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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 04, 1945

Page

4

Upper Blackwood Board Reviews Culvert Use and Meter Fees

The Upper Blackwood Board discussed a private culvert installed by Mr Wilson deemed of limited use beyond private drainage. It approved a 5 shilling meter test/maintenance charge and arranged a staff extension for two weeks in July while planning year-end tasks. A town development plan was endorsed and condolences offered for a local settler’s death.

Lkwood Board W. Wilton Wilson Moore Palmer Wecre Workers Homes W. Wtrewell Dinninup

Local Liquid Fuel Committee Deliberations on Monthly Allocations

The committee adheres to prior recommendations approving 26 units per month for Mr. C. B Mitchell after reconsideration by the Control Board. An annual 430 unit allowance was advised. Boyap Brook Co-op requests 27 units per month for vehicle service. Dorsett Motor Co seeks 5 units per month and is approved.

C. B Mitchell Control Board Meiers Henderson and Farleigh C. W. Rodway Boyap Brook Co-op Servce van Wax Dorsett Motor Co

Pemberton Ladies Plan May 12 Dance At Mill Hall

Pemberton Golf Club hosts a May 12 dance in Mill Hall with Barneys Band and MC W Bann. Supper provided by members, large crowd expected. a social event amid ongoing club competitions and mixed foursomes results reported, including wins by Mrs. Cinddoerd and Evans with Mrs Goddard.

Pemberton Golf Club Mill Hall Barneys W. Bann Assimdates Cinddoerd Travis Winch Bloor Jnr Rowberry Claymter Smith Knowles Deadman Darwise Neek Evans Mra Goddard Roby Mins Nichols Mra. Roby Clayster Bloor Jur Bloor Sur Mra. Green Mra. Davis Barwise E. Richards

Rainfall totals for four months show low precipitation

A rainfall report records a very low total through April with 44 points on 26 wet days. It notes monthly totals of 189 points from seven wet days and scattered figures for other periods, including 425 points on two wet days and 26 points on one day.

Youth Club Trip Reports Pleasant Weather and Tea

Youth Club members completed their second cradle cruise for the year on Sunday morning. Two cricket matches were played with Roy Kelly as umpire and trip supervisor. Ley reportedly brewed some of the best tea the crowd has tasted. A tripper reportedly got lost in the sandhills while Jeff had a rough day, nearly losing his cap.

Seconnd Roy Kelly Ley Sandhills Jeff

Hospital Notes On Inmate Soiree Themistry And Patson

Soiree Themistry, an inmate, is reported to be doing well in hospital. Mr. Patson is in jumatte at the hospital after a recent accident with a fractured bone. Mr. Flantey and his daughter Twig are noted in progress favorably.

Soiree Themistry Patson Flantey Atre Twig

Unclear OCR sports update from Erie game

Two teams under captains Mat Coverley and John Connern played a close game for Erie. Coverley’s squad dominated early with strong line play and a TD. Me Cadel Woomuetetwead managed several key plays while Tom Davis stood out on defense. Reg Goverler and Tony Tiffin contributed field goal attempts as the match drew to a finish. Owen Pitta appears in the closing notes.

Mat Coverley John Connern Erie Fae Coverley Victeriou West Pilayere Tom Davis Tony Tiffin Reg Goverler Sims Finieh Owen Pitta

Winter sports drive aids 44 children’s Perth trip

Parents and citizens plan football and basketball events with Manjinmiy school and a later journey to Perth in August. Forty four children will join the excursion costing about £120 with fund raising led by the trip committee and Mr Riley and Mr Everett. E K Flor, MELA, Mr Todd and Mr Pewherton attended the Anza Services at Youthhab building. Joe Graham and Pat Hardner were chosen school representatives to lay a wreath at the services.

Manjinmiy School Perth Riley Everett Will Lannch Toreen Granue Anza Youthhab E. K. Flor Mela Todd Pewherton KSUL Joe Graham Pat Hardner Weilnedday

Pemberton Progress Association Discusses Electric Light Increase

A special meeting on April 20 addressed proposed electric light rate hikes. Members questioned voltage quality and agreed to bill April at old rates while awaiting action. A water-supply plan and committee were formed to prepare data for Minister for Public Works.

