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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 16, 1939

Page

7

Traffic Fees Change Proposed For Bridgetown Road Board

Armadale Kelmscott and Gosnells Road Boards informed the Bridgetown Road Board that the Government plans to take over metropolitan traffic fees and distribute them to local bodies, plus a petrol tax share for road work. The move would cut revenue and risk expansion to the country. Bridgetown decided to protest via the district member and the Road Board Association.

Armadale Kelmscott Gosnells Road Boards Bridgetown Road Board the Main Road Board Bridgetown Board Road, Board Association

Loyal Badgetown Lodge Elects Officers at Half Year Meet

The Loyal Badgetown Lodge of the M U P held its half year meeting on Tuesday evening. Elected officers include N G Sister J Duncan V G Bro C Blechynden L M Bro J Machin P Dist G M G Bro E Stephens First Conductor Bro Paithfull Second Conductor Sister J Walker Pianist Ego Wauchope Dist G M. Installation planned for next lodge night and arrangements made for Grand Master visit. Welcome extended to P G Bro Kinge of Loyal Perengori Lodge. Sick visitors named as Sister J Walker and Bro C Blechynden.

Loyal Badgetown Lodge M-U N.G J Duncan V.G C. Blechynden H. M. Little L.M J. Machin P. Dist G.M E .Stephens Bro.Paithfull P.G J. Walker Ego Wauchope Dist Grand Master Land Party P.g.bro Kinge Perengori Bro

Correspondence policy notes about reader letters

The paper explains that correspondence is welcome but not binding on the publication. It states that views expressed are those of the writer, not necessarily the paper's policy.

South Australian Assembly backs national credit for defence

The motion passed 17 to 13 in the South Australian Legislative Assembly urging use of national credit for defence, primary industries, and general welfare. Mr Macgillivray urged ending private banking monopoly on credit, warning of inflated interest and control over money creation, citing Jefferson and US greenbacks as a model. The speech attacked private banks, called for state machinery to assess production and determine credit need, and referenced the Statistician’s Department to measure output.

South Australian Legislative Assembly Australia Macgillivray Chaffey Cever Mance Juvres Unite States States of America Thomas Jefferson Jefferson International Finance Statisticians Statistician's Department Commonwealth Bank Board E. C. Oursi Money For Revenge Campaign

Bridgetown Repertory Club Holds Committee Meeting

A Bridgetown Repertory Club committee meeting chaired by R S Tozer discussed plans for a December variety event and monthly mimic shows starting January with a one act play. Resignations of H Bird as vice chairman and Wardell Johnson as secretary were noted with appreciation.

Bridgetown Repertory Club R. S. Tozer Henderson Club H. Bird Wardell John J. SP. Henderson B. ‘Harvey Repertory Club J. P. Henderson Perth R Ead Recreary Association

Manjimup Ward Road Board debates grader work plan

Reports of J. Smith and A. C. Reeve detail unions on ward roads, prioritizing drainage and culvert renewals. Maintenance on an old track by Beard is praised, with suggestion to shift to new road later. Board discusses patch work limits, grader availability, and pace, urging phased work and clearer scope for Lakes Woodgreen and Nabajup routes.

J. Smith Manjimup A. C. Reeve Beard Mately Woorl Wooodgreen Gate Wentgreen Uc Mingard Opinijyy Roanda Spencer Street Bunbury Nature Lake Muir Mordallup Bridgetown L. BR. Nelson Mordallup Pomeroy Lakes Letter Box Woodgreen Road Nabajup Lake Muir Lake Mary Woodgreen M-T Apiotin

Pemerton Unit Quarterly Figures Released

Courtesy data from G. K. Baroy-Hay, Superintendent of Dairying, presents the Pem berton unit figures for the quarter ended October 11. The report notes advertised methods and guidance from Methoe and Guaverin of Galt, highlighting strong value and reliable performance.

Pemberton G. K. Baroy-Hay Han TH

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