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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 05, 1949

Page

5

Bal­ing Up Show Faces Attracting Few Members In 1949

The meeting of the Bal­ing Agricultural Society drew only ten members as they discussed restarting the 1949 show. President A Prowse praised past effort, noted improvements, and urged better scheduling, prize lists, and ring events. Discussions covered sideshow fees, junior farmers prizes, and committee nominations with a plan to hire a show day cashier.

Walker F. O. Nelson Prowse Barr- Goyder Wren Grime McDonald Tomerini Barr-Goyder Morgan Sieber Brennan A. W

Manjimup council plans grounds upgrades ahead of seasons

Auxiliary president Mrs. M. McKinley visits Manjimup as the R.S.L. Women’s Auxiliary and Manjimup Sub branch members host social events. The Sports Council approves road board grading of the hockey ground and oval and allocates funds for recreation ground improvements and a racecourse reserve project.

H. E. Gomme Manjimup Sports Council J. M. Allan

New Secretary Appointed at Manjimup Potato Growers Branch

At a recent meeting of the Manjimup Branch of the Potato Growers Association, J. F. Berry was appointed secretary replacing Birtwhistle who had acted pro tempore.

Manjimup Potato Growere Association J. F. Berry Birtwhistle

Campaign for Manjimup School Status Raises Junior High Talk

Manjimup residents discussed upgrading Manjimup School to Junior High at the monthly Manjimup Parente and Citizens Association meeting held Tuesday night. A special sub-committee was formed with headmaster J E Deacon, secretary J F Berry, A P Faulks, and Mrs A McKay to prepare a case. Chamber of Commerce pledged support at its Wednesday meeting.

McKinley Auxiliary W. Hargrave H. Thompson McDonald Forster Manjimup R.s.l B.S.L. Hell Claremont Asylum R.S.L. Mey RSL Manjimup Parente and Citizens’ Association J. E. Deacon M.A J. F. Berry A. P. Faulks A. McKay Chamber of Commerce

Continuation Classes Discussed for Manjimup

Mrs. A McKay suggested continuation classes during the Premier Ross McLarty visit. The headmaster Mr J B Deacon MA said instructors in English mathematics technical drawing woodwork book keeping and cross cutting are available. Applications likely soon with a minimum of ten pupils per class.

A. McKay Ross McLarty Manjimup Lkely Parents and Citizens’ Association J .B. Deacon Deacon

Vital savings push in wartime economy

The piece argues a savings campaign can reduce private purchases without causing widespread unemployment. It warns against excessive restraint, noting needed work in maintaining capital, roads, railways, and factories. It urges targeted restraint to fuel production of new goods and national capital for future benefits.

Imunitius Australia

Seeks Farm Work and Land Opportunities in Perth Area

A letter from E Farr of 3 Fitzroy Road South Belmont asks for work type and pay rate in the district. He is 41 years old with six children and previously a wheat farmer who left debt. He seeks affordable land, potential tent living, and guidance on sheep farming and good grass land with clover, hoping for a reply from locals.

E. Farr Fitzroy Road South Belmont Perth

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