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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

2

Annual Ratepayers Meeting at Bridgetown District

The Bridgetown District ratepayers held their annual meeting on Monday evening with Chairman WB Scott presiding. Financial statements and audit reports were approved, a hospital loan of £2000 was debated, and support was voiced for expanding hospital facilities including a new wing and a controlled milk plant project. Parking and street congestion were raised, with calls to review town parking and ongoing road works documented.

Bridgetown Str WB Scott Lps Jpantiny Scott Road Board Panton Howoitil’ Board Southern Cross Wauchope Willams F. Gordon Somme Sir Scary Mc Vinden Street Retseng

Bridgetown Road Board Meeting Addresses Flood Damage and Road Plans

The Bridgetown Road Board met Saturday to discuss wall reconstruction after flood damage at a member’s residence and outline costs for lighting. They debated footpath safety, vermin control, footpaths near the church, and appointing a Medical Health Officer. Graveling and road declarations for Winnegap, Koyup Brook Bridgetown, Busselton Nannup Bridgetown, and other local routes were planned, with concerns about straying cattle and a need for better poundkeeper service.

Bridgetown Road Board WW. Pscott W. Taper J. J. McAlinden E. le. Mitchell Ho Lake W. A. Dunst BS. Hester MH Campbell Roghan G- Wood G. Auden Blackwood Rabbit Wind Oaine Scott Strugnell Church of England Vestry Mitchell Wath N.S. Williams L. Wilks Hampton Street

Death Notice and Funeral for Mrs Jessie Soden

The death occurred on May 4 at Greenbushes for Mrs Jessie Soden aged 75 widow of the late William Soden of Greenbushes. The funeral was held at Greenbushes Cemetery on Saturday afternoon with arrangements by Arthur Davies and Co and Milves and Son of Bridgetown. The rest of the text includes unrelated advertisements and garbled content about Corn Flake wafers and a film studio gossip item.

J. Soden Cattesloe Jessie Soden William ‘Soden Greenbushes Messrs Arthur Davies

Official Opening of New Palgaray School

The ceremony marks the official opening of the Palgaray school this Saturday with a dance to honor the occasion. The project, funded by local scholars and supported by Mr C J Bowst and Mr C1 Dyust, aims to improve conditions and provide a three week teaching period.

Palgarup Palgaray Palgaras C1 Dyust Mia C. J. Bowst

Abide Lex CWA Southern Division Holds April Gathering

The annual sweeting event of the Abide Lex CWA Southern Division was held April 26 with officers elected, reports presented by President Kjellgeen and Secretary Davies, and thanks offered to volunteers including Mrs Logan for her inspiring speech and the branch’s support of activities and resources.

Abidelex Cwa Mre Mes Gibson Jim Kjeligren Logan Kjellgeen TP Davies Middlesex Te Hi Group Kietigret Halden Jones Tradermen

Warren Hospital Board Meeting Notes May 2 192?

The Warren Hospital Board met on Tuesday May 2 with all members present. They paid tribute to Miss E Hack for her service as relieving matron and welcomed Miss D Bowen the new matron. Dr Williams reported Australian Kodak films matched imported ones in X ray work and the secretary will order them if price is satisfactory. The meeting granted permission to place a fence site at Hattiegate and noted visiting committee reports as satisfactory. The finance committee reported March costs were well contained and an aria for the hospital ball on July 7 was highlighted with a nominating committee formed.

Wv Hospital Board Pital E. Hack G. Dufield Hack D. Bowen Bowen Williams Heward Hattiegate Mesers Glynn Pearce Gilet Dr. Williams Vearce W Mottram R. Monk

Market Report from Westrahian Partners at Katon Market

The Westrahian Partners Ltd report notes April 38 market activity with large buyer turnout and satisfactory results. Descriptions include Border Leicester and Dorset Mounr rams, fat wethers, medina senights, and various skin values. A 104 cow with second rat at foot is mentioned among the lots.

Westrahian Parmners Ltd Katanning Leicester Dorset Medina

AERATED WATER FACTORY OFFERS LOCAL ORDERS PROMPTLY

Local factory advertises aerated waters and cordials made from pure ingredients. Encourages country orders and personal service, urging readers to support local industry with a trial order.

Tarring on Greenbushes Road Delayed by Carting Obstacle

A Bridgetown Road update notes that tarring of the Greenbushes Road to Bridgetown was postponed due to apple carting. Work planned to Pork area remains unchanged.

Greenbushes Road Jst Bridgetown Road Bridgetown

Wedding Bells in Busselton as Maud Spencer Wed Scott

A large Warren and Upper Black Wood district wedding took place at St Marys Busselton on April 26. Alwin Maud Spencer second daughter of RG Spencer and Thomas Edward Scott of Woodlands Yallingup were married by Rev Robert Davies before about 190 guests. The bride wore embossed satin and tulle veil with orange blossom, attended by Bertha Nybo and Joy Giblett. Best man was Pred Scott with R Bywaters as groomsman. After a reception, the couple began a South-West honeymoon, the bride in navy satin and astrakhan coat.

Warren Upper Black Wood St. Mary's Church Busselton Alwin Maud Second RG. Spencer Thornhill Yallingup Thomas Edward T. Scott Woodlands Yalligup Robert Davies Charlotte Vyn Bertha Nybo Jand Joy Giblett Atin Dorothy Neal Pred Scott W. H. Willmott South-West Blechynden Muir Giblett Doust Frank Giblett Oakieieh Balbarrap

Seaton Ross Ward Resignation Accepted by Bridgetown Board

Mr Greville wrote to the Bridgetown Road Board meeting resigning as Seaton Ross Ward member. The resignation was accepted and a by-election for the vacancy was set for June 1. Draper was appointed Returning Officer.

Greville Bridgetown Road Seaton Ross Ward Draper

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