Motor bike crash injures two near Bridgetown
Two men were hurt when a motor bike went out of control near Bridgetown. Frank Archibald, 19, from Strand House, Bridgetown, was rushed to Perth hospital in a critical condition with a ruptured kidney and possible spine fracture after the crash. Williama Donald Bodycoat, also from Bridgetown, suffered only abrasions and was later discharged.
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Bridgetown
Frank Archibald
Strand House
Perth Hospital
Williama Donald Bodycoat
Bridgetown Hospital
Bodycoat
Greenbushes
Archibald
Botti
Perth
Urges Regional Hospital for Bridgetown Grows
The Policy Pool Association urged action on a regional hospital site at Bridgetown not to be swayed by politics. Chairman R Urquhart said Manjimup was chosen previously, but nothing has happened. Bridgetown would serve Boyup Brook and Nannup, and pressure should be kept until progress occurs.
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Bridgetown
Local Policy Pool Association
R. Urquhart
Manjimup
Boyup Brook
Nannup
Mr. Urquhart
Association
Rainfall Surge Drenches Bridgetown Early May
Weather records show Bridgetown receiving heavy rains in the first six days of the month, surpassing the total for the previous four months. Since May began, the city has logged 44 inches of rain with daily readings around 9 a.m. showing variable inches, including 1 to 4 inches on several days.
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Bridgetown
Shipta
Improved Phone Service to City
PMG technicians completed installation of three direct lines between here and Perth on Monday. Bridgetown businesspeople suffered delays reaching Perth. the new lines should provide satisfaction. Mr Hy C Bail announced the opening and noted the struggle to obtain equipment for the project.
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PMG
Perth
Bridgetown
Hy C. Bail
Girl Wins A Few Pounds Rumor Of £10,000 Hijinks
Miss Zenti denies winning £10,000 amid farm village chatter and family nerves. A dog attack on Mr. King caused hand injuries requiring stitches. The dog was shot. Kathleen Zenti and her father dismiss the jackpot tale while contemplating Taft's tickets for luck.
Warriors Footballers Suffer Wrist Injury and Head Knock
Stan Hogan vice captain of the Warriors broke his wrist in a match at Greenbushes last Sunday after his extended arm collided with an opponent in the third quarter. Hogan was treated at Bridgetown hospital. Teammate G Maithrull left the field after a kick to the head at Bridgetown oval. Mee Loughlin of Balingup was hurt by an accidental blow to the stomach.
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Greenbushes
Stan Hogan
Warriors
Centrals
Hogan
Bridgetown Hospital
Warrior
Bridgetown Oval
Mee Loughlin
Balingup
Flood Appeal Faces Shortfall Despite Several Donations
The flood appeal likely will miss its £1000 target as donations and collections total a small sum. The Red Cross has raised £160 with additional gifts reported. Optimists expect about £750 in hand when the appeal closes.
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Red Cross
Optimists
Laundry Project Proposed for Bridgetown at Pool Meeting
Mr B Harrison urged a Bridgetown laundry at this weeks Pool meeting noting hotels and private residents send laundry to Bunbury. For about £1260 a full washing and drying setup could be housed in a 15 by 30 shed with two staff and potential annual trade from hotels hospital and locals promising about £1000 profit. Equipment costs listed include wash £255 tumbler £195 roller press £208 steam irons and more. decision postponed for further consideration.
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Bridgetown
B. Harrison
Bunbury
Polley Pool
Mr. Tuarrison
Harrison
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Pillion
Hungerford
England
Town Road Board, Policy Pool and the Advocates
Page OF Comics
Thrilling Serial
Mr. King
Tattersall’s
Miss Zenti
Zenti
Girl
Kathleen
Policy Pool
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