Water rate reform debated by eastern Australia deputation
A deputation to the Minister for Works urged a standardised water rate across rural and metropolitan areas, proposing revisions to all rates and compensating city increases. The minister noted difficulties but favored applying well established methods to balance country and city charges. Public services like post and rail were cited to illustrate cross‑area pricing principles and subsidisation needs.
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Werke
Millington
Australia
Metropoltan
Statewide water and power plans demand vision and unity
The writer argues for standardized water charges across the state funded by metropolitan area increases. They urge dam and reservoir projects, coordinated water supply, and linked power stations to lower electricity and water costs. Emphasizes national progress, modern infrastructure, and courageous leadership to realize a better tomorrow.
Civic Pride Brings Bridgetown Streets Up to Date
In Bridgetown residents praise neatly trimmed trees and tidy streets. The Court House area shines as the community maintains curb appeal and keeps the town clean on a busy day.
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Court House
Bridgetown
Wanted A Barber New again Bridgetown
Bridgetown lacks a barber as the local barber suffers a slight accident and cannot provide services. Residents urge a swift recovery so local men can receive haircuts and grooming.
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Bridgetown
Remiers
Johnny
Town Club Stroke Competition Plan Amid Rain
Despite light rain on Saturday, members from the Town Club entered the Bogey Competition. R Edwards posted the best score at 2 down. A stroke competition is scheduled for next Saturday.
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Varievar
Anul
R. Edwards
Bridgetown and Dantee Beckly Girls Battle For Home Win
Hockey at Bridgetown Recreation Ground features Bridgetown and Dantee Beckly girls delivering a spirited display. Bridgetown leads early with a well placed goal, Jurder equalizes, McArthur nets twice, and a late scramble sees Jardee win 3 to 2. Supporters create a lively, noisy atmosphere throughout the fast, physical match.
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Bridgetown
Withensedd
Hridrotown
McArthur
McArthie
Fantees
Glay
Tiridgetown
Deanmill Defeats Manjimup in Five Goal Hockey Win
Deanmill crushed Manjimup five goals to nil with Bobby Hutchinson scoring all five. The team, noted for skill and swift stick work, includes six schoolchildren. A sports day at Manjimup led to Bridgetown versus Deanmill being postponed until season end.
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Teanmill
Manjimup
Bobby Hutchinson
Deanmill
Bridgetown
Deanmifl
Boy Scouts Learn From Plans and Pins in Daily Log
A hazy note from the Scout page records prompts about good turns and memory, urging boys to study compass points and write down directions. Mentions of Kt, 2 CM, 8K, and P.U. initials suggest reminders and names. Several Indy youths show eagerness to become pioneers.
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D.K
Rabbit pests and travel tales shared at farmers meeting
At a Senior Farmers Association gathering on Thursday January 17, Reg Harrison recounted rabbit pest issues and a four horse team journey across New South Wales. Attendees heard notes on fencing from Queensland to the South Australia border, with stops at Barwon, Culson, Castlemaine, Paroo, Dadling Rivers, and Bourke.
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Sydney Morning Trevald
Tlarringtons
Kingdom
New South Wales
Reg. Harrison
Farmers’ Association
Anne
Queenslandling
Mungindi
Yalpatta
Siitrons
Une Barwon
Culson
Bokura
Castleagh
Paros
Dadling Rivers
Tre
Howe
Ameren
Burns, Philp
Cos
Rabaul
Gill
Scrap Aluminium Urgently Sought for Munitions
Urgent appeal calls for scrap aluminium to supply munitions. Send all scrap to the local depot immediately to support war effort and keep production moving.
Red Cross Urges Emergency Clothing Drive And Knitting Work
The meeting focuses on the annual report and officer nominations. Members urged to send emergency clothing contributions to the Red Cross Depot 17 Pakenham Street Fremantle. Workers are asked to join the Thursday afternoon knitting group for bandages and garments in khaki navy grey.
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Udzet4
Tost
Melbourne
Per Holts
Permons
Red Crome
Pakenham Street
Fremantle
Mise Parker
Parker
The Battle Cry of the Reformation Study on Justification by Faith
A study shows God reveals truth at needed times and Luther’s Reform message anchors the battle cry. Righteousness by faith contrasts with self righteousness. true righteousness rests in God and faith manifests in works. Justification comes through grace, Christ’s sacrifice, and belief, not human merit.
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Luther
God
Daniel
David Drelame
John
Paul
Myan
Mann
Gord
Jesus
James
Bridgetown Repertory Club Delivers Varied Evening of Music and Comedy
The Bridgetown Repertory Club hosted its monthly concert with a mixed programme of song instrumental pieces and a one act play. Notable performers included Miss Morton and Miss Mary Walker with audience praise for Noel Moore and the duo Mrs L Wilson and Mr L Pear. The evening closed with dance and Sutter performances as the club appeals for donations to complete its stage setup and expresses gratitude to supporters.
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Bridgetown
Wert Marine
Bridaorawn Ailivices
Miss Morton
Mary Walker
Noel Moore
Ant
Hix Tay
Hou Aml
Mary Au
John Chilbtain
Rm Cupar
Jackalooner
L. Wilson
K. Thurney
Haselhurad
Phyllis Dusting
J. P. Hefderon
Variety Concert by Pry Tenferson at Royup Brook Hall
Pry Tenferson and his Bridgetown teaumal metiste perform at Royup Brook Hall tomorrow night at eight. A vaudeville style show benefits the Bridgetown Repertory Club and raises funds for the Merchant Seamen Appeal.
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Bridgetown Repertory Clb
Mercantile Marine
Pry Tenferson
Bridgetown Teaumal Metiste
Royup Brook Hall
Vandeville
Bridgetown Repertory Clubr
Merchant Seamen Appeal Fund
Death notice for Mary Matilda Wright loses scattered details
The death occurred recently at her residence Beadley Street Tlonnybrude. The obituary names Mary Matilda Wright wife of the late Elijah Fonanton and lists numerous relatives including Mrs M Wright and S Wright. The text preserves fragmented family links, birth at Lowden Sears, and mentions of Mur Hand, Donnybrook, and Pennybrady with scattered references to locations and names. The garbled OCR yields a murky family record with several unreadable segments.
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Beadley Stivet
Tlonnybrude
Mary Matilda Wright
Elijah Fonanton
Chapman
Austell
Tirdgerew
Trigwell
Donnybrook
Armstrong
Mechyndon
Rheid
London
Wright
Choy
Jang
Kieu
Tee Porpeal
Atunbury
Pennybrady
The Late Mrs Ua Coutts
Fragmentary obituary text notes the late Mrs Ua Coutts, mentions age about 1?2, and references a companion. The readable portions are garbled and provide unclear details about the deceased or the immediate survivors.
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UA. Coutts
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