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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

6

Kulikup Farmer Urges National Drive Against Rabbit Pest

Mr Chambers argues Australia needs a national campaign to eradicate rabbits and questions the Parliament and local authorities for failing to act. He notes uneven losses, calls for shared responsibility, and urges landowners and agencies to enforce the Vermin Act and coordinate across regions.

Kulikup The Farmers’ Union H. S. Chambers Mr. Chambers Australia Chambers A. Fadden

Board Staff Debate Election Work Time Use

Manjimup Road Board debated staff time spent on election tasks. Chairman L Thompson urged limiting executive time on State and Federal elections. Secretary and traffic inspector were away for days during recent elections. A motion to restrict staff to one election day was approved.

L. Thompson Manjimup Road Board Thompson Gibson Heath Davies

Send-off for Riley Miller before Perth appointment

Riley Miller left on Monday for Perth to assume new duties. A 150 guest sendoff at Willinarop Crossing included a riverbank picnic, community singing, and a supper by Mrs Miller and Mrs Claude Brooks. Gifts from the Cricket and Football Clubs honored his sporting ability and popularity.

Perth Riley Cricket Club Willinarop Crossing Miller Claude Brooks Messrs Les Stillard Syd Hayward Ernie Jackson

Six new houses at Boyup Brook allotted to six residents

The six new houses nearing completion at Boyup Brook have been allotted to Messie Ward Morgan Fallon Green Halden and Longa.

Boyup Brook Messie Ward Morgan, Fallon, Green, Halden and Longa

Wind Harbour Road upgrade eyed with £10312 estimate

Deputation seeks an improved Wind Harbour road. Two routes considered 13.6 miles or 10.7 miles with an estimated £10312 and ten months of work for two bull dozers graders four tip trucks and nine men. Mr Hoar to pursue tourist road grant if possible.

Wind Harbour Douts Doust Davies E. K. Hoar M.L.A

Extension Of Water Area In Manjimup

The Manjimup Water Board proposes extending its area to align with the Greater Manjimup boundaries. This would legalise mains water supply to residents living within town limits but outside current supply. The proposal, debated at the Road Board meeting, was adopted clarifying the extension targets to the Greater Manjimup limits.

Chamber Hoar Arsent Main Roads Board Tourist Bureau Manjimup Road Board Water Board Committee Greater Manjimup S. H. Davies Old Town Water Board

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