Rabbits in Bridgetown District Criticized Over Infestation
Inspector Miles reports worsening rabbit infestation across Tweed Road Sunny Side Glen Lynn Glentulloch Yarnup Mockerdillup Grange Nannup Maranup Ford Flax Winnijup Peninsular 8-Mile Well Kangaroo Gully Hester Siding areas. He urges stronger poisoning programs two rounds January to April and winter fumigation, stricter Vermin Act enforcement, and removal of trappers during poisonings.
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Tweed Rd
Sunnyside
Glen Lynn
Glentulloch
Manjimup-Bridgelown
Yarnup
Mockerdillup
Grange Rd
Nannup Rd
Maranup Ford
Miles
Hospital Show earns praise at Bridgetown annual meeting
Bridgetown Hospital chairman Mr. L R Goodridge thanked Mr. Henderson and a large group of helpers for the Hospital Show success. The Road Board aided bitumenising works, the Ladies Auxiliary contributed amenities, and doctors Williams Gordon along with Matron Aisbett and staff were commended for support and cooperation. Special mention was made of Bob Sandilands for his conscientious work.
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Henderson
L. R. Goodridge
Bridgetown Hospital
Bridgetown Road
Goodridge
Williams
D. L. Gordon
Aisbett
V. A. Doust
Bob Sandilands
Local Inspector Disputes Rab bit Population Report
Local inspector Mr. L Doust says rabbits are scarce in Seaton Ross district and decreasing, contradicting Government inspector Mr. Miles who reports increases. Community reaction notes fewer rabbits, lower trap yields, and a copy of the Doust report to the Agriculture Dept. Also announces a Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Manjimup Methodist Church led by J Trevorrow on Sunday July 31.
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Miles
L. Doust
Seaton Ross
Doust
Scott
Bridgetown
Mr. Evans
Wheatley
Smith
Manjimup Methodist Church
J. Trevorrow
Board to Demand Apology Over Conflicting Remarks
Mr C Scott cited a conversation with Mr Miles at Winnipeg where Miles gave contradictory statements. Scott said Miles claimed the district faced its worst rabbit infection yet then said conditions were better than before. A demand for an apology was approved with the chairman and secretary to respond strongly.
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C. Scott
Miles
Winnijup
Mr. Scott
Trout inspection at Bridgetown P C A meeting
At the Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association meeting headmaster J Walton noted Mr Douwrt of the Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society proposed taking senior boys to a Pemberton trip free. The society argued today’s boys are tomorrow’s anglers and education on trout would be valuable.
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Bridgetown
Parents and Citizens’ Association
J Walton
Douwrt
Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society
Pemberton
Trout Society
Farmer's Son Injured While Cranking Engine
John Walter, son of Mr. W. K. Walter, sustained injury to his right arm while cranking a stationary engine. The handle swung downwards this time, avoiding a broken arm. This same limb has been hurt at least four times in similar incidents.
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John Walter
W. K. Walter
John
Bridgetown Road Board seeks £1000 grant for urgent bridge road surface
The Bridgetown Nannup Road is described as dangerous after rains with a steep drop to the river. South West Ward Progress Association urges the Bridgetown Road Board to apply for a £1000 grant to surface the road. Board members note buses and cream rounds depend on the route and support allied backing from the Nannup Board. Bridgetown Hospital pursues improvements including plaster board replacements for ripple iron ceilings and partitions, undertaken by H B Brady and Co.
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Bridgetown-Nannup
S. V. Wheatley
South- West Ward
Wheatley
Moore
Moyes
Nannup Board
Bridgetown Hospital
H. B. Brady and Co
Arbor Day at Manjimup School Sparks Planting Drive
Arbor Day was celebrated at Manjimup School with special lessons on the day’s meaning. Students planted shrubs and inspected and trimmed existing plants. Fifty rose bushes were supplied by the State Gardens Board for a new rose garden. The Parents and Citizens Association elected a Gardens Committee and plans to beautify the grounds. A circular drive will allow buses to enter the grounds and feature a flag pole and flower gardens.
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Manjimup School
State Gardens Board
Manjimup
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Manjimup Welcomes Mr Cornwall After Brief Perth Return
Mr W G Cornwall returns to Manjimup after a short absence in Perth and receives a warm reception. It is hoped he will soon be joined by Mrs Cornwall.
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W. G. Cornwall
Manjimup
Perth
Cornavall
Flax Crop Competition Results 1948
The 1948 Western Australia flax crop contest yielded 210 acres sought and 202 acres harvested producing 292.1 tons at 27.62 tons per acre. First prize went to Messrs Treasure ros for £10, second to Messrs Mitchell woul Ularrop for £7 10s, third to Messrs Golby and Knapp for £2 10s.
Novel Hockey Match Between Bridgetown Clubs Planned
Bridgetown hosts a novelty football match proposed by Monday night organizers. Rovers and Warriors lady supporters will clash at the showground on an early date to aid funds. Volunteers from both clubs are sought to support this charity event.
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Bridgetown
Rovers
Warriors
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Bridgetown Road Board
Mr. Miles
Warren
General
Farmer
Holden
Fisher’s Garage
Greenbushes
Balingup
Kirup Mullalyup
Bridgetown Advocate
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