Bridgetown Road Board Elects Temporary Chairman During Absences
Bridgetown Road Board experienced a four-chairman session last Friday as Malcolm Scott left to handle business and C Moyes served as temporary chair. Absent were H C Moore on leave and L Evans in Kalgoorlie, while Wilkinson and Armstrong, the town engineers, announced a new 100press installation, one of the region’s largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road
Malcolm Scott
C. Moyes
Elec
H. C. Moore
Scott
L. Evans
Kalgoorlie
Messrs
Wilkinson
Armstrong
Bridgetown
Bridgeton Road Board
Municpal and Road Board Employees' Union
Arbitration Court
Nelson football fondness sparks debate over payments
A Nelson association spokesman laments spectator apathy toward match pay in football. Stories from Bridgetown discuss housing needs and a modest council effort, while Balingup residents share humorous farm anecdotes about chooks and poultry. No fish yarns, by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Road Board Proposes Ward Boundary Revisions
The Road Board moves to revise Central Ward boundaries after a survey shows South-West Ward has higher revenue potential. Supporters urge equal amenities for rural Town Ward ratepayers, including electric light and bitumen roads, with a committee to study feasibility and report findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Scott
Death of John Charles Hearn at 45
John Charles Hearn died Monday after a long illness at age 45. Born in Kalgoorlie, he was the son of Mrs. E. J. Hearn and the late Mr. J. H. Hearn. Funeral Tuesday afternoon with burial in the Church of England portion of Bridgetown cemetery, Rev. T R Pelham Thorman officiating. The late Mr. J. J. Hearn was the father of Mrs. Rh. T. Wheatley.
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John Charles Hearn
Kalgoorlie
E. J. Hearn
J. H. Hearn
Church of Ensland
Bridgetown Cemetery
T. RR. Pelham Thorman
J. @. Wearn
Rh. T. Wheatley
Mildred Hope Gifford
Bridgetown Hospital subsidy raised and bills discussed
The Public Health Dept advised Bridgetown Hospital Board that the 1939-50 subsidy rises to £7,500 48 from £6,743 last year on a 14 bed average, with future fluctuations. Delegates to the South West Hospitals Association were appointed, and a development committee visit planned. August activity included 10 admissions 44 discharges 10 births 9 outpatients and 1 death. Anx to install six X ray outlet points at £24 18 6 with fifty fifty Public Health support.
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Public Health Dept
Bridgetown Hospital Board
Treasury
Bridgetown
South West Hospitals
Messrs
L. R. Goodridge
T. Salyatt
L, R, Goodridge
V, Draper
Dr. Williams
South West Zone Development Committee
Bridgetown Hospital
Grant Money Debate Shapes Bridgetown Road Board Meeting
At the Bridgetown Road Board meeting leaders clashed over grant spending with Waters urging £1000 be used for two major projects to yield lasting results. Critics warned funds may end before completion while others backed distributing money to wards. A decision was delayed to 1950 51 and a health inspector appointment was noted.
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Road Board
S. T. Waters
Waters
Bridgetown Road Board
Bridestown Weighs Half Holiday for Show Day
Acting on a request from the Agricultural Society the Bridestown Road Board will apply for a half holiday for Bridestown on Show Day. The date is listed as November but lacks a specific day. Local officials seek the annual event’s public participation and economic impact.
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Aggricultural Society
Bridgestown Road Board
Bridestown
Bridgetown Road Board Seeks Aerodrome Survey Details
At last Friday’s meeting the Bridgetown Road Board decided to request information from the Manjimup Road Board on progress of the aerodrome site survey between Bridgetown and Manjimup.
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Bridgetown
No Money For Nannup Road Grant Sought
The Main Roads Dept warned funds unlikely for Bridgetown Nannup Marginal Ford Road project this year. The board prioritizes Winnijup and Tweed roads and inspection will occur later due to other priorities. Nannup Roads Board supports reconstruction Bridgetown to Nannup rather than a single section.
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Bridgetown - Nannup - Margnup Ford Road
Main Roads Dept
Dept
Winnijup and
Tweed Roads
Governor Opens Bridgetown Show and Carnival Plans
Governor James announces Bridgetown show opening on November I while noting his limited stay for the Nall due in Busselton the next day. A motion sets ground charges at £2 2s per match plus sanitary expenses as the South West Football carnival discussion continues with F J Lee Steere and Syd Brooks. Indirect notes on the Mildred Hope Gifford death reference a 31 year old mother.
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James
Busselton
Puller
F. J. Lee Steere
Syd Brooks
Board prioritizes truck over grader in district purchase
C Scott argued 360 miles of district roads justify a truck before another grader as two graders already exist. Members noted a truck would speed re sheet ing and reduce loss from rough roads. a motion passed to buy a suitable 1 2 ton truck first, with grader delayed to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Scott
K. Smith
Wheatley
R. . C. Scott
Road Board Approves New Duplicator Purchase
The board agrees to buy a new duplicator for £43 to save time, per secretary E C Siggins. Bridgetown has filled its quota in the Eighth Security Loan per a board reading. Permission granted to use a small grader on the scout block to begin a scout park. Secretary to arrange fifty fifty crossover for Mr R Cox. Immediate repairs authorised on Barlee Street upon Mr H J Smith's suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
E. C. Siggins
Bridgetown
R. Cox
H. J. Smith
Barlee Street
Bridgetown Road Board seeks better lighting at Steerest crossing
The Bridgetown Road Board requests the Railway Department to provide improved lighting at Steerest railway crossing. The matter was placed before the electrical and lighting section and awaits their decision. The crossing has long been a contentious issue and the result is awaited with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
Railway Dept
Steerest
E. C. Sigegins
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Zacs
Nelson
Nelson Association
Edie Mead
Boyup Brook
Pat Moore
Lil Cumming
Mr. Waters
Moyes
CG. Siggins
M. Scott
Nannup Road
Nannup
Nannup Roads Board
South-West Bridgetown
Mr. Lee Steere
Mr. Smith
Steere Street Crossing
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