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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
1
Government confirms extended term for three years amid debate over cost and alleged cleanliness. Election expenditure reached about £500,000 with £150,000 from Consolidated Revenue, up £30,000 from 1943 and £45,000 from 1940. Local items note social notices and community chatter.
Nelson Lemmon appears likely to win the Forrest seat after the Federal Elections last Saturday, with early returns indicating strong support and momentum for his candidacy. Local officials note the result could yield a notable shift in regional representation.
The Sub-Branch urged the Public Health and Workers' Homes authorities to refuse permission for a sale yard in a residential area. A public meeting is set for October 10 in the Lesser Hall to discuss safety yards, with local organizations invited. Remembrance Day shift to November 8 was announced with 1,000 poppies ordered. A K S L Ball is planned for October 22 with Bunbury band and Bridgetown Orchestra guests. New members Stan Hogan and Bill Harrison joined. Mr Brett welcomed as a member of Bunbury Sub-branch.
In a September Advocat e report Greenbushes Parents and Citizens Association votes to investigate the £15 contributed to the National Fitness Committee. Secretary F W Morgan says an authorised officer should conduct the inquiry and publish the investigator’s report in the paper for fairness to committee members.
Officials could not agree on the score in the second semi final at Green bushes. Goal umpires’ cards did not tally and central umpire withheld a decision. A meeting was called to settle the dispute. Spectators disputed calls and crowding at goal mouths drew concern from Nelson Association officials who called the affair shocking.
Latest figures indicate Labor member Nelson Lemmon M.H.R. for Forrest will be returned. Although behind on the first count, preference allocations over Mr Norton C.D.L. secure his position.
The royal party arrives at noon and travels by special coach to the showgrounds where they meet ex servicemen scouts guides and schoolchildren. Luncheon is set for one o clock at Town Hall with road closures and parade arrangements in place.
In Forrest division 2003 Labor votes beat 2347 non labor with about 6000 votes still to count. Lemmon would need 188 preferences from Norton. Nelson division winner Cumming 1097 over Lemmons 920. Senate Tangney leads Collett with an apparent majority. Local subdivisions favor No on three questions despite Yes leading overall.
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