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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

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Nelson and Busselton Fire Up a Cracker Football Match

Nelson and Busselton played a very close football game on Sunday at Busselton ground. Missing Nelson players Giblett Rain and Spitz weakened their ruck against Guthrie and S Barrett. Best for Busselton were Brennan Holgate and Gill while Nelson praised the day and thanks Busselton for a great afternoon.

Busselton Nelson Giblett Rain Spitz Guthrie Sbarrett Brennan Holgate Gill Port Busselton Association Esplanade Hotel

Reports Held Over Due to Unforeseen Difficulties

Several reports have been unavoidably held over owing to unforeseen difficulties. The delays affect coverage planned for this edition.

Manjimup Road Board Recommends Rejected for Secretary Post

The Manjimup Road Board rejected departmental recommendations to confirm Mr. John Smith as secretary after reviewing the special Commissioner's report and a letter from the Under Secretary of Public Works. Board members disagreed on several items and a motion to adopt the recommendations failed six to four. A parallel vote favored asking the Minister to appoint instead, citing concerns for ratepayers.

John Smith Manjimup Road

Accusations About Westralian Farmers Board Vote

The article questions whether Mr Moore violated the Road and Districts Act by voting on sale yards as a director of Westralian Farmers. Mr Bagshaw joins the dispute as Mr Moore demands proof of when he spoke in favor of the group while Frank Willmott claims Moore continually voiced opinions on the gate yards issue.

Westralian Farmers Moore Westralian Bagshaw Frank Willmott Willmott Malcolm Scott P. Scott C. Pp. Scott Moyes Hester Mr. Willmott

Local Board Plans Vehicle Purchase Amid Dispute

The board debated truck options with Mr Willmott facing questions over shareholder voting. Costs ranged from 3 to 5 ton models, with a Chevrolet four ton favored and a plan to seek ministerial financing for the purchase.

Final gate total at Nelson FA match fixed at 34 11 7

The finals of the Nelson Football Association match between Balingup and Nannup at Bridgetown on Sunday September 7 yielded a gate of 34 pounds 11 shillings 7 pence. This figure is confirmed after prior conjecture.

Nelson Football Association Balingup Nannup Bridgetown

Metropolitan club to play first Manjimup soccer games

Two Queen's Park Club teams will visit Manjimup for the first metropolitan side games in the town. A 25 member party arrives for two Sunday matches at 1 pm and 3 pm, with the first game designated as a minor contest.

Manjimup Queen's Park Club Perth

Board Defers Plant Purchases and Considers Dozer

At Friday meeting central ward member C Moyes reported the deputation met the Minister in Perth. The board, with £60,000 available, cut finance requests for road patrol front end loader tractor bulldozer and diesel roller while keeping a truck. A dozer attachment on the tractor is debated with calls for quotes and possible government assistance. a new tractor may be pursued if aid is unavailable.

Central Ward C. Moyes Perth Hester PP. Scott Stester S. T. Witters

Willcox couple return to Bridgetown for property takeover

Sir Thenry and Lady Willcox have arrived in Bridgetown and will reside at the Free Masons Hotel while their property is prepared for occupancy. The move signals the couple's planned takeover of the residence once ready.

Sir Thenry Lady Willcox Bridgetown Freemasons Hotel

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Nelson and Nelson, Hutchins Lindsay Offer Frank Jenkins Bridgetown Road Board Favors Fivetonner Son Smith K.T. Smith Minister For Works For Finance Minister For Works Siggins Mr. Scott Boadin Chevrolet Utilities Fisher’s
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