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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
2
The event drew praise from Mr. H. Scriven and Mr. Walton for fine organization and discipline. Mrs. and other volunteers supplied abundant refreshments. Mr. McLean lauded the children's training and conduct and urged another ball before year end. Walton proposed door and supper-relay shifts for next time. Sherwood received commendation for window service.
Junior Farmers District Supervisor G Brennan told Bridgetown Junior Farmers that some members may not attend the full fortnight camps at Narrogin or Denmark, suggesting two days to hear lectures. Jack Bentley and Vera Machin will attend the Denmark camp. Bridgetown members joined Balingup and Boyup Brook clubs anniversaries. Next weekend members will pay half hire in wood and an RSL hall use agreement remains as long as the bill is settled in wood. Mr H Moyes gave a talk on feeding cattle and pigs.
The WA Trout Council reports successful plantings of 1000 rainbow yearlings and 10 000 rainbow fry in Bridgetown waters and nearby creeks including Geegelup, with independent plantings by Nannup and Balingup Road Boards. Trout populations appear thriving across Dalgarrup and feeder streams. The society’s registration as a Trout Acc climatisation Society under the Fisheries Act became official on May 25, and membership nears five hundred as supporters praise ongoing subscriptions.
Greenbushes will gain continuous telephone service after the Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs approved the plan. Officials warn extended hours may not be feasible during game weeks due to staff limits, but service will start as soon as possible. Local representatives Nelson Lemmon and H May supported the move. Bridgetown sportsmen attended a dinner at Harvey with club presidents and members.
Bridgetown rifleman Bernie Hubery scored two 33s off the rifle last Sunday morning and attempted a century spoon. The publicity officer called century spoons hard to obtain but noted the shooting was very good. Sunday's rounds were two bursts over the 300 yards range. Scores:
Greenbushes Road Board appointed Mears Mc Kelvie and Meagher as delegates to a conference on a WAGR proposal to clear fire breaks up to one chain beside railways with farmer railway gang and local authority cooperation. Conferences will be held at an unspecified location.
Mrs Carleton the Commissioner for Training for WA visited Bridgetown last weekend to conduct Guiders training for centres including Balingup Borup Brook Manjimup Busselton and Bridgetown. An evening at the Guide Hut Friday June 24 welcomed parents and interested locals with a lecture and supper followed by weekend plans.
At a June meeting the Bridgetown Parents' and Citizens' Association unanimously approved creating a £30 reserve to buy a movie projector for the school. The fund could build toward installation in the proposed new school. A plan to blackout a room in current buildings for the projector was discussed at length, and the group left material selection to the ladies.
Printed and published by Francis L. Semmens for Coun try Newspapers Pty Ltd at their office in Steere St Bridge town.
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