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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1949

Page

6

Kirup Corner Social Notes Busy Week

Mr. Dick Warrick motored to Perth for a few days on a business trip. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cooper on the arrival of a son at Donnybrook Hospital on Monday. Mr. Doug Wilkins drove to Waroona for a short stay. Eddie Foley of South Perth visits Kirup for the weekend as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Warrick.

Dick Warrick Perth Thur Cooper Donnybrook Hospital Doug Wilkins Waroona Kirup Eddie Foley South Perth

Kirup Dominates Dardanup in Narrow Football Victory

Kirup overwhelms Dardanup 13.14 to 2.24 as R. Allen leads with multiple goals and best on ground honors. P. Jordan officiates a high standard match in Bunbury region with Kirup’s pace and tactics overpowering the visitors. Dardanup’s B. Wells and J. Reilly score sparsely while E Pellegrini stands out in defense.

J. Munnings L. Pellegrini E Pellegrini Dardano B. Wells J. McDonald T. Allen Dardanup Fitzgerald Brothers L. Trigwell Kirup E. Pellegrini J. Reilly Tuo E. Bingham R. Allen P. O'Dea S. Lyon R. Price Pcds E. Wall D. Trigwell Dardamp R Allen Allen BE. Wall Lyon KR. Wall B. J. Munnings Pie K. Richards Ed Ss Sageeoeagge Wall Twoitzgeralds R. Wall N. Trigwell H. Pe Rup A. Gardiner D. Hugill F. Panigra D. Trill M. Har

Utility Overturns Near Kirup Injuring Driver

On Monday evening a utility driven by Tom Davidson left the South Western Highway about a mile north of Kirup after striking wood. The vehicle overturned with wheels uppermost, Davidson being thrown clear and found about an hour later. He was treated at Donnybrook Hospital for concussion and facial wounds and is expected to recover in a few days.

Tom Davidson Kirup Tom

Nelson Football Association Holds Full Meeting

The Nelson Football Association chaired by secretary Ben Fisher held a special meeting on Thursday attended by Blakeney president D Arnold Johnson Nannup Walton Ryan Balingup Long Miller Boyup Brook Brooks Clarkson Warriors Lee Steere Snow Branigan Rovers H Smith Robinson Centrals to discuss several contentious matters.

Nelson Football Association Ben Fisher Messrs Blakeney D. Arnold Johnson Nannup A. Walton L. Ryan Balingup J. Long E. A. Miller Boyup Brook 5. Brooks J. B. Clarkson Warriors F. J. Lee Steere Snow” Branigan Rovers J. H. Smith A. Robinson Centrals

Bridgetown Road Board Finances Report June Meeting

A financial statement shows road credit 4150 7 8, health credit 452 5 1, vermin credit 162 12 0. Credits include Loan 17 account 1158 10 6, Loan 16 account 6488 1 1, bank passbook 3392 15 0, Treasury 927 13 7, cash in hand 8 1 3. Outstanding cheques 434 6, credit balance 4755 4 9.

Bridgetown Road Board Road Credit Health Credit Vermin Credit Treasury

Hester Progress Association Seeks Road Repairs

The Hester Progress Association warns the Bridgetown Road Board that Hester and Collins roads are in deplorable condition. They request grading, deep rut filling, culvert resurfacing, and re-erection of guide posts near the Hester railway crossing. Winnijup Ward members will inspect and report at the July Board meeting.

Hester

Pillow Phones for Bridgetown Hospital

The Hospital Board discussed funding with Mr. Ben Barrow after a successful fund drive to purchase pillow phones for patient radios. Barrow estimates 14 pillow phones at about £3 19s 6d each and a master switchboard around £140 to offer three programmes. The board thanked Barrow and pledged support if possible.

Ben Barrow Barrow Baling Up D. Wauchop Elder Beard Mr. Barrow

Advertising in a Well-Read Paper Proves Effective

A well read paper is highlighted as a strong advertising medium and recommendation is made to use this newspaper for promotional campaigns.

Umpire Caddy to stay on after press remarks row

Delegates vote to retain Mr Caddy as umpire with condition he withdraws sneering remarks to the press about the Nelson Football Association. His resignation letter is not accepted, and the motion to accept it is defeated.

Caddy J. H. Smith Association Mr. Smith Snow Branigan Smith Lee Steere Nelson’ Football Association Brooks

Spencer Street Petition Moves to Action at Bridgetown Board

Residents of Spencer street petitioned the Bridgetown Road Board at the last meeting requesting concrete work rather than being “on the books.” Suggestions included bitumenising the street a nearby light near Wheal’s turnoff and white guide posts at the Phillip Spencer corner. Central Ward members will inspect and report at the next Board meeting.

Spencer-street Bridgetown

Extra Taxi for Bridgetown Approved and Local Matters

The Bridgetown council approved a new taxi vehicle to meet rising business. Ron Cox license applications remain with the secretary. Homes contracts allow tile roof provision. Nelson's MLA honored Bridgetown with a Security Loan pennant. Perth council’s Local Ekeputama Bill extension was refused. Manjimup Road Board debated half cost surveys. Bridgetown Bowling Club received supplies for a bitumen path.

Ron Cox Nelson E. K. Hoar Bridgetown Perth C Cll Manjimup M. F. Scott

Still No Move on Saleyard Resumption Plan

At the June Bridgetown Road Board meeting vice-chairman H. Moore reported that stock agents and private owners had not been notified of the Government’s intention to resume the saleyards for a school. The board moved that the secretary again contact the responsible Minister asking to serve notices as soon as possible.

Bridgetown Road H. ©. Moore

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