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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 02, 1950

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Bridgetown B M Zone C Favors Alteration of Constitution

Mrs Hodgin a Western Australia Girl Guide leader attended the Thinking Day Service in Bridgetown. Winnijup North Bridgetown Catterick and Yar nup branches backed the motion with Greenbushes and South-West Bridgetown opposing it. The debate centered on co operatives versus private enterprise and the potential impact on farmer shares and executive roles. The motion carried 9 to 7.

Winnijup North Bridgetown Catterick Yarnup Greenbushes Bridgetown A. W. Reid Farmers’ Union Elliott Woods E. C. Waters E. G. Hall F. W. Head Col Davies P.c

Severe shock hits sprayed berries at Balgarrup Bridge

Bridgetown Road Board heard that black berries sprayed by Agricultural Dept officers near the Balgarrup Bridge showed a very severe reaction. Some green shoots remained but most areas were sick. Other patches had also been sprayed as part of vigorous growing time.

Bridgetown Road Board H. O. Moore Balgarrup Bridge Agricultural Dept Mr. Moore C. Scott

All Fighters Insured and Planning Board Subdivision Issue

Wandillup Bush Fire Brigade asked the Board about firefighter insurance after election of officers. Secretary Siggins reported all volunteers were insured. Mr Foster noted Town Planning Board did not approve his subdivision plan for Lots 12 13 and 14 in Hampton Street and asked if Bridgetown Board was consulted. the Board decided to request submission of the plan for review.

Wandillup Bush E. C. Siggins F. Foster Davidson Town Planning Board Hampton Street Bridgetown Foster Boar

Grandparents Attend Pretty Armstrong Moyes Wedding

The ceremony at the Methodist Church featured Aileen Moyes in an ivory gown with lace and a long train. Bridesmaids Flora McDonald and Lee Moyes wore pale blue marquisette gowns, while Jack Draper served as best man and Max Armstrong as groomsman. A reception in the Lesser Hall followed with Mrs Moyes and family in smart attire and a three tier cake by Mrs Gunn.

5. Gunn A. L. Meyer Aileen C. Moyes Flora McDonald Lee Moyes Jack Draper Osman Max Armstrong Moyes W. F Wally 8. Gunn Bob

Colorful Career Highlights of Southwest Assembly Candidate

A portrait of the candidate's public service path lists roles he has held or still holds. The record notes various offices and titles connected to his work in the region, emphasizing a long involvement in governance and civic duties.

Mr Jack Smith: A lifetime in Bridgetown public service

Mr Jack Smith held roles from 1909 to 1921 on the Bridgetown Road and Health Boards, chaired both for six years, served on the WA Road Boards Association, and was a WA JP appointed in 1941. As MLA for Nelson for almost two decades he advised Soldier Settlement with J R Walter. Since 1944 he has supported Greenbushes mining and led local groups. He will speak at Bridgetown on Tuesday night.

Bridgetown Road and Health Boards W.A. Road Boards J.P W.A Nelson Smith George Pearce J. R. Walter Greenbushes Greenbushes Advancement Association Greenbushes Centrals Greenbushes Cricket Club Bridgetown

Sisters Attend Hospital Event Amid Ill News And Dishes

Two sisters visited the hospital but did not enter while a third, informed of her parents illness, returned to New South Wales. Mr Draper reported no compulsion to stay six months and said a Public Health Department inquiry was requested. A dish washing machine was discussed for the hospital.

New South Wales Draper Public Health Dept Noel Williams Doug Wauchop

Country Derby Tips and Race Placings Summary

The report lists results and tips for multiple horse races including Metropolitan Maiden with Hunista, De Bordeaux, Rulida. Hep events featuring Black Swan IL, Tiny General, Gallant Cross. Miss Eugowra, Lady Shana, Earl Sheik. Country Trotting Derby with Fay's Daughter, Diane Mavista, Sunny Sue. Free-For-All with Uppy Man, Stormy Weather, Lambert. Great Southern Hep with Grace Wirra, General's Fancy, Sheik's Emblem. City Hep Prince Marlyn. Arabian Queen and Peter Lene.

Hunista de Bordeaux Rulida Black Swan IL Tiny General Gallant Cross Miss Eugowra Lady Shana Earl Sheik Fay's Daughter Diane Mavista Sunny Sue Stormy Weather Lambert Grace Wirra General Sheik’s Emblem City Prince Marlyn Peter Lene

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridgetown B.M Mr. Hall Svery Messrs C. Moyes W. A. Doust Town L. A. Evans Winntrup M. Scott Senate John Hearman Officers’ Association Surf Life Saving Assn. of Assny Scott Manjimup Nelson Daly John Foster Cecile Bruner A. MacKinnon R. E. Doust Jack Smith Cid) Armstrong A. E. Wilkinson Perth Ray J. Sharpe Mr. Draper John F. Smith & Co Nla.gov
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