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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
2
Friends and relatives gathered in Balingup to bid Roy and Daphne Russell farewell as they move to a new district. The event featured a varied program with local performers, speeches, sketches, and music, ending in supper and dancing until 12.50 a.m.
Usual weekly bridge afternoon at the CWA rest room drew five tables with increasing players. Hosted by Mrs. G Yall and Mrs. R J Blechynden the event raised funds for the Church of England. prizewinners included Bridge Mrs A Wauchope and Mrs G Sale with a hidden number and raffle won by Mrs J Parker.
Doug Wauchope and Fred Nianter returned from Shark Bay with tales of catching fish by the thousand but warn line fishing is nearly non existent. Mrs Ernie Draper and a visitor spend several weeks with Mrs Bert Trezise. Ken Pereman heads to Perth to join the Army. Ld Sergeant Rod McDougall visits his mother. Red McDougall, a RAAF sergeant, has returned from Japan. Eric Cleveland leaves for the Eastern States for weeks. Chrissie Williamson vacationing with her parents and plans to return to Kalgoorlie hospital as trainee. Mrs Crommelin visits sister Mrs A Rose. Jan Wright seen in town. apprenticeship with building contractor in Manjimup noted.
Mrs Drysdale and family join staff of Balingup Hotel with daughter Ingrid a keen hockey player who may soon feature for Magpies. Bridgetown resident Mrs Scott stays with daughter Mrs G Phillips at Dalmore. Miss Shirley Teede holidays at Bulomo guest of Olive Millard. Mrs Jean Churchill on John Davidson visit. Roy Scarr and Ron Blythe motorcycling to Bunbury with others. R J Blechynden A S Munyard Rod and Gay Macdougall travel to Albany to view whaling. Stan Whites of Railways welcomed a new baby boy born Tuesday at Bridgetown hospital. Mrs Les Bailey in Bunbury as sister-in-law Mrs J Smith minds the children. J Gittos and son of Manjimup repair cheese factory. N White of Eastern States leaves Bunbury after holidaying with brother Gerry White. Friday fixtures caused school sports to be postponed. Results will be in next papers.
In a closely fought game the Commandoes edged ahead with the only goal by Mrs Tresise as both teams showed strength. The win lifts the Commandoes to second place in the association while Kirup, Magpies and Greenbushes trail. Spectators are urged to attend Saturday matches. An acquisition to Magpies is noted.
Ingrid Drysdale from Katanning earns a spot in the Week team after a Saturday performance that justified her selection.
The Junior Farmers Club compiled a list of 17 agricultural books to request from the Balingup Lending Library. Mr Parker presented two school projector films and Miss Winnie Macloughlin joined as the first lady member. A debating team for Cattle versus Orchards in the Balingup District was formed with leaders R McLoughlin and J Sale, plus members Ammon Blythe, Winnie Macloughlin, and R Searr. The meeting ended with supper.
In Bridgetown after Sunday school a scene unfolds with children shouting Come on Bert and taunts about Bert Trezise. The match between Rovers and local players ends as the umpire urges control while the crowd of youngsters in the yard volleys praise and jeers in a lively schoolyard football mood.
Mrs. Sale, eldest daughter of Mrs. Rose, hosted a 20th wedding anniversary with guests entertained by bridge and darts. The chatter touched on who forgot the savories and why the water tanks were not all empty.
A lively gathering last Saturday at Dovereu, home of the Llechyndens, celebrated Rod Macdougall reaching adulthood and honored Percy Wright and Mrs. V. Aledougall who recently became acquainted. Guests enjoyed darts and bridge with joint sustenance provided by Mrs. V Alachousall and Mrs. fm. J. Blech woden.
A large audience of district farmers attended a free screening in West's Hall on Wednesday of The Science of Milk Production. Mr R J Blehyden introduced Cullity and Jack Perun who organized the event with support from the Hall and equipment.
Goods and parcels on hand at the railway station include parcels for J. Knapton P. Wright Morgan E. Jarvis Nevile S. M. Wright Drummond R. Knapton and items for the Cheese factory Walker PMG Davidson WAF Happ Allendale Estate.
The district hosts pruning demonstrations led by H R Powell and Govt Entomologist Jenkins in Mr Sela's orchard. Growers from Balinsup attend as K Winchopey presides. Jenkins discusses orchard pests and spray types while questions follow. Classes continue weekly for six weeks starting next Tuesday in Mr Sela's orchard.
The Manual Club formation is postponed again as last Thursday's turnout was very low. Interested citizens are urged to attend the Wednesday evening session at the school to learn woodworking and receive advice from Walton on tool use and projects.
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