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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
1
Police report Harrison, long time local figure in Bridgetown, vanished after boarding an afternoon bus and was found dead atop Suttons Look-out. He had resided with his son in Bunbury for six months and led a varied career including hotel work and Red Cross appeals. Funeral held yesterday afternoon.
In a discussion prompted by a member, Mr Dusting argued accommodation must be guaranteed and a better building than a humpy required before occupation. He noted inspectors check dwellings and suggested lifting permits in the South West could entice farmers to build migrant housing. A motion was carried urging the secretary to request Headquarters to consider lifting permits for small farm housing to accommodate migrants.
At the Bridgetown RSL Sub-branch monthly meeting a Manjimup letter sought whether Bridgetown had a land committee for soldier settlers. It proposed defining lines to prevent overlapping. The matter was referred to the general committee with power to act.
The text invites readers to contribute social news of any size, urging support for the newspaper and highlighting that the publication depends on community input.
Bridgetown Branch secretary Mrs Scott Inr. appeals for funds to support services including Free Blood Transfusion and care for ex servicemen and plastic surgery programs. A street stall on March 18 seeks donations of cakes jam fruit and flowers to reach the £30 000 March appeal. At last Friday's meeting long service medals were approved for 20 years’ service and names should be given to the secretary. Donations over the past three months were recorded as December V Slimm 2/10 and Tourist Box 1 Afternoon Tea.
Edward Higgins aged 87 died last Thursday at Bridge Town Hospital. Funeral Friday followed by burial in the Roman Catholic section of the local cemetery with Rev Father Kelliher at the graveside. Born at Capel River he was father of twelve children, ten living, including Winifred Blanche Alex Muriel Maud Josephine Evelyn Patrick Mena and Kathleen.
January and February receipts list items including Stall 27/14/7 Fruitgrowers Tea 10/ Friend 12/ Pig Sale 8/16/3 total 41/2/4. Tourist Box and Visitors 6/0/2 V Slimm collections 11/0/1. Two Pig Sales 9/6. Tourist Box 2 Friend 4. Cattle Sale 2/10/8 V Simm 2/3. Grand total 74/15/T.
March meeting nominations close with 65 entries for six events headed by secretary C. H. Briggs. The Bridgetsown program includes Maifen Handicap 1 mile and other class races with horses such as Wonder Red Elmo Osten's Pride Fairy's Hope and Dark Nelson among declared starters.
Premier Ross McLarty arrives in Gridge town with Mrs McLarty continuing his South-West tour. At 2 30 pm he will meet local public bodies to discuss a new school water supply and housing. At 3 30 pm he will have tea with the Bridgetown Road Board and public representatives. Mrs McLarty will attend Bridgetown Country Women's Association event.
Moreen Branigan twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Snow Branigan of Bridgetown sustained a deep gash in her left calf when a soft drink bottle exploded while she carried it. The mishap occurred about three miles from town and she received twelve stitches at Bridgetown Hospital. Snow Branigan won the Bridgetown Bowling Club B Singles Championship for the 1949 season.
Senior inspector E H Elkington reports fruit fly found at seven sites across town after a survey from last Thursday to Monday. He notes acclimatisation and heavier infestations, with mistaken beliefs about cold tolerance. He cites France as a reference for cold resistance and highlights fig trees as major infestation sites.
Firearm licenses are overdue and many renewals still unpaid. Officials warn that failure to renew will lead to prosecution, with several hundred licenses remaining out of date.
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