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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
6
Elder Smith & Co Ltd announce a forthcoming sale at Nannup Market on Thursday 4 July 1946 at 2 pm. A consignment from various owners includes 100 Short Horn steers, 23 years, 50 Short Horn helpers and steers aged 14, 15 Freixian steers aged 23, all to be drafted. Further entries invited.
Baling up market sale announced for Tuesday July 2 1946 at 1 pm by Elder Smith & Co Ltd. One hundred cattle to be drafted including 40 fat steers and heifers 2/3 years 20 Shorthorn and Shorthorn cross steers 2 years 10 Jersey-Short horn cows and 30 mixed cattle.
Midland Junction Eider Smith and Co Limited report two days of market activity with 409 mixed cattle yarded on Tuesday and 16,000 sheep and lambs yarded on Wednesday. Cattle quality remained firm though medium quality eased 20 shillings, while sheep and lamb values softened slightly with best ewes 2 shillings easier and lambs unchanged.
Monday evening at the Play Box Theatre featured a bright repertory show after a two month hiatus. Music by Mrs J Tomelty and others opened the program, with John F. Smith and Miss Mary Walker among the standout vocalists and several sketches providing comic relief and a short one act play.
The Agri Society holds a meeting with presiding Mr B. Hester and members including J Williams J R Walter and P Warburton. They decide football ground fees £1 10s per match, lockable crockery, locked gates with 10s deposit, and reschedule the show to November 15 with shows recommencing this year.
Goldsbrough Mort and Co yarded 241 pigs at the Manjimup market with 230 pigs sold. Baconers suitable for export and several over weight pens were sold at full rates while steers and weaners were dull and cheaper. Quoted prices ranged from 119 to 185 shillings for heavy baconers down to 21 to 28 for weaners.
The Hospital Ball on Saturday June 22 at Greenbushes Miners Hall was a standout success. The ladies committee offered a deluxe supper and the Greenbushes orchestra provided lively music. Auctioneer Mr. BR. Bignell helped raise funds while the committee hopes to net about 40 with national lists added to proceeds.
Mrs McGowan remains in St John of God Hospital Bunbury with well wishes for a speedy recovery. Mrs Yates begins a month long rest at St John of God Hospital Bunbury. Congratulations to K Machin on the birth of a son. L Wilkes and family relocate to Greenbushes from East Kirup. A Gueat returns from honeymoon. The Jarvises leave the area. Mr Jarvis retires from the local post office. many residents commend their helpful service. Best wishes to all in Bunbury.
The annual ratepayers meeting was held in the Miners’ Hall on June 22 with good attendance. The auditor’s report was read and ratepayers endorsed the Board’s action in buying a power grader.
The C W A birthday held on Monday June 24 was a huge success. A full report is hoped to appear in the next issue.
Tuesday badminton sessions have started with a strong turnout and room for more members. Veteran players have volunteered to coach newcomers, inviting interested learners to join and improve.
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