Old Contemptibles Association Members Noted in Circular
A circular dated October 30 from the Old Contemptibles Association lists officers headed by President FP Mitcham and Hon Secretary Gil. It notes Johnny Noble as Country vice president for Manjimup and P PF Paime for Bridgetown, plus details of The Evergreens battalion near Perth containing many old-timers and Old Contemptibles. A breezy part warns members to avoid flashing medals to prevent teasing by younger veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Contemptibles Association
Mr. Gil
P.O. Box
Fremantle
FP. Mitcham
F. McKenzie
J. Leslie
T. F. Poole
Perth
Mike
North Country Constable Ted Rowe Recall in Letter
A note from Constable Ted Rowe now based in Derby recalls his Manjimup days and Harry Hornby. He highlights Manjimup rifle club roots, long patrols, and a weather sign of summer with 102 degree heat while detailing travel miles, animal packs, and dengue fever affecting his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Rowe
Derby
Harry Hornby
Manjimup
Ted
Manji
Broome
Dairying Legislation Criticized During Wartime Debate
Readers condemn the proposed Dairy Industries Act amendments as misaligned with wartime needs and national priorities. They urge delaying stricter cream and butter regulations until peace returns, arguing authorities waste time on unneeded oversight while Australia feeds the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Industries
Church notices from Bridgetown and district
Sunday services at Church of Christ and Church of England and Methodist notes for Bridgetown circuit. Holy Communion and sermons listed. YPS and Sunday School times. Boyup Brook and Greenbushes events and an upcoming Methodist Hall sale on November 22 with opening at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
F. Nightingale. Y.ps.c E
Young People's Society
Church OF England
ST. Paul's
Bridgetown
Scott's Brook
Methodist Church
Boyup Brook
Wilga
F. E. James
Greenbushes
Doust Returns to Manjimup Road Board Seat in Unopposed Ward Victory
At the Manjimup Road Board meeting on Saturday, chairman R G Lock welcomed C I Doust, newly elected unopposed to the Perup ward after the death of his brother A E Doust. Isaac Doust thanked them, noting he had served as member and secretary before, making him twice a member and twice secretary. The exchange recalled that his seat mirrored that once held by his brothers Matthew and Alfred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
R- G. Lock
C. I. Doust
Perup
A. E. Doust
Isaac Doust
Matthew
Alfred
Visit of Fisheries Inspectors to Pemberton Hatcheries
Visit of Mr A J Fraser Chief Inspector of Fisheries and Mr Gregory to Pemberton hatcheries last week. Mr Gregory previously worked at the Pemberton trout hatcheries. Also noted was Mr Pearce, interested in trout, visiting the facilities during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Fraser
Chief Inspector of Fisheries
Bridgetown case verdicts rogue and vagabond charges
At Bridgetown Police Court on Monday, Jack Cox and A L Krakower were found guilty of unlawfully being on the premises and assaulting Peter Warburton. Each received 14 days for unlawful presence, 30 days for the assault, and six days for damage to clothing, with sentences to run cumulatively if unpaid. Warburton testified after a night time altercation near his home. The men denied the charges, while a third account referred to coats and a coat delivery. The bench deemed them unlawfully on the premises and concluded the offences supported the rogue and vagabond verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T Moyes
H. '. Machin, Jr.p
Bridgetown
Jack Cox
A. L. Krakower
Peter Warburton
O'Brien
Watts
I. P
Warburton
Arinary
Cox
Krakouer
Asker
A. Krakouer
Chris Penny
Phil Edgell
Penny
al. Krakouer
Witness
Pre.ives
Chris
Heal
Warburton’s
Rita Cameron
Anther
Advertising quality and value in advertised goods
A defense of advertising as a signal of quality arguing that no manufacturer would risk promoting a poor product. The text implies that choosing advertised goods provides assurance of value and reliability through reputational incentivess.
