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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1946
Page
2
Elder Smith and Co Ltd announce a forthcoming sale at Nannup Market on Thursday 4 April at 2 p m. Auctioneers M H Hutchns Nannup list 80 cattle including 10 Shorthorn cross heifers due to calve in spring and 2 shorthead deer paddies with a fine line of cattle. Further entries inverted.
Bridgetown market lists 100 sheep and 80 mixed cattle including fat wethers cows and steers. Machinery includes ploughs harrows seeders and spades. entries invite further consignments.
Bridgetown market yarded 241 pigs with 220 sold to regular traders and strong local demand for stores at higher prices. Manjimup yard had 264 pigs with 237 sold to commercial buyers and weak local enquiry for stores at advanced rates. Prices cover a range for weights from light to heavy and include stores, slips, weaners, and bacon classes with multiple figures per category.
At the Saturday meeting led by Mr Reg Hester new member Mr Ron Pearse was welcomed. The council approved finishing plans by Mr Minchin for an arena about five chains wide and discussed a Bridgetown show date proposed for the second Friday in November. A Hospital Appeal letter urged support for the Primary Producers' candidate Mr Wally Mears with gymkhana events to raise funds.
At a CWA meeting in CuwaA district, members proposed asking the Rehabilitation Officer to send two YWCA girls to assist country housewives. The plan aims to help farm families and larger households with six week stays and Younger Set hosting. Proceeds from the forthcoming Exhibition will aid the Hospital Appeal supporting Mr Wally Mesrs. The recent card evening raised £1 16s for the Hospital Appeal.
A proposal to revise the local Honor Roll recommends listing all service members from the 224-18 and 1989-45 wars, placing those who died on the monument and replacing the current roll. The idea also suggests relocating the monument to a more commanding site near the tennis courts if adopted, with discussion lapsed during wartime and revival considered as conditions improve.
As the forthcoming election of Road Board members, nominations close on April 6. Retiring members are J. J. McAlinden Cen tral Ward, W. Wheatley South-West Ward, C. P. Scott Seaton Ross, and F. B. Willmott North Ward.
Mr and Mrs Briggs and family depart for Norseman today as Mr Uriges, longtime Bridgetown night stationmaster, is transferred. Mr Griggs is appointed Stationmaster at Norseman.
The annual meeting of the Parters Association elected Mi oak Bent beta as president, Mr. Tolter as vice president, Mr. Lowe as secretary, and Mr. Walton as treasurer. The group discussed member fees, library books, and obtaining a copy of the club constitution. Members highlighted recent lectures, demonstrations, debates, and a cricket match, noting improvements in practice and plans for future expansion after hostilities.
The Church of England announces Holy Communion at 9 am on Sunday March 31, followed by a children's service at 11 and Matins at 11.10. A Mayan Harvest Thanksgiving is listed with Evensong at 7.20 pm. Rev. T. Pelham Thorman serves as rector.
Sunday March 81 service times listed for Ridgetown and Bridgetown locations. Rev Norman Lawood noted for Bridgetown with multiple local addresses and times including Willow Sprience and Nanny.
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