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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1948

Page

2

Junior Farmers Club welcomes Sheila Garrity at Balingup

At the Balingup Junior Farmers Club meeting in the C W A Rest Rooms nine members attended with adult leader Stan White. New member Sheila Garrity was welcomed by President R Blythe. With the speaker absent the group drafted a show schedule for the October Agricultural Show and planned to recruit more members. Secretary chair taken by C Chapman during St H Searr’s holidays. Supper followed the proceedings.

Balingup Junior Farmers’ Club C.W.A R. Blythe Stan White Jd. Parker Sheila Garrity Balingap Chapman St. H. Searr

Farewell event for Ken Merritt and Fay in Balingup

A farewell and complimentary evening hosted by the Balingup Football Club honored Ken Merritt and Fay Allsop for their services to local clubs and organizations. Attendees included community groups in sport and service circles. speech praised their sterling qualities and long-time district involvement as they prepare to move to a new farm.

Balingap Ken Ajam Fay Red Cross Blechynden C. D. Blakeney Alan

Local Accidents Highlight Community Resilience

Balingup reports a Ford truck with a broken back axle last week with no injuries. it remained out of commission for several days. Alan Prowse also involved in a recent incident with a large tree. no injuries noted, minor front-end damage. Community figures, including Mr. Blakeney, gifted an English tea set subscribed by sporting clubs and societies. Alan’s Perth return discussed. hope for sandover Medal instead of focal medal. he thanks Mrs Allsop and supporters for the honor.

Les Bailey Alan Prowse Blakeney Alan

Junior Red Cross aids Lady Lawley Cottage efforts

The Junior Red Cross reports progress at Lady Lawley Cottage with 67 members and badges issued. Plans include health game booklets, knitting for spastic children, and toy making from donated materials, underlining service to others and international friendship with many local juniors and leaders listed.

Coul Lilly Anne Walpole Yvonne Garvin Lady Lawley Cottage Miss Linton Parker Eniges Junior Red Cross Ealing

Baling Up Footballers Newcomers Loosen Up

The first season activity featured a scratch match between K Ryan and F Jenkins selected teams. Newcomers impressed despite poor conditions as sun burned the pitch. A May make future finals likely if enthusiasm continues. Subscriptions due before April 18 at Greenbushes. An Ugly Man fund raiser was proposed with Aubrey Moore Fred Tomerlin and John Mauger as nominees.

Bert Walton K. Ryan F. Jenkins Greenbushes Aubrey Moore Fred Tomerlin John Mauger Kirup

Moves and Mirth in a Small Town

Mrs. Jaycock leaves for Northam to stay with daughter-in-law Mrs fy Larssen for an indefinite period. Mrs. A. S. Wright Pam and Miss Sims drive her to Bunbury to catch the Perth-bound train and shop. Mystery swirls around six or seven new cars seen Wednesday evening at Walter's corner. Conroy heads toward Bridgetown after leaving. George Blythe family return from Albany to a warm welcome. A junior farmers club may include a course on Domestic Ference. A bowls tale sparks talk of bowls as breakfast and tea talk in town.

A. S. Wright Pam Miss Sims Bunbury Walter's Corner Conroy Bridgetown George Blythe Albany Ben Maureen Jon Junimor Jfarmers Trevise Terri Tran Ron Montinenp Ralineuy Jecky Caividdsen Perth Trevidson Merc Templeman Pousti Street West Trederville

Tonsillitis Touches Local Folks Across Week

Local notices recount Maureen Blythe and Ruma Bailey battling tonsillitis with help from Mrs. Alderson and others. Several injuries, visitors, and holiday reports follow, including Ray Woodley’s ankle precaution and Mrs. McDonald’s complimentary evening.

Inspector Bert Chapman Heads Home for Weekend

Bert Chapman fruit inspector for the Apple and Pear Board based at Balingup took the train to Bridgetown for a weekend, signaling a weekly road trip for business with his firm. Johnnie MacDonald suffered a broken arm playing on the Kirup cousins’ bowling green last week. the plastered limb does not trouble him.

Bert Chapman Apple and Pear Board Balingup Bridgetown Tton Blythe Roa Johnnie MacDonald John Brian Kirup

Also Mentioned on This Page

Junior Farmers Club R.S.L. Ball Baling UP Ken Merritts Alan Allsop Dwalgamp Burr South-West Co-Operative Dairy .Farmers Ltd National Library of Australia Junior Red Cross Harvey Walt Verna Bailey Alderleon Mrs. Parker Rosemary Menhennett Ruby Maureen Blythe Donny Brawl Stan Mrs. White Winnish Adrienne Ain Wdeir Sadlers Auguste Andil Betgar Ray Woodley Vic Hubble Ray McDonald Jim Birdrup Galinguy Foe Alan Weight Noel Warren Jeff Chas Russell Metropolis Ife Ihe Ie T.a.mcinnes Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd Nla.gov
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