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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 22, 1946

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Rabbit Menace and Rabbit Poisoning Report at Bridgetown Meeting

Mr 4 H Doust reported extensive poisoning and trapping in Green bushes district. Johnston and Sons trapped rabbits five days a week for eight weeks, totaling 13 210 rabbits. Board approved poison regulations as enforced satisfactorily and ordered a letter to the Chief Inspector and an inspection by Mr Miles.

4. H. Doust Vermin Inspector Bridgetown Greenbushes Ames Johnston and Sons Johnstons Miles

Police Court Charges In Bridgetown Session

At the monthly Bridgetown Follen Court magistrate K M Dougall heard two cases. Edward Arthur Charles Lilly of Boyup Brook faced three charges for using false number plates driving an unlicensed car and lacking third party insurance on Feb 1 in Steere Street Bridgetown. He was fined with costs or 15 days in default. Angus Campbell was charged with insulting language to H B Armstrong on two occasions, pleaded not guilty, case adjourned one month for legal advice.

Bridgetown Follen Court K. M. Dougall Edward Arthur Charles Lilly Boyup Brook Steere St Bridgetown Angus Campbell H. B. Armstrong Campbell

Local Paper thanks readers advertisers and supporters

In this sixth issue, Mr. F. Semmens the manager and editor thanks advertisers, subscribers and readers for their support. He expresses hope that continued backing will enable the paper to carry on its motto Service Sincerity and Truth.

F. Semmens

Notable guests at Bridgetown and Freemasons Hotel

In town this week at Jack's Bridgetown Hotel Mrs Nelson and her Perth son Mr Letz city hair dresser Mr Hawke of Perth and several Vacuum Oil Co men Messrs Semmeny Douglas R Gnance and Wheatley. Also Mr Campbell retired National Bank manager William Street. Kingsley Watson staying in Bridgetown. Freemasons Hotel hosts for T A McInnes Photographic Studios include W G Pickering Perth architect Mr and Mrs W G Dempster Albany Mr W J Kyneston visiting Mr E P Holmes Ritter Holmes and Co Lt Col Walker and more.

Jack Bridgetown Hotel Nelson and Son Perth Letz Hawke Semmeny Douglas R. Gnance Wheatley The Vacuum Oil Company Campbell National Bank William Street Kingsley Watson Bridgetown T. A. McInnes Freemas J. R. Brinkley Clarkson Captain Baker P.O.W Warrell Paterson and Co. Perth Mr. Noonan Noon Whe and Spirit Merchants

Bridge Town Road Board discusses rubbish, road repairs and blackberry spraying

At a Wednesday meeting chaired by F Willmott the Bridge Town Road Board planned separation of dry and wet rubbish pickups with extra charges for wet waste. Greenfields Road flood damage will be repaired soon. Blackberry spraying aims for March 1 completion, with 50 percent potential waste due to late start. Levels for the hockey ground will be measured by Mr Minchin the surveyor, with Central Ward members invited to be present.

Bridgetown Greenfields Road Moore Siggins Minchin McAlinden Central Ward

Bridgetown C W A Plans Four Card Parties For Hospital Appeal

Bridgetown branch of the Coun try Women's Association will hold four successive card parties to raise funds for the Hospital Appeal. The events start last night with a large crowd expected as ladies are urged to bring a plate to assist the committee.

Bridgetown Country Women's Association Laadies

Diphtheria Case Reported at Bridgetown

At a Road Board meeting on Wednesday it was announced that one diphtheria case had been reported and the patient was moved to the infectious diseases ward at Kinbury Public Hospital.

Road Board Kinbury Public Hospital

Food for Britain Appeal at Canp eldine Sale

At the cattle sale held on Wednesday afternoon a number of willing ladies supplied refreshments and it is estimated that about £13 was derived from this effort.

Food For

Bridgetown Ugly Men Chosen

The Bridgetown committee selects four ugly men candidates to represent the district. Campaigning begins after house to house collection for the appeal is finished with names including Reg Hester and others guiding campaign efforts.

Bridgetown Reg Hester F Ruck M. Milentus Allied Nationals R. Goodridge

C W A Younger Set Adopts Three Year Old Child

The C W A Younger Set met Tuesday evening with good attendance and decided to adopt a three year old girl from an orphanage. Members plan to knit woollies for winter. Mrs O Neill donated a gramophone to the Set and further donations are welcome.

C. W. A. Younger

Community meeting ends after supper served by volunteers

The gathering concluded at 16 o'clock after supper provided by Misses Betty Rodda and Janice Hurley with attendees offering to pass on unwanted records.

Betty Rodda Janice Hurley

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