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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
1
The Public Health Commissioner warned that without prompt action an executive council may appoint a full-time health inspector for Bridgetown and six boards. Local officials protested cost and jurisdiction, urged ministerial talks, and planned a deputation to Perth to seek resolution.
Bridgetown RSL members hosted the Ladies Auxiliaries evening with sub branch president Mr. Long praising the auxiliary. Mrs FE G Smith, newly elected ladies president, thanked predecessor Mrs G Dixon and received a presentation. Bridges and Tile man performed songs and Dutch magician Delphi impressed guests before midnight.
Bridgetown Hospital board discussed installing pillow phones to boost serviceability for future extensions. Mr A F Elder proposed a machine handling 25 pillows and possibly 36. A quote for a three channel unit was to be sought, with a separate quote from BR Rooke for a Z channel unit.
The Cridgetown Front Board approved a £600 contract by Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd to install internal fittings in new premises on Trampton Street for Mr C Prastidis. The work, costing £600, was authorized at Friday’s meeting.
Federal hospital benefits and government subsidy, plus patient fees, fail to cover running costs. Matron Bottle visited Bridgetown and found the matron’s duties sound with no waste, but the hospital standard is high with weekly charges £7/7 and £10/10. The board urges collection of outstanding fees. legal action is considered but declined for now.
A letter from Dr Gordon prompted the board to consider actions to protect people against tetanus after a meeting held Friday. The discussion referenced a possible imposition of health measures in response to the threat.
A large Monday night audience praised Miss Anna Fiashi after her three vocal numbers at Pop Henderson's Hospital Show. New performers Archers and Pam Goodbridge joined, while proceeds support Bridgetown Infant Health Centre and clinic funding.
Secretary Siggins filed details showing former members entitled to long service certificates fifteen years plus. Names include McAlievitn, Lismith, Hester, Machin, Bagshaw, Blechynden, Stephens, Walter, Tever, Lake, and Doust with service spans from 17 to 26 years. Some listed individuals are deceased.
A photo spread features Balingup Bridgetown Boyup Brook and Greenbushes hockey teams. Captains include M. Bailey D. Hanna and Mrs E McKelvie. Photo copies are available at the newspaper office.
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