Storm hits town as growers report heavy losses
A storm caused substantial damage with losses estimated around £1000 for one grower and similar harm to other orchards. The Centre area received little rain, while a brief heavy shower and light hail touched the Advocate office. Victims among local farmers include L. Evans White Davis Fellowes Gibb iett Moriarity Hewitt St Cox R Hester Annells and relatives of Later Abbotts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Messrs L. Evans
White
Davis
Fellowes
Gibbiett
Moriarity
Hewitt
St. Cox
R. Hester
Annells
Abbotts
Weaving demonstration at Nannup and community meeting
A Nannup resident A D Tame was severely reprimanded by the Nannup Road Board for burning off during the Prohibited Period. The Forest Department urged prosecution and a letter warned of future action. The Land Survey Department announced burning operations in Nannup from January 16 to 22. Bridge town hosted a weaving demonstration by a visitor from Mr Barker of South Australia with vivid samples and a tea gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
Nannup Road Board
A. D. Tame
Nannup Forest Department
Land Survey Department
Forests Department
Bridgetown
Barker
South Australia
Hastie Nelson Defeated in Wagin and Bridgetown Races
Crowds boo Hastie Nelson as stewards quiz driver J Foster after Hastie Nelson loses the Wagin Handicap by two yards to Ram Jess Voyage’s Best in 3.18 and then trails in the Bridgetown Handicap where Heather Wyn wins by a tenth of a second. Steward J A Butler notes Hastie Nelson’s improved form and race strategy despite backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastie Nelson
F. A. Ramjess
Heather Wyn
J. Foster
Advocate
J. A. Butler
W.A.T.A
J. A. Knapp
Foster
Tribute to RSL Auxiliary and Collett Cup Display
A special feature noted the Collett Cup display and the Ladies Auxiliarys hard work. President Owen thanked the women for their year long help, highlighting fundraisers that raised over 500 pounds for the War Veterans Home and over 800 Remembrance Day poppies sold. The group also sent parcels to Sun set Home and collected for Lemnos Home, while Mr Fred Ruck praised the Auxiliaries 21 years of service and £500 year yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seta Committee
F.S.L
Mr. Owen
War Veterans’ Home
Hospital Fund
Food For Britain Appeal
Ruck
R.S.L
Women's Auxiliary
Stily
Ladies Auxiliary
Evans
Bridge raising plan clashes with Main Roads policy
Discussion in Nannup about raising Sheep Yard and Running Brook bridges as flood protection. Mr Rowe urged increasing the Running Brook approach height, while district engineer Mr Grace said the department prefers building new bridges and will not fund such raises. Brockman pressed urgent clearance of fire breaks near culverts before fire season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Roads Department
Sheep Yardailly
Running Brook
Rowe
Grace
Brockman
Junior Farmers Gather Mittin Features of Evening
Junior Farmers Club holds a social night with games dancing and music by Miss Norma Adams. Supper is served by members and young men. Bridgetown Chairman Brian Bentley compliments the war years survival with Middlesex and Doyup Brook. Guests include Terry Stephens Doreen Graham Pam Fisher and others as plans include girls in the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittin
Norma Adams
Bridgetown
Brian Bentley
Middlesex
Clube
Doyup Brookleddo
Trentley
Mabey
Broyup Brook
Terry Stephens
Doreen Graham
Pam Fisher
Merle Cailes
Margaret Gebter
Lucy Holden
Judy Morris
Riley Miller
Ron Frazer
Allan Campbell
A. Bode
J. Campbell
Hugh Benson
Holden
A. Paterson
D. Butterly
Fall Hamilton
Flay Booth
Jil Austin
Nilda Austin
Shirley Young
Roma 'Phooth
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India
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Downing-street
C.W.A
Mesdames Faithfull
Kirk
Cherrie
Campbell
G Maslin
Zinnecker
Dusting
Weighell
Bentley
Crowd
Winduse
O'Neil
Williams
Lockley
Semmens
Minchin
Leonhardt
Warren
McCay
King
Miss N. Hooper
Northam
Boyup Brook
Lesser Hall
G. E. Cook
Hastie Nelsons
Sunset
Lemnos
Minen
Fred Ruck
RSL
Howard Flintoff
Lionel Archer
Les Sussmill
John & Smith
Jae
Lone
Mr. Young
Ixy
Mise Tomelty
Smith’s
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