Hospital Debts Spark Briberton Board Meeting Action
Bridgetown Hospital Board unanimously passed a motion after debating payment of outstanding debts given the Health Department cash flow. The Health Centre secretary Mr Ray Lindsay said shifts for Sister’s attendances were altered in Boyup Brook and Bridgetown. The department warned the board it cannot grant additional funds. about £300 needed to settle accounts, with £140 monthly grant and £116 fortnightly wages. Members feared inability to continue without department support and questioned renomination of old board members.
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Ray Lindsay
Boyup Brook
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Hospital
Health Department
Awcock
Elder
Health Dept
Pool Seeks Funds For Town Entertainment Series
Bridge town Policy Pool plans a South West Boxing Tournament Masquerade Dance at Memorial Park and a Gymkhana. A meeting at chairman R Urquhart's home approved the programs to raise funds for public utilities. The boxing tournament and dance are set soon with other events to follow.
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Memorial Park
R. Urquhart
Memorial Park Work To Start
Memorial Park plans moved forward with clearing and tree removal. A four member committee will hire workers as needed and coordinate efforts to avoid duplication. The secretary was tasked to consult a Government Laboratory associate for information on suitable trees.
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Government Laboratory
Stray Dogs Stir Town as Board Talks Action
At a Monday meeting the Road Board discussed remaining stray dogs. A wily white dog roams town and is blamed for disturbances at dances. Five troublesome dogs have been caught and destroyed. The board plans to task the Road Board with taking firm action.
Lindsay to Lead Bridge Town Infant Health Centre
Mr. Ray Lindsay will assume the secretaryship of the Bridge Town Infant Health Centre following the resignation of Mr. C F Williams who transfers to York. The change reflects administrative adjustments pending new leadership.
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Ray Lindsay
Bridgetown
Transfer of Bridgetown Postal Official to York
Mr. C. F. Williams of the Bridgetown post office staff has been transferred to York as senior postal clerk. He left by train on Tuesday morning accompanied by Mrs. Williams and two children.
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C. F. Williams
Bridgetown
York
Vehicle Hits Telephone Pole in Bridgetown Damaging Lines
Seven telephones were put out of order when a vehicle collided with a telephone pole on Amos street near Steere Street Bridgetown. Cables were damaged and Post Office linesmen repaired the issues. The responsible party has notified the Post Master he will pay the cost of repairs.
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Amos Street
Steere Street
Bridgetown
Luxurious train tour showcases Australia’s railway progress
A seven car luxury train with eight first class cars including a lounge observation car toured the South West for Australia wide railway representatives and their wives. The Bridgetown stop featured a tour of an apple packing shed and a drive past Bagshaw’s property into Greenbushes before returning to Bridgetown. The party departed at 1 pm Friday to continue their tour.
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Bagshaw
Greenbushes
Bridgetown
Missing funds plague Bridgetown Road Board audit
The Bridgetown Road Board reports about £20 unaccounted in its financial audit. The board seeks to trace the missing funds, hinting at possible misappropriation. A humorous aside references Mr Chad and a fictional line about no money as a hint to locate the funds.
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Crazy
Bridgetown Road Board
Chad
Forest Reg Breaches Led to Three City Court Fines
In Nannup Police Court three individuals were charged with breaches of Forest Regulations and fined accordingly. A fourth man pleaded not guilty to using his premises as a common gaming house.
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Nannup
Vermin Inspector Says Six Month Limit Applies
Road Board Vermin Inspector L Doust told the board that poisons take two months to lay and he cannot inspect a 60 mile area in the remaining 34 months. Chairman Malcolm Scott said rabbits are decreasing and they will not employ him for more than six months. The end date of Doust’s service was set for May 21.
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Road Board
Vermin
L. Doust
Iles& Rabbits
Malcolm Scott
Hospital Board Plans Blueys for Debtors
The Hospital Board reviews money owed and will send Bluey notices to those believed able to pay. At Theaday meeting secretary Awcock presented the list for potential recipients. The finance committee will handle the actual notices.
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Theaday
Awcock
Membrero
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Pool
Wauchope
Enid Lyons
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