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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

2

Manjimup Police Court fines and liquor cases summary

Manjimup Police Court presided by Mr W J Wallwork dealt with breaches of liquor licensing rules. Wm L Osborne found with liquor at Pemberton Hotel and fined 4/6 costs. John Frederick Hall fined 10 pounds and 4/6 costs for selling liquor to Osborne, plus 2 pounds and 4/6 costs for allowing a Sunday opening. Brockman case on drinking on licensed premises reserved for decision. Pearce Brooks fined 10 shillings and 1/4 pound costs for neglecting to destroy rabbits. Ernest Reeve charged with obstructing Vermin Board officers referred to next court. Taxation prosecutions saw J Affleck fined 1 pound and 1/4 costs. L Morris fined 2 pounds and unspecified costs for failing to furnish income tax returns.

W. J. Wallwork Manjimup B. P McGeary E. L. Seymour Wm. L. Osborne Pemberton Hotel Osborne John Frederick Hall Wm. L Osborne Defendent Hall John H. Brockman McGeary S.M W. J. Rooney Farrell Taxation Department J. Affleck L. Morris

Manjimup Local Court Case Over Co op Goods Payment

Warren Co operative sued Albert Jones in Manjimup Local Court claiming 18 pounds 12 shillings 9 pence plus costs. The magistrate found the ledger records unreliable, the defendant disputed the claim, and judgement was entered for the defendant with costs to be taxed.

Warren Co-operative Co. Ltd Albert Jones W J. W. Wallwork S.M Manjimup EB. L. Seymour C. Astley Williams Allan T. Black Co-op Willams Defcndant

Car Turned Over Injuring Eastbrook Resident Near Palyar Woot

Mrs Amita Marian Fletcher of Fastbrook sustained severe scalp lacerations and a broken collar bone when her car skidded on gravel near Palyar Woot, turning over. She was returning from Perth with her son Twilly driving. Both were hospitalized at Warren Hospital in serious condition.

Amita Marian Fletcher Fastbrook Nin Fletcher Perth Twilly Palyarwoot Ars Fletcher Teddy Pletcher Warren Hospital

Taxation Critique Ahead of Nelson Election

Mr. Guy Thompson, backing a nationalist candidate, warns voters that taxation burdens must be checked and governments cut spending, urging defence exceptions. He cites Australia’s high tax take, hidden taxes, and broad levies from income to sales tax, asserting he will oppose any further tax increases if elected.

Guy Thompson Nelson Labour Party Australia Taxpayers’ Association Taxpayers' Association

Labour Candidate Pearce Tours Nelson Walpole District

Labour candidate Roy L. F. Pearce toured the Nelson Walpole district on February 4 5 6 and 7 with large meetings reported as district’s biggest. Local chairs were chaired by Cyril Shickbury and Alee Sweeney. The campaigns boosted ALP membership with Charli Gardiner praised for leadership and strong local support.

Roy L. F. Pearce Labour Nelson Visi Walpole Cyril Shickbury No. 1 Alee Sweeney A L.P Charli Gardiner A.L.P. Pemberton A-L.p Hat Centre Sam Platten Pearce Tom Northcliffe Jardee Smithbrook Middlesex Al.p Wm. Wheeler Neal Sinclair Doug Box Glenoran Dixvale Yanmah Peron R. F. Crowe Tobacco Growers’ Association of Manjimup Glenoran-Dixvale A-L-P Hulkes Cotton Cooper Hubert Jay Dud Baxter

Loyal Bridgetown Unity Lodge welcomes Grand Master in Bridgetown

On Tuesday week the Loyal Bridgetown Lodge of Manchester Unity welcomed Grand Master of the Order in Western Australia, Bro Donovan, visiting from Perth after illness delayed his December trip. A good attendance, festive board, and toasts to the King, Grand Master, Manchester Unity, and visitors followed the formal reception and speeches.

Bridgetown Manchester Unity W.A Bro. Donovan Perth Donovan Dalton N.G Bro. Howard Loyal Bowerin Lodge Bro Dist- GM Wauchope

King's farm stock sale sets UK record at Windsor Castle

The Christmas sale of the King's farm stock at Windsor Castle realised £1,731 15s with buyers from across the United Kingdom and prices higher than last year. A local dairyman cites 1937-38 butter factory output at 264,041 boxes, up 25 percent, and stresses mineral supplementation, especially calcium phosphate, for healthy milking herds. A calf of 35 pounds weight contains about 3 1/4 pounds of mineral matter.

England Royal Farm Windsor Castle United Kingdom Australia Che Cumming Smith and Mt. Lyall Perth

Rabbit Poisoning in Central Ward Initiated by Bridgetown Board

The Bridgetown Road Board reports commencement of rabbit poisoning in the Central Ward with streets already treated and plans to extend to private areas. Several complaints note poultry picking up bait, but allowing poultry on roads is an offence. householders should comply with the Act as the Board proceeds with large scale poisoning to protect poultry and livestock.

Bridgetown

Labour Party Prepares for March Elections in Nelson Region

Labour supporters rally at Win Mare and No Foomill camps as ten representatives pledge to back welfare aims. Nationalist candidates Jack Smith and Guy Thomson spoke at Mill Hall and Mall Hall meetings in February drawing fair crowds and solid support.

Dad” Jis Win Mare Bert Tutehs la ‘Hou Guy Thomson Greenbuches Mill Hall Jack Smith Bridgetown Are Mall Hall

Manjimup Herd Testing on Meat Meal as Stock Food Concentrate

Meeting of Manjimup Herd Testing Association at the Hotel Manjimup heard Mr G K Barron outline meat meal as a livestock concentrate. Experiments show meat meal increases milk flow and improves cow rations, with pigs and oats benefiting from meat meal. Tally of herd test results and weather notes followed, highlighting substantial milk output and butter fat figures.

G. K Barron Hay Manjimup Baron Hay Ecow T. Rose A. J. S. Angel R. G. Tothill Betty C Poynter America W. Lee H. P. Jay A. Jones Herd Herd C Herd U Herd T Herd Q Herd J Herd R Herd N Herd K Mwerd VY Herd F Herd RB Herd A Herd E Herd D Werd Ex Herd W Herd Cx Herd G

Quiet Wedding at St Thomas Church Dingstp

Winice Jean Giblett, daughter of PF T Giblett of Oak eight Balbarrup, wed Clif Henry Dawet of Springhill at St Thomas Church on a Tuesday February 2N. The Rev Walter Bushell officiated. Bride wore a powder blue frock and matching hat. A small wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. Attendees observed restraint in memory of the groom’s grandmother Mrs A Donstsenr who died recently.

St. Thomas's Church Dingstp Winice Jean PF. T. Giblett Oak Balbarrup Cliffor Henry Mere Henry Dawet Springhill Wininegup Walter Bushell Lergyian Bode

Bridge town Group of Toe TT Elects Officers in Meeting

The annual meeting on Thursday elected Chairman HW Bird, Secretary How ard Mabey, Treasurer H Pearce, Pilot ET Moves, Padre Rev E W Simenell OM, Mr Boyd Deanne. The next Tre T meeting will be held for Merch with an address by Mr Marry Moves.

Bridgetown Toe TT HW. Bird Howard Mabey H. Pearce ET. Moves E. WW Simenell Boyd Deanne Merch Marry

Baty's Land Sale Postponed by Auction Notice

The planned February 15 sale by Elder Smith and Company in conjunction with a stock case was postponed due to missing sale terms and owner instructions. Prospective buyers are asked to watch this paper for further announcements and new arrangements.

Amo Delifaere Gardin Kory Elder Smith and Company Sratch

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