National Fitness Council proposals for Boyup Brook
The town discusses forming a National Fitness Council to transform the old hall into a Youth Community Centre with recreation, library, and headquarters. Proposals include a St John Ambulance facility, grounds beautification, and a playground area near the Scouts Hut pending funding and local support. council members urge timely action. Also noted are bushfire damage risks, fencing loss, and a rail derailment incident near Boyup Brook with trucks partially off the line after a wind disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenning
Old Hall
St. John Ambulance
National Fitness Council
Bewlies
Farmland Preparations and Easter Holiday Gatherings
Farmers spread straw and continue tank retting as rains approach while more paddocks are prepared and seed from the Eastern States arrives. Settlers, including Mixes Pat Webb Corey Graham Noel Craft Winnie Halden Lillian Smith Terry Stephen and Viviene Brooks, plan an Easter seaside break, then host a lively community piano concert in Sussex Close before attending a Midnight Cabaret and returning home weary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kovap Brook
Artance
Pat Webb
Corey
Graham
Noel Craft
Winnie Halden
Lillian Smith
Terry Stephen
Viviene Brooks
Serery Ridgetown
Esughy Matorday
Vivamt Lioreen
Mary
Sussex
Cloese
Pluy Ane Xing
Boyup
Paik
Bajar
Crusaders Triumph in Boyup Brook Cricket Match
In a local association cricket afternoon at Boyup Brook the Crusaders beat the Pilgrims. Crusaders 8 for 170 declared, Pilgrims 38 and 14. Notable contributions came from Lionel, Arthur, Alex, Tom, and wicket keeper Wax. A tea was served by the ladies. Next Sunday Boyup Brook hosts Wilcoo at Wilks and Shinninup meets Breunium at Boyup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bester
Boyup
Crusader
Pilgrims
Oxide
A. W
Wagner
Crusaders
Lew Moore
Pal Culms
Tenies
Lionel
Arthur
Alex
Tom
Boyup Brook
Wilcoo
Wilks
Shinninup
Breu- Vmuwp
Social and Personal notes from the Perth region
Social and personal items recount Abe I G L Graham’s return after illness in Perth Private Hospital with steady improvement. Holidaymakers Walter Cowley and Bovup surroundings at Tu ss elton. Congratulations to Len Quartermaine on the birth of a daughter. Mentions of Mr Chapman of Toalap, road mud incident near Kildare, and various local callers and life events including a swimmer now taking up life saving duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filad Te Wee Abe I
Graham
Perth
Walter Cowley
Bovup
Tusselton
R. A. Hieke
Ross Matthews
Len Guartermaine
Wes Wey
Baassedten
Chapman
el Chander
Margaret Maatrheoss
Amd
Easter Visit Highlights and Family Guests Reported
Horace and Lerline Brown, children of Mr and Mrs Bailey Brown, are on Easter leave. Mr and Mrs Laurie Baskerville visit Mr and Mrs Tom Eastcutt. Mrs Frank Slattery of Park Hills Loyup Brook is home again after a city stop. In the metropolis, Mixe Marie Ryan says farewell to her sister as she heads to Gambier Me. Australia on Wednesday last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Lerline Brown
Bailey Brown
Laurie Baskerville
Tom Eastcutt
Frank Slattery
Park Hills
Loyup Brook
Metropolis
Mixe Marie Ryan
Me. Gambier
South Australia
Pemberton Notes Annual Inter School Sports Victory
Annual inter school sports at Jardes saw Pemberton defend the shield with a seven point win amid excellent weather and a large crowd. Results cover Boys and Girls events across multiple age groups with many local names like Roy Kelly J Percival Alma Roche Shirley Curtis and Joe Graham noted among winners. A recent thunderstorm brought two inches of rain after a long dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardes
Pemberton
Porte
Roy Kelly
Ben Dona Ard
Peter Johansen
Rosslyn Hanley
Florence Steicke
Boye
J. Percival
Kim Rowberry
Garbara Livis
Ada
Joan Kern
Barbara Davis
T. Davis
T. Tinwkes
Dennis Smith
Alma Roche
Beryl Campbell
Thee
M. Thoehe
M. ‘Teaser
Mat Gardner
Tom Tiffin
J. Cunneen
Tez Coverley
Shirley Curtis
June Kern
Pat Gardner
Tess
Joe Graham
Ken Diffin
Ron Biffin
T. Dvis
Malcolm Simpson
Ken Biffin
T. Davie
T. Frankex
Reg Coverley
Hicheran
W. Perkins
Ken Bifin
J. Cun- Ween
Hoys
T. _Datie
T. Hawkes
M. Simpson
Smith
J. Campbell
Bistrl
Campbell
Hunter
BL Campbell
Jes. Rewberry
Shirley Gurtix
Pap Gardner
Youth Club Activities Draw Big Attendance and Easter Sports Held
The youth club reports strong turnout and keen enthusiasm with activities including dancing, games, supper by the girls, a new copper, and a wireless box in the library for winter evenings. Easter Sports were held at Pemberton with a large crowd, tea sales, a late dance, Burney’s Band, and detailed race results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karper
Army Education Service
Ray Kelly
Cinrer
Pemberton
Burney
Ray Reeman
Phils
Smeet
Wighy
Laghoy
Kennedy
Littlefair
Dinneen
AL Eamess
F. Tramess
Fontanini
Timy
Eer
Turk
Lily
Sheer
FL Meamness
Tuck
J. Dinneen
Walton
Middleton
M. Cojor
Fox
See
Foorth Peat
M. Deal
Deen
Lo Walton
Fu Tite
Tsien
Anata Tadf Cyele Rae
OM Cremer
PO Cheetham
Mrs Mins Wy Obshotte Suffers Leg Fracture In Accident
