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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
2
Reports from Greenbushes and Port detailing Gerry Offer's broken nose after a collision in the first season match, Fred Bainbridge's knee injury, and various local residents’ travel, health, and social news including birthdays, visitors, and a dance fundraiser for John Mauger's footballing bid.
Centrals dominated from the first bounce to defeat Balingup in the opening game. Jim Glennie starred with multiple majors, supported by Wally Carter and Whistle Jones as Centrals built a big lead. Balingup, with newcomers such as Ammon and Perejuan, pressed back late but could not overturn the hosts.
Debutantes and escorts rehearsed for the upcoming ball with four hours of coordinated entrances, music, and dress discussions. Organizers plan to invite Mr and Miss Sigginae from Bridgetown to share guidance and critique on the proceedings.
The Balingup Junior Farmers Club met in the CWA Rest Room with Ron Blythe presiding and a good turnout. C Chapman became secretary, replacing R H Searr on holidays, and two new members Miss Norma McLoughlin and Mr Syd Brayshaw were welcomed. They discussed a show schedule and planned a birthday party for June 11 1948, with an adult reader from the Junior Farmers requested.
A goods train derailment occurred when a guard misset points on Saturday night, derailing two flat-top wagons and bending rails. The line was partly cleared and wagons rerailed after a 24 hour delay as Mullalyup gang led by Jock MacGregor cleaned up the scene on Monday morning.
Alan Allsop announces return to Perth on Wednesday after finding a good city position and a nice house. Locals express disappointment yet offer best wishes as the local champion ends his stay.
Secretary Len Mauger said on Monday that preparations are well under way for the big 15 Bell to be carried at this week's site of the Advocate. The enthusiastic committee is sparing no effort to make this ball the biggest yet held in Balinup.
An amusing note mentions PB. and Co's packing shed where amateur carpenters have worked. Two workers recently left their bench with thumbs bound, clearly showing they had tried a wrong nail.
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