Meeting discusses abattoirs and meatworks plans at river siding
A town meeting reviewed two letters from Johnston and the Lands and Surveys department about new abattoirs and meatworks. Chairman Malcolm Scott urged full discussion and opposed a ratepayer referendum on removing trucking yards, stressing board serves the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. ‘Qo
Johnston
Department of Lands and Surveys
Johnstons
Malcolm Scott
Mesers. Johnston
Scott
Right-of-way Granted To Dr Gordon In Bridgetown
Dr Gordon secured a twelve foot right-of-way next to his Bridgetown house after a long board investigation found an earlier mapping error. The road board committee reported the block runs the other way, and the board voted to resume land from the next block to permit the 12 foot access.
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Gordon
Steere Street
Bridgetown
Carl Moyes
Mr. Moyes
Road Board approves sevenpence per mile for secretary travel
Bridgetown Road Board Secretary E. Siggins will receive sevenpence per mile for running expenses on Board duties. At Friday’s meeting Mr G P Scott proposed sixpence but withdrew after Siggins argued the higher rate is needed for rough roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
E. ©. Siggins
G. P. Scott
Scott
Generous Gift Enables Bridgetown Hospital Purchases
Due to a donation from Mr. H. E. Doherty the Bridgetown Hospital Board bought four cane lounges and a lawn mower. The lounges are inscribed to honor the donor. The hospital seeks fruit and produce donations, to be left with Mr. H. C. Jones or Mr. A. T. Peck, to support the hospital’s ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Doherty
Bridgetown Hospital Board
Doherty
H. C. Jones
A. T. Peck
No Road Board Funds Sought for Trout Society
The Board refused to provide money to transplant trout noting three per cent funds are overdrawn after last year. A suggested alternative would use the hall as a three per cent donation at no cost to the Board, with members contributing about 7 each to cover hall costs.
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Money For
Trout Society
Smith
Malcolm Scott
Scott
Free Hall
Siggins
Vehicles Collide On Brooklands Road In Afternoon Collision
Early Saturday afternoon a table top truck driven by Ralph Somerset collided with a car driven by Mac Jarvis on Brooklands Road opposite Mr. E Waters residence. The impact ripped the car side and tore the truck back spring. All parties suffered shock but no serious injuries. Both vehicles were towed to Davidson's Garage for damage assessment.
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Brooklands Road
Mr. E. Waters
Ralph Somerset
Mac
Mac. Jarvis
Davidson
Captain's Trophy won by H G Long at golf event
H G Long captured the Captain's Trophy on Sunday in a Stableford format restricted to players with handicap 24 or under. Other scores included G H S Hester 32 W A Urquhart 30 P R Salvair 29 and several others. Next Saturday features an eighteen hole stroke competition for the monthly mug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. S. Hester
W. A. Urquhart
P. R. Salvair
Prp. Evans
J. Kirby
B. Briggs
W. Owen
Show to be Opened by Lieut Governor at Bridgetown Show
The 59th Bridgetown Agricultural Society show on October 31 will be opened by Lieut Governor Sir James Mitchell and Lady Mitchell. A holiday from noon will close banks and offices. publicans will host refreshments, with luncheon and tea and side shows. About £400 prize money, the largest in society history, funds the event with three trotting races on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bridgetown Agricultural Society
James Mitchell
Lady Mitchell
Caulfield Cup Advances In Express Tips
Columnist notes Don Pedro among top picks for the Caulfield Cup as Advocate and Clatterbag figure in tipping list. Read analysis for form, track conditions, and standout runners.
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Don Pedro
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Bridgetown Road Boards
W. L. Nelson
Joe Waddington
Steere ST
Road Board Sec
McCay’s
Shantung
Bridgetown Hospital
H. J. “Son’ Smith
Bridgetown Trout Society
Baling UP
H. G. Long
Caulfield Cup
Smith’s
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