Robot wind indicator marks Dublin airport debut
London letter notes a new £400,000 Collinstown airport to use a British robot wind indicator that shows average wind direction while ignoring gusts. It allows automatic and manual control from a control tower and includes a fog landing lighting line system. Limited use expected this winter with future expansion planned. The piece also covers British optical glass for military use and the construction of 1.0 mile steel ropes for India’s deepest mine shaft with partnerships among John Taster and British Ropes Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Collinstown
India
Britain
Champion Reef
Kolar Goldfield
Mysore
Gifford
London
John Taster and Sons
British Ropes Ltd
Scapa Flow
Lodo
Funeral of George F Cox in Bridgetown churchyard
The funeral of the late Mr. George F. Cox was held in the Church of England section of Bridgetown cemetery with Canon Strugnell officiating. A large attendance gathered after a church service prior to interment, and a long list of wreaths honored the deceased from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Cox
Church of England
Bridgetown
Canon Strugnell
Steve Moulton
Mick
Bonnie
E. F. Blechynden
Aurtley
John
E. C. Walker
Bridgetown Golds Defeated By Yornup In Home Match
Bridgetown Golds were defeated by an innings and 66 runs at home to Yornup Sunday. Waller top scored for Bridgetown with 1 and 6, Wilson dominated bowling for Yornup taking multiple wickets. Yornup’s innings featured Dwyer Lowe and Farquhar among others, while Phillips led Bridgetown with 4/26 and Tindale 1/28 in a strong bowling display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Golds
Yornup
Bridgetown
Hugall
Wilson
Bentley
Churack
Timms
Phillips
Oo Tindale
OO Waller
Fox
Wilson Place
Sree Miller
Collins
Wee F
Dwyer
Lowe Plowright
O'Dea
Farquhar
C Tindale
M Walton
C Cane
O Hatto
Ron A
Churach
Tindale
el Timms
Obscure Acknowledgments List of Local Families and Members
A long list of local names appears, naming Jack Smith and many others including Mr. Mabey Horace Jack Mrs. King Des Mr. and Mrs. Wood Lilie At kin Brooks Reeve Brookes Price Susmill Abbotts Hewett Winnie Cliff Bridgetown groups Lynam Blychyn Chapman and the Thompson family of Manjimup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Mabey
Horace
Jack
King
Des
G. E. Wood
W. Lilie
Atkin
P. Brooks
Walter
Stella Reeve
Albert Brookes
Alvin Price
Les
Nell Susmill
Will
Evelyn
Stella
Annie
Walter Abbotts
Frank Hewett
Winnie
Cliff
Bridgetown
R.S.L
Bridgetown Lodge
U.A.O.D
Arthur
Soph Lynam
Noel Blychynden
A. O. Chapman
Thompson
Disorderly Pair Arrested After Manjimup Disturbance
Two men arrived in Manjimup and caused a scene near a shop, smashing a window and defying police. On Tuesday they faced charges for idle and disorderly conduct, giving false names and theft declarations. Saggers and James pleaded guilty and were jailed for four months each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
S. R. Hedditch
SG. Duffield
Jrsp
Stanley Cuthbert Saggers
John Cyril James
Murray
James
Dairy Interference of Restriction Bill Opposed by Balingup Farmers
At a large meeting of the Balingup and District Dairy Farmers Association on Tuesday November 7 the group condemned the proposed Dairy Interference of Restriction Bill. They urged defeat by Legislative Council members and cooperative action among South-West dairy organisations. They warned the bill would shift costs to producers, boost inspector expenses, and harm distant farmers while not delivering proportional returns, noting prior government demands to upgrade dairy premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup and
Bridgetown Pictures Weekend Lineup At The Capitol
Bridgetown screens Sergeant Madden on Saturday November 18 with Wallace Beery in a grim tale of police and a father confronting his criminal son. The Young in Heart features Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks Jr with Roland Young and Billie Burke in a lavish musical romance. Love and Kisses debuts Simone Sunin with Walter Winchell Ben Bernie and Pert Lalor among the New York crowd in a star studded song filled feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sergeant Madden
Bridgetown
Wallace Beery
Janet Gaynor
Douglas Vairbanks,Jr
Pawlette Coddard
Roland Young
Billie Burke
Richard Carlson
Simone Sunin
Walter Winchell
America
Cmeman
Ben Bernie
Marstro
Jean Davis
Tyne Gerl
Ellows
Pert Lalor
Field Day Invitation At Jardee Farm
A field day is planned at the Jardee property of Mr We Hamilty on Thursday November 24 starting at 10. The Supt of Dairying Mr G R Herop-Hayay, the Government Agrostologist, and Mr Mb Cullity will attend, promising an outstanding event for members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardee
Jacder
We Hamiltey
G.R. Herop-Hayay Offeer
Road Board Remembrance Meeting Calls for Tender Reform
Manjimup Road Board met Saturday to review unsatisfactory sanitary contractor accounts. The contractor attended and offered an explanation but remaining dissatisfaction prompted the board to call for tenders at the next meeting for a new contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Road Board
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Mr. G. I. Doust
Texaco
Meia Ap
H. P. Andrews
Silver
Marrickville
Plymouth
Undies Bridge Road
Peters
Hillman
Chevrolet
Mr. G. Tudemann
Wilkinson Dren
Somertor
FORD
Amy Sfuzeihess
Teres
Apoyetpogy SreehitzerieMe
H.E. Lindsay & Co
Balingup
National Library of Australia
British
T. J Offer
Scientific Instrument Manufacturers’ Association of Great Britain
Offer
Hollywood
G. F. Cox
Bridgetown Gold
Waller
Timms i
Ibw
Miller
Glover
Sundries
Fr Wilson
R. Timms
F. Collins
R. Phillips
G. Fox
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Idie
Saggers
Constable Murray
Balingup Dairy Farmers’ Association
Bridgetown Pictures
H. Briggs
Vacuum Oil Co
Goldstough Mort
Queensland Insurance National Mutual Insurance
William Thomas Baker
Pastrycook
Batavia Insurance Co
Mbe
Stevens
F. A. Park Butcher
Mancarrow and
F. A. Park
E. Parrish
Singer Sewing Machines
B. J. Pell
Singer Sewing Machine PO. Collie
Oppy
Malvern Star
Five Star ™ Doral
Vitis’ Mei Actions
Beath Gow
Layton’s
Road Board
Eeciore
GPO
Nla.gov
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