Manjimup Road Board hears planner’s call for cohesion
Town Planning Commissioner D L Davidson urged local groups in Manjimup and Pemberton to unite on outstanding issues after inspecting the district. He noted dissension hindered official efforts and highlighted Pem Bird and infant health clinic site and permit delays as major blocks. The board referred Davidson’s remarks to the Infant Health Clinic committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Road Board
D. L. Davidson
Xtindson
R.S.L
Pemberton
Tie
Department of Lands
Davidson
Manjimup
W. Hill
Clinic Committee
Elphick Cordon Box for Bridgetown Friday Night
The Elphick Cordon bout takes place at Bridgetown Quarry on Friday February 6. Cordon the challenger faces well known fighter Colin Ephick in an eight round contest with confident training noted from both sides. Referee unspecified with two names suggested. Other debtors of the night include Peter Barulfi Dick Scott Alan Gosling and Paterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow” Cordon
Colin Ephick
Eth Ute
Cordean
Corduh
Blohtick
Andy Futterson
Bridgetown Scouts Open New Year Meetings
Bridgetown scouts resume activities with the first meeting Friday January 30 at 7 30 pm for ages 103 to 14. The junior cubs begin February 7 at 2 pm and meetings are held every second Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Don Blechynden returns to work in Bridgetown and helpers from the cool drink stall are praised. A gathering for guardians and friends is set for February 12 with expected good attendance.
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Cubs
Rosella
Don Blechynden
Bridgetown
Aurencs and Friends
Bridgetown Children Gift To Red Cross
Bridgetown reports three children donated their saved money to the Red Cross amounting to 17/5. They earned the funds by small odd jobs around the lyceum and plan to support overseas children. The Red Cross monthly meeting is set for Friday 20 January in the Lesser Hall. Donations acknowledged include Colin Speer g/-, Miriam Speer 6/44, Allen Speer 7/94, total 7/6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cross
Colin Speer
Miriam Speer
Allen Speer
Public health pleas for state wide tuberculosis tests
Alp Thor replied to a board letter requesting support for a state wide examination program to detect tuberculosis early. He cited public indifference to health, lack of treatment facilities, and technician shortages as obstacles. Lemmon and Hoar pledged support and urged parliament action, with McKenna to be informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alp Thor
Power
Hoar
la Eeey
Baltic laborers pass through Bridgetown to timber mills
Twenty displaced Balts from Latvia Estonia and other Baltic states traveled via Bridgetown on Wednesday January 21 en route to work at timber mills in Yornup Myalup and Pemberton. They attended a school in the Eastern States and are escorted by a Commonwealth Employment Service officer. Due to language barriers one English speaking Baltic serves with four non speakers. Reception arrangements at Bridgetown were organized by Commonwealth Employment Service chief W L Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic States
Latvia
Estonia
Bridgetown
Yornup
Myalup
Pemberton
Aggifteer
Commonwealth
Cammoanwealth Employment Service
W. L. Owen
Record births at Manjimup Hospital in 1947
The year 1947 saw 120 babies born at Manjimup Hospital, with one set of twins and 119 mothers. No extra trained nurses had arrived. two nursing assistants were secured and another due in February. Sister Nelson was on sick leave, December bed average fell to nine, and obsolete operating theatre equipment prompted a request for new items. War-time meeting permission had been granted and orders placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiters
Nelson
War
Wien
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Roy de Pedro
Etown Advocate
Paye
National Library of Australia
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Oys
Bridgetown Children’s
Aso
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Yor
Aii Lemmon
N. EF. McKenna
Balts
Joe Waddington
Barney Hay
Bunbury
Good
Friand Ena
Marina
Neat Freemasons Hotel
Francis L. Semmens
Steere St. Bridgetown
Country Newspapers Pty., Ltd
Manjimup Hospital
Rk. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Terminus Hotel
Glen McAlinden
Bernie Harrison
DRY Cleaner
Hampton Street
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