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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
7
Demonstrations gladly arranged for repairs accessories and replacements for all radios. Country home electric light plants supplied and installed. If you desire radio service demonstration or information just drop a line to Bridgetown.
The Inde Fendent Order of Odd Fellows lodge in Manjimup announces new members to join the National Insurance Scheme. All employed persons aged 16 to 65 with annual income up to £385 are urged to enroll and be covered through an approved society, with the 10 F being the oldest approved option.
The South West National Football Council met at Donnybrook on Sunday morning October 23 with president F Gordon presiding. Minutes were confirmed, finances of 1938 Carnival adopted, and discussions covered replicas, fundraising, insurance, disputes committee, and future first meetings. The Nelson Association was thanked for hospitality and support.
The fortnightly gathering at Jlurdee Hall drew strong attendance with Bro. F Anglesey presiding and Roy Pearce in the Vive Arch role. Palgarup members joined, gifts were exchanged, and reports by P.DG.P Dare highlighted U.A.C.D. activities. Final scores in local bowling and shooting were recorded as Jardee and Palgarup clashed, followed by a social, then a Palgarup Hall Committee meeting and Leral Bridgetown MULO OF lodge officer elections and installations upcoming.
Lodge reporters describe a Tuesday meeting in the Bridgetown Lodge rooms presided by Bro. Galding. Tom Smith resumes duties. W Storkins hopes to return soon after hand surgery. Cox at hospital faces possible toe loss yet remains hopeful. W Freeston recovers cheerfulness. Tom Wyer endures sciatica but plans to work. Lucas notes Druid funds and membership rising after Perth conference. Discussion covers N.H.S. impact, medical benefits, and loyalty to Your Lodge amid N.HLL act. Newman of Bunbury praised for a lecture on the Bunbury Lodge and proposed NA1 bill with Conrey. meeting closes at 1:90.
Palgarup Lodge met at the CWA in Manjimup on October 2 with 14 members present. Bro R H Bingham chaired. reports covered Pride of Joorvalup Lodge attendance at the recent UAO D conference in Perth and Bro Collett’s readmission to Palgarup. Members later enjoyed games and table tennis and discussions of upcoming events against Pride of Jarnadup.
Mr Wise told Mr Doust that 7 844 boxes of butter were imported into Western Australia from the Eastern States from July 1 to December 31 last year and 0 491 boxes from January 1 to June 30 this year, the weekly average being 1 550 boxes for the year. Principal importers included Rogitt Wonex Pty Ltd Sara Cook Brown and Dureau the Port Tee Company D F Collyer Fremantle McGlew and Co Manning and Co Watson and Ds W and M Clarke MacFarlane and Co Pascomi and Co Beans Ltd. The industry loss due to butter importation was £20 per week from July 1 to December 31, 1897. No loss occurred for the following six months due to lack of expert.
Speaking at the South West Football Carnival meeting Mr J Hadon of Donnybrook urged forming a South West Log-chopping Council akin to the football council. He said current meetings limit attendance and a council would bring greater success.
Population about 1450 with 400 rateable voters. Rates 1/ in the pound for town area and 2d in the pound for unimproved land. Vermin and health rates apply to specific areas. Public utilities include town hall and electricity concession. Roads 9 miles, bridges 26, reserves 39,000+ acres. Hospital services at Borup Brook and a town hall for community events. Postal traffic shows 149,908 letters and 638 parcels handled in 12 months.
Progress reported on bowling and croquet greens as Nannup residents push subscription drives for St John Ambulance. A 2/8 contribution will aid a worthy organization and a special hospital day is set for the end of November.
Road works in Manjimup reported by foreman Mr J Paynter include gravel patches on Blechynden and Sharp Warren roads, bridge and creek repairs, and graded and regraded streets. Newtons Road and Bath Street sections repaired, Southern Street gravelling, and Cemetery Road widened to 30 feet with a new station. Lefroy Street and nearby paths improved. Thamond Tree Biting Road noted as poor. Pemberton areas graded to No 2 and 4 foot widths, with rail and utility work at Pemrverton town sites. Weathered notes indicate ongoing maintenance across multiple routes with culverts renewed and sections cleared.
At Bridgetown police court A P Miller and H Wright pled guilty to shooting kangaroos for food. Evidence was given by police. They were fined 4 with 15 shillings costs and faces three days in jail if defaulted.
The Nannap cheese factory began its first tasting event at the city hotel on Thursday week. A counter funnel allowed attendees to sample cheeses from the factory while crowd judges praised the product as excellent quality.
Traffic inspector of the Bridgetown Road Board prosecuted William J. Carr Louis Korlinf Walter P. Scott Joan J Ewank Luigi Mastaglia and others on a charge of driving unlicensed vehicles. All were found proved and fined one pound and costs.
A Sunday incident left Jim Lang, a young boy living with Mire, with a severe eye injury after a nail spear struck him while an Icelandman whe lilted nails. He received immediate medical attention and was sent to Perth for further care.
A garbled promotional notice discusses advertising benefits and a November 8 Bridgetown Town Hall gathering. It credits a local club orchestra and mentions names tied to the production, including organizers and sponsors, with uncertain details.
Sales service and repairs offered by Bridgetown and Runkine's Draper Mangining advertise Singer sewing machines. The text notes various mechanical products and upgrades, prompting inquiries and agent recruitment while outlining trial and dealership details.
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