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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
8
Ratepayers and consumers in the Bridgetown Water Area are notified of water shortages and a ban starting January 19 1950. No person may distribute water for lawn or garden irrigation by mechanical sprinklers until further notice, with penalties up to 20 pounds. W C Williams, Under Secretary for Water Supply, January 16, 1950.
Mr G Henderson extends sincere thanks to all firefighters who responded to last Monday's blaze that swept through his property. He asks everyone to accept this as a personal expression of gratitude.
A letter to Blackwood electors urges registration before January 25 and promotes J H Smith as an independent candidate with 20 years in Parliament. He pledges full attention to Blackwood and State interests, citing knowledge of primary industries and vigorous advocacy.
At the annual meeting last Thursday night Old Firm reorganized with Mr. Thompson elected president after a close ballot. Rev A H Tassell and Mr R Cantwell became vice-presidents. Joint honorary secretaries were Mr J J Johnston and retiring president A McDonald. Sixteen names contested the management committee with L Sims G Greaves L Law J Gabbedy G Balding and W Horton elected. Bert Rogers named honorary auditor. L Sims to chair the Land Committee Len Law to head the social committee. Housing Committee members elected as McDonald L Godley and G Balding. Other sub committees to be announced.
Leonard Dods a 36 year old shearer appeared before Mr L Wes Stotter and J P Armstrong in Bridge Town Police Court charged with common assault. The judge ordered four months hard labor saying the community must be protected from such men.
Sunnyside posted 247 in local cricket with George Giblett striking a century and Meares 59 not out while Farquhar added 11 fours and Shoebridge and Guy built a strong 3rd wicket stand. Railways finished 89 runs shy at stumps in a drawn match.
Mr Peter Doust announces starting 1 February general carryings. Bowling figures show L Shoebridge 1/35, K Crowley 2/69, R Oldfield 1/53, L Guy 1/27, S Tanner 1/19, McPhail 2/28, W White 0/9. Railways vs team with Oldfield 32 not out and Crowley 66, total 158.
Holidaying in Bridgetown as guests of Mrs Kirk were Miss Leone Drew and Miss Brenda Allen of Maylands. Honeymooning in Bridgetown were late Mr and Mrs Alan Faithfull of Norseman.
Bridgetown’s social scene highlights travel engagements and weddings with Rev. Meyers officiating Edna Griffiths and other returnees from holidays. Local notices include road board meeting attendees, a death in Balingup, new business moves at Kookaburra and Robbie’s Tea rooms, and several residents traveling or returning from trips to Perth, England, and Sydney.
Jacqueline and the Gillmans with Mrs Jones from Yealering visit Bridgetown as guests of Mr and Mrs Wood during a holiday period.
On JAN 22 the Church of England lists services for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Matins at 11 a.m. Evensong at 7.30 p.m.
Sunday services announced for Bridgetown at 11 a.m with Mr. F L Davey and 1 30 p.m with Miss J Miller Greenbushes. Brook services listed for 7 40 p.m with Mr C Boyup Burcham. Nannup gathering at 3 p.m with Mr G Walker.
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