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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
1
Bridgetown road board moves to enforce traffic rules. They report 16 offences but lack strong evidence for prosecutions and vote to authorize the traffic inspector to prosecute all breaches of the Traffic Act.
A wartime Yank airman who claimed to have sighted and sunk a submarine is noted alongside a local traffic accident. Mr H Barber’s car rolled in reverse down Bridgetown hospital hill, damaged two front doors and a fence, with no injuries reported.
Apple and pear packers at Westralian Farmers Ltd Bridgetown passed 100000 cases on Tuesday night with an expected 26000 more before closing. Johnny Drop and hail storms reduced the crop from an initial 160000 to lower totals. Record packing day reached 2685 cases since March, while Paterson and Company in Bridgetown have packed about 70000 so far and expect about 20000 more.
Bridgetown Road Board orders a large stray dog roundup. Licensed dogs may be destroyed within 48 hours if owners do not respond to notices. Homeless dogs face three days in the pound before possible sale. Police involvement expected in roundup.
Bridgetown footballers journey to Donnybrook for the South West Football Carnival a three day event starting September 1 with nine teams including Nelson Warren Donnybrook Harvey Bunbury Collie Busselton Margaret River and Murray Districts Nelson meets Donnybrook on September 26 and Murray Districts the next day.
Malcolm Scott is re-elected as Bridge Town Road Board Chairman unopposed for a second term with H. O. Moore as vice-chairman. Scott pledged to press ahead with an extensive road and sports ground improvements and a wartime reconstruction program, noting shortages but aiming to start major projects. He also welcomed C. P. Scott after winning North Ward election.
Bridgetown Hospital Board grows frustrated with Medical Dept delays in supplying a hot water system. A year ago the board offered to arrange funding, and chairman Mr KR Goodridge sent an urgent telegram to the Lotteries Commission seeking action.
Deputy Premier Watts suggested Bridgetown Road Board may be reimbursed for £180 overspend on distinguished visitors including the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. The board would repay the rest by cutting 3 per cent outlays over three years after a detailed account of the year’s expenditures.
State officials push for the Bridgetown Road Board to have full control of the sports ground before funding improvements. A management committee would include five Agricultural Society members and two Road Board members, ensuring the Society majority. An amendment to an existing Act would be required to grant shared control. The Road Board will contact the minister after the Agricultural Society decides its stance.
Sister E M Aisbett has been appointed matron at Bridgetown hospital after Matron C Harper resigns. Aisbett, 16 months at the hospital, will begin in June as she was the sole applicant. Hospital Board notes her excellent qualifications and plans to thank Harper at a tea event next Wednesday.
Bridgetown faces a £762 10s 4d debt to local traders as the hospital board warns of a dire cash squeeze. Despite a £350 shortfall in a £1,000 flood relief appeal and £160 raised by the Red Cross, the board says it cannot meet outstanding accounts and may take drastic steps if the Medical Department does not act.
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