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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
5
Forestry crews led by Weevile Percival battled fires around East Kirup and Cullity's farm area for days as smoke blanketed the region. Rain finally halted the blazes, with officials estimating millions in damage to virgin forest and widespread disruption to surveillance points and crews.
A local pupil named Thelma Phillips wowed students and adults with polished acrobatic acts at the school and nearby Bowling Greens. She has been staying with her mother at Mr and Mrs Syd Menhennett’s, showing evident training and confident performance.
Friends of Ted Francis report he has undergone an operation at Tudge Town Hospital and is expected to remain an inpatient for another four nights.
Local residents from Balingup and surrounds are named with travel and hospital updates. J A Forbes left for Perth and Australind, Harold Merritt rode to Bridgetown, and others like Tom Tomerini and Rose are mentioned with hospital stays and recoveries. Mayanup race attendance and daily travel to Bridgetown, Perth, and Greenbushes are noted among community members.
Members of the Nelson Football Association elected Bob Blakeney president on Tuesday night at the annual meeting. Supporters from Balingup congratulated him, noting the 100 percent endorsement from club members.
The community hosts a fundraising set of events for Football and Hockey Clubs led by organizer George Morgan and committee secretary George, with penny trails, amateur sports, and motor cycle novelty races drawing crowds. Notable attendees include Bob Filsell Colin Sale and George Happ, along with local residents and visitors.
Balingup Agricultural Society wins October 22 Show Day after a heated conference with South West delegates from Ralingup and Balingup societies. The group argued midweek shows were unsuitable and the chosen date precedes hay cutting. A rule limits prize ribbons to those awarded at the specific show. An annual meeting is planned soon with hopes for strong attendance. Gerry White and family return from Augusta with Jessie Buchanan.
Between 15 and 20 starters attended last week and training began as decided on Monday. Coach Bob Filgell praised the turnout and urged all players to train hard to win the premiership. Road Board approved scarifying and rolling the oval, temporary diamantling of the boundary fence and seats, with re erection after the season to the Board’s satisfaction.
At a special meeting the president urged members after poor attendance. The next night saw a dramatic rise with an almost full house noted by all, marking a clear impact.
Manager Leo Ryan of Paterson by Co. at Balingup says this apple season is the busiest yet despite hail damage. Tons of fruit near perfection packed in March set a monthly record, staff worked overtime, casual labor engaged, and a new packing shed is planned for next season. Other notes praise Beau Mond’s trainer, local farmer acts, and welcome Goff Merritt back with his bride.
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