Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

1

Lower South-West Bus Service Takes Over Rail Routes

The 3rd folding timetable announces new road motor services replacing passenger trains between Bunbury and Finlay Bay areas. Australind timetables shift with Perth departures at 9 35 am and Bunbury departures at 2 45 pm. Luggage limit is 42 lb per adult, with advance booking for excess. Passengers urged to buy tickets at local railway stations to avoid delays.

Bunbury Jall Flinders Bay Nannup Northcliffe Boyup Brook

Hastie Heather at Perth mall post office timing change

Heather Hastie, formerly Nelson, appears with driver B Cushing. The horse 65 year old chestnut Chestnut Nelson Direct from Hastie Lou is owned by C J Henderson of Winnijup and bred by the late G Henderson. Hastie Heather had six wins in seven metropolitan races and also won Bridgetown and Harvey meetings. Mr and Mrs A Davey visit from the city.

Nelson Hastie Lou C. J. Henderson Winnijup

Farmers Demand Full Time Veterinary Officer in Bridgetown

The Bridgetown Farmers Union urges a full time veterinary officer at 800 pounds a year to serve stock owners. The union, reformed at a Wednesday meeting, also calls for Western Australian salaries to match Eastern States standards. President K Walter and vice presidents Sir Henry Wilcox and G H Hester lead the group with secretary W J Morgan and committee members W S Bagshaw H Thomson Keppel Browne. Delegates for the Meat Zone Council July meeting at Boyup Brook are W S Bagshaw and A Copley.

Bridgetown Farmers’ Union K. Walter Sir Henry Wilcox G. H. Hester Messrs Keppel Browne H. Thomson W. S. Bagshaw W. J. Morgan Boyup Brook Mesere Bagshaw A. Copley

Football Results At A Glance For Local League

Nannup 9.15 defeated Rovers 8.7 Centrals 15.12 beat Boyup Brook 12.8 Balingup 11.13 defeated Warriors 8.11.

Nannup Rovers Centrals Boyup Brook Balingup Warriors

Federal Minister Speaks On Rabbit Skin Levy

In a boardroom meeting, Mr. Evans questions the rabbit skin levy as a rises in skin prices. Mr. Lemmon explains the levy taxes primary producers for hat makers and signals the levy may be removed, with Mr. Waters citing eastern market price effects.

Evans Lemmon T. Waters Mr. Evans

Re-elected Chairman Dominates Greenbushes Road Board Vote

Re-elected Chairman Mr. Guy Thomson was the Greenbushes Road Board's sole nomination at last Tuesday's meeting. He was nominated by Mr. Mc Kelvie and won backing from members. Vice-chairman Mr. E. A. Mc Kelvie received the position with the only other nomination, Mr. R. M. Browne, tied at 2 votes each.

Guy Thomson Greenbushes Road Board McKelvie E. A. McKelvie R. M. Browne

World Vice President Addresses Bridgetown Meeting

Mrs. Craig spoke to a large audience of men and women on her travels from England to Amsterdam and the Netherlands. She noted bomb damage, Dutch farming life, and the World Federation of Country Women presence at U.N.O. The event highlighted the group’s ties, with Mrs. Kirke and Mrs. Williamea assisting and supper served.

England Craig D.A Kirke Williamea

Bigamy Charge Filed Against William Archer

William Archer was remanded to Perth on a bigamy charge by Justices Armstrong and Kirby at the Bridgetown Police Court. Police Sergeant Nicholls testified that Archer was arrested at a tin mine sixteen miles from Bridgetown. He allegedly married Rose Maria Archer and later wed Elaine Emily Spall while Rose was alive.

William Archer Perth H. F. Armstrong J. A. Kirby Bridgetown Nicholls Trainor Archer Rose Maria Archer Elaine Emily Spall

New Members Win At Golf In Four Ball Competition

The four ball best ball against bogey event last Saturday saw new members W Ring and R Rooke win easily. Leading scores included Ring and Rooke 1 up, Salvair and Moves 1 up, Hester and Davies 1 up, Wheatley and Peck all square, Hester and Toyer 1 down, Speer and Evans 2 down, Randell and Briggs 2 down. Next Saturday offers the 18 hole monthly trophy with Hester and Evans as stewards, urging players to arrive early to finish in daylight.

W. Ring R. Rooke FR. Rooke T. Salvair K. Moves E. Ss. Hester R. M. Davies S&s. Wheatley A. Peck P. Salvair A. MacKinnon Qa. Hester W. Toyer T. Speer P. Evans A. Randell BE. Briggs G. Hester

Caustic Soda Shortage Discussed By Road Board

Mr Lemmon explained a caustic soda shortage affecting septic work and blackberries in Bridgetown. Nelson Lemmon and road board member W A Doust discussed domestic production and imports, with promises to update on supplies and local destructive efforts. The speaker noted distribution through Federal and State levels and local government decisions on uses.

V. A. Doust Nelson Lemmon W. A. Doust Doust Bridgetown

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.A.G.R. Motor Bus Service Lower South-West W.A. Government Railways Australind Fer Trotter Hastie Heather Hastie Nelson B. Cushing Mrs. A. Davey City Mr. Waters Mr. Lemmon C.W.A. World Smith’s Nla.gov
Search Courier

Search the Bridgetown Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgetown Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication