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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
8
The Bridgetown Road Board announces a final inoculation clinic for tetanus on Friday June 2 1950 at 10 a.m. at Town Hall Bridgetown. It is open to individuals who have already received the first and second doses. E C Siggins secretary.
The season opener at Bayup Brook saw Bridgetown forfeit the B pennant against Upper Blackwood. Upper Blackwood gained 9 to 6 in total games with singles and foursomes results list including Hester Patullo Salvar and Randell among others. Upcoming fixtures include Upper Blackwood vs Manjimup and events at Boyup Brook and Manjimup in June.
Rain did not stop the Bridgetown Golf Club stroke event with strong scores as E. Hester led at 74-11-63 and T. Speer posted 89-14-15. Other notable scores included B. Kinnane 79-14-65 and A. T. Scott 6-20-66. Next Saturday hosts a Stableford format event.
At a Perth conference the Farmers' Union president ruled out amalgamation with any body. A motion urged maintaining separate identity while pursuing talks with the Farmers' Union executive about possible reforms and a fruit section within the Union to govern fruit growers. The proposed changes include dissolving district associations and re forming them as branches or a dedicated fruit section.
Public notice seeks a buyer to assume an established Rawleigh Dealer's business along Capel Preston Ballingup Greenbushes and Bridgetown Roads Boards. Going concern. Experience not needed. No capital required. Stock supplied on credit. Write to The Rawleigh Co Ltd WA-21NZ3 60 Dawson Street N.10 Vic for full ad.
The Street Stall organized by the Methodist Ladies Guild will take place on Friday, June 2. Seek donations of produce, rabbits, or any saleable items to raise funds for the Church Trust Fund.
Walter Fredrick Hip was fined £1 with four costs in Greenbushes Police Court on Tuesday May 15 for driving a vehicle through Greenbushes at excessive speed.
Reports from Balingup include Mrs Percival returning to Perth on Australind. Farming Union president F J Oates and secretary T Sullivan spoke to members on dairy topics. A new asbestos shelter shed drew criticism. Janice Darling’s accident left a hole in a wall. G White, Gerry Deer and others traveled to support family in Kudardup and Dardanup. A large turnout welcomed new members and a supper followed by visits to Busselton and Bunbury.
Tourists and locals gather in Bridgetown this week with lists of visitors from Perth, Nedlands, Claremont and Victoria. A Repertory Club concert at the Town Hall features items from monthly socials, with local figures including Faye Ireland and John Hearman noted among attendees.
State president Mrs. 8 V. 8 nin and Mrs. F. Orgill attended a large gathering at the Nannup Hotel on May 22. Mrs. Stockman outlined aims to expand hospital work and action of office bearers was listed including Mrs. Hall as president and several vice-presidents and the secretary.
Local residents and visitors feature in a string of Manjimup updates. Alex and Mrs. Thompson and their new daughter arrive while Miss Moira Gomme stays with relatives in the city. Alderside school gains a new teacher in charge as Mr. Felad departs. The pig sale at Wesfarmers records a top price of £25 5s for a sow owned by Alex Jones of Middlesex. A taxi license is granted to Noel Wheeler by the Manjimup Road Board. Mrs. Newton returns to town from a short city absence. Others travel to Perth or around the district as families, bank staff, and students adjust to holidays and work.
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