Apple Marketing Board names three NSW and Tasmanian members
Apple Minister for Commerce Mr Scully announced the reconstituted Australian Apple and Pear Marketing Board to manage acquisition and marketing for the M142 season. The board includes J B Mills as chair, H W Soothill as deputy chair, and L C Layson as the third member. State committees will have seven members with a growers majority and an Advisory Council of six to advise the board. Names listed for each state include growers reps, fruit growers, consumers, and government nominees.
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Qtr
J. B. Mills
MM1
Charman
H. W. Soothill
Chaiman
L. Clayson
Tasmania
Waylor
Tasmanian
Lewlly
Possble
Malvern Star bicycles used in defence contracts
A Brayton area ad notes Malvern Star bicycles, marketed for peace and war use, and asks why military authorities selected the brand for defence contracts. It invites readers to view the range at Layton's Garage in Bridgetown for details and offerings.
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Star
Malvern Star
Pemberton Notes Highlights Local Fishing And Health News
The season’s top catch by a single angler reaches 36 trout. John Hall, Pem berton Hotel licensee, failed the AIF test and has returned home. Tom Daves underwent an appendectomy at Pemberton district hospital on Monday.
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John Hall
Pemberton Hotel
AIF
Tom Daves
Pemberton District Hospital
Badge Town sub branch mulls year at RS L Hall meeting
The Badge Town sub branch of the Returned Soldiers League held its annual meeting in RS L Hall on Wednesday evening. President T. E Bolton led proceedings with a silent tribute to fallen comrades and praised efforts by the Ladies Auxiliary and Home Guard activities. A report promised on logs saved from pine timber in Pemberton Street and an ARP committee formed in Pemberton.
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Badgetown
Returmted Soldiers League
Rs.l. Hall
T. E- Bolton
Ladies’ Auxiliary
H . Jones
Paddy
Odd Bees
Home Guard
Lieut Brett
Eelup
Maravertime
Whyte
F. Buck
Red Cross elects officers as 69 attend meeting
The Red Cross held its January meeting at Lessey Hall with 69 members present led by Mrs. Dallas. Officers elected included J F Smith as chair and A L Bartlett appointed assistant secretary. Donations totaling £6 10s 0d plus many gifts were reported with local groups contributing to the New Sydney Fund.
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Red Cross
Lessey Hall
Dallas
Red Grass
Sydney
A L. Bartlett
Coverley
Lillee
Leonard
Red Cross Emergency Service Company
Agricultural Society
Bridgetown Agricultural Society meets at Hadgetown Hotel
Bridgetown Agricultural Society held a council meeting on January 2 at the Hadgetown Hotel. President G Warburton was ill. E J Giblett presided. The secretary noted no quote for coal treatment but Paterson and Coy donated eight bags of super and ammonia for the show ground.
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Bridgetown Agricultural Society
Hadgetown Hotel
G. Warburton
E. J. Giblett
Paterson and Coy
H. T. Donst
Rumored Michelides Tobacco Crop At Brockman’s Siding
The crop is claimed to surpass any Australian yield valued around £60,000. About 20 Perth pickers are expected this season to harvest it. A trio camping near Hawke’s on the Warren River were found safe at 10 am after an overnight march through rough terrain, with torn clothes and scratches but no serious injuries.
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Brockman’s Siding
Australia
Perth
Hawke's
Warren River
Il Pam
Ifs Printing Motto At Bridgetown Ad Ring
A compact classified style item advertises IFS Printing offering services with a bold call to action Ring Bridgetown 136 for details. The terse note emphasizes prompt printing work and local contact.
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Bridgetown
Malvern Star Unveils New Model Range Of Bicycles
Rust proofed and chrome plated bicycles headline the Malvern Star lineup with dozens of inclusive features. The ad invites readers to view the complete range of new models at the showroom.
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Malvern Star
Pemberton Subbranch Meeting Highlights and Awards
The Pemberton subbranch of the RSL met on Tuesday January 6 with light agenda focusing on ARPO and V DC activities. The secretary Mr Titty received a token of thanks for six years of service from members, praising Mr Betty for significant contributions to the sub-branch. Mr Todd Wag, supported by past president Mr E A Smith, presented a chrome smoker’s stand to Mr Betty.
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Pemberton
R S.L
ARPO
V-D.c
Sf Titty
Betty
Todd Wag
E. A- Smith
LOCAL LABOUR QUESTION
Letter from a farmer criticizes wage levels for farm labor amid war demands. Argues unskilled farm labor cannot be valued above 14 shillings per day, cites rising costs, and urges federal action on alien workers amid absent local men in service. Identifies South-West farming season as context.
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Freda Bearman
Anthca
Bridgetown Hospital
South-West
Opinion column disclaimer from editor note
Correspondence contributions are welcome but publication does not imply publisher endorsement. Ed.
Hanns Leave For Coast Holiday As War Effort Noted
Mr F Hann of the Water Supply Department and Mrs Hann depart for a coast holiday on Wednesday with Mr Odger of Narrogin taking his place. Mr R J Haselhurst returns to duty, with Mrs Haselhurst holidaying until month’s end. An official NZ war review lauds Maori soldiers in Greece and Crete, noting 4717 Maoris enlisted, about 38 percent of military age.
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F. Hann
Water Supply Department
R. J. Haselhurst
Msoris
New Zealand
Greece
Creete
British Commonwealth
Methodet Charge Bridgetown Circuit Schedule
Bridgetown and nearby towns host a sequence of Methodist circuit services starting Sunday at 11 am in Bridgetown and 3 pm at Sunnyside, continuing 7:30 pm in Bridgetown with Rev. H. W. Farman. The itinerary lists several town visits including Greenbushes Nannup and Carlotta with Missioner 8. W. Lawrence, moving through Jarrahwood Willow Spring and concluding by Wednesday the 21st with the same missioner.
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Bridgetown
Sunnyaide
H. W. Farman
Malvern Star Bicycle Ad Promises Low Down and Weekly Pay
An old newspaper ad touts guaranteed Malvern Star bicycles with a written guarantee. Offered for 15 shillings down and small weekly payments, urging buyers to hurry before prices rise.
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Malvern
Farmers face labour woes amid rising wages and alien workers
A letter argues that farmers struggle as profitable margins shrink and labour costs rise. It notes reliance on Southern European workers at high prices, praising their wartime value while urging them to support the war effort and curb profiteering. The writer labels aliens as assets yet calls for restraint.
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Sil
Australia
Local Printing notice from Bridgetews in Western Australia
Printed and published by the Proprietors, Charles William Harsmond, at the efficient works, Steers Street, Bridgetews, Western Australia.
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Proprietos
Charles William Harsmond
Steers Strest
Bridgetews
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