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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1948
Page
4
Jean Pathus-Labour, a French scientist, presents solid carbarolithe a non volatile petrol substitute. He claims it can power ordinary engines without a petrol tank and will smolder rather than burn. Pathus-Labour projects American funding and public patent sharing, while noting possible pressure from existing petrol interests.
Evan Jones a 45 year old mill worker from Palgarup appeared in Manjimup Police Court on Tuesday charged with unlawful possession of a keg and its contents. He had celebrated Christmas with wine taken from the Palgarup Siding and claimed he was intoxicated while wandering in the bush. Jones was fined 6 pounds with 8 shillings costs or 15 days imprisonment. The bench included Messrs Wm Johnston and J W Margereson.
At a January meeting in Bridgetown the newly appointed health and vermin inspector sought guidance on duties. The board debated whether to gazette the position as a stock inspector or keep it a local appointment as they consider his official status.
Deolin Edgar Deacon, 46, headmaster of Manjimup State School, began as a rural teacher after earning a B.A. from WA University. He served as head teacher in small country schools 1919 to 1924, then assistant in larger schools until 1928, later first assistant at Albany West Leederville and Leederville for five years. He led Tammin 1934 Nannup 1938 Bridgetown 1942 York 1944 White Gum Valley 1947 and now Manjimup.
Pemberton Progress Association urges removal of pines on Main Street Brockman Street and full width bitumenising. Main Roads Board policy covers 18 feet. a motion seeks full width work and timing. Debate notes lack of prior pressure for bitumenisation. decision on trees deferred pending details.
A quirky exchange features a child asking if a creature in the graveyard is a cow. The parent clarifies it is a bull, creating a playful and eerie moment between mummy and child.
Pemberton residents faced milk shortages after a vendor failed and others could not take new customers. The Milk Board agreed to have Mr Ellison investigate. A visit by Mr Goldsmith revealed plans for a Manjimup vendor to extend to Pemberton and a former vendor’s son may start operations. The health inspector said the situation is under control with no reason for worry.
Scouts wrap up a holiday camp at Albany with a river trip guided by Mr Turner. The next official scout meeting is January 30 with a games evening planned for next Friday. Congratulations to Mathieu on becoming assistant scout master again, with troop leaders and patrol captains named and urged to receive support.
An advertisement promotes the Boyup Brook Bulletin and the Pemberton Post as publisher partners. It highlights their roles in serving the community with local news and announcements.
Australia opens a first farrier school in Melbourne to train ex servicemen in modern scientific methods. Trainees practice on horses slated for destruction, under tutor B R Atherton, aiming to replace a five year apprenticeship with a six month program. The school, set up at a zoological site, has the approval of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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