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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1949

Page

2

Bridgetown Chamber of Commerce Sets April Meeting and Dinner

The Bridgetown Chamber of Commerce adjourned meeting approved an annual general meeting for April 9 followed by a dinner. Secretary Bernie Harison resigns and Don Rooke appointed assistant secretary. The chamber backs Bridgetown Policy Pool's effort for a memorial park playground and seeks federal contact for more .22 caliber ammunition to destroy vermin.

Bridgetown Chamber of Commerce Bernie Harison Don Rooke 4Earc Wook Gan Jetter Memorial Park Federated Chamber of Commerce

Saleyard Removal Debate Boots School Site Move Forward

Bridgetown Road Board hears renewed push to resume saleyard site for a school with ministers letters pending. Board orders ministerial reply and notices stock firms of possible site resumption. Manjimup meat intake rises with health inspector reporting increased beef slaughter and meat inspections ongoing.

Wheatley Elder Bridgetown Moyes Doust Waters Eei Manjimup Manjimup J. Ellison Ellison

Down the Donnelly Expedition Members Listed

A Manjimup party traveled on foot to the Donnelly River mouth in the early 1920s. Members include Ike Doust Bill Thom Dick Martin George Payne Alf Waddington Bob Martin George Giblett Jack Arnott Stan Johnston the late Jim Barrie the late Ike Young. Alf Horton accompanied but held the camera. An attempt to raft the river failed.

Manjimup Donnelly River Ike” Doust Bill Thom Dick Martin George Payne Alf Waddington Bob Martin George Giblett Jack Arnott Stan Johnston Jim Barrie Ike” Young Alf Horton

Bridgetown Player Mrs Busch Runner-Up at Manjimup

Bridgetown results show Mrs Busek runner up in the Ladies Handicap Doubles at Manjimup. Men’s singles saw W Armstrong defeat Dick Fouracre in straight sets and final victory over Gareide. Handicap and doubles events filled by several local players with mixed outcomes.

Bridgetown B. Mottram D. LeLejeune D. R. Fouracres R. Garside Busch Symonds Edwards Psen Manjimup Bridgetown Mrs. I. Busch

Urgent Call For Improved Bridgetown Water Supply

Mr Scott pressed Premier Ross McLarty for a £75 000 Bridgetown water scheme amid rising demand and seasonal restrictions. Proposals include a 12 mile pipeline from Maranup Ford, possible intake from Greenbushes, and study by hydraulic engineers to assess open cuts. Local officials warned of limited catchment and uneven availability for residents including Lis-cowits and others.

Scott Bridgetown Ross McLarty Perth Mr. Scott McLart Maranup Ford Greenbushes Evans Siggins Road Board HA. Flintoff Cowits Me‘hirtyhe

Trophy Shoot At Balingup Club Won By Fred Hawter

Fred Hawter won the Balingup Rifle Club trophy shoot held Sunday March 13 with a score of 70. Conditions were very poor and turnout was lower than expected though some fine shooting occurred. Other scores included A Scott 68 2/3, M Waters 4 2/3, W Widdup 58 2/3, EB Sadler 48.

Balingup Rifle Club Fred Hawter Hawter A. Scott M. Waters W. Widdup EB. Sadler

Also Mentioned on This Page

General S. V. Wheatley Bridgetown Road Hampton National Library of Australia Jay, March Down the Manjimup Lawn Tennis Club W. Armstrong Dick Fouracre EB Garsided J. Gareide A. Ipsen J Glennie B. Garside J. Glennie Dp. LeLejeune A. Giblett H. Butler Garside R. Fouracre F. Janney D. Stewart Hargraves Rees B. Sibley M. Medlhatton Efinasl R. Phillips Phillips J. Ipsen Ipsen Symonda R. Fouracres Manolas Hampton ST. Bridgeton Bridgetown’s Rendezvous Terminus Hotel Glen McAlinden Blackwood News Clover O Steerert McCormick-Deering Motor Transport Dry Cleaners Bunbury John Cooper Harmer and ROUSE Nla.gov.au Nla
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