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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1948

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Leaning Tree Hill chosen for new Bridgetown sports ground

Bridgetown Road Board voted seven to two to establish a sports ground at Leaning Tree Hill two miles from town, proposing to seek 1000 acres for the project. The board will survey cost via tenders, advertise a loan, and allow a one month petition window for ratepayers.

Bridgetown Road Board Leaning-Tree Hill Agricultural Society Leaning Tree Hill Beott Tiday C. P. Scott Messrs W. C. Moyes H. Jd. Smith Road Board The

Water shortage looming in Bridgetown as drought deepens

Bridgetown faces a severe water shortage with only about 0.0 inches of rain this year, far below the average of 6.87 inches. Water Supply officer Mr. Dixon warns the Hester Siding dam is under capacity, risking compulsory rationing next summer without early heavy rains. Householders urged to voluntarily curb use, septic tanks flagged as vulnerable to restrictions.

Bridgetown Dixon Hester Siding Dison Wei Mr. Dixon Mir Sigeins Siggins

Bridgetown Road Board meeting noted as lengthy and tense

The Bridgetown Road Board meeting extended from 10.45 a.m. to 10 p.m. with fatigue evident as Chairman Mr. M. Scott ended the session. The column cites public health bill wording, a tripping incident on Hampton Street, football umpiring concerns, a local betting house, power outages, and a dispute over town planning records involving Davidson.

Riiccuttural Society The Agricultural Society Howard Scott Rene Bridgetown Road Board M. Scott Gerry

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