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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 05, 1949

Page

7

Junior Farmers Club urged to recruit youth at show

The meeting backed expanding junior farming to individuals under 26, with G Sumners noting the future of the Society depends on youth involvement. P B Wallace pledged support for Boyup Brook and proposed contacting district bodies to promote new Junior Farmers clubs. Critics argued to drop log chopping from the program to save time, while ring events and children's events were discussed for scheduling.

G. Sumners P. B. Wallace Brook Wallace E. Niston

Improved Clinic Sees Sister Isles Take Over Gollie-Wagin Area

Sister Isles arrives to manage health services in the Gollie-Wagin district with Sister Stephens reallocating to Black Wood. Stephens extends duties to Bridgetown and Boyup Brook, allotting two days weekly, and leaves alternate Thursdays for Nannup Greenbushes and Bal

Bridgetown Infartt Health Clinic Sister Isles Gollie-Wagin Stepheny Bridgetown Boyup Brook Nannup Greenbushes Balingup

Immunisation Clinic Planned by Upper Blackwood Board

Secretary H R Connolly said the Road Board would hold another diphtheria immunisation clinic as soon as practicable if numbers warrant. Circulars are being sent to parents asking for the names and ages of children to be sent to the board office.

Upper Blackwood Road Board H. R. Connolly

Window of the South West Show Grows, Seeks Support

The 1948 Dinninup show report credits Sir James Mitchell with patrons and notes a record crowd despite weather. Shearing events attracted both learners and open entrants, with prizes funded by donations from Wallace Bleechmore Inglis and King. Exhibits in sheep cattle horses and new yards boosted finances and membership to 110, while door receipts topped 98 pounds. A call goes out for donations and membership to sustain the show as the region’s window of the South West.

Dinninup James Mitchell Lee Steere P. B. Wallace Messrs C. Bleechmore W. Inglis A. King

Medical Exam Card Scheme Discussed by Board

Dr Williams approved using record cards for school children medical examinations. Mr Ellson told the Board that once a supply was obtained, Drs Williams and Phelan would implement the scheme.

Society Officers Elected At Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting Mr. J. Lee Steere was unanimously elected president for another term. Officers include vice presidents K Beatty and K Easton, President Elect G B W Blechyn den Patrons Hon N Lemmon Hon W J Mann Hon E K Hoar MLA, and a long list of committee members with secretary L Bashford. A main point was reducing the committee to sixteen members.

J. Lee Steere Anther K. Beatty K Easton G B W Blechynden N. Lemmon W. J. Mann E. K. Hoar M.L.A Messrs. Campbell Oa. Corker B. Farleigh P.D. Forrest R. Graham

Boyup Brook Fields Two Football Teams For 1949 Season

Boyup Brook announces two teams for the 1949 Nelson Association season with B Grade joining the minor competition. The season opens with a Bridgetown match against Rovers as part of a 12-team league. First round fixtures list May 8 to May 29 with B Grade games at noon followed by senior matches at 2 p.m.

Boyup Brook Brade Rovers Bridgetown Warriors Centrals

New Mail Delivery Timetable for Boyup Brook District

New mail routes announced to operate from May 1 in Boyup Brook district. Routes include Boyup Brook to Mayanup and Upper Tone River with schedules, stops at Mayanup post office, Scott's Brook school, Cross Road points, and return times. Mail contractors are J M Young and M A Brooke.

Boyup Brook Mayanup M. Passeg Locs Cross Road Scott's Brook J. M. Young Upper Tone River M. A. Brooke

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U.B.A.P.S Junior Farmers’ Club G. Mitchell Upper Blackwood Sports Committee Mr. Montgomery Maradup Put Stephens Collie Blackwood Holden Fisher’s Garage Kirup Mullalyup Thurs National Library of Australia Society Officers Nelson Association Boyup Boyup v V. Centrals Warriors Rovers Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth Bank of Australia Mortgage Bank Department Nla.gov
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