Bridgetown Scouts to Attend Rally in Perth
Twenty two Bridgetown Troop members will meet World Chief Scout Lord Rowallan in Perth. They will join Mt Hawthorn Troop for a rally at Claremont Showground, a campfire in King's Park, and a Sunday visit to Gillwell Scout Training Camp Kelmscott. King Scout badges will be awarded by Lord Rowallan to Don Blechynden and Ray Rodda. Bus leaves Fisher’s Corner Friday at 4 15 p.m.
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Bridgetown
Perth
Lord
Rowallan
Mt. Hawthorn
Claremont Showground
King's Park
Gillwell
Kelmscott
Don Blechynden
Ray Rodda
Lord Rowallan
Fisher's Corner
Bridgetown P & C Assn Sees School as Inadequate
Bridgetown residents heard claims the current site is unsuitable for growing enrollment and sporting needs. 287 children are enrolled with 50 more expected, while four classrooms and new facilities are planned at a cost between 30000 and 40000 pounds including science and visual education rooms and a lavatory block.
New Postal Receiver Sites Adopted in Bridgetown Meeting
At the March meeting Bridgetown Road Board approved four proposed letter receiver sites advised by post master E. Briggs. The changes relocate receivers from Steere and MacAlinden to Steere Street and Gifford Road, and designate new corners at Roe Streets, Nelson and Campbell Streets, and Hampton and Phillips Streets including Church of England corner.
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Bridgetown Road Board
E. Briggs
Steere and
MacAlinden
Steere Street
Gifford Road
Roe
Advocate
Nelson and
Campbell
Lindsay
Bridgetown Chamber discusses price disparities and Manjimup trade
At a Monday meeting the Bridgetown Chamber of Commerce considered a North Bridgetown Farmers Union letter alleging price differences between Bridgetown and Manjimup stores. The president noted Manjimup shoppers cross over for items unavailable locally while a farmer cited a 6 shilling difference on a shoe. The secretary would reply asking for specific price gaps and noting Manjimup is cash while Bridgetown is credit. The Bridgetown branch of the Western Australian Farmers Co operative installed a 6 track Bingham case making machine capable of driving six nails in one action and plans to add another for efficiency and portability to other sheds.
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Bridgetown Chamber of Commerce
Farmers’Union
Manjimup
Bridgetown
Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd
J. E. Sparks
Mr. Sparks
Esay
Weekend Rain Downpour Over Bridgetown Records 86 Points
Weekend rainfall in Bridgetown topped 86 on the official gauge near the focal post office. The wet spell disrupted sporting fixtures but was welcomed after a prolonged dry period.
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Bridgetown
Focal Post Office
Road Board to Purchase Fordson Malcolm-Grader
Acting on Finance Committee advice the Road Board ordered a Fordson Malcolm Moore grader using loan funds to be raised next year. A sum of £1000 will be drawn from general revenue to be recouped by loan when available, with repayment over ten years. The decision followed a revised June 30 credit estimate of £700. The board cited labor shortages and urgency to advance the works program.
Wandillup Fire Brigade Names Officers
Bridgetown Road Board gazettes the Wandillup Fire Brigade officers as W Hubery captain H C Dales W Watson G Foster and P Hubery.
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Bridgetown Road Board
Wandillup
Inspector Elkington Warns Against Fruit Fly Infestation
Senior fruit inspector E Elkington reports a heavy fruit fly infestation in Bridgetown after a five day orchard survey. He warns the Mediterranean species can endure winter, multiplies rapidly in apricots, and details bait options including Sodium Fluoridate, sugar, and a proprietary line Lurotox with Westralian Farmers as agents.
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Inspector Elkington
Mr. E. Elkington
Bridgetown
Poison Rumors Rise Over Blackwood River Fish Deaths
Secretary of the Blackwood Trout Society Mr Stan Doust says two reports claim dead fish in the Blackwood River. He warns poison carts could have been emptied into the stream, risking trout and the costly restoration work already done.
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The
Blackwood Trout Society
Stan Doust
Blackwood River
Bridgetown Hospital Matron's Report Summary
The Bridgetown Hospital Board heard the matron’s report for March indicating 69 births and outpatients, 51 inpatients with 49 discharged, and 3 deaths, leaving 12 patients remaining in hospital at period end.
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Bridgetown Hospital Board
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National Library of Australia
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F. Criteh and Fe Ltd
M Mer Me Mutual Insurance Co
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