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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
2
Mr Clarson announces a year of progress with the Manj Chamber nearly doubling its membership from twenty to 38. He notes sustained Saturday trading support, monthly executive meetings, and strong ties with the Road Board, praising volunteers and the retiring president and secretary for their service.
Printed and published by Francia L. Semmens for Coun try Newspapers Pty Ltd at their office in Steere St Bridge town.
Health inspector J Ellson reported no diphtheria cases in Manjimup for a long period and Dr Williams saw no need for a new immunisation clinic now. About fifty babies had not yet received treatment. Recent clinics at Northcliffe and Pemberton treated nine and twenty seven children respectively by Di Ryan of Pemberton.
Manjimup Road Board rejects South West Dairy Farmers plan to shift factory effluent drainage to a central board scheme. Board cites 50 000 pound cost beyond capacity and directs health inspector to enforce existing liquid waste disposal orders while pursuing no immediate drainage project.
At the Manjimup Road Board meeting Mr. M B Muir praised supervisor C I Doust and his crew for completing all current year funds work on Eastbourne Road, with one mile remaining. Complaints about Pemberton school bus turning and a narrow culvert were referred to the works committee amid further praise for the Seven Day road crews.
The Manjimup Road Board revisited a request to erect a lean-to shelter at the Recreation Ground after a Sports Council letter urged reconsideration. The Works Committee proposed the sporting bodies fund the shelter, noting the Sports Council has offered iron. Some members opposed, citing temporary nature, while ratepayers had favored it. a motion to rescind the previous decision was raised.
The Manjimup Road Board was told work has begun on a new timber mill on the Tone River by Bunning Bros. A hut erection started on April 11. The Board was asked to build a road from Mt. Barker Road to access the site. The Supervisor will inspect and report to the works committee.
Delegates of the Warren Football Association approved a reform plan to form a five independent member council with one delegate per club plus the president and secretary to govern. The first round fixtures start May 8 with five teams Manjimup Pemberton Jardee Deanmill and Palgarup. Deanmill may struggle to field a side. B grade prospects uncertain with only Manjimup and Pemberton possibly able to compete. Independent members named L V Everett J McDonald E Adams H Ogden and F Leeman to be approached by secretary Brian Burney. Felstead continues as president.
At the Manjimup Road Board meeting the works supervisor said light grading would cost £5 per mile but heavy rains would wash it away without a high crown. A culvert heavy upgrade could cost £30 per mile, with alternatives via Easterbrook road discussed. The board voted to clear and grade to make it trafficable soon. Work on the lower Channybearup section won't start until June and bus use is unlikely before September.
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