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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1947
Page
1
Reading through books of knowledge I note two thirds of people rub noses not kiss. It may become a world fashion. Bridgetown may start a dry cleaning business. In Australia agitation grows to professionalize sports as money enters the field. Players are driven by wages, not sheer effort.
Mr W Brathwaite told the Pool authorities would grant permits to private owners for carriage of goods. He urged a press statement to clarify what private individuals may carry and criticised the way authorities operate. He said the issue felt degrading after the war.
At a Bridgetown meeting officials lament beer scarcity while neighbouring towns stay supplied. Secretary McInnes says Breweries control allocations with a 50 percent output rise claimed. Residents urge brewery appeals, with Urquhart advocating equal access for farmers and coal workers.
At a meeting, Mr Brathwaite claimed the Education Department rejected a local bid seen as a gift for a 14 mile bus run costing the department about £10 weekly. He compared private costs, urged reminding the department, and noted delays on the Redding estate and land re-registration.
The Advocate notes a correction to December 27 1946: ex servicemen and women eligibility for Tools of Trade Tire extended assistance is limited to 12 months after discharge instead of 18 months ending June 30 1948. Lawrence had stated 18 months.
Christmas parcels suffered in transit as many items arrived damaged or misplaced. Postal officials worked to sort ties socks and books, urging recipients to question wrapping quality rather than the post office.
Robert Higgins third son of Mr and Mrs Alex Higgins of Greenfield Road has won a scholarship. He will transfer to Bunbury High School this year. Friends wish him success in his future scholastic career.
Bridgetown Trotting Club committee announced there is no curtailment of beer supplies for the Saturday night meeting. Rumors of a beer shortage were dismissed as unfounded by club members this week.
A pleasant Winnijup Hall gathering hosted by Mrs. Stan Waters featured a gift evening for June Hastie and Hazel Doust with dancing by Ben Fischer's orchestra and a dainty supper. Malcolm Scott presented a gift to the bride and groom, Harol and June, as Herbert Harold Willcocks faces theft charges in a separate police case involving stolen cheque forms and a forged bank draft. The incident prompted police remarks on meeting stock and beer supply rumors ahead of a six-event program, including the notable 18-year-old Wise Guy trotter in the lineup.
Committee members discuss adding a refreshment bar for elevated waters to ease crowding at the beer booth and may test it at Saturday night’s meeting.
Fire broke out in the workshop of the Kauri Timber Mill at Nannup on Friday evening. Quick action contained the blaze with little damage reported.
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