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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
7
Town Planning Commissioner D L Davidson urged a progressive tree program at a Manjimup Road Board meeting. He warned against neglecting safety and access, proposed one street at a time, a district forester consult, and a nursery to replace failed trees. He favored a tree for each household to boost civic pride and beauty.
Recent tests of water from a main in Manjimup showed it was unfit for human consumption. Senior health inspector Mr Ellison reported to the Manjimup Road Board in November. Officers in charge of reticulation and the secretary were notified and working to rectify the cause.
Town Planning Commissioner D. L. Davidson told the Manjimup Road Board at a special meeting that the industrial area at Manjimup had not been gazetted as such. He noted Bunnings' workshops and other concerns on the land under Lands Dept control with leases set by policy. He said seven year leases were too short but unlikely to terminate at the end of the period.
The official noted that the local governing body could submit land for approval if a more suitable site existed, but he was not aware of any location superior to the already approved one.
The Manjimup Road Board heard Town Planning Commissioner D. L. Davidson support extending the town boundary. He cited the principle approval by the Town Planning Board but cautioned on possible delays to gazettal due to staff shortages. He urged the local MLA to push for early completion of the technical work.
Manjimup Road Board hears proposal to surface the back road behind the railway station to divert through traffic from the town. Town Planning Commissioner D. L. Davidson says the route will ease main street dangers and support future station traffic with a plan to consult the Main Roads Board.
Town planners weigh cemetery options as Manjimup considers extending or relocating the burial ground. D L Davidson notes accessibility and land quality influence site choice while potential industrial-area extension is eyed for long term needs. He proposes consulting the Lands Department on extension provisions.
After delays, the hospital court surfacing for staff use was finished in one day by a contractor and crew at a cost of £90. At the Hospital Board meeting Mr. Eric Adams was praised for completing the job and plans for fencing wire were discussed.
At a Saturday Road Board meeting in Manjimup, D L Davidson argued against splitting the lay out into two ovals and supported using the old race course reserve as a Show Ground. The chairman noted tennis and bowling sites are settled while exploring race course use and a caravan site with proper controls.
Mr. Davidson urged council to pursue a government backed sewerage plan for Manjimup with permanent benchmarks. Surveyor Bevan and the Town Planning Commissioner backed taking levels as part of a development plan, noting possible prior data from water supply work and stressing drainage needs for the town’s growth.
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