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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
10
Nannup District Hospital lists a secretary role, with responsibilities implied in local notices. The item notes the hospital and agency involvement, indicating administrative duties within the Nannup district health framework.
An agent arrangement involves Goldesbrough Mort and Co Ltd and Wigmores Ltd with Commonwealth Oil Refineries Ltd. The notice indicates formal dealings or representation across corporate entities, suggesting a licensing or agency contract among the parties.
A red cardigan lost by a baby was found on Friday in Steer Street. The finder is asked to return it to this office for the rightful owner.
Community notices detail young riders heading to the station for school buses and locals traveling to Perth Bunbury and Carnarvon. Social items mention departures arrivals marriages and events including a Westralian Farmers hotel gathering with dances and performances.
Miss Rosie Seia extends sincere thanks to the committee members who assisted in the Popular Girl Competition at Balingup. Their tireless efforts led to her election as Miss Balingup 1949.
A town chronicle notes superstition and luck as a resident finds threepence and a damp ten shilling note. It covers the South-West Road Board Conference where a coin toss decided the chair, Bridgetown Hospital Board approving bitumen works, and the Bridgetown Post Office name restoration after wartime precautions ending Japan’s Axis entry.
Notes from Flax mill manager E L Cummins publish guidance on sowing rates. Trials show higher seeding can raise fibre grade but risk lodging in good seasons and reduce seed supply for oil. Melbourne conference recommends no rise beyond 72 pounds per acre in dry districts, with cautious increase where safe.
Local men’s hockey in Manjimup builds to Perth Country Week on June 4 5 6 with about forty players taking part in a recent trial. Notable players include Clive Dust Bly Brown Ron Buger Col Richardson Keith Mott and Dick Fouracres. Coaches Bert Rogers and Dove oversaw a two game weekend, highlighting tactical drills and the need for two weeks more training before the team hits peak form.
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