Anzac Day Observances Across Greenbushes Balingup
A large turnout and parade marked Anzac Day events in Greenbushes and Balingup. Notable speakers included Rev H C Lawson and Mr N Morris with wreaths laid for Unknown Warrior and local veterans amid ceremonies at town halls and roadboard offices.
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The
Unknown Warrior
Greenbushes
R.S.L. Balingup R.S.L
C.W.A
Girl Guides
Brownies
Greenbushes Boy Scouts
Balingup
H. Scarr
Kirup
Red Cross
Fruit fly plague hits Western backyard orchards
Officials report neglected Bridgetown Narrogin orchards badly infected with fruit fly causing much fruit to be left on the ground. Greenbushes Metown Boyup Brook Greenlea Mullalyup Nannup and Balingup urged inspections and tougher enforcement to protect the industry.
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Bridgetown
Greenbushes
Nybrook
Herlihy
Dept
Agricultural Dept
Metown
Boyup Brook
Greenea
Mullalyup
Nannup
Balingup
Hill
Meeting on Amendments to Bush Fires Act Held
About 40 people attended Monday night’s meeting to discuss amendments and additions to the Bush Fires Act. Local fire officer appointed to determine each fire’s origin. The meeting was chaired by Mr. R. J. Blechynden with Mr. R. Darling assisting, and a detailed report will follow in the next issue. A second meeting was held at Bridge Tow shortly after, with report to appear next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Blechynden
Act Board
R. Darling
Balingup Edges Centrals In Narrow Football Win
Balingup defeats Centrals by 12 points after a tight match as captains were named before play. Umpire Bert Tresize officiated with key contributions from A Allsop and Bailey for Balingup while Centrals saw Lindsay and Green among standout players. Red Cross blood grouping postponed to May 6 with blood transfusion coach visiting May 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrals
Dallas Leahy
Lindsay
L. Green
A. Allsop
Balingup
Parker
Collins
Prendergas
Red Cross
Bridgetown
Baling Up C.W.A. Elects Office Bearers
The C.W.A. re elects President Mrs B McDonald and officers including Vice Presidents Mrs W Bailey and Mrs J Cooper Secretary Mrs L Collins Treasurer Mrs G Yall Auditor Mr G Sale Seventeen members meet welcoming new members Fraser Hutchinson and Davidson Jr Apologies from Messrs Sale Walton Letch and G Jarvis The group awards thanks to auditors and plans fund raising events and a piano appeal for the boys hostel Catering for the South West Divisional Annual Meeting in Bal in gap is discussed with over 200 delegates expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. McDonald
W. Bailey
J. Cooper
L. Collins
G. Yall
G. Sale
Mesdames Fraser
Hutchinson
Davidson Jr
Mesdames Sale
Walton, Letch
G. Jarvis
R. L. Collins
R. F. Darling
G. Bale
Bridgetown Hospital
Balingap
Daniel Wins Rifle Club Trophy Shoot At Balingup Range
Daniel wins the Rifle Club trophy with 59 points at the Balningup range monthly shoot held on the 600 yard course. He narrowly defeats Arthur Scott by one point amid difficult conditions.
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E. Daniels
Balingup
Daniels
Arthur Scott
D Scott
Graham
Ramage
White Daniels
Scott. Aters
Scott
Balingup Range
Policy Pool Progress and Plans Across Bridgetown
The Road Board is erecting memorial gates as a tribute to the deceased with improvements foreseen for appearance. Land remains under the Policy Pool and is exempt from land and road rates while water charges see reductions after pressure. Public bodies may use land with the St John Ambulance area on the southern portion and a clinic site nearby. Two dozen trees planted, some died from dry summer. more planting planned. A tourist brochure effort continues with edits in Perth after data gathering. A kindergarten plan fell through with only 16 of 51 circulars returned. Medicine delivery issues at Balingup resolved with postal authorities. Strong support for better water supply, scrutiny of Mill Stream losses, and a boxing tournament abandoned for lack of entrants. A successful Xmas Eve dance was held. R Urquhart notes lack of local business support and praises other towns.
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N. S. Williams
Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool
Williams
Policy Pool
Water Supply Dept
St. John Ambulance
E. C
Doust
R. Urquhart
Major Whittell
Perth
Dr. Williams
Pool
Balingup
Southampton
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Miss Pat Dent
Miss Dent
Keith Sith
RSL
Amos and
Steere Streets
Town Hall
Rowan Robinson
Leslie
Sherbrook Hotel
Road Board
H. C. Lawson
N. Morris
A. L. Meyer
Narrogin
C. P. Scott
Association
L. R. Beard
AE. Ws
A. Aten
Aussi
J. Glennie
C. “Whistle” Jones
Allison
Feeward Néalingup
Ners
Bee
Bailey
Prendergast
Adurray
Urray
Cal- Centrals
Winnish
Ray Brucks
A. Brennan
N. Lind-say
Ray Ray Woodley
Jim Baruffi
D. Walker
Cae A Mieaeen Balingupes Centrals
Daniel
Rifle Club
John F. Smith & Co
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