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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
3
Bridgetown notes reveal Murray Colling sought medical help for a bruised rib area near the heart. Alan Wright and local residents such as Ron Ramage, Paddy Prendergast, and Barbara Dilley are mentioned with health updates and weekend activities.
Resume of the last Road Board meeting notes that the Government Architect will inspect the main hall to plan a new kitchen while a No 4 stove and two urns for coffee are installed. Officials report on road inspections, £500 for a road to Southampton past Crossroads, Nortup Brook deviation near completion to prevent overflow, and an unexpected bulldozer work time of five hours.
The ronaw wy football meeting covered inquiries into long outstanding injury accounts from Bridge town Hospital Board and a recent case. Mr. R. H. Scott donated a trophy for the new season. A city firm warned jersey shortages with woollen mills likely to assist later. Women’s hockey complained players practiced on the Quai. issue addressed and warned. Accounts totaling £8 1s were approved for payment. Donor trophies were announced from Mrs. Woodley and Messrs. McLoughlin and Blakeney. Mrs. J. A. Ross of South Australia visited Bridgetown family. her mother Mrs. M. A. McNab of Donnybrook was seriously ill and died before the visit. Our sympathy to the mourners.
The Manjimup Road Board faced criticism over a proposed new siding name calling it a high handed action. The Lands Department had asked for comment on the choice based on a pioneer surveyor. The Northcliffe Progress Association urged local approval and suggested alternative names before the board decided to ask the Lands Department to gazette the name Shannon officially.
At a Manjimup Road Board meeting a plan to secure an Agricultural College for Manjimup was approved. Mr E K Hoar M.L.A. reported on the State Government committee studying agricultural education and suggested a deputation from the district be invited to present its case for a local college.
About 100 members from Balingupa and malgenea clubs attended the Friday event. Music by Mrs. J. Mauger Edgar Sadler Stan Grime and Bert Walton kept proceedings lively. Compere Charlie Chapman arranged dances and items while a birthday cake with two candles opened the supper interval. Speeches by Colin Sale Roy Scarr Stan Grime Stan White Gerry Brennan and local officials preceded dancing into the small hours.
Gil Jarvis1s utility skidded in fog on Brooklands road two miles from town and overturned leaving Gil pinned under the vehicle with a badly bruised leg. Mrs T Johnson suffered severe cuts from a shattered windscreen and scalp wounds. she was treated at Bridgetown Hospital after 6 stitches in the hand and 13 in the head. Mr Johnston escaped with a shaking. Vehicle suffered major damage including a broken steering rod and smashed doors and windscreen.
The final season shoot was conducted on Saturday June 4 at the Neeneey range under ideal conditions. Scores and specifics follow in the report.
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