes Vo Vuard G. Nive M. Moncriefl Warburton Naul B- Dunst Wheatley P. Garrity ML Wheatley T Stewart Y Wheatley Polly Wall Doodin Janes Suttm Nee A. Uhughes Gy Nee Dowd Warburton Betty Robin Doris Pat Fantango Vala Viewrd Abbotts M. Smith Pirouette Dhris Sutton BP Garrity Jones Visors N. Doust Gipsy Waring Gehucha M Smith Bo Tones R. Warburton Wang Jay Mervyn Michael Wheatley T Wheat Teddy Stewart Sabi Alle ML Moneriat Rose Maner Tetones Bo Garey Ab Hotts Sutton V_ Vagal Gnev Settlers' Walls Uap Misses Green Awhock Hall Buncan Mo Calions Capellian Pe Garrity Ballet Bo Doust Michael Huetes Vo Vieard Ives Ehiers Henderson Draper Sato Doris Sutton Gayarte V Viewnt Go Nye J. Abbotts Garrity Jone G. Nye D Sutton Mr. Godley Tay M O'Brien Wnuts

Beidkerown Lawn Tennis Club honors wrap up in December finals

The Beidkerown Lawn Tennis Club held a December tournament with many entrants. Finals last Saturday crowned champions across men and ladies events, including new members rising to the fore. Key results include Rogers defeating Tutse in the men's championship and Hester beating Hendur in the ladies singles.

Wittewen Beidkerown Lawn Ingles Chainguunship Saygtes J. Rogers Rls. Hester Miss Hendur M- Witham Whit Eytons Mmen A. Moore W. Hill P. Shenton P Henderson Mes Mester Mex Seaittan Aid Im la

Chinnery Retread Service advert in Bunbury

South West Business Directory lists Chinnery Retread Service on Stephen Street Bunbury offering retreading vulcanising and body building. Rail orders receive prompt attention and skidding prevented by good tread. New and secondhand tyres always on hand with work done at below city prices.

Chinnery Stephen Street Bunbury

Monumental Masons advertise monuments and inscriptions

Bracknell Hancock and 4ons Monumental Masons advertise sculptors and importers of monuments and headstones. Inscriptions Cay in Cemetery. Prices to suit all clients, guaranteed.

BR. Hancock & 4Ons

Reading about others deeds in a small town

A fragmented notice describes asking readers to submit personal events for write ups, mentioning weddings and local happenings. It hints at sharing details about friends and oneself and offers to prepare write ups if needed, within a community column style.

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Market reports from Manjimup and Bridgetown cattle sales

Messrs Elder Smith and Co Ltd report a small yarding at Manjimup on December 18 with weak demand for store cattle and mixed quality cows. Prices ranged widely from 3 17s 6d to 48 10s for cows, and pig values varied, while buyers were scarce and sentiment was low.

Elder Smith Parkers Messrs Biden, Smith and Co. Ltd Epict Elder Smith and Co. Ledeport Bridgetown

Bridgetown market grows as fair draws buyers and sellers

In the Bridgetown market at Dargetown Terem near 12, Mesers Elder Sruth and On Ltd report a lively sheep and cattle fair. Fat cattle remained limited, but turning-out lines and mated heifers sold near last month’s prices while quotes show cross bred lambs, ewes, and various cattle lots trading with steady demand.

Mesers Elder Sruth and On, Ltd Dargetown Teremner Venilinee Sheen Jersey

National Service Certificates Are Now Available Perth

National Service Certificates for men are issued through the District Man Power Office at 425 Museum Street Perth. Eligible individuals must apply promptly by mail or in person, providing full name age occupation and address. Certificates aid in proving eligibility for exemptions or claims related to national service and are required for government and some private employers.

Museum Street Perth Csite National Service Hye Jyeat del Ralls I Neal

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