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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1946

Page

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Dairying group push for united growers association

In Bridgetown a meeting of primary producers urged forming a coast district Dairy industry cooperative. J T Davies of the Whole Milk Council urged amalgamating P P A sections for single fees and wider benefits. Critics noted waning interest after Fruitgrowers Association growth and called for compulsory membership to boost the P P A.

United Henderson J. T. Davies Whole Milk Council W.A Davies P.P.A P. P.A Fridgetown Bridgetown Imt W. Noakes P. P.A. Butterfat BE. G. Hall

Fall of Snow in Greenbushes and Nearby Towns Reported

Weather notes describe a light snowfall near Greenbushes followed by heavier fall around 7.20 am, with snow covering miles of countryside and lingering on roofs at 9 am. Reports from Ralingup and Manjimup confirm falls as Bridgetown records cold spells, frosts, and low temperatures with notable daily readings and rainfall figures for June.

Greenbushes Richards

Farmers Vote to Form Local PPA Organisation

A district meeting discussed eco cohesion and general apathy toward the PPA. A motion to form a farmers' organization was carried. Mr Smith seconded, Mr Head moved thanks to Davies and Noakes for attending and assisting. motion carried with acclmation.

P.P.A Mr. Smith Mr. Head Messrs. Davies and Noakes

Holloway Held on Bond for Theft at Bridgetown Court

In Bridgetown Police Court on Saturday, Hilda Eileen Hollo way pleaded guilty to stealing china, glassware, cutlery, and bed linen worth £12 from Charles Allnutt. She received a personal bond of £5 for 12 months and was ordered to repay costs and return goods. On Monday John Joseph Stricken was charged with drunkenness in Hampton Street. he failed to appear and £1 bail was forfeited.

Bridgetown Messrs R. C. Williams J. A. Kirby P. Hilda Eileen Holloway Charles Allnutt Holloway John Joseph Stricken Sgt. Nicholls Hampton Street

Terminus Hotel Upgrades Under Mr G McAlinden

The Terminus Hotel has seen improvements since Mr. G McAlinden assumed management including a new hot water system installation and other upgrades throughout the establishment.

Terminus G. McAlinden

Soldiers Welfare Committee donates 57 to Repatriation group

The Soldiers Welfare Committee, dissolved after wartime service, handed £57 to the local Repatriation Committee. The Repatriation Committee begins peacetime work to aid those who served. Messrs. W Toyer and J J McAlinden to serve on the local committee.

Soldiers’ Welfare Committee Messrs. W. Toyer J. J. Mec- Alinden

First Woman Reporter Interviewing Mr Carthoys

Vanda becomes the first female reporter to interview Mr Carthoys. He recalls being interviewed by many male reporters during his time as chief Australian correspondent for the Times and the New York Times, with his first female interview taking place in Bridgetown during a state visit.

Vanda Mr. Carthoys Perth Times London New York Times Bridgetown

Dances and Meetings Schedule for Town Activities

Fixtures include Ladies' Hockey Club Dance at Town Hall on June 28 and Bridgetown Red Cross meeting Friday afternoon June 28. Advancement Policy Pool monthly meeting July 1. Sur-branch RL 8 L RS L rooms July 2. Parents and Citizens Association at CWA Rest Room July 5. Bowling Club Monday night July 1 at Lesser Hall.

Town Hall Bridgetown Red Cross Advancement Policy Pool Incorp Sur-branch RL Rs.l. 'Trooms Parents and Citizens’ Association C.W.A. Rest Room Lesser Hall

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ASSN Forrest Country & Democratic League Country & Democratic League of W.A. (Inc Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Dry Cleaners Bunbury John Cooper Ralingup and Manjimup Advocate Pointe Wuerner Commonwealth Bank Bank Yenown Commonwealth Government Australia Commonwealth Bank of Australia H. B. Kelly Zinnecker’s
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