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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
5
At a board meeting Mr. Barlow defended his refusal to pay fines linked to a continuing offence over hospital electricity rates. He warned arrest could halt service, cited advice from leaders including Mr. Menzies, and said the correct warrant papers were delayed. The board later backed him on fines, and he chose to pay.
In Warren Bridge league play last Saturday two of three games finished 2 2. Robins and Deanmill drew after Deanmill led 2 0 before Roling equalised with Robins scoring via Joyce Crowd and Avis Oliver. Rene Paddon scored for Deanmill. Jardee and Bridgetown Golds also tied. Pemberton beat Bridgetown Blues 2 0.
The schedule lists Magpies versus Pemberton at Manjimup, Fields against Deanmill at Bridgetown, and Jardee versus Blues at Jardee with Thobins on a bye. The event outlines three senior fixtures and one bye among nearby clubs.
How They Stand With Pemberton successful on Saturday last Robins sharing the points In a drawn game and Magpies having a bye the position of the three top teams has changes. Pemberton and Robins have each scored nine points but Pemberton which has not had a goal scored against it this season has the better average and now heads the list. Magpies have dropped back to third place but they are only one point behind the leaders. The table reads.
The Greenbushes branch passed a motion calling for immediate union organisation to counter the impact of the 40 hour week and related awards on primary production in the state and commonwealth. The meeting discussed protecting Australia’s farming future and noted difficulties in projecting district milk supply and thanked Mrs Williams for supper help at the recent ball.
A reader urges Bridgetown officials to choose central, accessible sites for a new school and sports ground. The letter warns remote sites increase travel, cost, and time for students and community, and calls for planning aligned with future needs and easy access for all scholars. It argues for central site decisions by Education and Public Works, with risk of shifting away from that standard.
Last Saturday at Greenbushes ground Kirup defeated Greenbushes 1 goal to 0 in a fast and injury‑prone match. Allen of Kirup tripped but returned, while umpires were Mr. McKelvie and Mrs. Moore. Next Saturday Greenbushes meets Commandoes at Bal ing Up. The Women’s Auxiliary held an American afternoon in July to fund kitchen equipment efforts and to discuss hall progress.
Friday bus arrivals included Messrs E Warburton and R Raper. Mrs Millman and Mrs Tye returned from Busselton while Misses Jones and Haines went to Manjimup after a weekend with parents. A bridge evening at Mrs Baskerville’s raised funds for the Parents and Citizens Association. Colin Winnish spent the weekend in Perth. Johnny Newton returned Monday. Miss Perks visited home with her parents, Mr and Mrs J J Perks.
Elder Smith & Co Ltd list items for auction at Mrs E Thornton’s residence Jepson Street Greenbushes including two single wardrobes two single oak beds spring mattresses one double bed camp stretcher cyclone hood mattresses pillows linoleum f valve Stromberg Carlson radio battery radio singer sewing machine kitchenette aged new dressing table book shelves shoe pedestals rubber dinghies gardeners and carpenters tools sundries with sale starting 1 30 p m
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