Public Road Patrol Demonstration Draws Bridgetown Crowd
A public demonstration in Bridgetown showcased the W-Speed Patrol road grader from Westralian Farmers. The device, tested on Barley Street and a distant gravel stretch, handled 1 in 10 grades and heavy corrugations at 3 to 6 mph, with 4 speed gears and a 10 ft blade.
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Bridgetown
Chalmers
W—Speed Patrol
Westralian
Barley Street
Wilkinson
Toad Boards
Nannup Man Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Court
Douglas Austin White, 45, appeared in Nannup Police Court before Messrs R Smith and EF Brockman J P. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined 10 with 2 costs. The bench warned that a future offence would bring imprisonment.
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Messrs. R. Smith
EF. J.T. Brockman
J. P
Douglas Austin White
Nannup
Bridgetown Road Board backs Food for Britain appeal
Bridgetown Road Board members urged active help for the Lord Mayor’s Food for Britain appeal. A local depot for food donations was created by the Bridgetown branch of the WA A then the board opened a subscription in Local Press. The board also discussed road repairs and local works including a traffic inspector appointment and Commonwealth Loans recognition. The group agreed to monthly meetings with an evening option on the fourth Friday.
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Lord Mayors Food For Britain
Siggins
J. McAlinden
Bridgetown
Bridge‘town
W.A
Wheatley
Main Road Board Dept
Maranup Ford Road
Greenbushes Board
Red Cross
Roe Street
W. Pearce
Commonwealth Loans
Mr. C. Scott
Evana
Rally of RSL Women’s Auxiliary at Manjimup
A large rally of RSL Women’s Auxiliary members gathered in Manjimup with delegates from Bunbury Collie Nannup and Bridgetown. State secretary Mrs Stockman spoke on the group’s work, followed by branch presidents. Artists performed and community singingae, including Miss Murdock, ended with Auld Lang Syne after a tea.
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R. S. L. Women's Auxiliary
Manjimup
Bunbury
Collie Nannup
Bridgetown
Stockman
Perth
Shall
Murdock
Ridgetown Auxiliary Plans Tea for Britain Appeal
The Ridgetown Branch of the R. L. Women's Auxiliary decided at a Friday meeting to host afternoon tea in Leeser Hall on March 8 to raise funds for the Lord Mayor's Food for Britain Appeal.
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R. 8. L. Women's Auxiliary
Reao Nue
Bridgetown School to Continue Friday Swimming Classes
Bridgetown State School notes a further box of tin food sent to the Food for Britain Appeal. Swimming classes will continue each Friday with 120 to 189 children, weather permitting, until the end of March. Tests will follow and certificates issued to successful pupils. Next meeting of the Is and Citizens' Association set for March 6.
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Food For Britain
Is and Citizens’ Association
Memorial Honor Roll Discussed by Bridgetown Road Board
A small crowd attended a meeting in Bridgetown to decide how to honor local service members. A committee proposed including all 1914 18 and 1939 45 war participants and the fallen from Boer and other conflicts on a public memorial, with about 400 spaces in the Town Hall lobby and 415 men 48 women listed.
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Bridgetown
AR. S. L
Road Board
Soldiers' Welfare Committee
Hester
Major Whittell
Ruck
Abbotts
Sanitary Conveniences Considered for Bridgetown Growth
Inspector Mr. Gray of the Public Health Department extolled sewerage systems, noting their benefits over pan removals in growing towns. He cited examples in city, Northam, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie and suggested Manjimup may install a sewer system. He also noted cabinets become common in larger towns.
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Bridgetown
Gray
Public Health Department
Northam
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie
Manjimup
Mr. Gray
Popular Girl Competition Finances Revealed
Final figures from the Popular Girl Competition show a net amount of £5432/3/8 raised in six weeks, a creditable result for the event.
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Mandimup Kojonup
B. Fisher
Hampton Street
P.O. Box
J. H. Doney
L. Tysoe
G. R. Brathwaite
Bridgetown Road Board
Food For Britain Appeal
Maranup Ford Bridge
Willmott
Marina
LADIE
Next Freemasons Hotel
R.S.L. Women’s Auxiliary
Ridgetown Branch
Bridgetown State School
Bridgetown Afon
Rol
Keen Apn Sen
Town Road Board
the District
Scrivene
Toyer
R, Urquhart
Chaff
Wigmores Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Criteh and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O
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