Death of Mrs Mary Collins at Greenbushes
The death occurred at her Greenbushes home on January 17 of Mrs Mary Maria Collins aged 53 years nine months. A long time resident, she leaves four sons and three daughters. husband predeceased her. Funeral held Thursday afternoon with service at the Anglican Church, then interment at Greenbushes Cemetery. Pallbearers named J Huitson J Shaw W Atlen J W Taylor J Knapton W Her Ibert. arrangements by Wm Brittain and Sons of Bunbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbushes
Mary Maria Collins
Western Australis
Bor
Lali
Janet
Wyndham
J. H. Frarey
Remmains
J Huitson
J. Shaw
W. Atlen
J .W. Taylor
J. Knapton
W. Her. Ibert
Wm. Brittain
T H Bath Visits Manjimup on Railway Revenue Talk
Hon T H Bath of the State Transport Board visited Manjimup at 4 p.m. to outline the government’s aims for the Pemberton Northcliffe railway section. He discussed revenue figures from 1935 to 1938, proposed a cream transport trial by light rail, and urged local input from the Road Board and residents on timber prospects and settlement. He cautioned no timetable for taxi service relief and noted state Liberal revenue pressures from Grants Commission feedback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Bath
State Transport Board
Manjimup
Latwrady
Messrs
RG. Lock
J. Smith
Red Board
Northcliffe
Lock
Bath
Grants Commission
Transport Board
W.A Transport Board
Pemberton
Agricultural Journal December Issue Highlights
The December issue features articles by M. Cullity on Bracken Fern eradication, McCallum on Dipping of Flocks, A Sharp on curing tobacco leaf with ethylene gas, plus Harvesting and Curing Tobacco Leaf. It also covers Pure Bred Dairy Cows under the Australian Official Herd Recording Scheme by Baron-Hay and Slater. Bridgetown Advonuts office copy available for perusal.
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Journal of Agriculture
W.A
M. Cullity
McCallum
Mr A. Sharp
A. Sharp
Messrs
G. K. Baron-Hay
G. Slater
Bridgetown
Spraying of Slackberries Proceeds in Bridgetown
At a Bridgetown Road Board meeting Mr Lake urged a determined effort to continue and eradicate the blackberry pest. The board discussed spraying options and the need for government subsidies to support ongoing experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lake
Bridgetown
Home Defence Unit Debated in Bridgetown Sentry
Report from Bridgetown discusses a home defence unit with proposed action amid state welfare concerns. Officials urge a wait-and-see approach before formal steps, while stressing responsibility to protect the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lridgetown
Anne Duyt
Bridgetown broadcasting station debate reaches wider South West
A letters exchange with Nicholsons Ltd and local officials in Bridgetown, Western Australia, argues for a broadcasting station near Bridgetown. Wauchope forwards population and service-area data showing Bridgetown and nearby towns Collie Bunbury and Katanning potentially served by a B class station, urging board support.
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Colleusseltor
Hrudnetwa
Bridgetown
Manjimup Rosd
A. Wau
Drawsrom
Patins
Peirce
Treme
Messrs
Nicholsons, Ltd
Hridgetown
Collie
Gut
Ridge
Fistrets
Adius
Wagin
Katanning
Ja Board
Nicholsons,5 Ltd
Mewirs Nicholsons, Ltd
Martick Street
Perth
Sire
Colle
Bunbury
Megsrs
Barrack Street
Thich
Bidgetowe
Busselton
Aras Augusta
Port Hedland Storm Strikes Town Amid Destruction and Isolation
Eyewitness reports describe a fierce Port Hedland storm that battered the town with roaring winds and crashing waves. Tide surges flooded offices, shops, and hotels, shattering doors and windows, isolating residents, and leaving telegraph and rail infrastructure damaged while a rescue and salvage effort slowly began.
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Wea
Port
Hedland
Rom Constable
Jack Reeney
Mar- Pier
Ted
Jimup
Rooney
Hroome
Portitt
Presertt Holi
Hutcher
Manjimup
C.J. Ronney
Seno
Ste
Niles
Marble
Avery
Stal
Fire risk and forest safeguards in Bridgetown district
The reporter recalls old pioneers in the Bridgetown and Upper Blackwood districts noting a forest area with no fire for 20 years. Fire prevention relies on reserves, road networks, and community vigilance, but sparks can devastate property. Forestry measures protect state forests while residents must act to reduce fire risk.
