Premier Wise Speaks at Bridgetown Budget and Road Talk
Premier Wise and M. Scott chaired a Bridgetown meeting where the Premier shared figures and urged careful use of credit. A recreation ground and road works were discussed with a note that funding could come via the Loan Council. Water plans include impounding 200 million gallons from Maranup Brook, with a pumping station and an estimated £78,000 added to the loan program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr. M. Scott
Main Roads
Bagshaw
Bridgetown
Maranup Brook
Mr. Wise
Regional hospital project denied political influence
At a reception the member for the district Mr. E K Hoar rejected claims Bridgetown residents had pressured to move the regional hospital to Manjimup. He stated he had no involvement or political pull in the decision and affirmed the project was not tied to any political motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Hoar
Bridgetown
Manjimup
Local Airman Ross Allan Powell Dies in Truck Crash
LAC Ross Allan Powell aged 22 is mourned after a truck crash on Bullsbrook road near Pearce aerodrome killed him and three other airmen. He was the son of Mr and Mrs T A Powell of Bridgetown, educated at the local State school, and served as an RAAF cadet before enlisting. The notice extends sympathy to his relatives and notes plans to proceed with work as funds become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A.C
Ross Allan Powell
Bullsbrook Road
Pearce Aerodrome
T. A. Powell
Railway Terrace
Bridgetown
Ross
R.A.A.F
War Fund Ends After Notable Private Aid Effort
A letter from the Chief Secretary’s Office to Mr. L H Judges acknowledges the final financial statement of the Repertory Club War Fund and Soldiers Welfare Committee. It notes over £1507 raised for patriotic purposes, praises the fund’s diligent work, and approves donating £57 7s 5d to the Bridgetown Repatriation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Judges
Chief Secretary
Judges
Repertory Club War Fund
Soldiers’ Welfare Committee
War Funds Council
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Hockey Team Honored After Country Week Victory
A Town Hall celebration honored Bridgetown’s hockey team for an unbeaten run at Country Week. Miss Freda Taylor praised the players and highlighted plans for a new hockey ground and enhanced facilities. Mrs Busch urged more local support as dancing and supper followed the speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Boston
Freda Taylor
Miss Taylor
Perth
H. J. (Son) Smith
Mtuad
Smith
M. Scott
H. Oo. Moore
Rusch
Bruce Wallace Performs Strong At Country Golf Championship
Bruce Wallace finishes round three at 258 in the Royal Perth event led by R Wansborough at 252. G Sewell of Pingelly wins the championship with 335 while Beverley’s Wannborough places second at 338 and Geraldton’s Bogle third. Great Southern wins the teams match with 1421, Avon and Blackwood far behind. Wallace is noted as a former Cambridge leader and donor to the W A Golf Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Wallace
Royal Perth Links
Wallace
Cambridge University
W.A. Golf Association
Wangborough
G. D. Sewell
Pingelly
J. Sewell
Bogle
Geraldton
G. Sewell
RR. Wannborough
Beverley
C. Walker
Quairading
Bridgetown
Druce Wallace
Great Southern
Avon
Blackwood
Boyup Ambulance Fund Receives Donations and Purchases
The Boyup Branch of St John Ambulance reports a Lotteries Commission donation of £800 toward the ambulance fund and a chassis purchased for £415. A £5 donation since the June 30 balance brings total assets to £829, including cash, first aid equipment, and the Lotteries contribution. A meeting was held last Wednesday with a full report to appear next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup
St. John Ambulance
Lotteries Commission
Imank
Speeding citation leads to speechless motorist clash
A traffic officer threatens a speeding ticket while the motorist insists he never spoke. The exchange highlights a humorous dispute over who spoke first, capturing a moment of verbal miscommunication on the road.
Manjimup Billiards Semi Final Sparks Final Showdown
Manjimup billiards saw 8S Gilbert lose to Les Liddelow in the semi final as Liddelow advanced to the final. T Gibson defeated F Morris and R Pozzi in other matches. Finalisation was delayed by the absence of F O YFelstead who must face T Cornwall to determine Gibson's opponent in the second semi final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Les Liddelow
T. Gibson
F. Morris
R. Pozzi
F. O. Yfelstead
T. Cornwall
Gibson
Frightful description of a thin girl in tomato juice joke
A cryptic line portrays a girl described as very thin and drinking tomato juice, comparing her to a thermometer. The odd image relies on a playful metaphor without clear real-world context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Premier Wise
Bridgetown Policy Pool (Incorporated
Lesser Hall
G. R. Brathwaite
Steere St
Bunbury
J. Devereaux
R. Wansborough
Boyup Ambulance
Manjimup Billiards
Arrogin
L. Wilkins
8. Moore
H. Duncan
J. Wilkins
T. Whittington
N. Sussmill
M. Eastcott
P. Moore
J. Hoarsley
G. Busch
A. Pearce
Bridget Ae Te
Collie Mines
R. Urquhart
Chaff
Aghnt Tor
Wigmore’s Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Criteri and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
C. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
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