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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1948
Page
2
Mr D Palmer and Mr L Evans inspected a country stretch for a road to Mr J Davie's property. Estimated cost £150, to be funded from government grant. Debate over full cost, winter outlet concerns, and need for more details led to shelving the matter for three weeks.
The note invites readers to submit social announcements large or small for publication. It stresses community involvement and asks for contributions to be sent in for upcoming editions.
Stock agents and road board clash over resuming land for saleyards. Education Department plans 10 acres now with 8 more later. Agents favor River Siding or another site, warning the town would lose trade if pushed out. Board seeks private enterprise and future 20 acre yards.
A deputation to Electricity Commissioner Mr Dumas, led by W Wheatley, asked if the Bridgetown Road Board could distribute power. Dumas said the South-West Power Scheme would supply if needed and would arrange another unit for Mr Randell if current plant failed. He stated he would not see the town stuck for electricity.
Discussion centers on letting agents search for a site and report back to principals. A possible location in Leaning Tree Hill is raised, with the idea of trucking stock to Hester if chosen.
At its Friday meeting the Bridgetown Road Board received a petition from rate payers and residents requesting Lofty Street improvements starting at Hampton Street. A tar or bitumen surface was suggested. The board will inform signatories that Central ward members are preparing a bitumen works program and the request will be considered.
Bridgetown Road Board received one tender of £478 10s from Messrs Harmer and Rouse for Town Hall renovations. The building committee was empowered to consider the bid and act as needed.
The Bridgetown Road Board has purchased a new typewriter for use in the Board's offices.
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