Health Inspector Rejected as Local Football Injury Stirs Debate
At Bridgetown Oval last Sunday a local half back Kevin Woodthorpe was knocked unconscious in a tussle between Warrior and Nannup players. He recovered in dressing sheds and later diagnosed with a concussion requiring rest. The Road Board opposes a full time health officer, preferring periodic visits by a Perth officer funded by a government bill to be tested against cost. Other districts joined Bridgetown in rejecting a joint Health Inspector role, proposing government provision with per district charges instead.
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Warrior
Nannup
Bridgetown Oval
Kevin Woodthorpe
Woodthorpe
Kevin
Bridgetown
Dr. Cook
Perth
Cook
Greenbushes
Balingup
Boyup Brook
Dinninup
Donnybrook
Preston
E Bridgetown
Flood Appeal Progress and Individual Donations
The district has nearly finished a house to house canvass for a £1000 flood appeal with £146 5s 9d collected so far. Individual donors include W L Owen £10 18s 6d KR Sandilands £17 4s 9d A T Peck £25 16s 0d H C Moore £28 9s 0d RF 8 Hester £16 18s 0d H J Smith £32 13s 0d L A Evans £28 17s 0d Y A Doust £6 3s 0d S&S Waters £9 11s 0d. The board has £72 0s 3d more in hand. Red Cross sent £120 to Perth Bridgetown must raise £500, dances and carnivals to cover remaining funds. The response from the town is magnificent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Owen
KR. Sandilands
A. T. Peck
H. C. Moore
Hester
H. J. Smith
L. A. Evans
Y. A. Doust
S&s. Waters
Red Cross
Alout
Perth
Horses to be shot in Greenbushes roving herd
About 20 wild horses roaming Greenbushes face euthanasia after Greenbushes Road board secured permission to cull them. District Magistrate Stotter reviewed the case and found the board justified in wanting to rid the area of the herd.
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Greenbushes
Greenbushes Road
Board
Stotter
Bridgetown State School to Reassemble Buildings
The Bridgetown State School will be reassembled within two months to ease severe overcrowding. Some classes currently use the Manual Training shed, and Barrowhurst rooms being re-erected on site will free the shed for proper use. Contractor Mr. C Moyes moved the entire Barrowhurst building back to Bridgetown in two trips.
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Bridgetown
Barrowhurst
C. Moyes
Court room shouts as man denies threats
In Bridgetown Police Court William Richard Platell, a middle aged man, brands his brother in law Henry William Treloar a liar while denying threats asking to be left alone. Treloar testified Platell threatened to tear him apart, prompting the confrontation in court.
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William Richard Platell
Bridgetown
Boyup Brook
Henry William Treloar
Platell
Grace
Stotter
Treloar
Plate
Impressive Anzac Day Services in Bridgetown
Bridgetown held Anzac Day ceremonies with wreath laying at the Memorial attended by about 200. Rev In wood and RSL leader Mr W Owen spoke of remembrance and non glorification of war. About 90 ex servicemen marched to the Town Hall for hymns.
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Bridgetown
Rev. Inwood
Bridgetown Rsl
W. Owen
RSL
Mr. Owen
T. R. Pelham Thurman
Road money request turned down by Main Roads Board
Bridgetown will receive no additional financial aid from the Main Roads Board for now. The Board refused a government request to fund improvements on Maranup Ford Road, noting a recent £1000 district allocation for developmental roads and £5000 previously authorised for Winnerup Road. No further proposals will be considered until the 1947-48 programme is prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Main Roads Board
Maranup Ford Road
Main Roads
Local ‘Road Board
Winnerup
M.R
South Perth Kiddies Visit Cancelled After Accommodation Issues
South Perth school children who were to visit Bridgetown for a week in May have had their plans cancelled. Local FP and C Association allocated 6 pounds for kiddies entertainment this year, but housing issues forced the cancellation despite prior appreciation of the change in surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Perth
C. Association
Thrilling serial race grips readers in Nannup area
A bustling page highlights a gripping serial race with eager crowds in Nannup and nearby Greenbushes. Football results feature local teams posting notable scores as residents follow league standings and upcoming match dates.
Badminton Season Opens in Bridgetown Club
Bridgetown held practice games in the Convert Hall marking the start of badminton for four years. John Fleeton was elected president of the new local club with Miss M Lyons as secretary and Mr R Edwards as captain. Future matches are set for Monday and Thursday nights. About two dozen turned up for the opening.
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Bridgetown
John Fleeton
M. Lyons
R. Edwards
Fruit Packers Compete at Royal Horticultural Show
The Royal Horticultural Society show in Melbourne features a fruit packing contest with prizes. Winning apple cases will be sent to the King. Open to growers packers and packing sheds with contests for apples and pears and a special kiddles packing event.
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Royal Horticultural Society
Melbourne
Kiddles
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Road Board
E. C. Siggins
Joan Wilkins
Bridgetown Hockey Team
Owen
Bridgetown Road Board
RSL Women's Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Girl Guides
Brownies
Messrs
G. Hammond
E. G Hall
Town Hall Service
Magistrate Stotter
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