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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
7
Bridgetown hosts a nation wide smile contest with a voting card, coupons, and prizes. Entries run through February with prizes for best smiles and a Tek Tosi brush champion. Local officials count ballots and announce winners in a December close.
The Under Secretary of Agriculture notes re registrations due January 1 for grade bulls and master dairy cattle records. George Faulkner Trophy won by T Muir with high scores. registration rules clarified for bulls over nine months and life-long Herd Book entries. Widespread reminders issued to owners to complete re registrations and upcoming competition dates announced with handicap details for future shoots.
At Boyne Brook on January 14, Chief Inspector Arnold urged that the vermin tax harms settlers eradicating rabbits and urged national responsibility for pest control. He cited Public funds aiding pest battles, and noted virus work toward rabbit control while warning against blanket tax burdens on settlers.
The marriage of Miss Ele Lulmes to Mr Buckley was held at Ross Memorial Church with Rev A Cre at Darlingwn. Bride wore a white satin frock and veil. groom in navy suit. Guests included local families. discussion on rabbit control and virus eradication referenced at reception.
The Bridgetown Road Board meeting, presided by Mr W. P. Scott, considered extending drives to cover larger areas, setting plans for five to ten mile squares, and scheduling exhibitions to recruit settlers. Decisions included approving minor works, granting permissions for pig yards and fuel bowsers, and instructing the foreman to inspect and report on road placements.
The notice stresses that reeitrations under this Act are distinctly separate from registrations with the Stock Branch under the Dairy Cattle Compensation Act in the metropolitan area, clarifying regulatory boundaries and procedures.
The Deputy Director of the Marine Branch urges interested parties to submit application forms to the Department of Commerce at the Fremantle Customs House by January 8, 1989. The subsidy of 10 shillings per ton applies to artificial manure used July 1, 1987, to June 1, 1989 in the production of primary produce other than wheat and related industries. Early applications are advised to avoid congestion near the deadline.
A local pageant plan outlines a floodlit memorial with fashion bits and a film connection. Janet Shaw wears red mittens, Rosemary Lane models a gown and hairstyles trend, while officials discuss erecting the memorial and keeping it in repair.
A letter from EB Bradshaw requests action on a blackberry and bracken problem. The board agrees to experiment with a briasker to test eradication methods. Farmers will be invited to assist, and the board approves the trial as described.
Local industry support advertises an aerated water and cordial producer offering products from Purest Ingredients. The ad promotes a trial order and highlights quality sourcing for all classes of beverages.
Classified note offers TRY 9 WOUL advertisements in the paper with a rate of one penny per word. Minimum length not specified but ad will run under standard print conditions. Local merchants are invited to place short notices for rapid publication.
Hollywood fashion columns celebrate ornate costume jewelry and reversible coats worn by Kay Pran Ann Sheridan Jane We, Blondell Wyman and Shaw. Vincent Price rises as heartthrob in Service De Luxe while studio chatter links new star power and practical glamour to color and texture in mid century cinema.
A meeting of about 70 farmers at the Freitgrowery Hall presided by Mr. Ty Wray discussed the 15 per ton price and possible tonnage for export. The group evaluated current market conditions, set a tentative schedule, and agreed to pursue pricing closer to parity with production costs while aiming to finalize figures within a few days.
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