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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

5

Manjimup High School case for name change urged

A WA report argues Manjimup should become Manjimup High School citing strong enrolment growth since 1945 and local employment, timber mills, and surrounding towns. It notes nine classrooms, planned additions, post primary work, and two scholarships to Muresk Agricultural College.

Mup Pemberton Northcliffe Bridgetown Nannup Greenbushes Balingup Boyup Brook Manjimup Slze Muresk Agricultural College Manjimup High School

Bridgetown and Nannup Sunday Services Schedule

Bridgetown Methodist Church Bridgown hours for Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Nannup services 3 p.m. 1st Sunday and Sundays in Bridgetown and Nannup. Boronia Gully 2 p.m. Boyup Brook 3 30 p.m. Greenbushes times vary by Sunday. Rev. A L Meyer minister.

Bridgetown Methodist Church Bridgetown Bridgown Nannup Bridgetown Boronia Gully Boyup Brook Greenbushes Mayanup A. L. Meyer

Strong Support Backed by Local Business and Women's Group

Strong backing from the Warren Road Board the Chamber of Commerce and the Country Women’s Association boosts a community effort. The trio of organizations aligns behind a planned initiative highlighting local progress and civic engagement for residents.

Warren Road Board The Chamber of Commerce Country Women's Association

Red Spider Threatens Tasmanian Apple Harvest

A late survey shows marketable fruit will be lower than expected as red spider devastates Tasmanian orchards. Harvesting, usually lasting into July, may finish by May end. Huon Valley growers shift to sheep and cattle grazing and vegetables near the city amid concerns for next year's yield.

Tasmania National Bank Tasmanian Huon Valley

Public Conveniences Planned in Manjimup Main Street

Manjimup Road Board decided sites for public conveniences after reviewing a railway layout plan. Wardell-Johnston proposed men's facilities south of Warren Motors. ladies near the CWA Rest Room. Davies urged referral to the newly formed Manjimup Development Council for site recommendations.

Manjimup Wardell-Johnston Warren Motors C.W.A Davies Manjimup Development Council

Five McNab brothers united by mother’s illness at Bridgetown

Five McNab brothers from diverse towns gathered for the first time as their mother, an inmate at Bridgetown Hospital, faced serious illness. The men Roy Wickepin Walter Fremantle Robert Thompson s Brook Phillip Yarnup Ronald Thompson s Brook are farmers and workers. their family roots trace back to Broken Hill Bunbury and Thompson s Brook with five sisters Jess ie Janet Jean Marion Margaret plus the late father said to have pioneered dynamite use in the South-West and mining work in Donnybrook.

Bridgetown Hospital Roy Robert Ronald Walter Phillip Broken Hill South Australia Bunbury Thompson's Brook Jessie Janet Jean Marion Margaret Ross Perth Bridgetown Roy McNabb Donnybrook

Manjimup Chamber Plans Deputation to Road Board

The Manjimup Chamber of Commerce will seek permission for a deputation to attend the road board’s next meeting. The executive committee decided after the secretary reported the board had provided no information on a caravan and camping site. The deputation will be led by President C. George and include A. Clarson and Dr Mc Kay.

Manjimup C. George Mesars A. Clarson McKay

Rabbit pest worsens in parts of the district

The Upper Blackwood Road Board heard concern over a general rise in rabbit pest with some areas worse than ever. It urged a firmer approach by inspectors for noncompliant settlers and discussed timing of warrants, leaving policy to board discretion.

Upper Blackwood

Clearing sale nets record prices for Mr Curtis herd

Elder Smith and Co Ltd report a successful May 20 clearing sale for Mr A J Curtis. The entire dairy herd mainly Jersey Guernsey Shorthorn Cross sold at prices above district rates. cattle, horses, and plant items fetched strong figures with keen demand from locals and surrounding districts. Pedigree Jersey stock and machinery prices are listed with figures.

Manjimup Chamber to join committee on industrial area

The Manjimup Chamber of Commerce agreed to be represented on a committee to study an industrial area and possible sites. An invitation from the road board was received and referred to the executive committee. The general committee, including President C. George and members J. McKay R. Monkhouse and J. Gabbedy, was told to meet board representatives.

Manjimup

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