Country Week Bowling Bridgetown Teams Shine in Events
Northam won the Big Nell Shield for the third time and claimed Championship Fours Singles and Pairs. Bridgetown and Kalgville placed second and third overall with Ted Bolton’s Colt team performing well though denied final. Ladies’ events saw Northam defeat Bridgetown in Pairs while Bridgetown tied for Plate Pairs and Singles Plate honors went to Mrs Pearce of Bridgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. Pearce
Hartley Jones
W. Toyer
W. Pearce
W. Abbotts
W. Cherrie
A. Zinnecker
F. Waller
H. C. Jones
L. Evans
W. Polina
D. McClure
T. Bolton
A. Mackinnon
W. Fleeton
R. G. Evans
Mr. H. C. Jones
Northam
Kalgsville
Bridgetown
Merdames Williams
Green
Mesdamer
Moulton
Bridgetown Agricultural Society Meets At Recreation Ground
The Bridgetown Agricultural Society discussed selling the ground to the Road Board for a public recreation area but failed to act. A rescinding motion was planned with copies for councillors. The society abandoned building a full size trotting ground and debated selling for £100, with negotiation possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Agricultural Society
Road Board
Doust
M. Scott
Bridgetown Red Cross Meeting and May Gift Sale
The Bridgetown Branch will hold its next meeting today. Members are reminded the May gift is an article for sale in the Red Cross shop. Afternoon tea is not included due to the CWA Exhibition. gifts may be left with Mrs. Siggins. Cakes are welcome. A large party celebrated Miss Ethel Giblett’s twenty first birthday at Manjimup Town Hall on Tuesday night with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Bridgetown
Red Cross
Manjimup
Ethel Giblett
Potato Shipment Halted at Manjimup Siding
Potatoes into Manjimup siding paused yesterday after the current shipment order was filled. Since season start about 800 tons have been raised, mostly allocated for export to Ceylon, with a resumption of outward shipments expected when further transport becomes available.
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Manjimup
Ceylon
Rainfall Provides Timely Aid for Fire Prevention
This month saw only about one inch of rainfall. The last shower arrived just as fires flared, aiding crews burning fire breaks and reducing fire risk as workers stayed busy on controlled burns.
Road Board Elections Results at Bridgetown and Balingup
Polling last Saturday across the South West produced new blood for Bridgetown Central and South West Wards with unopposed return of Mr. D. Willmott in North Ward and Mr. K. T. Smith in Ross Ward. In South West Ward J. S. Bagshaw led with 68 votes to R. W. Cowan 26, and C. P. Scott sought renomination in Central Ward. At Balingup Upper Capel Ward saw W. F. Wringe returned unopposed, while Lower Balingup Ward results were G. E. White 77 votes and C. D. Blackeney 68. More figures follow.
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Bridgetown
D. Willmott
K. T. Smith
Seaton Ross
Bagshaw
R. W. Cowan
C. P. Scott
Balingup
Manjimup North Ward elects Hodgson in extraordinary contest
The North Ward vacancy triggered an extraordinary election in the Manjimup Road Board. With three opponents, Hodgson led final totals 116 to 49 for Mrs. A McKay and 36 for Mr. H F Jay, amid strong turnout and local interest. Unopposed winners included J W Margereson M S Muir H J Limmer and J Bashford.
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Manjimup Road Board
North Ward
W. J. Morgan
Hodgson
Hubert Jay
A. McKay
J. W. Margereson
Manjimup
M. 8. Muir
Perup
H. J. Limmer
J. Sbashford
Pemberton
A. E. Hodgson
H. F. Jay
McKay
Jay
Yanmahe Hodgson
Deanmill
J. Smith
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Mesdames Cherrie
Wilkins
Mesdames Felton
Palm
Albany
Mrs. Pearce
Cherrie
Elder, Smith and Co
Robb's Jetty
Midland Junction
E. Pearce
King’s Park Green
Alf Morey
Australia
Ron Edwards
AIF
Thos. McInnes
Miss Pixie Henderson
Fisher
Chowerup
Blackwood
H. J. Smith
J. McAlinden
Tweed
Forrest
Seale Ajo i Dinninup
Caporna
Gibbs
Ritchie
Benjinup
Inglis
Manjimup Elections
Messrs Mcinure
M. C. Jones
L. A. Evans
Smith’s
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