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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
2
Reports criticize the auction sale of tobacco leaf for showing only top and bottom prices per grade and ignoring quantities. Calculations suggest an average price slightly over 2 per lb, about 3d per lb below last year’s BAT average, leaving many growers dissatisfied despite some high returns from higher grades.
The Government Auditor Mr H Humphries read the audit of the Manjimup Road Board and its related bodies. He found little to criticise despite rising business volume and noted a low administration cost percentage at 6.4 in total revenue and works expenditure, with 13.38 for local revenue. Chair R G Lock praised the board and secretary and staff for their capable leadership and diligent service.
The September Australian Journal features Jo Esmond's first full length serial Lady Luck drawn from his Tasmanian farming days. It also includes fourteen complete yarns from humour to romance with notable Derailed by Jackson Harris. The issue is praised as a fine read and worth sixpence.
The Badgerown branch of the CWA held a Friday meeting with strong attendance. Mrs MacKinnon delivered a full conference report and received a vote of thanks for her and the motion carried by Mesdames Johnson and Smith. A social is planned for Tuesday afternoon.
The text argues the current financial system must not survive the war, citing about £800,000,000 in debt from the Great War, growing interest, and calls for lower taxation and fiscal reform. It mentions loans for a building fund, donations to the Building Fund, relief for a Manjimup member, and debates on wartime finance, with a focus on national debt and calls for using national credit. It records committee meeting plans, tenancy charges for a new club room, and opinions on government borrowing versus home loans.
Mr Bob Newton proposed a group life insurance plan to fund funeral costs with 25 members paying a monthly shilling each. The scheme would insure 25 people, paying a death gratuity and building a fund for relief, with details to be reported at the next meeting amid concerns over future tenants and consecration of the new club building.
A wedding at Yoman Catholic Church Collie united Miss Hovey daughter of Mr and Mrs Hovey to William Luft as gas driven engines proposed to replace petrol. The ceremony featured a white velvet gown and orange blossom bouquet, with discussions on gas filling stations and wartime fuel rationing. The reception followed at Collie Hall as subbranch and auxiliary members discussed building costs and social events.
The Bridgetown Bowling Club met on Tuesday to hear the secretary present the annual report and balance sheet which were adopted. Officers elected include President W. E. Taxes, vice-presidents H Machin E Pearce and C S Jones, secretary-treasurer B L Mitchell, assistant secretary R E Dowst, captain J H Smith, vice-captain E Pearce, auditor T Wilks, and committee members A F Elder P F Scott L O'Brien L Wilks and A Zinnecken. A report on the recent rental conference with the WABA regarding Bridgetown and Busselton carnivals and SW League minutes was received. Members endorsed holding a mixed carnival in Bridgetown with cooperation from Busselton.
Landau report notes a moderate turnout of buyers at Winninup on September 4 with satisfactory clearance at firm rates. Quotations list 887 sheep offered, 637 sold including Merino wethers and ewes. prices range from 14 to 31 shillings for various ages and sizes.
Monthly market at Bridgeport on Wednesday September 1 saw a good turnout of buyers and steady clearances. Quotations for sheep, cattle, and dairy stock were firm, with fat cattle and fat cows selling well. prices listed for various weights and breeds including Red Poll and Shorthorn, with forward orders noted for smaller animals.
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