Train Hits Runaway Wacon Crew Lucky Escape
At about 10.80 Friday night a goods train from Bridge town to Pemberton had a runaway wagon near Palgarup. Butler warned Shoebridge and they steadied themselves as the wagon crashed into the locomotive. The engine and wagon suffered damage and repairs began, with an inquiry by the WAGR into the incident. Wayne McAlinden marked his seventh birthday with a party at the Terminus Hotel Bridgetown.
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Shoebridge
Butler
Bridgetown
Pemberton
Palgarup
Manjimup
Bunbury
W.A.G.R
Wayne McAlinden
G. MecAlinden
Terminus Hotel
Bobby Maslin
Doug, Lilsey
Moreen Branigan
Johnny Maslin
Geoff Fisher
Shirley Busch
Wayne MecAlinden
Frank Willmott
Beverley Hastle
Difficulties in Building New Bridgetown School
Education Minister A F Watts has written to the Bridgetown Road Board about difficulties delaying the construction of a new school pew. The letter will be discussed at tomorrow's meeting and a statement will follow once issues are resolved and final consideration is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Watts
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Road Board
Births at Bridgetown Hospital in September
September births at Bridgetown Hospital total 17, with 9 boys and 8 girls. Notable arrivals include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Coust of Bridgetown on September 7, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Sturcke of Yornup on September 26, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Coleman of Bridgetown on October 3. A son was born yesterday October 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Pearce of Bridgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Hospital
8. Coust
Bridgetown
P. Sturcke
Yornup
W. H. Coleman
C. Pearce
Policy Pool weighs boxing tourney plan and tourist booklet
The Policy Pool discusses possible boxing heats on November 5 with finals in December. It invites Bridgetown district representatives and other towns to submit delegates. A Tourist Committee may join the next meeting to plan a Bridgetown booklet.
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Mcinnes
Manjimup
Pemberton
Boyup Brook
Nannup
Bridgetown
Policy Pool
Road Board
Bowling Club
Polley Pool
Road Board Anneal Court
Mr. R. Urquhart
Bridgetown Rainfall Sees September Excess and October Return
The Bridgetown weather note records September rainfall at 464 points, above the 3.86 inch average, and yearly total 25.34 inches versus 35.87. October shows 43 points, with rainfall returning to normal after early winter dryness.
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Bridgetown
Upper Blackwood Repertory Club Formed at Bayup Brook
A public meeting at Bayup Brook formed the Upper Blackwood Repertory Club. Officers: President D Murray Secretary L Bowman Auditor G Williams. Committee: R Fraser M Anderson R Fraser. Fees set at 6 shillings per year. Meetings alternate Tuesdays in the National Fitness Hall. Next meeting scheduled for Monday October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Murray
L. Bowman
G. Williams
R. Fraser
M. Anderson
Upper Blackwood Repertory Club
National Fitness Hall
Bridgetown School Pupils Raise Funds for Infantile Paralysis
Bridgetown State School children nearly raise £11 for the infantile paralysis research fund. Visiting the school this week is Inspector W Rourke from the Education Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Inspector W. Rourke
The
Education Dept
Snake kill near Bridgetown captains first season
A 5 ft 6 in dugite was shot Sunday by Ray Brazier about three miles from Bridgetown near Grey's Hill. The snake reared up but was killed. internal inspection found two-inch bobtail goannas inside, still intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Brazier
Bridgetown
Grey’s Hill
Isalleus
Badminton Finals Tonight Highlight Local Tournament
The badminton event started Tuesday with strong entries and high play. Tonight's finals feature individuals and doubles across men, women, and mixed categories with trophies presented by road board chairman M. Scott.
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Edwards
J. Prastidis
Clarkson
Sussmill
M. Scott
R. Edwards
J. Fullam
Scott
Collins
Copeman
A. Collins
A. Pearce
BR. Edwards
P. Salvair
V. Rh. Edwards
Miss L. Nicholls
Clarke
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Waconcrew
Bert Hackshaw
Troadway
Hackshaw
Jeanut
Repertory
Bayup Brook
STI For
Polio Fund
H. Pearce
H. Mabey
DP. Salvair
J. Fisher
St. Edwards
Ft. Clarke
B. Rooke
J. Ballam
Abs Edwards
D. Rooke
Fullam
Forrester
Prastidis
Salvair
Fleeton
Rooke
Cofemin
R. Hidwards
PF. Clarke
T. Ferguson
J. Briggs
L. Nicholls
J. Veale
H. Urquhart
Miss Pearce
Pearce
Mise A. Pearce
R. Collins
R. Carrington
J. Fleetog
Fisher
T., Scott
P Sylvai
G. Forrester
RR. Edwards
J. Wilam
D. Mulcahy
F. Clarke
J. Willlam
T. Scott
Jim Trainor
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T. F. Herlihy
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