Bridgetown Water Supply Dramas and Political Interest
Engineers are impressed by the mill stream as a potential water source for Bridgetown, Balingup, and Greenbushes though feasibility for Greenbushes remains uncertain due to elevation. New MLA John Hearman will push for better supply and catchment cleanup. Rainfall reduced consumption significantly, says the Bridgetown water officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Brand
Balingup
Hearman
John Hearman
Perth
F Pearse
Bridgetown committee visit prompts Mill Stream site note
Secretary A P Armstrong of the South West Zone Development Committee informs the Bridgetown Chamber of Commerce that Mill Stream site concerns were raised during the Bridgetown visit in October. He will discuss again with Public Works and bring the matter to the next committee meeting at Nannup on the 10th. Mrs K Mackinnon and her children from Bridgetown are staying in Dalkeith this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P
Armstrong
Bridgetown
The Rains Came
Last Thursday ended a long dry spell with 231 points of rain in 24 hours from noon to 1 pm. Flooding damaged culverts roads and homes including Mr and Mrs Yates whose three room residence flooded three inches of water, a cave‑in of the back yard well and the windlass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv Yates
Bridgetown Infant Health Clinic Plans Proceed
Mr Ray Lindsey said architects visited Laea wn to mark land for the new clinic building on Memorial Park grounds. Local committee struggles to commence work while awaiting land survey and block allocation. Mothers with babies attend clinic days rising. Sister Stephens invites more mothers to meet.
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Bridgetown _Infant Health Clinic
Ray Lindsey
Laeawn
Memorial Park
Lindsey
Stephens
Regional board approves amendments and welcomes new members
Re elected Mr Thomson has held the position for many years. Mr G Guest was elected vice chairman, Mr S Meagher delegate on the Regional Health Committee and Mr N Lindsay representative on the Greenbushes Sports Council. Welcome extended to new members Messrs F Head and H Brock. Board discussed amendments to the Bush Wives Act as submitted by the South West Road Board Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
8. G. Guest
S.C. Meagher
N. Lindsay
Greenbushes Sports Council
Messrs. F. Head
H. Brock
South West Road Board Association
Balingup Board Plans 3500 Loan for District Works
Secretary K I Darling said the Board will apply for loans totaling 3500 pounds to fund works in the Balingup district after electing W T Wringe as vice chairman.
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K. I. Darling
Balingup
Local Holiday Visits and Banking Appointment
Mr. and Mrs. R. Lindsay return from holidays spent in Geraldton and the city. Mr. Lindsay receives notice of appointment to the Williamstown Branch of The Bank of New South Wales. Mrs. B. Fisher visits Mrs. Fisher senior at her Claremont home.
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R. Lindsay
Geraldton
City
Mr. Lindsay
Williamst
Bank of New South Wales
Mrs. B. Fisher
Mrs. Fisher, Snr
Claremont
Deanmill Edna Doust stars as Warren-Bridgetown women open season
The Warren Bridgetown Women’s Hockey Assn opened 1950 with three A Grade games. Deanmill beat Manjimup 3 2 with Edna Doust scoring all three goals. Pem baryton defeated Manjimup 1 0 with Myra Rosman netting the sole goal. Bridgetown and Jardee drew 0 0. Next Saturday Pem baryton v Bridgetown at Jarrah Manjimup v Manjimup No 2 at Jimup Deanmill v Jardee at Deanmill.
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Pemberton
Myra Rosman
K. Milne
Alma McDonald
Bridgetown
Jardee
Best Cattle Bring £29 Amid Strong Trade
Cattle and sheep quality good with top prices at £29 for heavyweight cows and £82 for top cattle. Cattle: heavy cows to £29, medium cows £24, medium weight steers AU/10/, lightweights £2/5/. Sheep: good quality medium to heavyweight wethers up to £3, lambs up to £4/ .
Hospital Board Plans Appreciation for Retiring Chairman Goodridge
Bridgetown Hospital Board members met Tuesday night and agreed to honor former chairman J. Br. Goodridge for his exemplary service. The board and Ladies' Auxiliary plan a joint presentation at next Tuesday afternoon in Repertory Club rooms. Former board members may be invited to join the event.
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Bridgetown Hospital
J. BR. Goodridge
F. Buck
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Goodridge
Repertory Club
D. Wauchope
Hoard
BF. Ruck
Tourists Visit Bridgetown Bus Party Names
Tourists visiting Bridgetown this week include Mr and Mrs J W Clark Mr and Mrs D Perrett Mr and Mrs C B Norton Misses E Patterson P Patterson M Skipsey Messrs A W Norton G Ryan J Ryan Mrs A Acland Mrs G Rydings Mrs A Blackburn Mrs F H Carmody.
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Bridgetown
J. W. Clark
D. Perrett
C. B. Norton
E. Patterson
P. Patterson
M. Skipsey
A. W. Norton
G. Ryan
J. Ryan
A. Acland
G. Rydings
A. Blackburn
F. H. Carmody
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ron Blythe
Pamela Wright
Bride
Valma Ward
Roy Hibben
Carole Walton
Maxine McLoughlin
W.Z.D.C
Greenbushes
John Bridger
Percy Williams
C. Edgecombe
Gilbert Williams
Carter
Angus
Road Board
R. J. Blechynden
W. T. Wringe
PW A Pemberton
Deanmill
Bri
Hospital Board
John F. Smith & Co
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