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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
1
The Nannup Road Board warns landowners to control blackberry growth before January 31 or face removal at their expense. A Berry tamed mix was failing on large bushes, prompting a switch to a stronger formula of arsenic and caustic soda in 200 gallons of water.
Bridgetown Road Board discusses rabbit destruction amid shortage of pollard and bran. Inspector L Doust notes 60 percent cut in supplies from Ventralian Farmers. several farmers urge phosphorus or arsenic options. Board vexed by access limits, contemplates stricter action yet skeptical over enforcement.
Mr Nelson Lemmon MHR Minister for Works and Housing arrived in Bridgetown on Monday during a tour of his electorate. He was accompanied by secretary R H Featherstone. They planned stops at Manjimup and Pemberton with further visits to Nannup and Boyanup.
Unusually hot weather this week boosted Bridgetown water use. Officer in charge Mr Dixon warned that repeated heat spells could trigger water restrictions before summer ends. Weekly consumption runs about 750000 gallons. reservoir drop from 26000000 to 16000000 gallons. Restrictions would hardship high positions residents. conserve water to avoid cuts.
The vermin inspector agreed the drive would commence on February 1. The Agricultural Department was to be advised the board is eager to destroy rabbits in the district and has employed an inspector for six months. It also wants Pollard made available for the purpose.
Nannup Road Board plans a three month period to address a rabbit menace with applications invited for an inspector to lead the effort.
In Bridgetown a letter from MLA E K Hoar to the Road Board notes repeated discussions with Minister for Works Doney about a new water supply. The minister cites many urgent projects, with no provision in this year’s estimates and the scheme reduced in priority.
The road board discussed cost and location for saleyards after Westralian Farmers Co operative Ltd sought action on a permit to erect yards. They considered land on Dodwell Wright estate and next to W O Johnston and Sons, with a pledge to cover depreciation and interest, or to build at a riverside site if a board site is chosen. They urged forcing the issue and notified the Minister, appointing a committee to ascertain costs for community saleyards.
Official figures from Bridgetown post master Mr E Briggs reveal February readings reaching up to 115 degrees and January highs around 104. The data cover 1933 to 1949 with multiple 100 plus days, plus two rainfall events this month. Social notes invite reader input.
Players selected to represent Reds Polina Cox Moulton Jones Blues Wright Elder Pearce Pearce Whites E Briggs Crowd Wilkins Evans form bowls teams for the South West Fours. Limited electric power raises concerns over greens prep as pumping water and operating mower and roller challenge carnival readiness. Progress results from the FE L Mitchell trophy singles list many match scores and advancing players as rounds continue.
High Commissioner for Ceylon J A Martinez arrived with his private secretary A Bartholomewez and Mr Lickford of R and J Bank. They lunched with Bridgetown Road Board chairman M F Scott and secretary E C Siggins and left at 3 pm for Manjimup in continuation of the South West tour.
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