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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 22, 1946

Page

2

Balingup Road Board approves permits and aid projects

The Balingup Road Board approved building permits valued at £1200 and sent books to Mrs W T Allen for Kirup distribution. It commended the action and aimed to set the pace for future approvals while reporting on road works, culverts, grading, and gravelling on Clifton Towers to Wilga and Wilga to Greenbushes roads.

W. T. Allen Kirup Wild D.w.ac Travellers’ Aid Society Perth W. J. Mann Busselton Balingup Board Rural Fires Prevention Advisory Committee Public Health Department Clifton Towers Wilga Greenrushes

Nannup Tennis Tournament Highlights and Dyson Trophy Final

A second Medal Competition produced ties for first between Mrs Tyler and Miss Stiby in tennis while the mixed event went to Mr and Mrs Tyler. The Dyson Trophy bowls final saw W Jenkins defeat Murphy to claim the title. An old shop and residence once the post office is to be replaced with a modern shop.

Bridgetown Scouts Set For March Cricket Match

Bridgetown Troop plans a cricket match with Manumup Troop on Sunday March 1 at Yarnup with a 1 p m start. Letters from J Bentley L Rousefield C Moore and P Doust reach the Troop while Vincent Holmes, a former member, visits Bridetown. An April outing is eyed possibly at Busselton and sacks of apples will be sent to local orphanages coordinated by L V Klopper P Evans and the Scout master.

Stunday Bridgetown Yarnup J. Bentley L. Rousefield C. Moore Doust Vincent Holmes Vincent

Harvest Thanksgiving Services Held at Greenbushes

At Greenbushes Harvest Thanksgiving services were held at Boronia Gully and reenbushes. Both services were well attended and church decorations reflected the occasion. A Harvest social and fruit sale followed, headlined by Miss Nevil and a strong Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society program.

Boronia Gully Andreenbushes Greenbushes Nevil Young People's Christian Endeavour Society

R S L Auxiliary Street Stall and Tea Takings

A ledger of donations from Bridgetown Younger Set dance and afternoon tea totals include various individuals and small sums. Names such as Mr G Green Mrs Green Mrs Summers Mr J S Bagshaw and Mrs Urquhart contribute, with anonymous gifts and a final Toto amount of 43 pounds 8 shillings 8 pence.

Bridgetown G. Green Wilgress Green Summers Jack J. S. Bagshaw RK. Stevens Wyer Abbotts Cook Mr. Braines Anonymous Miss Champ Champ St. Stevenson

Forthcoming Sale at Manjimup Market Cattle Lot

Elder Smith and Co announce a major cattle sale at Manjimup Market featuring 160 head including 47 Short Horn steers 1-2 years 25 mixed color steers 13-2 years 30 fat cows and heifers 28 mixed cattle mainly Shorthorn paddies 10 fat steers 20 Shorthorn cross steers 14-2 years Hilton Herefords to be exhibited by John Muir Hilton Stud Farm. Further entries invited.

Nannup Market Auctions Herds of Jersey Cows and More

Elder Smith and Co Limited announce auctions at Nannup and Balingup markets. At Nannup on Thursday April 4 at 2 pm A/c M W Hutchins offers 21 well bred Jersey cows with calving May to July and other vendors present 10 Shorthorn cross heifers 16 springing heifers 12 Shorthorn paddies and 25 mixed cattle. At Balingup on March 15 1946 the yarding includes 121 dairy cows with Friesian and Shorthorn varieties selling amid strong regional competition. prices quoted per head range from £8 to £18 with best Jersey lucifers up to £13/10.

Calversine Balingup Elder, Smith and Co. Limited Perth Marceret River Busselton Hanbury Bayup Brook Bridgetown Monfimup Jersey

Hereford bull Duke weighs 1129 pounds at Bridgetown sale

The Hereford calf South Brook Duke, imported by J. R. Allen Mortlake Victoria, weighed 1129 lbs at Bridgetown weigh-bridge. Born December 2 1944 the 15 month old bull traveled from Victoria by rail, averaging about 2 lbs daily gain and an estimated dressed weight of 694 lbs.

Elltley, Smith and Co Bridgetown J. R. Allen Mortlake Victoria Muir Duke Hester Siding Sydney Brisbane

Also Mentioned on This Page

Balingup Road Board Nannup Briefs A. Roe F. Budrick W. Jenkins BE. Mason FE. Murphy Dunnett Pears Murphy A. Ros A. Struthers A. Murphy Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Bunbury G. R. Brathwaite Steere ST National Library of Australia R.S.L. Auxiliary Dorsett Dorsett Motor Co Bridgetown and Boyup Brook Elder Smith & Co., Ltd Manjimup Market N.B Hilton Herefords John Muir Hilton Stud Farm Nannup Geoff Hester Miss Pixie Henderson Permanet Fisher Watchmakers Racinet Stringers T. Salvair Hampton ST Guest P.O N. M. Keremelevich Hamptonsst P.O. Box Dry Cleaners John Cooper Crenshaw’s Manchester House Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Nla.gov.au Nla
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