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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
6
The Manjimup Water Board adopts a conservation measure limiting hose use to hand-held devices from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to water shortages. Directors note some evasion risk and urge careful regulation to prevent direct irrigation channel use and ensure supplies for the town and butter factory.
Local report accuses a mysterious offender of killing dogs by poisoning in owners yards around Manjimup. The piece urges the culprit to come forward, warning irate dog owners will confront him if he does.
Local correspondent reports holiday visits by Fred Flynn and Jim Dempsey of Collie on motorbikes en route to Albany. Bakers J Sexton and Son from Mt Lawley stop via Nor nalup guest house. families plan Perth holidays. Several residents, including Mrs Billy Day, Archibalds, Roy Ockwell, Jerry Quilty, Ken Marriott, Milan and Gertrude Dedie, Vic and Arthur Kesner, Len Brooks, Basil Betsworth, Jack Martin, Gordon Trijinofft, Craigie family, travel or stay in Perth and other towns amid the Shannon district holiday season.
The Transport Board noted Mr. Perkins held a license valid within 15 miles from Pemberton and restricted him from certain services. He appealed, citing lack of facilities in Pemberton and war service injuries. Mr. Hill supported Perkins as a public service, offering cheaper fares and shorter stays in Manjimup, and a weekly trip was approved in part.
The Road Board votes 5 to 4 to move its bank account from the National to the Rural and Industries Bank at year end. Debate centered on overdrawn funds, timing, and perceived benefits to farming investment and state profits versus private banks.
George Glass aged 46 died from injuries after an accident at the Dean Mill. He had worked there about a week, was formerly a prisoner of war in Malaya, and had no known relatives in Australia. Funeral held Saturday with John Deacon officiating. pallbearers included F Leeman, A McDonald, Phillips, Kelleher, Ward, and Byrne.
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