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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1946

Page

6

New Hospital Board Elected Before Gazette Approval

The hospital board elected nine members F L Buck H C Jones L R Goodridge A F Elder D Wauchope A E Walton A T Peck W C Moyes H J Smith. The old board remains until gazettal while governance details and expenses were reviewed. Remarks honored Duncan for twenty years of service and the Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary praised for ongoing support.

L. R. Goodridge Messrs. F. L. Buck H. C. Jones A. F. Elder DD. Wauchope Balingup A. E. Walton Balingun A. T. Peck W. C. Moyes H. J. Smith J. B. Johnstone Buck A. Wauchope Scriven Jones Theover Duncan Ruck Ian Goodridge

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John Ball

In the matter of John Ball formerly of Boyup Brook Western Australia farmer all persons with claims against the estate must send details in writing to the Public Trustee Supreme Court Building Perth by 15 August 1946 else they are excluded from distribution. Dated 11 July 1946 J H Glynn Public Trustee.

John Ball Boyup Brook Western Australia Supreme Court Perth J. H. Glynn

For Sale Cane Pram and Folding Basinette

For sale a cane pram in white with tyres and a chrome handle in good order, plus a folding basinette complete with trimmings. Pram listed as good or der and basinette described as as new. Contact J M at this office.

J. M

Bridgetown Infant Health Centre Visitor Planned

The Manjimup Sister will attend the Bridgetown clinic on Thursday July 26 from 1 am to 4 pm. The event aims to assist infant health services at Bridgetown.

Bridgetown Manjimup Bridgetown Ciniec Ifrom

Premier Wise to Visit Bridgetown District

The Bridgetown Road Board will host Premier Wise with M L A BE Hoar guiding and a driver. Wise will tour the town in the morning, meet a Greenbushes deputation at four, and discuss needs with local groups at 8 p.m. with the Rabbit Tax and Water Supply topics aired last Friday.

Bridgetown Road Board BE. K. Hoar M.L.A EC. Siggins Hoar Wise Greenbushes Road Board Policy Pool Agricultural Sorciety R.S.L Fruitgrowers’ Association and Hospital

Scout notes troop 111 plans and travel details

There is no meeting tonight as the scoutmaster and lads travel to Perth for a football match with Mt. Hawthorn senior scouts. Selected representatives include F Faithful P Nelson J Moves F Sutton R Sutton V Holmes A Pearson P Doust B Rawson B Adams B James K Gilchirat C Milentis J Bentley L Bousfield T Sandilands W Shilpard and J McCloud.

Perth Mt. Hawthorn Bridgetown F. Faithful P Nelson J. Moves F Sutton R. Sutton V. Holmes A. Pearson P. Doust B. Rawson B Adams B. James K. Gilchirat C. Milentis J. Bentley L. Bousfield

Board to Review Outstanding Accounts for Write Offs

A new board will examine the outstanding accounts to determine write offs where necessary and pursue collection where possible, outlining a plan for debt recovery and fiscal prudence.

Hospital Staff Praised At Bridgetown Annual Meeting

Dr E C Cook praised Bridgetown Hospital staff for their high quality care under difficult conditions and paid tribute to the retiring Board for raising a large sum in the last hospital appeal. Mr Buck lauded the efficient nursing and domestic staff and the district’s public spirit.

Bridgetown Hospital E. C. Cook Cook Buck Bridgetown

Packing Shed Plans For Paterson Co At Manjimup

Manjimup Road Board considers new Paterson and Co packing shed to be erected on railway land in south end of town. Wood and asbestos structure 100 by 60 feet with £4000 cost. Board requires brick exterior. extension possible later. Lease renewal for shed at recreation ground till June 1947 approved.

Paterson and Co Manjimup Manjimup Road Smith Margereson Rees Paterson's Recreation Ground Messrs Margereson and Mottram

Traffic blitz ordered against faulting drivers in Manjimup

Manjimup Road Board held a Saturday meeting to approve prosecuting offenders of traffic regulations without further notice. The move followed complaints from Mr. M S Muir and a Dads Association letter urging action for public safety amid parking and road breaches. The board emphasized education and warned transport operators to ensure employees obey rules, and considered inviting the traffic inspector to the next finance committee meeting.

Manjimup M.S. Muir Muir S. Cowen Dads” Association Cowen Rees Margereson Finance Committee Australia Mr. Mottram Wella Marfereson

Held Over Owing to Space Pressure At The Aerodrome

The item is held over due to space constraints with other important matters including aerodrome and timber restorations unavoidably postponed.

Court of Petty Grants Second Hand Dealer License

Session at Bridgetown on Wednesday presided by Mr. Dougall R.M. grants a second hand dealer license to Steve ONeill.

Bridgetown Dougall R.M Steve O'Nell

CHURCH SERVICES ACROSS TOWN AND REGIONS

Sunday services listed for Bridgetown Willow Springs Nannup and Mayanup. Holy Communion Eucharist Evensong and country services scheduled throughout July with varied times. Rev. N. INWoOor Church of England plans fifth Sunday after Trinity observances.

Bridgetown Willow Springs Nannup Country Services P.m. Mayanup

Printed and Published by Francis L Semmens

Publication line shows Francis L Semmens printing for Country News at Steere Street Bridgetown. Text appears as a masthead notice indicating publication details of the Bridgetown regional paper.

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Hospital Board Road Board and Duntan E. T. Moyes Elder Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary C.W.A Mr. Johnstone Wauchope Ben Hamilton W. L. Nelson W.A Miss Pixie Henderson Fisher Hockey Club Bridgetown Town Hall Bridgetown Orchestra Premier Wise T. Sandilands, W. Shilpard, and J McCloud Greenbushes Cistedet Scouters L. Gousdell Oe T. Salvair & Son Hampton New National Library of Australia Church OF England Fran Cis L. Semmens Steere St Country News J. Fleeton Hampton Street Consult Co-Operative Bunbury Nla.gov
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