Road Board Debates Noxious Weeds and Windy Harbor Road
Members discuss destroying road side blackberry and the cost over three years. A deputation from Pemberton Northcliffe Deanmill Nyamup Quinninup and Manjimup asks the Board for an all weather Windy Harbor road with government support and cost estimates.
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Windy Harbor
Manjimup Road Board
Pemberton
Northcliffe
Deanmill
Nyamup
Quinnimup
Manjimup
G. Hewett
E. K. Hoar
Mae Mup Chamber of Commerce
Pemberton Fishing Club
Manjimup Fishermen's Assn
Hewett
Warren
Hoar
New Road to be Renamed Scott's Road
The Seven Day branch of the Farmers Union proposed renaming the current Seven Day Road to Scott's Road. The Manjimup Road Board discussed the suggestion at its Wednesday meeting after adjournment and received a letter requesting the change. The name honors pioneer William Scott, who helped cut the original road, with consent from his sons Jack and Tom Scott.
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Seven Day Road
Scott's Road
Seven Day
Farmers’ Union
Manjimup Road
William Scott
Messrs
Jack and
Tom Scott
Manjimup Road Board Grants Taxi Licenses
At the last meeting three taxi license applications were reviewed on Inspector Heath's recommendation. Kosonen was approved to operate from Dean Mill and N Wheeler from Shannon Mill. Sherwood also sought Shannon Mill but will receive a license only if he provides a suitable vehicle.
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Manjimup
E. R. Heath
Kosonen
Dean Mill
N. Wheeler
Shannon Mill
Sherwood
Heath
Straying Stock Problems Addressed in Manjimup Meeting
Complaints from inap and Middlesex about roaming stock were raised by Mr. E. R. Heath at Manjimup Road Board. Offenders were warned to stop, as paddocks on both sides of the road created danger. Horses caused trouble again, with plans to round them when a fence is stock proof. campers and showmen often cut the fence and leave it down after leaving the ground.
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Inap
Middlesex
E. R. Heath
Manjimup
Heath
Aerodrome Site Near Yornup Favoured for Manjimup Bridgetown
Manjimup Road Board heard Civil Aviation Department inspector Barwise endorse the Yornup site for a joint aerodrome serving Manjimup and Bridgetown. The site, 800 feet above sea level on a watershed, was deemed promising with further contour survey and survey work to follow. The Commonwealth would recoup costs once operation commences and air service is established.
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Yornup
Manjimup
Bridgetown
Civil Aviation Dept
S. H. Davies
Davies
Barwise
C.A.D
Australia
Yarnup
Vies
Commonwealth
Manjimup Faces Possible Water Shortage Across Summer
The Water Board Committee warned Manjimup could run short of water by the end of summer if rains are delayed. Dam levels fell 6 inches from November to December while butter factory usage and a railway tank strain supplies. A night shift for the storages was proposed to maintain pressure and prevent shortages.
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Waiter
Water Board Committee
Water Board
Rose Street Widening Plan Faces Frontage Shifts and Parking
Manjimup Road Board delegates discuss widening Rose Street by one foot on each side to align with future hotel frontage. Existing shops Blyth’s butcher Hughes’ house Reeves’ butcher hall and Rural Bank footprints will shape the shift. A parking area could reclaim the 66 feet for traffic awaiting planning guidance.
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Blyth
Hughes
Diphtheria Clinic Sparks Canberra Manjimup Board Debate
Disappointment with the response to the diphtheria immunisation clinic in Manjimup was voiced at a recent meeting of the Manjimup Road Board. Sixty two children had been treated by Dr M F Williams. estimates suggest about 140 may have been eligible. I H Davies proposed sending letters to parents from birth records. notices had been issued. The board accepted a plan to obtain informative films and have Alan Jones present them at the local cinema.
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Manjim
Manjimup Road
M. F. Williams
Ellson
I. H. Davies
Elison
Alan Jones
Tr Local Pictures
Manjimup Car Park Plan Faces Board Review
Traffic inspector Heath reports on creating a car parking area in Manjimup and discusses using old depot land or Flora Reserve land near the butter factory. Mr Davies proposes relocation and alienation of Reserve land for parking with a nearby business area focus. The board plans to hold the matter for a Lands Department surveyor visit before deciding.
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Manjimup
Mrr. E. R. Heath
Thompson
Lands Department
Hitching Rails Sparks Debate Over Main Street
Morgan urged provision for more hitching rails on the main street while Road Inspector Davies called the idea silly. He noted the raft had gone and only distant outback towns kept rails. The traffic inspector was tasked with finding a suitable position.
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Morgan
Euna
Road Board
Inss Supeenon
Davies
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Bunbury
John Cooper
Co-operative Ltd
Glen McAlinden
Rose Street
C. J. Doust
Freemasons Hotel
G. A. Fenton
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