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Ceat
Bridgetown
Upper
Blackwood
Hmeyup
Brook
Grace
Tay
Aix Trick
Forestry Department
Ohare
Nenperty
Land Sale at Pemberton Promises Mixed Results
Land sale at Pemberton offered twenty one lots, with fifteen selling at Mill Tall. Properties lay behind the Masonic Temple near Letiony street and Tamieson, known as "Widdlennm e." Several buyers are named with prices and lots, but many details are unclear in the OCR. The sale occurred in January, with some bidders retaining blocks and others purchasing multiple parcels.
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Pemberton
Masonic Temale Pr
Letioy
Rales
Ron Thorich
Franny
Pitman
Weetoy
Thomann
Shoohunter
Tews
McGewry
Penn
Atiie Peetiegy
Claire
Poe
Southwest Electricity Scene and Local Debates
Fragmented OCR text notes a Southwest electricity issue and debates in a local setting. Mentions organizations, individuals, and places but readable details are limited. The fragment hints at a meeting or event involving electrical service topics and community actions.
Correspondence to the Editor on Martyr Road recreation debate
A reader argues for uniform recreation privileges across the district tied to Martyr Road improvements. They critique selective funding, propose a £500 capital tax, and call for a ten year repayment plan, referencing local wards, property values, and farm land concerns while urging universal access and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Martiap
Poruge
Basel
Essieclath
Hat Town
Lythe
Penis
Maninnnuo
aeRooni
Moore Ety Alp
Mersy Manilinin
Cars Collide on Narnup Road in Western Australia
Two cars collided on Narnup Road eight miles from Hesiberton last week. Parker, driving a Buick from King Street Perth, swerved to avoid a traveler for Gullan and Company, went off the road, and the vehicle tipped. Parker and the traveler were injured lightly. the other driver Whiting escaped with minor injuries and clear damage to one car.
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Mitwcaouary
Hesiberton
Parker
Ar. Whiting Fram
Aspra Slepartnent
Gullan and Company
King Street
Perth
Fat Bis Trom
Esther
Wien
Parkers
Dalmore Roan Traffic Meeting Reports Prosecution Looms
At the last meeting, Roan Reavy Traffic on Dalmore Road featured heavy traffic, a loom of acrtery and a forged mention. Steven Wridgetown and others were linked to the incident and prosecutions are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalmore
Steven
Rabbits in the Town Vermin Control Plan Proposed
A report on Dunne iseneston and the Asidvetown Road finances discusses a central ward breeding outbreak of rabbits. The board considers poison and poison machines to control the pest, proposing a townwide Vermin Control plan with cost estimates and ward allocations to improve the situation.
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Dunne
Iseneston
Asidvetown Road
Lake
Genwiig
Mary
Gould
Tessore Eixtrict
Fee
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Duces Speciat
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Val Products
IZIE
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Mnmaeder
Victoria Street
Picture Theatre
Alex Rogers
Scott's Hotel
Hampton Street
Stephen Street
Prince of Wales
Fish
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Bunbury Porters
Victoria Insurance Company
Trausers
Marie
E. A Proper John
Bussilton
R Forsyth
Boyup Brook
F. Meagher
V. R. Ward
Spence Peter Gaia
Mes, Mary Maria Collins
T. H Bath
Northcliffe Railway
Agricultural Journal
Nicholsons
Bridgetown Newsageny
A A. Wauchope
A.A. Wauchope
A. A- Wauchope
Port Hedland
Jack Rooney
Mickey Wey
Brother
Martin Speelman
Siencen Tracy
Father Flanagan
Inuday
Bambing Ranch
New York
Mickey Rooney
Wiley Padas
Mickey
Douglas McPhail
Maroc Dry Laka
Southwest Electriciy Schente
Conper Eoe
Bowery
Freemasons
D. S. Mcalinden
Wilson
Narnup Road
AOART
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Paulus
Sige
Modern Sign Company
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Rey's
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Otley Law
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