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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
1
With the water supply dwindling the Under Secretary for Water Supply announces new limits. From March 1 to further notice only 40 people may distribute water for lawn or garden sprinkling, and hand held hoses are banned except 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Violators face up to £20 fine and broader curbs may close water between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily.
Mr R W Scott argues the town should modify the present water scheme rather than pursue a new project. He cites high transport costs, piping shortages, and the need to protect a nearby dam site while expanding bitumen surface and adding an adit level to ease dam cleaning. He claims these steps would provide steady supply, lower pumping and piping needs, and keep water rates down.
Mr. Pearse, Bridgetown's officer in-charge, reports 6,000,000 gallons left in the town reservoir, down 3,000,000 gallons after recent restrictions. He notes regular inspections and that most residents follow rules while some risk further discolouration and potential water shutoffs.
Mr Waters argues rabbit control requires constant attention and a national undertaking with an army of men. Local farmers like F W Head and E G Hall push for stronger measures, virus use, and expanded netting, while others question national scope and call for government leadership.
Railways surge to a big lead in the second semi final at Sunnyside. Four top Railways batsmen contributed 202 of 266 as Swinson stars with five wickets for 86. Ramblers falter after early blows including a broken nose to wicket keeper Jim Garrett.
A list of race entries and weights for Bridgetown events including Maiden 1 mile 2400 Gaby's Daughter Dark Louis Gay Louis Mulady boy, plus Ox ford Lady Meryl and many others. Also outlines Nyamup and Winnijup Mile handicaps with numerous horses and odds style figures.
Bridgetown supporters traveled to Perth last Saturday to watch the Country Derby at Gloucester Park. Some returned Sunday with winnings while others commented on hard work. The meeting closed as the Chowerup Upper Tone River Branch was asked to seek more information on the motion.
John Muir died at Bridgetown Hospital after a hay bale accident left injuries untreated. A 70 year old resident of Winnijup, he founded the Hilton Stud for Shropshire sheep and later Red Poll and Hereford cattle. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs E C Cross and son John. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon. Advocate's Tribute next week.
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