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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1950

Page

2

Thelma Walter Coming of Age Party in Balingup

The Balingup hall gleamed with streamers for Thelma Walter’s coming of age party attended by about 200 friends. The event featured cake cutting, a silver key gift with a signatures book, prizes, supper, and thanks to Captain Ford for hall decorations.

Captain Ford Thelma England Walter RB. Barr Goyder F. Hawter A. Letch R. Allsop E. C. Wright H. Fillies G. White John Davidson Roy Hayden J. C. Mauger J. Parker 8. Bailey C. Moulton D. J. Hayden WN. Campbell Betty Davidson Anne Walpole W. Bailey Rev. Dilley E. Barruffi R. Menhennett M. Ramage C. Russell I. Dufall

Sixteen Miles Road Blocked By Land Settlement Board

At Balingup Road Board the claim was read that a road from the Cascades to Catterick would be fenced due to blocks by the Land Settlement Board. Mr Meagher called the 40 chain State Forest road essential as a cream truck would travel 16 miles instead of 1. Enquiries will be made.

Meagher Balingup Land Settlement Board Cascades Catterick Hester Greenbushes State Forest

Agricultural Society Meeting Signals Record Show Interest

The Agricultural Society reports record attendance at the annual show and discusses entry rules. A Wool Board letter declines a Wool on Wheels display due to conflicting show dates. The group revises prize scoring for the President's trophy and outlines entry fees for juniors and prize money policy.

A. Prowse Australian Wool Board Walter Collins Oliver D. N. Sieber

Which Road Proposal Risks Creenbushes-Wilga Route

Mr W A Offer replies to enquiries about Balingup road improvements noting no local benefit if Creenbushes Wilga road is neglected. Nearby settlers share his view that the Green bushes Wilga section would need repairs anyway. He warns a government bulldozer may arrive soon and could remove some trees if that section is tackled.

Balingup Road Creenbushes-Wilga Balingup W. A. Offer Offer Greenbushes-Wilga

Local Social Notes From Balingup and Surrounds

Miss A Walpole leaves Tuesday for Port Hedland to take a new post. On Thursday June 22 Mrs Kyd departs for Pinjarra to join Fairbridge Farm School staff. After weeks away Mr and Mrs P G Wright returned from Augusta. Henning inspected South West farms and returned to Perth. Menhennett family back from Perth after attending Geraldton bowling carnival. Miss T Walter hosted with Miss C Moulton of Bunbury present. Miss Rosie Seia to take Perth position leaving Balingup Tuesday. Perth visitors R Hayden family stayed with McLoughlins. N Campbell of Bunbury visiting W Walters. Mr B McDonald ill in Donnybrook Hospital. Sympathy to Mr and Mrs R Mead on father’s Bunbury death.

A. Walpole Prth Perth Menhennett Geraldton T. Walter C. Moulton Bunbury Rosie Seia Balingup

Approaching Weddings In Balingup And Bunbury District

The article notes the marriage plans of Miss Millard and Mr P Wren at St George Cathedral on Saturday June 24, former Balingup residents. A reception is planned at Tintern Ledge. Mrs E Francis will travel to Perth for the ceremony. Another local wedding is Miss R Head to Mr C Moulton at Boulder on Saturday June 24, with the couple to reside on Moulton’s farm at Balingup.

0. Millard P. Wren St. George’s Cathedral Balingup Wren Eulomo Tintern Ledge E. Francis Perth Millard R. Head Bunbury C. Moulton Boulder

C W A Balingup Branch Meeting Highlights June 15

The Balingup CWA branch met on June 15 with strong attendance. President Mrs B McDonald welcomed new member Mrs D Wauchope and Mrs R J Blechruden attended. The secretary will contact the editor about missing divisional meeting reports. Card evenings draw about 12, funds fund kitchen furniture, branch plans oiling rooms painting grounds. Buchanan to teach basket making in Bolingup. Clothing for Sister Kate homes urged today. Nominees for annual conference may have stand-in delegates. Hostesses were Mesdames Brennan and Lake.

Balingup C.W.A Mra. B. McDonald Mra D. Wauchope R. J. Blechruden W.A Kirup Bridgetown Donnybrook Buchanan Bolingup Road Board Kate Mesdames Collings and Cooper Mesdames Brennan Lake

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