Motorists slow to learn glove on traffic rules
Officials report June prosecutions under the Traffic Act with six convictions after six cases heard. Missing or indecipherable number plates hinder licensing. local vehicle registrations were conducted in Northcliffe and Pemberton. The Brockman bus stand eases congestion and a by law to ban parking on the site is approved. Parking on footpaths in Moore Street will be prohibited and road widening orders may be studied.
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Northcliffe
Pemberton
Heath
Leath
Tradh
Moore St
Works Committee
Builders to commence Boyup Brook school project in spring
Messrs Smith and Cribb of Claremont say their tender for the Boyup Brook school was accepted but work cannot start until after winter. They expect to begin in September or October and require housing, hoping to use huts from the Flax Company.
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Messrs. Smith and Cribb
Watkins Road
Claremont
Education Department
Boyup Brook
Road Board Member Severely Burned
Harry Hogers the Benjimup Ward member on the Upper Stuckwood Road Board was badly burned when gas exploded as he checked the tractor tank after a day’s work. He was taken to Boyup Brook Hospital and is progressing favorably according to the latest bulletin.
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Harry Hogers
Benjimup
Stuckwood Road
Boyup Prook Hospital
Water connections debated for Manjimup area
The Manjimup board discussed extending the water area to allow more connections. Obstacles cited include outside area, water shortages, and piping access. A plan from the secretary was proposed, with a referral to the Water Board Committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
Gibson
L. Thompson
W. J. Morgan
Fowles
Thompson
Dia. Main
I. Devies
Water Board Committee
Bridgetown Legion Sub-branch Holds Social Evening
Patrons and supporters of the Bridgetown Sub-branch Australian Legion Ex-servicemen and Women attended a social evening at the RSL Hall last Thursday marking the Ladies Auxiliary first birthday. Auxiliary members received small certificates for valuable services, a cake with one candle was cut, and there were plenty of refreshments. The event was described as one of the most pleasant in recent times.
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Bridgetown
Australian Legion of Ex-servicemen
RSL
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Australian Legion
Annual General Meeting Notices and Officers
Classified notice for an Annual General Meeting on Wednesday July 27 at 8 p.m. in Lesser Hall. Topics include reports, officer retirements, and elections. Officers listed include President W. K. Walter and Vice-Presidents H. Hester and G. War Winton. councillors R. May and others.
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Lesser Hall
W. IK. Walter
Messise
HS. Hester
G. G. War- Winton
Wd. Giblett
W. Os. Bagshaw
R. May
T. Duust
Ot Dust
W. Scott
A. Scott
Community News From Bridgetown and Beyond
Jacqueline's Socialities reports local notes from Bridgetown including visitors and holidays. Arch ie Wells leaves for Perth after a poplar stay. Athol Thalm visits the city. Alan Kirk returns from Bridgetown. Mrs F Cornell and Bob Pullan seen together. Mrs Did Armstrong recovering. the Suttons and Bill return from travel. Keith Butler back in Bridgetown. Bill Eastcott returns from Donnybrook. Dawn and Betty Johnstone announce engagements. Mrs M Baker heads to Perth Public Hospital for surgery. best wishes for speedy recovery.
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M. Baker
Bridgetown
City
Perth Public Hospital
Thirteen More Births At Bridgetown Hospital
Thirteen more births reported for the seven weeks ending yesterday at Bridgetown Hospital. Among the families listed are Jones Bridgetown a daughter born June 4 and Stretcher Bridgetown a daughter born June 2. Other entries include Brooks Yor nup a daughter June 4 and Waller Bridgetown a son July 9.
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Bridgetown Hospital
H. C. Jones
Bridgetown
Gerry Stretcher
J. R. Brooks
Yornup
A. F. Dpider
F. Raabe
Greenbushes
Vic Ward
J. Lockley
H. R. Walker
A. E. White
F. Regan
Mra
J. M. Waller
Visiting roll specialist Abricht tours the South West
Professor Abricht arrives in Bridge town on Monday during a tour of the South West and Great Southern. He is accompanied by Dr. T. C. Dunne and Mr. Sher of the Agricultural Department as part of the visiting delegation.
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Abricht
Bridgetown
South West
Great Southern
T. C. Dunne
Mr. Sher
Agricultural Department
Bridgetown Road Board Special Meeting Attendance
Members present at the special meeting on Tuesday afternoon were H. O. Moore acting chairman L. A. Evanse acting vice chairman V. Wheatley K. K. Smith W. C. Moyes V. A. Doust D. Palmer C. P. Scott T. Waters H. J. Smith and secretary B. C. Siggine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
Mesers
H. O. Moore
L. A. Evanse
V. Wheatley
KK. T. Smith
W. C. Moyes
V. A. Doust
D. Palmer
C. P. Scott
T Waters
H. J. Smith
B. C. Siggine
Farmers Invited to July Meeting on Local Bulldozer Program
All farmers needing lazing by the PAW are asked to attend a meeting at Mr. Vo Meagher's residence in Catterick on Monday July 25. A machine program will be drawn up. The bulldozer is set to begin work at Meo Letoh fords property this week and operate in westey iv Aitting. President LL Pearse urges attendance.
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Vo Meagher
Catterick
Qo Westey iv
Mote
de Din Sh
LL Pearse
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners Under New Management
Public notice announces Bridgetown Dry Cleaners now operates under new management McNamara and Walker. The shop invites inquiries about repair services and promotes its slogan Service and Satisfaction.
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Bridgettown Dry Cleaners
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners
McNamara & Walker
Farmers Union Greenbushes Branch Meeting Notice
The Greenbushes Branch of the Farmers Union will hold its monthly meeting at the Exchange Hotel on Tuesday July 26 1949 starting at 1 30 p.m. T H Bastcott secretary.
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Greenbushes
Exchange Hotel
T. H. Bastcott
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National Library of Australia
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Archie” Wells
Perth
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Athol Thaln
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F. Cornell
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W. Sutton
Sop
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Tasmania
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Bill Eastcott
Donnybrook
Dawn
Betty Johnstone
South Perth
E. Leonard
Cheerio
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Mullalyup
Farmers’ Union
Greenbushes Branch
Price
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Irene Dunne
Elizabeth Taylor
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