Train Crash and Community Events in Boyup Brook
The coroner and police officials examined a crossing collision involving a truck loaded with timber, driven by Jewitt, as train workers described the incident. Separately, the Abulican Ladies' Guild hosted a waistline tea party fundraiser at the C W A Rest Room and the Anglican Guild presented two wall plaques to the Methodists for a new church, with thanks from Mrs. Miller.
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Abulican Ladies’ Guild
C.W.A
Amons
E Pening
WT. Miller
Anglican Guild
Methodic Guild of Two
Wall Re
Theo Bickford
Truck Cab Wrecked At Crossing In Rail Incident
Two men were inside a wrecked truck cab after a collision with a train near Collins Siding. Edgar Mervyn Banner, the train driver, stated the engine was 60 yards from the crossing when the alarm sounded and the brakes were applied hard. The impact occurred about 40 yards from the crossing with a heavy bump lifting the truck onto the engine. Mary Kingston estimated the truck’s speed at 20 mph. A man at the scene summoned help to notify a doctor. the train brakes were in good condition prior to the stop.
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C.W.A
Calline Sidink
Ward
Jt Ap Neineh
Aly
Brooks v
Crossin Wonghe Road
Edgar Mervyn Banner
Collins Siding
Cross the
Mary Kingston
Truck Brakes Examined After Fatal Collision
Witnesses described limited visibility at the time of the crash. A mechanic testified brake linings were in first class condition and the hydraulic system was in good order. Constables reported two men wedged in the bath area and extracted after the desassembly. Doctors noted extensive injuries. Identification supported by a witness. The coroner ruled the deaths resulted from a collision with a train, with no whistle heard and no negligence proven by the train crew.
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E. C. A. Ryan
Nell Walter Lee
Royal Francis Hewith
William Frederick Hewitt
Picton Store Robbed in Early Morning Break In
A robbery at Be Pout's general store in Picton Junction was discovered just before 10 o clock when Maymond tek Donovan of Bunbury reported the front door opened. Two men were questioned as investigators led by Sergeant Ruthven and Constable McAullay pursue the theft of cash stamps and goods.
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Pout
Pyerton Junction
Maymond Tek Donovan
Bunbury
Pont
Baw
Picton
Ruthven
McAullay
Man Pleads Guilty To Drinking On Reserve Ground
Maurice McGough aged 24 of Themaelbattort Calte faced Bunbury Pallor Court for drinking liquor on the reserve near the Rowing Club Hall on May 17. Witnesses testified he drank beer from a bottle found to contain beer and admitted consuming it. He had no permission from Bunbury Council to drink there. The defendant did not appear in court but pleaded guilty by endorsement.
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Maurice McGough
Caltte
Wan Ared
Bunbury Pallor
Pe. Montgomery
McGough
McCown
Bunbury Council
Community Function Highlights Talent and Q&A Night
The event featured song, dance and a brains trust with Mr Wagner as the standout, answering questions unhesitatingly. Mrs Forgie and Mrs R Brooks performed solos, Geoff Jones gave a musical monologue, and a blue and white iced cake was served.
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Fiuests
Antter
Wagner
Forgie
R. Brooks
Geoff Jones
Association
Broodeman
F. Proctor
Brocter
Chapman
Fikes
Old Residents Pass On in Boyup Brook
Three longtime Boyup Brook residents passed away over the weekend. Mrs. Ecclestone, aged many years, and Mr. Charles Brewer, longtime Quill employee, were followed to the local memory by a large funeral cortege. Mr. George Dowie, WWI veteran recently employed by P. D. Forrest, also died with funeral rites noted and pallbearer A. Lani Steere leading. The Lukst Posh was founded by W. Portor.
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Boyup Brook
Ecclestone
Saree Felreeire
Ben
P. D. Forrest
A. Lani Steere
W. Portor
Social and General News from Boyup Brook and Perth
Mr and Mew I Berlin traveled to Perth on Sunday with passengers including Mrs. Dent and Mrs. R. Mat mewn. Residents welcomed Mr. McMurrich home after a recent operation in Perth. The Bridentown Mepertary play One Wild Oat drew full houses with strong second act applause. A new school will officially open June 19 at 2.20 pm by Minister of Education A. F. Watts MLA.
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Berlin
Sored
Perth
Mar
A. F. Watts
MuCKEE Balingup's Winning Goal
Boyup Brook visits Balingup in a tense Saturday match at Borough. The game stayed tight with momentum shifting and Mw Wining delivering the decisive strike to push the score to four in a hard fought contest.
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Boyup Brook
Balingup
Borough
Baling
Wes Sey
Boyup Brook Guides Annual Meeting Recap
A fragmented report details the annual meeting of the Boyup Brook Guides with mentions of attendees including Mrs Browne and Bry. Jy I, plus Mr. Wack and others. The record notes social activities, a plan for fundraising, and remarks about health and local service at the gathering.
Better Trotting Club Plans New Enclosure
The Bus. Dury Trotting Club prepares a members enclosure with discussions at the general meeting. President Y A Donaldson says a concerted effort aims to complete the buildings for the new trotting season if members approve. Local interest in trotting grows with more trained horses anticipated. details available from the secretary. The track remains largely unaffected by heavy winter rains.
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Hnesetta
Y. A Donaldson
Donaldson
Mason
Alan
Stealing Charge In Manjimup Court
Wattraud Nekoratiec pleaded not guilty in Manjimup Police Court to stealing a leather satchel with two rings wrist watch bangle and money totaling £85 from Edith Grubert between March and the 10th. The case involved rings a watch a bangle and other items said to be gifts from Germany shipped to Australia. She admitted possession of the items bought from a Perth acquaintance but denied awareness of the theft. Nekoratiec was remanded to Perth for trial with bail set at £10.
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Manjimup
Wattraud Nekoratiec
Af ‘Deanmill
Sabiune
Edith Grabert
Strahan
Seddon
Deathmill
Germany
Australia
Perth
Jan
Grubert
Srey
Marie
Subiaco
Gruber
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Boyup Brook News
C.W.A. Birthday
D. T. O'Neill
L. Whatman
Ratlwaga
Peter Gordon Johns
Anglican Ladies’ Guild
A. Taylor
M.P
Borno Brack
Bridgetown
Dave
E. A. Taylor
M.P.E
Borup Brook
Frank G. Cuttriss
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd
Commonwealth OF Refineries
Southern Cross ‘Windmills
Cash Bayer of Skins and ‘Biden
Muckee Balingup
Boyup Brook Guides
Uae
Bloor
Bere
Mary
M. Browne
Pring
Wack
Wernygiun Ware
Tancorna
Anid
MPS
Deanmill
Proctor's Store
Mayanup
P.O
McCormick Wresxationa
Owen
Conthollad
Frank
Willy Emnvahle
Ervien Dibcs
Eavin Dutfaunh
Don Fyfe Boyup
International Harvester
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