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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

2

Newlands Girl Weds J Laman Cuso in Donnybrook

The marriage of Miss G Liccidells to Mr J Laman Cuso was performed at the Roman Catholic Church in Donnybrook on Saturday February 25 with Father O Dwyer officiating. About 60 guests attended the reception and dance afterward with music by J McDonald and Bert Walton.

G. Liccidells Nedlands J. Lamancuso M. C J. McDonald Bert Walton Mrs. McDonald Bunbury Son Brian Perth

Backward Or Forward In Education For Sparse Districts

The letter argues current policy harms rural families in Western Australia. A farmer with three children loses his farm after the Education Dept refuses a correspondence solution, and bus routes force long commutes over bad roads. The writer urges higher priority for schooling and no child be barred from education.

Sir W.A Kulilup Education Dept Boyup Brook School Kulikup-Boyup Brook Kulikup Railway Crossing Boyup Brook S.C

Tender call for the chase of the Ce of a Green invi Key at Mrs

Tenders are invited for the completion of a green initiative project at a location in Mrs. ert under the charge of Fees Bn Rev H C. The tender must be submitted by the closing date in March, and the lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Classified sale of Capeldene Jersey stock at Kirup

Elder Smith and Co Ltd consign Capeldene Jersey stud cattle for auction near Kirup Siding 54 miles west. The sale includes 18 stud Jersey cows and heifers, 53 total dairy cows and grade cattle, bulls, and gear including milking plant and tools. Cattle are described as BST tested and vaccinated, with strong blood lines and aims for high butterfat. outside vendor offers horses and farm equipment. entry and stock on rails free of charge.

Capeldene Jersey Stud KIRUP Belgonia Victory Victoria Capeaene Ee Victory Belgonia Eee Glanavon Australia Mornmoot Northwood Bean Belgonia Royal Aim Belgonia Peggy Jersey S.H.C Martin Cauker

Legislative Assembly Campaign Schedule Incomplete

Vague election notice lists multiple towns and dates for public meetings and sports events. Mentions J H Smith speaking in Brookhampton and various locales such as March Mill and Hall, Donnybrook, Newlands, Boyup, Wixnijup, Chowerup, Argyle, and Kenninge with scattered March dates.

Pledge to Boost Soldiers' Pensions Urgently Urges Increase

A public pledge to Parliament by a candidate to advocate by all means a substantial rise in Soldiers' Aged Invalid and Widows' pensions. The speaker calls the increase long overdue and urgently needed by veterans.

Blackwood

TENDERS FOR MAIL SERVICES WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Tenders invited for contracts to convey mail services in Western Australia. Tenders close at the Perth Post Office on a Wednesday in March 1950 after July 1 start. Forms available from the Superintendent of Postal Services GPO Perth and main post offices connected to the services. Co G Friend Deputy Director Posts and Telegraphs.

Western Australia Page Perth Superintendent of Postal Services G.P.O Co. G. Friend Posts and Telegraphs

Bridgetown Water Restrictions Tighten for Area

Ratepayers in the Bridgetown Water Area face new limits from March 10 1950 due to conserved water shortages. No watering lawns or sprinklers by hose except 6 pm to 7 pm. violations risk penalties. If conditions worsen, more drastic cuts may be imposed between 7 pm and 6 am. W C William 8 Under-Secretary for Water Supply.

Bridgetown

Manjimup Social Roundabout and Local Events

Week end visitors from Walpole enjoyed a brief stay with farmer W. Steele near the Tone River mill project. Bill Roeger escaped eye injury after a steel bar strike last Thursday, needing seven stitches but preserving eye function. Miss Val Dick celebrated her eighteenth with friends while locals reported a lively Coast weekend at popular resorts and a Yanmah dance fundraiser for Sid Brown. Guests at the M Dunn and D Broadhurst wedding included Mrs. J. Seckington and daughter Nancy of Perth and Mrs. Nick Liddelow with Diane. Local MLA E. K. Hoar secured re election unopposed to Warren, praised by supporters and foes alike.

Walpole W. Steele Bunnings Bill Roeger Tone River Val Dick Manjimup Yanmah Sid Brown Appong M. Dunn D. Broadhurst J. Seckington Nancy Perth Nick Liddelow Diane Cues OCR E. K. Hoar Warren Labor Ernie Nelson

Bridgetown Road Board Nomination Notice 1950

Bridgetown Road Board announces annual election of four members to be held on Saturday 15 April 1950. Nominations close 25 March 1950 at noon at the Road Board Office. Vacancies: Central Ward two, South East Ward one, Winnijup Ward one. Nominations require £5 deposit and prescribed form. E C Siggins Secretary.

Genera Bridgtown Road Board K. C. Siggins Road Board Bridgetown Central Ward South East Ward Winnijup Nannup Road

Nannup Road Board Announces 1950 Election Nominations

The Nannup Road Board will elect two members on April 15 1950 with nominations due by March 25 1950 at noon. Nomination papers require a £5 deposit and must be sent to the Returning Officer in a sealed envelope. North Ward and Central Ward each elect one member. Dated March 7 1950.

North Ward Central Ward

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Newlands T. Sheehan C.W.A Kon Glennis Coleman Jessie Owens Jim McKenna Jim W.& E. Young General Storekeepers W. R. L Clarke Mullalyup Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Shell Company Ltd. and Malloch Bros Bridgetown Advocate Thurs National Library of Australia R.A.D Robert Burns Lodge No S.W. Farmers’ Union Freemasons D. P. Reid Legislative Assembly J.H. Smith Brookhampton March Mill and Hall Donnybrook Chowerup Argyle W. C. William Bridgetown Road Board E. C. Siggins Nannup Road Board Tee Th Road Board Warren Road Nannap Waitreys Balingup Hotel J- Breen Telephone 21 Balingup A Lauuhlan Nla.gov
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