Balingup Agricultural Society Plans First Show with Jr Farmers
Bal in up Agricultural Society moves to run a Junior Farmers section at its first show with close cooperation from the Junior Farmers Club. The meeting under Mr Alan Prowse approved Labour help for grounds works with £120 from the board and new committee appointments including Mrs Alderson and Hubble to organise a ladies section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup Agricultural Society
Junior Farmers' Club
Ron Blyth
Balingup
Alan Prowse
Messia
Dave Walker
Drake Brockman
EK. Blyth
B. Goyder
P. Wren
G. Parker
S. Grime
R. J. Blechynden
F. C. Brockman
T. Alderson
Hubble
Alderson
Ron Rivthe
W. J. Morgan
Anzac Day Is Here Poem From W P S
The poem speaks to loved ones at home on Anzac Day urging them to lift their eyes to the Eastern skies and remember the heroes who endure in spirit. It reassures that the fallen remain alive in memory and in the Grand Parade. The verses promise the vigil continues despite time and distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heroes’ Corps
Successful Claim For House In Bridgetown Police Court
Nellie Campbell Clarke won eviction against Foy Mellows of Steere Street in Bridgetown. Mellows must vacate by May 22 and should contact the Workers Homes Board about the eviction. If a Commonwealth State Rental House is not ready by May 22, he may seek a time extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
L. W. Stotter
S.M
Nellie Campbell-Clarke
Foy Mellows
Steere Street
Mellows
Workers Homes Board
Bridgetown Hockey Girls Seek Ground At Steere Street
At their annual meeting the Bridgetown hockey girls said they had used the Steere Street ground but no other space was free as the show ground is occupied by footballers. They urge Steere Street ground to be made fit or plan a deputation to the Road Board led by Miss Joan Wilking and Miss Freda Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Steere Street
Steere-street
Road Board
Joan Wilking
Freda Taylor
Bitumenising Nelson Street Nears Completion
The Bridgetown Road Board completed bitumenising about fifty chains of Nelson Street a week ago slightly ahead of schedule. Reed Siggine and Foreman Tate praised the crew for an expeditious, high quality job that pleases street residents.
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Bridgetown
Ugly Men’s Final Rally at Bridgetown Town Hall Tonight
Tonight at the Bridgetown Town Hall the final rally of the Ugly Men’s competition will be held. The secret identity of the mystery man is kept in a sealed envelope signed by the R.5.L. secretary Ken Woods and by Rowan Robertson and lodged with the Blackwood Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Town Hall
R.5.l
Ken Woods
Rowan Robertson
Black
Autumn bowling notes as winter sports loom
The club reports autumn showers and final results from the ladies handicap singles won by Grace Wilkins with runner up Mrs Summers. Match results include Wilkins defeating Toyer 25 14 and Moulton 23 21, final 28 11. Fours playoff delayed by rain, a friendly roll up drew Boyup Brook visitors, and a long list of upcoming handicap pairs players is announced for April 24.
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Grace Wilkins
Summers
Salvair
Bentley
Wilkins
Miss Toyer
Moulton
Polina
Hearn
Nicholla
Machin Mitchell
Evans
Bill
Money
Briggs
Nana
Vermin Prosecution in Greenbushes Court on Rabbits
Evelyn Hester of Bridgetown faced Vermin Court action in Greenbushes Police Court on Tuesday April 26. He was fined £1 and ordered to pay £2 1s 6d costs after the Balingup Road Board charged him with failing to destroy rabbits on his property to the vermin inspector’s satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Stotter
Greenbushes
Evelyn
Hester
Bridgetown
Costa
Balingup
Rabbite
Vermin Inspecto
Farmers' Union Ball Promises Social Highlight of Season
The Farmers' Union邀请 invites all to the big annual ball next Friday in Bridgetown April 36. Tickets are available at Mr. T Salwair's and the Bridgetown Newsagency with upper supper ticket attached for advance buyers. The event aims for a fine supper and social gathering echoing last year's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Bridgetown
Recollections of Nannup a Historic Snapshot
The piece recalls Nannup history from name change in 1928 to first motor car BL-1 owned by J Smith, early hotels, church dedications, and schools. It notes 1910 first passenger train, 1924 Karui Timber Co. move, and early scholars including Blythe and Dickson families. races paused school in 1904. a local basketball match cited and wedding mentions.
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Nannup
Lower
Blackwood Road
J. Smith
St. Patrick’s Day
Bunbury
Ellis Creek
Lindsay's Swamp
Karui Timber Co
James Blythe
Andrew Blythe
Benjamin Blythe
Marjourie Blythe
William Miller
Agnes Miller
Amy Dickson
Thomas Dickson
William Dickson
Roy Dickson
Catherine Scott
George Blythe
Henry Higgins
Michael Higgins
George Higgins
Nannup State School
Nannup Convent
Boyup Brook RSL Sub-branch Seeks £75 War Memorial Appeal
The Boyup Brook RSL sub-branch reports progress toward its £75 quota for the War Memorial Extension appeal with closing date April 30. Donations may go to hon. secretary R. H. Maclean. Anzac Day service is set for April 25 at 10.30 am in the Road Board hall conducted by v. Lawson, Grean jbushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup Brook
R.S.L
Road Board
V. Lawson
Greanjbushes
Sir Ernest and Lady Lee Steere Visit Bridgetown
Sir Ernest and Lady Lee Steere plan a Bridgetown visit on May 4 to attend a Brownies show. Lady Lee Steere, Western Australia Girl Guides Chief Commissioner, will be accompanied by Miss Kathleen Baird who has just returned from Germany where she assisted displaced persons with Guiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Ernest
Lady Lee Steere
Bridgetown
Girl Guides
Western Australia
Kathleen Baird
Germany
Herd Testing Begins Early For 1948 49 Season
The Department of Agriculture announces May 1 as the start of testing for all units in the 1948-49 season. Farmers are urged to nominate herds early to allow Recorder’s ties to be arranged before testing starts. Inquiries should be directed to Mr. K Simes, Department of Agriculture, Bridgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
K. Simes
Bridgetown
Disorderly Conduct Charge at Yornup Court
Francis John Meehan of Yornup faced Bridgetown Police Court for disorderly conduct stemming from a disturbance on April 18. He pleaded guilty, was cautioned, and ordered to pay costs. The remainder of the text discusses an unrelated question about a singer and a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis John Meehan
Yornup
Bridgetown
Messrs. Armstrong and Kirby
J S.p
Meeha
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Nelson Street
Georgette
Vermin
Pat Savage
Nannup R.C
Lavinia
Hamilton
Boyup
Ps Hon
R. H. Maclean
Aner
Fies Runciman
Taplin
Moore
Chidzey
K. R. Doust
C. Bleechmore
A. Eler
B. A. Gibbs
Lee Steere
Spencer
Campbe L. Rismtat
Branchi
W. Inglis
Jack Willis
Bex
Fred Heyman
Darling Street
Balmain
Bezha
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