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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
5
In Kangaroo Gully School activity Jim and Joan discover diamonds and a pearl necklace in bottles by a brook. A man appears claiming theft, but Jim and Joan alert police. Police arrest the thief and the accomplice, awarding the students £100.
A brief nature snapshot describes a mother blue wren in a tree with her young while the father flits nearby among the cool trees. Written by Wendy Bartlett in Class IV style.
Donnybrook Juniors defeated Harvey-Brunswick and Busselton in the South-West Zone finals. Donnybrook led Busselton by a large first-innings margin, with other zone matches at Brookhampton and Lower Blackwood showing Donnybrook superiority. Busselton claimed the Northern Zone title.
The Manjimup Chamber of Commerce executive committee faced absences but secured an offer for its meeting on Tuesday night. A motion from the last quarterly meeting recommended the Road Board be asked to expand ward representation from two to four.
Bridgetown wedding reported at the Methodist Church with Rev. A. L. Meyer officiating. Bride Gwen O’Neil wore lace and tulle, escorted by her father. Bridesmaids Don Smith Phyllis Smith Leonie Drew. best man Alan Kirk. Reception at Lesser Hall. elaborate cake by Premier Bakery. speeches and toasts followed by dancing and performances by Kaigg family and others.
Dear Sir a letter asks the newspaper to thank local contributors who donated fruit vegetables and sundries to the hospital over four weeks. Matron E Aisbett requests public mention that oranges or lemons are especially welcomed.
The RSL held its usual monthly meeting at Memorial Hall. Members discussed the treason conviction of a naturalised British subject and urged stronger penalties. War gratuities for ex-members, Anzac Day plans, and condolences for Sir Eric Millhouse were also noted, with new and rejoined members welcomed.
W. S. Bagshaw urged continuation of the pig levy at the Bridgetown Butterfat and Meat Zone Council meeting. He noted £13,000 in the fund is inadequate for a serious outbreak and suggested £25,000 to £50,000 as a safeguard. The fund would cover destruction of TB detected pigs, acting as insurance.
Bridgetown MLA E. K. Hoar writes about water charges on Memorial Park grounds at Bridgetown. The minister can waive charges in certain cases, and the land, acquired for a memorial park, will be used as such with RSL Clinic and Ambulance. much work is voluntary and no water has yet been used.
Bridgetown Butterfat and Meat Zone Council debated sending motions to Perth. W. S. Bagshaw urged pre discussion at Bridgetown Warren sub zone meetings. Motions must reach the Zone Council secretary or Bagshaw to be considered. Waters noted possible oversight after a new secretary’s election.
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