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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1948
Page
1
A new Chevrolet utility owned by A. T. Challenger sustained front damage after skidding on loose gravel along James Road, about ten miles from Bridgtown, during Bridgetown's Jubilee show which drew outstanding crowds.
A bustling Bridgetown show opens with stewards and officials guiding a growing spectator crowd. Stock pens hold quality cattle and sheep while horses poultry and garden displays attract acclaim and junior farmer entries showcase youth talent. The event features lively entertainment and a formal opening by Minister for Railways in the absence of the Governor.
The Bridgetown Hospital announces a daily fee change from 6d to 8d for intermediate and private ward patients effective November 1, lowering net costs to 7d after hospital benefit. Mr Seward visits Bridge town to discuss world food shortages, apple and pear board cessation, and orchardist concerns. Mr McDonald aims to finalize Eastern States marketing arrangements to protect orchard prices as the Show opens with awards and a vote of thanks to the Minister.
At Bridgetown on Thursday morning the State Licensing Board renewed multiple licenses. Publicans include Brayshaw Sydney at Balingup and Bridgetown Hotel owners, plus Greenbushes exchanges, Free masons Hotel Bridgetown, Manjimup hotels, and Pemberton venues. Wine and gallon licenses were issued to operators in Manjimup Northcliffe and Walpole. Billiard table licenses cover Bridgetown and Manjimup saloons. Club certificates awarded to Bridge town Golf Club Inc. and Manjimup clubs.
New Zealand's Governor General Lieut General Sir Bernard Freyberg V C will visit Bridgetown on December 16. He travels from Perth by air on December 8 for a five day stay at the Freemasons Hotel with a Premier's Department party. Road Board secretary E C Sig ging said no official communication had been received yet.
Handicaps for three trot events at the Manjimup Show on Saturday list 14 miles set with entrants including Little Diplomat Wirrabeck Lucy Nelson Warren Direct Cloudiness Glen Lou Red Elmo Dark Louis Eclat and 1h miles set with Little Arab Little Diplo Jucy Nelson Fairy's Hope Heatherwyn Bold Child and more. A 1 mile set includes Little Arab Leslie's Gift Itish Heather Heatherwyn Fred's Best Bold Child among others.
Bridgetown receives a special red pennant for high contribution to the Sixth Security Loan. Per capita subscription £6 17 6, district total £ CVT940 of a £3,000 quota. Dark blue pennants list Manjimup Pemberton £20,070 two stars, Balingup £1,380 one star, Boyup Brook Upper Blackwood £5,900, Nannup £560, Greenbushes £720. Tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. stock firm reps meet Road Board to discuss Education Dept sale yard site and a new school. A proposed new sports ground and an inspection report by Mr T N Stoate is also on the agenda.
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