Parking area debate brushes ratepayers and mail drivers
At a council meeting, debate centered on keeping a loading space near the post office for mail drivers only, despite calls to allow ratepayers to use it. Some members urged wider access, while others warned policing challenges and preferred maintaining current usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatt
J. FF. Smith
H. Moore
Doust
Siggina
P.M.G
RB. Urquhart
Moyes
J. d. McAlinden
Bunbury
Quarry Sts
Question on Leaningree Hill sports ground site
At the annual ratepayers meeting Mr J J McAlinden pressed that land at Leaningree Hill be made available for a proposed sports ground. The chairman noted a 60 approval, while a Perth trip to consult Conservator of Forests T N Stoate discussed obtaining sufficient land, with a hoped allocation less than 100 acres subject to ratepayers consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porestry Dept
Leaningree Hill
J. J. McAlinden
Beott
Perth
Conservator of Forests
T. N. Stoate
Ratepayer Reflections On Annual Meeting Of Ratepayers
A Bridgetown Advocate summary notes a postponed annual meeting drew low attendance while a Policy Pool gathering drew a crowd due to a personal circular. The writer critiques publicity, urges clearer notices, and envisions improved town planning and a stronger chairman's address for 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Board
W. L. Nelson
Advocate
Bridgetown
Spencer Street
Tomelty
Bridgetown Show Nominations for November 12
Nominations announced for three Bridgetown Show events on November 12. Encourage Stakes features Red Elmo Belat Bold Child Glen Lou Cloudiness Lucy Nelson Midnight Heather Dark Louis Tess Nelson Tweedie. Bridgetown Hotel-Keep Fers Handicap lists Bold Child Lee Sheen Heatherwyn Irish Heather. Show Handicap lists Eclat Bold Chil Glen Lou Cloudiness Lucy Nelson Lee Sheen Midnight Heather Dark Louis Tess Nelson Tweedie Heatherwyn. Marks forthcoming.
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Bridgetown Show
Red Elmo
Belat
Bold Child
Glen Lou
Cloudiness
Lucy Nelson
Midnight Heather
Dark Louis
Tess Nelson
Tweedie
Bridgetown Hotel
Lee Sheen
Heatherwyn
Irish Heather
Bold Chil
Cricket talk charms boys at Bridgetown State School
Well known bowler Charlie Puckett visited Bridgetown State School on Tuesday with Mr Pred Laney of Morris Scarfe and Sandovers Ltd. He spoke to the boys about bowling and cricket and gave a demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowley
Charlie Puckett
Pred Laney
Morris, Scarfe and Sandovers Ltd
Bridgetown State School
Water needs Maranup Ford supply under urgent review
The chairman notes many steps behind Maranupord scheme as towns Bridgetown and Kirridge face water needs. The Minister says priority sits with other towns while Greenbushes seeks a joint supply. Labour and material shortages slow progress. a new pump was sent after the dam fell to 1.5 million gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picard
Mr. Looney
Tuluee
Saleyards siting for Bridgetown school questioned
At the annual ratepayers meeting Mr J F Smith questioned the Gateyards site for the new Bridgetown school. Ten acres are to be resumed for the school while three acres will be resumed only after saleyards are moved. Bridgetown must have both school and saleyards at the current site until a new site is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Nelson
Suleyards
Sbul
Bridgetown Brownies Celebrate Nineteenth Birthday Party
Bridgetown Brownies marked their nineteenth birthday with a Saturday gathering attended by over 40 children from Boyup Brook led by Mrs. Yates and Yornup. The event featured games and a generous tea spread, with Diana Scott giving thanks on behalf of Bridgetown Brownies. The occasion included seasonal floral decorations and expressions of thanks to visiting groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Brownies
Boyup Brook
Diana Scott
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Central Ward
H. GC. Tomelty
R. Doust
Iease
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Australia
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Ton
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Tate
Ordon Forresterember
Bridgetown Cricket Club
Greenbushes
Maranup
Scott
Gieenbushes
Bridgestown
Dept. Couhd
Mr. Scott
J. F. Smith
Jhew
James M. Cain
Lana Aerner
John Garfield
Ernera Joych
Danger Woman
Maureen O'Hara
John Payne
Hee
Babll Rathbone
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