auction of 160 cattle by Elder Smith and Co
Elder Smith and Co Ltd announce an auction of 160 cattle including 20 quality A.A. steers and heifers 16 fat Shorthorn cross steers 40 yearling Shorthorn cross cattle 6 Shorthorn cross heifers 12 months 4 fat Short horn cross cows 20 mixed cattle 10 fat Shorthorn cross steers and cows 10 Jersey Shorthorn cross fat steers 8 Shorthorn cross dairy cows in profit and 5 store cows. The note adds comment on West Australian Farmers Co operative Ltd opposition to pig saleyards and outlines delays with Road Board approvals, with plans for monthly saleyards to be kept hygienic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder, Smith & CO. Limited
Jersey
Guernsey
Rowley
Amon
Road Board
Messrs. Goldsbrough Mort and Co
Westralian
Tenders Open for Shop Erection in Bridgetown
Tenders close Friday 18 October for erection of shop on Hampton Street Bridgetown for Mr Chris Prastidis. Plans available at the Proprietors Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Street
Bridgetown
Chris Prastidis
Tender for land at Balingup by Western Australian Railways
Tenders for lease of two lots in the Balingup Station Yard for seven years are invited by the Western Australian Government Railways. Sealed bids close at noon on Thursday October 17 1946. Tender forms and details available from the Chief Civil Engineer Perth Bunbury district or Balingup Station Master. A deposit of 6 pounds is required with each tender. No tender guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Wellington Street
Perth
Bunbury
Naturalisation Application by Efthymious Pappa
Efthymious Pappa, a Greek national born in Florina Macedonia, resident eight years in Australia, currently at Jayes Road Bridge Town WA, intends to apply for naturalisation under the Commonwealth Nationality Act 1920 1936. The notice records his plan to seek citizenship by naturalisation.
Bridgetown Aerated Water Factory Sold to Robbies
Mr H Baker thanks his many clients after selling the Bridgetown Aerated Water Factory to Mr G W Robinson of Manjimup. He hopes customers will extend their support to the successor after twelve years of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Robinson
Robbies
Manjimup
H. Baker
Public Meeting Against Pig Saleyards in Bridge Town
A public meeting of the R.8.L. and Bridge town Advancement Policy Pool plus ratepayers is convened in Lesser Town Hall on Thursday October 10 1946 at 8 p m to protest the proposed erection of pig saleyards in Bridge town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.8.l
Bridgetown
C W A Younger Set Celebrates First Birthday
Bridgetown youths packed C W A Younger Set Hall for its first birthday celebration. Greenbushes attendees joined the event with games dancing and a supper. Aileen Moyes thanked guests and presented Kath Offer a bouquet while Maxine Smith and Mrs. Clarkson crafted the cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
C. W. A. Younger
Hall
Greenbushes
Norma Adams
Athol Thain
M.C
Aileen Moyes
Maxine Smith
Mrs. Clarkson
Curtain Raiser Delights At Local Variety Show
A varied program opened with a piano duet by Mrs. Tomelty and Miss Norma Adama. The quiz revealed broad knowledge, while plays and sketches by local actors including Mr. Goodridge and Mrs. Goodridge drew laughs. Notable acts featured Mr. Smith, Tom King, and a spoof Wireless Cookery skit, ending with Hearts are Trumps and a strong community cast led by Peg Corker and Pixie Senderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Evans
Mr. Goodridge
Joyce Abbotts
Peg. Corker
Hartley-Robertson
Pixie Senderson
Melrose
Mrs. Goodridge
Barron
Molly Naylor
Fedger
Gloria Carr
Crumpton
Francis Dobson
Manjimup Wins Interschool Football Title Undefeated
Interschool finals for boys football and girls hockey were held Friday. Manjimup School claimed the football premiership with an undefeated season, 7.13 to 1.1 over Pemberton. Jardee-Deanmill won the hockey premiership 1 goal to nil against Bridgetown after three season meetings ended in draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup School
Deanmill-Jardee
Bridgetown
Jardee
Deanmill
Warren Football Association
Manjimup
Pemberton
Mrs. Son Mule
Printing Notice From Frank L Semmens At Bridgetown
A locally printed notice states Frank L Semmens published by Country News papers Ltd from Steere Street Bridgetown. The brief notice identifies the publishing agent and location in a traditional country newspaper format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Semmens
Steere St
Lbridgetown
Country Newspapers Ltd
Opinion column urges health reform and bread wrapping
In Bridgetown, readers propose action by the Minister for Health on bread wrapping and fly control. The piece critiques sanitation at stock yards, argues against shifting filth, and calls for baker wrap mandates while praising local bakers for low prices. It notes a public survey on opinions about French swimsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecent
Geeweelup Brook
Boarg
Bridgetown
Ealth
French Swimwear Sparks Public Opinion Across Town
Local residents including Joan Mullins and A Wauchope discuss French swimsuits seen as unneeded and degrading while some favor two piece or one piece with skirts. Opinions vary from disapproval to private sunbathing use, with general belief the trend may fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Mullins
A. Wauchope
Bridgetown
Mavis Johnson
Public conduct pledge cited by W L Nelson
A brief aside quotes W L Nelson urging readers to refrain from nuisance and to maintain sense and decency. The message stresses orderly public behavior and respectful engagement, with reference to broader discussions elsewhere in the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elder Smith & CO. Ltd
Bridgetown Market
Westralian Farmers Co-Operative Ltd
Western Australian Government Railways
Hood
South West Coop
Owned and Operated
C.W A
Mary Walker
Tom King
FE. G .Hall
Jim Prastidis
Advocate
Terminus Hotel
Glen McAlinden
RADIO
Getown
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