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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

9

Increase in Patients and Births at Bridgetown Hospital

Outpatients treated totalled 698 up from 635 and births rose to 131 from 127 as reported by Hospital Board chairman Mr. L. R. Goodridge at the annual meeting. The board met 12 times with attendance led by T. Salvalr and Goodridge. other members included Moyes Wauchope Smith Ruck Elders Awcock Phillips.

Bridgetown Hospital L. R. Goodridge T. Salvalr C. Moyes D. Wauchope H. J. Smith F. L. Ruck A. F. Elders J. Awcock G. Phillips Mr. Awcock

Red Cross Blood Transfusion Coach Visits Bridgetown

The Red Cross Blood Transfusion service visits Bridgetown with a converted railway coach now serving as a blood collecting unit. Dr N B Williams heads the operation as October’s Donor Clinic expands capacity to 14 to 16 donors per hour and enables on route processing.

Red Cross Bridgetown Willams Haas Bridgetowns WAGR Donnybrook Bunbuury Perth

Football Protest Dismissed by Nelson Association Board

The Bridge Town Rovers protest against Centrals over a clearance issue was dismissed by the Nelson Association Disputes Board for missing the three day deadline. K Asplin and B Kearney received suspensions for contempt and related actions, while E Carpenter’s complaint was dismissed for Umpire Woods not complying with Rule 60( d).

Bridgetown Rovers Centrals Nelson Association Disputes Board Association Bridgetown Woods K. Asplin Warriors B. Kearney E. Carpenter

Federated Chambers Conferenced Set For Northam

Bridgetown chamber reports the 20th Annual Conference of the Federated Chambers of Commerce will be held at Northam on October 11 and 12. Agenda items due by September 7. Bridgetown delegates must be named. A deputation will meet the Minister on August 17 to discuss a flat water rate for country towns with Fremangle York Kalgoorlie Northam Albany Goomalling signifying intent to attend.

Bridgetown Chamber of Commerce Federated Chambers of Commerce Northam Bridgetown Federated Chamber Fremangle York Kalgoorlie Albany Goomalling

Bridgetown Road Board Accounts Paid at July Meeting

At its July meeting Bridgetown Road Board approved accounts totaling £1114 11 8 for payment. The secretary Mr C Siggins presented balances showing road credit £4977 4 1 health credit £298 0 4 vermin credit £30 7 10 loan credits £7450 1 9, debit balance £2149 9 7, cash on hand £98 3, bank passbook £2271 12 3, treasury £891 17 7, outstanding cheques £6487 17 11, loan 16 £6488 1 1 and loan 17 £962 0 8, less credits £740 1 9, leaving a debit balance £2149 9 7.

Bridgetown Road Board C. Siggins Vermin Treasury

Annual RSL Ball Promises Social and Financial Success

No effort is spared to make the RSL Ball an outstanding event with continuous dancing to Bridgetown and Balinulip orchestras. Novelties balloons and whistles will be supplied to maintain high spirits throughout the function.

Bridgetown Balinulip

No July Court Held at Bridgetown

There was no court list for July at Bridgetown, so Resident Magistrate L W Stotter did not need to travel from Bunbury yesterday. The next court is set for August 17.

Bridgetown L. W. Stotter Bunbury

Hospital Board Reports Hot Water System Excels

The hospital chair says the recently installed hot water system continues to give excellent service. A spur to the nurses quarters supplements the inadequate domestic system. The report notes a £150 Rotary converter to boost X ray Plant efficiency and plans to modernize kitchen and pantry areas.

Hospital Board L. R. Goodridge Medical and Public Works Goodridge Lee

Scout Notes Sunday Concert at Playbox Theatre

Scouts prepare a Friday evening concert at the Playbox Theatre with cups and badges presentation. Cubs meet Saturday at 1 30 pm in the scout hall. Signalling class set for August 2 at 7 30 pm. Please leave names with the scoutmaster for bottle collection and August billet needs. Birthdays include Bill Weighell.

Playbox Pi.Ls Bill Weighell

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Joe Waddington Blood Transfusion Service Dry Cleaners John Cooper Wilkinson Armstrong H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty, Ltd Tractor Tyres Hampton Street Bridgetown Methodist Church Geo. Heywood Plumber D. I. King Hampton Businessmen’s Manolas Hampton Freemasons Hotel G. A. Fenton R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Bridgetown Dry Cleaners Balingup Greenbushes Kirup Mullalyup Boyup Brook Bridgetown Advocate Glen McAlinden Nla.gov
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