Bridgetown Road Board Meeti ng Discusses Footpath Repairs
The bimonthly Bridgetown Road Board meeting chaired by Mr. W Toyer discussed correspondence from Dr N S Williams urging footpath repairs. Attendees included W A Doust M Scott H Lake J J Mc Alinden J S Bagshaw H J Machin and the secretary and foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
W. Toyer
W. A. Doust
M. Scott
H. Lake
J. J. McAlinden
J. S. Bagshaw
H. J. Machin
E. L. Mitchell
N.S. Williams
Bridgetown Town News and Local Notices Summary
Local residents and visitors feature in a Bridgetown page. Briefs note Mrs. Salvair’s sister from Perth visiting, and Mr. and Mrs. Reg Hester returning from Busselton. Cricket results for Catterick at Yarnup, plus community items on drains, roads, and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catterick
Yarnup
Bill Sutton
Busselton
W. White
Plewright
B Timms
Pall
Perks
Mosman's Park
G. Bryce
Wilson
C. P Perks
D. Palmer
Timms
Mrs
Suridrs
T. E. Richardson
Lang
Broomehill
Fred Hill
Bridgetown
Eradication of Blackberries in Bridgetown District
The Bridgetown Road Board debated pest control funding and action. Members urged immediate eradication via spraying, proposing to raise £200 a year for three years in the Central ward while departments finalize experiments and private owner enforcement is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Draper
Bridgetinis Revs
H. Lake
Road Guard
Toyer
Draper
Black Terry
McAlinden
Lake
Ho J Machin
Bridgetown Road Board
Mitchell
Scott
Doust
Alinden
Wool classing for farmers course offered at Perth College
Arrangements are made for a short course in wool classing to teach farmers to class their own fleeces. Led by A D Stewart and H McCallum, the course runs Monday to Friday February 12–16, 1940, at Perth Technical College with demonstrations at Fremantle wool stores. No fee but students must cover board, lodging, and travel. concession fares available for long journeys. Applicants must be at least eighteen and apply to the Under Secretary for Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Stewart
Perth Technical College
H. McCallum
Department of Agriculture
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Technical College
Earry
Dalgety & Co Ltd
Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd
Goldebrough, Mort & Co
Westraian Farmers, Ltd
Fremantle
Tertrical College
Commissioner of Railways
Midland Railway Co. Ltd
Rer
Agricul SU Geuge
Pert
Man Injured In Bridgetown After Morning Incident
Ronald A T Dare was admitted to Bridgetown hospital with a fractured jaw and head injuries early Saturday. Police are making inquiries as doctors report he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald A. T. Dare
Bridgetown Hospital
Repertory Variety Players Stage Red Cross Concert
The Bridgetown Red Cross fundraiser at Town Mall featured a repeat show by the Repertory Variety Players under Mr J P Henderson. The Tuesday event drew higher attendance than expected with the “Pleating Lady” act replacing the “Night Watchman” and the Henderson family delivering a thrilling magic set. Several substitutions occurred due to holidays and illness, with questions already raised about the next performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid
Bridgetown
Red Cros
J. P. Hender
Henderson
Tennis Dance at Bridgetown Club crowns prizewinners
The Bridgetown Lawn Tennis Club dance at Town Hall drew a large crowd. President Mr A Flintoff announced the club tourney prizes, naming winners Miss M Williams and Mr Max Williams for top titles, plus runners up and doubles pairs including Miss Madge Williams, Marjory Scott, Sadie Scaddan, Mr R Witford, Mr Harry Hugall, and Mr M Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
O'Brien
A. Flintoff
M. Williams
Rene Lake
Madge Williams
Betty Draper
Marjory Scott
Ts. Scaddan
Sadie Scaddan
R. Witford
Max Williams
Harry Hugall
Hr. Hugall
Evans
Runersup
M. Walliams
W Nin
Welfare Committee Proposed at Bridgetown Road Board Meeting
Me McAlinden moved to form a Welfare Committee in the town to benefit ALLE members and the Militia. A meeting was to be called with representatives of various bodies to establish a live Welfare Committee. The motion was seconded, while Mr Toyer lamented men joining the ALE and leaving without assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me McAlinden
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Market Report Primary Pork and Dress Goods
Messrs wider Smith and Co. Ltd report their monthly market at Bridgetown held on January 18. The sale focused on well finished bacon and various dressmaking items with limited supply of hams and pork products. Prices noted for heavy porkers and export bars reflect modest demand and diverse offerings in this mixed goods sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs, Wider, Smith and Co
Ltt
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Repertory Club Eyes Indoor Sports Revival
At the annual social section meeting last week, a recommendation to revive indoor sports was approved. A subcommittee including P. Evans, E. Garside, and D. Rooke was formed to reintroduce table tennis and other features this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Repertory Club
Messrs. P. Evans
E. Garside
D. Rooke
Wedding of Baskerville Eastcott at Bridgetown Catholic Church
A December 30 wedding at the Rev Catholic Church in Bridgetown joined Laurie Baskerville, son of Mr and Mrs Baskerville of Augusta, and Lillian Eastcott, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Eastcott of Boyuprook. The ceremony was by Rev Father Lynch. The bride wore ivory satin with lace and pearls, accompanied by her sister in blue satin. best man was Jim Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Laurie
Mrang Airs
G. Waskerville
Agusta
Lillian
Mes . Eastcott
Boyuprook
Lynch
Jim Thompson
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Australia
Africa
India
H. C. Jones
Collett
Bonbory
Victoria Street
Westminster
WilLiam Brittain & Son
W. B. Grewup
Spencer Street
Bunbury
Catterick V. Yornup
A. M. James
Steere
Giblett
Hampton Street
Tysoe
Paterson and Company
Bunbury Street
S. Gunn
Hill Mill Road
Campbell A. Plowright
Palmer
G. F. Wilson
W. Dwyer
Westlake
Ars
S. Dilks
C. T. Rouse
C Farquhar
B. Westlake
Parquhar
D. R. Dilkes
G. Farquhar
W White
Paruhar
Dwyer
Ly Walker
Thompson
Walker
C. Perkes
Notant
Bryce
B. Perks
D. Sandries
Bowlie
G. Parquhst
Col Tins
Waibb
Oegin
Farquhar
Uns
DL. Walker
L. Thompson
Sundries
L. Walker
F. Wet
Ge. Ladd
Spector
Prom W. J. Rooney
Manjimup
T. Stevenson
Foreman
Smith
Donnelly River
Did Armstrong
Bob and
Peggy
Lb. McAlinden
L. Richards
G. Ausden
Natalie Moulton
Lawley
WR. Connell
Bob Knocker
Max Carrol
City
A. Carrol
Baling
Relavia Insurance Os
Vauxhall
Mr. H. Moore
Milson Rd
Cremorne
Mr. Moore
Wade
Plymouth
eGeer
New
Texaco
Chevrolet
Maiteand
H.E. Lindsay & Co
Balingud
Red Cross
BY Repertory Club
Blackwood
Eric Farleigh
VOIC
A.C
D.C. Seth
K. R. Turton
Wedding Sells
Baskerville
Eastcott
Wai Doetaty
Brigetoieu
Stevens Greenbushes
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