Mrs Mins Wy sustained a fractured leg in an accident on Monday. She is receiving care at Temtwr tears Havepl where doctors report progress and anticipate further examination. The report notes Mr Platpey WHT may be charged capital soon as authorities proceed with charges. Slater Woctle has agreed to take up duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Iberione
Platpey
Slater Woctle
Reed
Pemberton Hosts Police Boys Gym Display and Youth Tour
After a pleasant holiday period Nuree Doherty resumes au travail while Mr. Syd Young visits Pemberton. On April 14 a troupe of Police Boys from Seeswee thie perform a gymnastic display followed by folk dancing. Sunday features town tours and an afternoon football match between Youth Club and School Boys, led by Mr. Tamen, with teachers from Easter break returning in Perth planning a Youth Club Repertory Club program of short acts for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuree Doherty
Syd Young
Pemberton
Aiis
Tamen
Perth
Repertory Club
Componite Capeeren Welch
Trout Acclimatisation and Society Labour Report
The report details trout acclimatisation efforts at a new hatchery, noting low mortality and improved survivability after spring water use. It records 1002 hours of voluntary labour in 1944, the society’s strain on administration, and calls for a new operating basis as activities outgrow the current method. Angling notes cover competition, policing challenges, and a 432 trout catch for the season, with trophy winners named and December trophies highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
Loxsea
Vrontary Bargur
Comtom
Rudy
Rae
Chase
Neville Percival
Society
Simpson
Gox
Brown
S. Young
Rendell
Sib
Lou
M. Love
Young
Willmett
Kelly
Rainbow
G. Brown
Ldr
Willmott
Tasmania
A. Bidler
Finance summary of 144 i- late editor and hatchery costs
A dated financial statement lists receipts and expenditures for 144 i- plus late editor and hatchery items. It itemizes wages, materials, permits, insurance, and equipment with figures in pounds shillings pence, noting a government grant balance absorbed into materials and assets over liabilities totaling £1529 13s and assets at £1654 0s 0d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munjimup
A. BR. Kelly
Thomson Bros
Sherrington
W. Hill
Henry Berry
Harper
Pemberton
J. Sherrington
Cobbers Temperance Rally Educates Youth in Cobbers Club
A Monday March 26 after school rally at Bridge Town Town Hall under W A Temperance League Cobbers Club drew boys and girls with Wes Rees state director presenting How They Catch long tailed monkeys. Temperance testimonies by Bradman and others engaged youths with singing games and awards. Hubert Rawson elected local club secretary with many new members joining the Cobbered auxiliary seeking good citizenship. Band of Hope section notes England born movement since 1847 now active in Western Australia planning a centennial celebration pending international events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
W.A. Temper Ateance League
Cobbers Club
Wes. Rees
Bradman
Hubert Rawson
Eall
Exciting wartime saga and comedy films head local slate
Peebe stars Alan Ladd Loretta Young and William Bendix in a wartime Orient tale about three American men and a teacher joining Chinese guerrillas against the Japanese. Also in town is Milton Berle led Over My Dead Body a lively mystery comedy with Mary Beth Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peebe
Orient
Alan Ladd
Loretta Young
William Bendix
Ae Pearcaer Aoe
Milton Berle
20Th Centuryentury Fox
Mary Beth Hughes
Sunday Services in Bridgetown Area Churches
Sunday April schedule lists Holy Communion at 11 a.m. at Bridgetown Methodist Church and multiple services across Bridgetown Greenbushes Boronia Gully Boyne Brook Nannup Mill and other venues with pastors Rev H W Farman Mr G B H Walker and Mr Mack. Service times vary from early morning to evening across churches and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
ST. Paul's Bridgetown
Holy Communion
Brenett
Winnijop
Bridgetown
Boronia Gully
Boyne Brook
H. W. Farman
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ST. A Ambulance
E AW
HL T. Bell
Treees Missioners
A. Fuller
N. M. Keremelevich
Proprirtur
Hampton Street
P.O. Box
Miss $. Lake
Steere Street
Britannia Cafe
Maeder’s
Victoria, Street, Bunbury
Donnybrook
Bunbury
Thos. A. Mcinnes
Anand Vo Renee Ti
Chinnery
Stevens ST
Tiamilton
Vetaily
W. L. Nelson
Bridgetown, WA
TOYS
Joe Waddington
Joe's
Boyd Tok
Scott's Brook
Messie
To. Forrest
E. Farleigh
R. Crosse
Winnijup
Morddop
Busselton
Pemberton Notes
Londieng
Pater
W. Rew
Gibb
FL Power
ARMY
FORD
Tom Dewhurst
Dorsett Motor Company
Bovup Brook & Bridgetown
Commission
Cobbers Temperance Club
Band OF Hope
England
W.A
Reaisve
China
Methodist Church
Nannop
G. BH. Walker
Greenbushes
Mr Mack
Nannop Mill
Victoria Insurance Coy
Marina
R. Forrest Busselton
Forsyth Boyup Brook
F. Meagher
Bridgetown Crock & Brexal
Frewin
South West Radio Centre
Kircup
Kalgoorlie
Mt. Magnet
Upper Blackwood
Halle
SUN Insurance
Neptune Oil CO
M. A. Sanger
Propkstor
Frank GC. Cuttriss Boyup Brook
R. Hancock and Sons Monumental Masons and Sculptors
Spencer Street
Boyup Brook Hotel
Bailey B. Brown
F. W. Hales
R. Webb Boyup Brook
South West Co-Operative
Manjimup
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