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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
4
Mr Tuckey debuts a campaign tied to a new school for Bridgetown and rural development. He touts roads, water, housing, schools, and irrigation while urging lower taxes and denouncing delays in soldier settlements and federal tax levels. He warns against subversive abroad and calls for a No vote in the upcoming referendum.
Candidate Johnstone pledges cooperation with the McLarty-Watts government and support for water reticulation, education, hospitals, and agricultural industrial expansion in the South-West. He backs improved roads and rail, ties with the British Food Mission to secure markets, soil erosion prevention, and opposition to roadside tree removal when adjoining landholders consent. He promotes a South-West Power Scheme and mineral resource survey.
At 11 o clock on Anzac Day the Nannup Sub branch of the RSL formed in front of Nannup Hall and marched inside. Mr R R Rowe led the service and address with capably delivered remarks. A large crowd attended as the morning was summery. Wreaths were laid by the Nannup Sub-branch Jarrahwood RBL Girl Guides Brownies and Nannup RSL Women's Auxiliary. Private wreaths were also placed.
On May 1 Mrs Renee Taylor took over from the Chum Whites who move to Waroona. Improvements have been contemplated and will be implemented soon. Casual meals will be catered for in the near future.
Mr. Vernon a Coal Miner and Labor figure addresses Collie meeting outlining policy for the South West. He advocates gasification at Collie, extension of the Wundowle pig iron project, water conservation and technical education, with strong ties to the ALP and local unions.
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