Pemberton Progress Association F. Rendell Mower Co Manjimup EL KL Hoar M.L.A Mme A. BR. Kelly Messrs. E. K. Hoar M.A A .R. Kelly J. Femberton HK. J. Wells J. Charcher Pemberton Vwoar Wells Hoar

Manjimup Road Board Taw orbinet set at meeting

The Manjimup Road Board council held its regular meeting with the chairman reelected without opposition. Correspondence from the Railway and Works Auty Committee noted Branelotte rifles were not usable at Drees do Wiberfield for publication in Viewtise.

von Sameer Morth Bat Mer He Eben Mar Afergam Chay Fiollenweine Drees Do Wiberfield

Local Board Proceedings and Economic Notes

The minutes cover routine business and inquiries. Actions include sending sympathy to Mrs A. Gierden, plans for a new engine from Elder Smith and Co, and approval of expansion for sole yards. It records inquiries into diphtheria serum costs, cork tree investigation, and road safety measures at Pemberton railway crossing. Funding notes mention £15 proceeds from a swimming pool and travel allowances for board attendances.

Munjimap Bourg District Forest Therr Railways Pemberton A. Fontanini Fontaninitt Jo Wells Rawbrook Wells Bridgetown Vermin Bourg Railway Commissioner Lands Department S. Wheatley Wheatley

Boyup Brook Club Season Ends With Grand Hall Night

The Boyup Brook Club wraps its successful season with a Sunday event at 2:30 pm. Members and locals are asked to bring refreshments while races are conducted on the newly improved crofting track. Parents are urged to keep children off the track during trotting and foot races.

Boyup Brook Club The A LLP

Rainfall Totals For April Record 55 Points

April rainfall totals show 74 points in April 0 34 20 4 25 12 30 adding to 55 points. The cumulative total to end of April stands at 146 points for Arg.

Social and Personal Notes On Local Gatherings

Dawn Stanton visits home with Geo and Mrs Stanton after a ASW SOAL evening at Dr Stenns venue for member Mike Oliver Andersons upcoming marriage to Ralph Hates. Musicians and talent from Joyere Malcolm Winnie Halden and Ross Thornton entertained, with a Mayanup Ball smoke social later hosted by Upper Trackwood VDAC officers and soldiers. Donation of £10 proposed to St John Ambulance district.

Dawn Stanton Geo. Stanton Stenns ASW Soal Ross Thornton Mayanup Trackwood VDAC L/Cpl Wiltshire Slattery Sankey Corp Matthews Somg W. Hack J. Cavanagh Stoke St. John Ambulante

Ambu lance Fund Gifts Recorded for Upper Blackwood Ward

A list of donations to the St John Ambulance Assn Upper Blackwood branch records funds raised toward purchasing an ambulance for the district. Names appear alongside amounts such as 5 0 0 and 20 0 0, with entries including Goldfields Pictures and local stewards.

Upper Blackwood Agel Oy

Red Cross Notes Lridgetowne Branch Financials and Needs

The quarterly statement shows donations for January to March totaling £1,400 with proceeds from a fundraising event. Quilts and toilet bags are urgently needed. an order for materials has been placed and items should be ready by Friday May 4.

Lridgetowne Dhe Uirec Menthy Edo Ubdbie Farcher Meneyourteen Hee Nello Red Cross Yoroup Mill Hed Cross

May 6 1945 Church Services At Pemberton England

Full Gospel Church Pemberton and St Pauls Bridgetown schedule a Holy Communion at 11 am and outdoor meeting in the morning, followed by a 3 pm Sunday School and evening gospel service. Other items include a Tuesday Bible study and Friday prayer meeting.

Church OF England ST. Paul's Bridgetown Holy Communion Tely Communion Pontovenee Country Services Spam Wandillap Opn

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