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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1952

Page

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Can Warriors Face Rovers in Weekend Derby Clash

The report notes the Warriors hit by eight injuries as they prepare for a Sunday derby with Rovers who arrive in improved shape. Umpire Blakeney will officiate and the match promises entertainment after prior tight encounters. Greenbushes vs Nanoup also looms with Greenbushes favored at home where Balingup struggles to win. Rumors of a forfeit are dismissed by the Nelson association secretary.

Warriors Rovers Wailers Blakeney Greenbushes Nanoup Boyup Balingup Bridgetown Greenbuthes Nelson Association

Death of R A Walker in Bunbury

R A Walker of Park Neld Street Bunbury died Wednesday June 4 after a long career in the motor trade. He served as workshop foreman for South West Cooperative Dairy Partners Ltd since 1946. Funeral from Wm Brittain and Son's at 2 p.m. today.

Jee Ronert Menry Walker Adi Park Neld Street Bunbury Fouth-Went Ais Mfe Madeon Warave South ‘West Cooperative Datey Parters Ltd Cortex Wm. Brittain and Son Puriout At & P.m

Warren Apple Harvest Ends With Limited Packers

The Warren apple harvest in Manjimup nears completion as only two packers operate in one shed and nine in the other. Activity at the former shed has slowed for weeks while the latter runs at capacity this week before a reduced pace next. George Wood, manager of Paterson's shed, reports an excellent Granny Smith pick with quality ahead of last season despite some bruised fruit.

Manjimup Geo. Wood Mannett Paterson Granny Smiths

Manjimup Poultry Show Planned for July Inaugural Event

The Manjimup All Game Pixeon and Bantats Chub hay club announces a July poultry show in its infancy stage. The plan emerged at the monthly meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs J O Sullivan. Secretary W B Murray noted the club’s official status, aided by Tropical Traders and Faterson Ltd packing van donations. A lecture by Mr J Whitelaw on the Battery System for Backyard Poultry Farming highlighted the event.

Chub Hay Hive J. O'Hullivan W. B. Murray Bysnesey Tropical Traders Faturson Ltd Strong Nominaton J. Whitelaw Aya Tom Thames

Selection Of Pennant Teams For IBoyup Brook Match

On Tuesday night selectors trimmed AY and BM grades to face IBoyup Brook Sunday. Pennant teams to be drawn from H. Armstrong A Lonerey W Dwyer B Krane E S Hester R G Wester T Rodgers T Balvatt W Scntt D Murray Burgihar B team includes N Dillsmore Giles G Mester J Kirby O Ryals T Speer D Wheatley A MacKinnon A T Boots. Players to be notified Saturday and travel arrangements set. All players to attend golf course Saturday. The turn will leave Bridge town at 8 30 pm Sunday.

Iboyup Brook H. Armstrong A. Lonerey W. Dwyer Bpgving B. Krane Hester R. G. Wester T Rodgers T.balvatt W. Scntt D. Murray Urgihar N ‘Dillsmore Giles G. Mester J. Kirby Ryals T. Speer D. Wheatley A. MacKinnon A.T. Boots

Associates Begin Championship Bridgetown Golf

Associates open the club championship qualifying round with good scoring on Wednesday. Two members broke handicaps, Mrs Dillimore by one and Mire A Wauchope by seven, with Mr Dillimore winning A grade 60 1970 followed by P Evans. B grade winner Wauchope with Dison runner up and other scores listed.

Mr. Wauchope Mr. Dison Jmotts

RSL Fights to Keep Anzac Day Traditions Untouched

The RSL debated preserving Anzac Day practices with leaders arguing against changing afternoon observances and hotel closures. Members supported current arrangements, while discussions touched on recruiting, newspaper funding, and community events conducted by local units and affiliated groups.

Zone Council Urges Free Licensing Of Tractors

The Bridgetown Rite Club notes support for free tractor licensing and urges government action. Debate centers on whether tractor access should be funded by public subsidy or by permitless use, with advocates arguing benefits to farmers and efficiency.

Avenor Cheraeton Mabey Koe

Conference On Bushfire Control Recommends Reforms

The meeting released recommendations for bushfire management. Proposals include appointing captains as control officers and giving local authorities power to postpone initial burning by up to two weeks. Plans also call for draft boundaries and standardized procedures for forest burns in the district.

F.C.O B.C. Siggins

South West Moa Boards Meet On Proposed Trains Act Edits

The executive of the South West Moa Boards Association plans a discussion on amendments to the Trains Act and state rental housing policy. Bunbury will host the first executive meeting of 195%. Chairman Mr. Gay fromwua will preside.

Tain South West Moa Boas ‘Association Bunbury AIC UL Gay “Fhomwua

Utility hits tree in Mt Walker road crash injures several

A utility truck crashed on Mt Walker road five miles from town injuring multiple people including Lexie Wober Lame 23 and Mary Lowe 25. Paramedics conveyed several to Warren Thowpt with pelvis and broken nose injuries while others suffered minor abrasions and shock after the vehicle left the road and struck two trees.

Mt. Walker Road Fruis Sian Bit T Lexie Wober Lame Migerial Ioiurine Warren Petts John Ambulanice Shorty Keown Jamey Cox Nyamup

Injunction Sought Over Timber Removal Dispute

Fragmented report from West Manjimup Farmeryike branch shows tensions over timber removal on Settlers blocks. Crown members note long occupancy and dwindling timber, with millers linked to removal plans and sharp language amid land use disputes.

West Manjimup Farmeryike Blate Doverns Srevertter

Postmaster General announces new seven mile telegraph link

The Postmaster General reports a new telephone line approximately seven miles long between Balagup and Greenbushes. Service began late last month improving connections from Bridgetown to Balinup and Greenbushes. Direct channel from Balinup to Bridgetown was completed and traffic between Greenbushes East and Balinup will ease with the installation.

South-West Play Festival Revived at Donnybrook and Centres

The South-West Play Festival opens in Donnybrook on Saturday with performances at Donnybrook Collie and Bunbury featuring three one act plays from repertory clubs. Donnybrook presents It's In the Bag Collie presents Hackers Alibi and Bunbury offers The Lovely Miracle.

HM Way Ttt Donnybrook Collie Bunbury Jane Dennybrook Hacker Bunbury Club

Charities Consultation No 9 Promises £5000 Prize

The notice promotes Charities Consultation No 9 with a top prize of £5000. Tickets are on sale now and readers are invited to try their luck in the charity sweepstakes.

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