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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1950

Page

7

Nannup Resident Remembers Mr Leale at 97

Floral tributes flowed for the late Mr F W Leale who died aged 97 in Nannup. The tribute list includes family members and many friends and colleagues, with notes of respect from the Balinup Road Board and George Wills and Co. Ltd.

Nannup F. W. ‘Leale Lukis Waas M. Lukis Perth Public Library Ted Sid Rob Florence and Family Ethel George John Graeme Penelope Charles Eileen Cornish Frank Jean Brockman Maida Brockman Mylord Sylvia Brockman Enid Ivan Holyman George Wills and Co. Ltd Melbourne Mrs. Wilson

Unable to Cover Nannup News Budget Delays Coverage

Report notes late budget arrival prevents full coverage of local happenings. A brief notice outlines the constraint and promises fuller reporting when finances arrive.

Change of Road Name Opposed in Manjimup Meeting

At a Manjimup Road Board meeting, residents protested a proposal to rename Seven Day Road to Scott Road. The Farmers Union backing was dropped after opposition from part of the Scott family, and the board voted to retain the present name. The decision followed a petition by about twenty locals.

Seven Day Road Scott Road Manjimup Farmers’ Union M. Dunn Nannup F. E. Wiseman Scott Davies

Deputation Proposes Cheaper All Weather Harbor Road

A deputation led by J Bashford urges the board to cut Mr Doust’s £10,000 estimate for the Windy Harbor Road. They advocate an all weather link costing about £4,600 with specific allocations for farming, gravelling, culverts, and supervision. They favor following the current route, using culverts instead of a bridge, and seek an immediate grant if possible. The issue is referred to the works meeting.

Gardner Doust Dean Kauri Timber Co., Ltd Blackwater

Enlargement proposal at Bridgetow Cultural Society meeting

At a recent Bridgetow Cultural Society meeting Mr Allan Scott proposed removing the trotting track at the showground to widen the football ground. Grass would be planted on the gravel track and the playing surface levelled. Mr Ron Pearce reported contact with authorities on soil analysis but no reply yet.

Bridgetow Allan Scott Ron Pearce Victoria

Manjimup Busy J H Rogers Heads Easter Monday Sports

J H Rogers the honorary organiser of the RSL Easter Monday Sports in Manjimup is coordinating preparations as the event gathers shape for a large turnout. Mick Cooper of Pemberton achieved another victory at Bridgetown driving Warren Lad, co owned with E Rattray of Yarnup, and Warren Lad also claimed a double at the recent Manjimup meeting.

Manjimup Mantmup J. H. Rogers RSL Mick Cooper Pemberton Bridgetown Warren Lad E. Rattray Yarnup

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Nannup Review F. W. Lukis Balingup Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Mr. BaDrIck Laubman & Pank W.A. Pty. Ltd Opticians Barrack Perth High Street Fremantle Nannup Hotel Stan Whitaker National Library of Australia Windy Harbor Road Messrs George Gardner E. Dean R. J. Asplin F. H. Bartlett Mr. J. Bashford Asplin A. W. S. Wagner Country Party Blackwood W. A. Ackland M.L.A Arnold Potts Winnijup DODGE Austin R Urquhart Winterbottom Motor Co., Ltd Bridgetown, Greenbushes MR. C. Moulton Bridgetown Advocate Thurs Harmer & Rouse Bry Baling UP Joe Breen THE Nelson Pharmacy KODAK KORET Ensign ZEISS Agea, Voigtlander Flexaret R. P. Davis M.P.S P.O. Box Nla.gov
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