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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

2

Packing shed staff praised at Balingup dinner

Patersons packing shed staff were praised at a Balingup Hotel dinner attended by H Armstrong of Bridge Town and W Walter of the Apple and Pear Board. L Ryan praised staff for cooperation and handling space shortages while noting occasional odd days off due to scarce fruit. Walter congratulated E C Wright on his work amid difficulties. Junior Farmers held a games evening to raise funds for the Popular Junior Farmer Competition with trophies donated by Perth firms. Debating season was announced with Balingup set to face Boyup Brook, plus fixture plans and club support discussed.

Patersons’ Packing Shed Balingup H. Armstrong Bridgetown W. Walter The Apple and Pear Board Armstrong Department of Agriculture E. C. Wright N. McLoughlin Murray Collins Perth D. N. Sieber M. Gleadell J. McDonald Kirup D. Evans Tople Agricultural Committee P. Brennan

Hockey Club Plans Final Arrangements For Week

HOCKEY CLUB president Mr H Gabler chaired the June 13 meeting to finalize arrangements for hockey week in Perth. Brook team joined with Balingup. transport to Perth via Mr J Parker’s bus. players to take part include Mesdames Bailey Allsop Parker Dee and others. Each player to receive five pounds to cover expenses. Mr A E Walton to act as auditor. secretary to thank catering helpers. some subscriptions overdue.

H. Gabler Covon T Pa Brook Balingup Perth J. Parker

Parents and Citizens Meet at Local Association Session

Sixteen members attended the Parents and Citizens Association meeting led by Mr RB McDonald. They discussed Education Department subsidy for a new projector, staff training for operators, and blinds for windows. The piano transfer to East Kirup was debated with loan terms. resigning secretary Mrs S Woodley was thanked, and Mr A Sieber elected as the new secretary.

Parents and Citizens’ Association RB. McDonald Oliver Education Department Uren Visual, Education Branch Nash and Cornwall Messrs B. McDonald A. E. Walton R.S.L J. Hanson Balingup Woodley A. Sieber

Local Updates From Balingup District

Army visits district residents this week while Captain Ford of Salvation aids in the Balingup Roads Board office. Mrs. W. Merritt is an inmate at Bridgetown Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey return to Netherton after Geraldton holiday. Bailey buys new Holden sedan with Aussie Bailey as chauffeur. Cooper brothers arrive from South Australia to take over property of D. F. Cooper and may play football in Balingup.

Army Perth Bailey Cooper Brothers South Australia D. F Gerald Cooper

Football Club Meeting Seeks Donations and Supplies

Football Club minutes show Friday meeting with lower attendance. Donations from A Prowse and T Tomerini will fund trophies per donor wishes. H Johnstone seeks Balingup clearance. Bunbury Woollen Mills to quote for team fabric. Secretary to source numbers on guernseys. Notices to be posted. avoid members playing on show grounds during hockey. Club will not hire crockery to others. breakages and replacements noted. Injury compensation to be considered by the committee.

H. Johnstone Balingup Perth Bunbury Woollen Mills

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