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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
6
A Friday night gathering led by W G Allen formed a Greenbushes Sub-branch of the Bridgetown St John Ambulance with fifteen attendees. Eastcott of Bridgetown attended. W G Allen named chair and S Haines secretary as first aid classes begin Monday.
The RS Women’s Auxiliary will line Memorial Hall kitchen with plaster board using volunteers. A dance will be held at Miners Hall Saturday. Twelve donations have been received for the Art Salon to be drawn at the Leg Chop and Sports meeting.
The Minister for Works and Housing Nelson Lemmon spoke at the C W A Rooms addressing local concerns on tin pricing. He explained the government price of £430 per ton for local tin and £903 per ton for imported tin and promised favourable re consideration of an export defence application for the local mine if resubmitted.
The secretary Mr J Glennie and vice-chairman Mr A McKelvie inspected Wilgard and found diverting the section at the old mill too costly since it is all stone. It was proposed to straighten the road from the showground to Carters turnoff. The report was received and recommendations adopted.
East to West relatives gather for wedding at Wallis Perks. Families from Nannup Subiaco Manjimup and Bridgetown share updates as measles keep children home from school.
Rita Johnson receives a special role in Universal-International’s Family Honeymoon, an screen version of Homer Cray’s novel. Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray star as newlyweds on a Grand Canyon honeymoon with Colbert’s three children, Gigi Perreau Jimmy Hunt and Peter Miles. Dane Lussier wrote the part to boost romance and comedy.
An employee who violated his contract with the Board is not entitled to long service leave. The ruling states he must complete five years of service before any entitlement arises, implying the breach nullifies claims to leave under the current policy. The decision emphasizes contractual compliance and tenure requirements for eligibility.
Four players arrived this week to prepare the courts, but only 11 are ready for action. Officials express optimism that the club will open in early December.
Greenbushes ice maker Mr J Newton addressed the road board seeking to connect to town mains. He estimated a weekly need of about 4000 gallons depending on ice production. The board granted permission under two options: a flat £1 per week for 12 months with a 4000 gallon limit, or meter charging 4 per 1000 gallons with the same limit, with pipe cleaning duties required when needed.
Weather forced the Kirup community inter-school sports day to be abandoned last Friday in Bridgetown. A large group of children and adults expected a good event, but welfare of the children was the priority. The Kirup Association is thanked for its hard work and hopes for better conditions in future.
Kirup Rifle Club reports a Sunday shoot beyond 500 and 600 yards for a club spoon with good conditions. Next Sunday features an all day 800 500 and 60 yard event for the Captain's trophy. On December 11, Kirup teams travel to Jarrahwooo for the Jarrahw Cup. December 18 hosts a home shoot and a novelty event before Christmas recess.
At its last meeting the Greenbushes Road Board voted to donate £3 3s to the sports event on December 17. Foreman duties for Mr. A McKelvie were deferred due to illness, with the chairman and secretary to handle. The board also supported Augusta-Margaret River Road Board’s objection to Mr. M Cullity’s appointment as chairman of the South West Zone Development Committee.
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