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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
6
Elder Smith and Co Ltd announces the opening of a pig saleyard at Balingup adjoining the cattle yards. The first sale is on Thursday September 19 at 10 30 a.m. with 300 pigs cataloged. Regular monthly markets will follow each third Thursday at 10 30 a.m. Further entries invited.
Bridgetown sales begin Thursday at noon with 500 pigs including baconers workers slips and weaners plus heifers in mixed colors priced from £4 2s 6d to £5. Quoted hogget and heavy weight prices listed. Monthly cattle yarding reports show 171 cattle sold 161 sold with a weak fat cattle sale but strong outside buyer attendance and a near full clearance at firm late rates.
Elder, Smith and Co Limited yarded 253 cattle and sold 241 with strong demand from outside buyers. Prices rose on recent sales for heavy weight prime Shorthorn steers and fat cows, while 20 month old heifers and Shorthorn cross cattle also attracted solid bids.
Printed and published by Francis L. Semmens at Steere Street Bridgetown for Country News-apers Ltd.
Mr. Featherstone urged community driven action through organisations to demand a public conference on school disabilities. The Progressive Education League and the Teachers Union urged equal educational opportunity with better bus services, hostels, salaries, and training. They pressed for modern school buildings with health and cultural facilities, reduced class sizes, and housing before consolidation. They called for substantial federal and annual state education grants to build a democratic foundation through quality schooling.
Last Saturday a strong muster of Cubs and Scouts gathered for the Boronia picnic. Next Saturday the 66th Manjimup Troop match is set in Manjimup. The big Scout and Guide Rally is planned for September 21 at Manjimup Recreation Ground with a 12:30 p.m. bus from Bridgetown. Parents are asked to reserve seats, treasure hunt planned, and October 5 noted for uniforms ahead of the Royal visit. Thanks to Mrs. Tomelty and her orchestra for music at the Convent and Lesser Halls.
A reader defends troop policy on religion noting no boy is forced to church services against his beliefs. The writer praises Scoutmaster Sandilands for three years of devoted care during camps outings and meetings and supports holding Scout Own services in the future without infringing on anyone's toes.
A railway timetable arrives with daily running times for Monday to Saturday. The schedule lists morning and afternoon departures and arrivals, such as 9.16 am to 4.61 pm on Monday and 9.66 to 6.0 on Saturday, reflecting the line’s daily operations.
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