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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
3
Government entomologist warns supplies of nicotine sulphate will be inadequate to meet fruit grower needs for controlling apple leafhopper. Donnybrook tests show nicotine sulphate and DDT both effective. DDT poses risks to beneficial insects. An advisory outlines spraying timing and mixtures for leafhopper and curculio beetle control.
A Bridgetown meeting discussed creating a permanent district booklet to advertise the town to tourists. Plans include reuse of photos, possible free distribution, and a separate souvenir, with costs to be assessed by interviewing the Tourist Bureau Director, the Drakesbrook Road Board secretary, Colortype Press, and other sources in Bunbury and Geraldton.
At the monthly meeting President Mr. R Urquhart said the park improvements must await more workers. Clearing blackberry and scrub, installing playground equipment, and possible bulldozer work were discussed. Plans to beautify station approach and curb railway nuisance were also approved for Board support.
The Licensing Court will decide two Publicans General Licences for Manjimup next Monday. Hearings were held in Bridgetown with Manjimup Community Centre Ltd and Mr T Giblett as applicants. The Perth decision date was delayed to Monday with notice reaching the community secretary.
Official opening Saturday afternoon with public invitation. Mr M F Scott chairman Bridgetown Road Board to declare the courts open. Club anticipates a successful season and possible membership growth with a large turnout for the ceremony.
Bridgetown music pupils Alan Speer and Diana Scott have the highest marks in Pianoforte and Art of Speech sections and are advised to be eligible for an Exhibition. The award provides £6 6s towards further tuition from Trinity College London.
A large crowd attended the Scout Hall last Friday despite rain and cold to witness a bonfire and fireworks. Supper was served to adults and children, andStubler Uh Sandilands thanked supporters for attendance. Remembrance Day service held at St Pauls Church of England. Patrol Leaders placed mowers on late Patrol Leader Allen Bentley. Bridgetown Warren Rally canceled, Melbourne trip status pending from Perth. Turnout at showground disappointing but D G 8 G G A M and others did a good job.
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