Local notes on travel, visits and events in Balingup area
Mrs MacDougall and Rod and Pam Wright left by car for Bunbury on Tuesday accompanied by Mr Munyard en route to Geraldton by rail. Merv Dilley travelled cityward with Bert Happ from Nannup for business at Nannup and Balingup stores. Saggers family returned to Perth by train after Ron Blythe’s coming of age party. Les Bailey reported back to Balingup after a city trip by road and rail. Bill Jenkins and daughter Chloris travelled to Perth for medical appointments. Ramage and daughter May rode the Wednesday train to Bunbury for several days of dental treatment. Mrs Bill Jenkins and son Robert stayed with Mrs E C Wright during her husband’s city absence. F Coleman and family returned from Perth by Wednesday train. Miss Mary White left for Perth to attend her sister’s wedding. Friends Merv and Billy Prosser welcome news of a baby daughter. Fréd Antolini was seen in town in a new Ford utility. Tennis club secretary Harry Dewrick notes Country Week Tennis dates now fixed and ending before tournament. Tomerini and son Fred busy finishing the Bowling Club stone fence. new wall near completion. Football and Girls Hockey Clubs plan a large ball with entertainment and music. Gerry Offer helped create stage palms for Alan Ball’s show. Mrs B C Wright visiting Bunbury. Rod MacDougall returned to Perth by rail. Miss Teede, staying with Olive Millard, returned to Bunbury. Mrs K MacLoughlin spending a few days in Bridgetown.
Balingup News Council Examines School Plans and Ball Details
President Tom Williamson opened a meeting noting only 5 to 60 members attended, yet praising the association’s work at the school led by Mr Parker. They discussed the Christmas Tree, Children’s Fancy Dress Ball prizes, fundraising, and a new goal score report system replacing old cards.
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Balingup
Mr. O'Connor
Lord Forrest
Raeph Somerset
Raeph
Parker
School Sport Roundup at Balingup and Greenbushes
In a practice matches H Walter’s team beat J Trotter’s 6 3 to 3 3 with MR Baruffi refereeing. Parker showed school projector films on August 1 and recommends weekly Friday showings for visual training. Dental officer Mr McKenna to visit for screenings and exams over several weeks. Balingup beat Greenbushes 6 4 to 1 in football. best for Balingup were Walter Barufi Tomerini White Trotter and Batley with Walter scoring twice. Girls’ basketball lost 2 1 to Greenbushes. Bey Dilley led scorers for Balingup.
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H. Walters
J. Trotter
Baruffi
Parker
Mr. McKenna
Balingup
McKenna
Greenbushes
H. Walter
R. Barufi
J. Tomerini I
White
J. Batley
P. Brennan
R Barufi
Bey
Dilley
WY. Bailey
B. Dilley
A. Walpole
Garrity
R. Menhennett
M. Williamson
R. Tula
School boundary fence repair approved and contracted
The Education Department approves repairing the old boundary fence around the school. Mr M Dilley has won the contract to complete the work.
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Education Department
M. Dilley
Kirup Ladies claim first win as tough house match thrills
Kirup defeated Magpies 1 0 in a tight home game with Norma Middleton scoring a remarkable second half goal. J Middleton and L Sartorio starred for Kirup while M Bailey C Scott and I Drysdale led the Magpies with V Tomerlini named most improved.
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Kirup
Magpies
Norma Middleton
Balingup
J. Middleton
L. Sartorio
M. Bailey C. Scott
I. Drysdale
V. Tomerlini
Balingup Hosts Donnybrook In Sunday Morning Hockey
A men s hockey match between Balingup and Donnybrook will be played at Balingup Sunday morning. Posters in the town will advise those interested what time the match will begin. Promoters of the event urge all players to attend to field a full team.
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Balingup
Donnybrook
Community Club Seeks Fundraising via Card Evenings
About 9 to 12 people attended a Wednesday manual room class as the club plans four six session card evenings in the CWA room to raise funds with Junior Farmers' Club's possible help. The Southampton old school building will become a Balingup classroom for Mr O Connor and a common room for dancing and film showings. The Xmas Tree Ball on Saturday the 9th is P C Association’s big fundraiser for the Children's Xmas Tree. The July 31 tuck shop yielded £1 1s 7d for the association's general fund as Mia Williamson and family aided in the effort. Proceeds go toward Visual Education equipment for children.
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CWA
Farmers’ Club
Parker
Southampton
Balingup
Mr. O'Connor
Mia
Williamson
P. C. Assn Ball Delights Town With Colorful Twilight Dance
The Balingup P C Association held a successful Saturday night ball to raise funds for the children's Christmas tree. President Tom Williamson led the effort, arranging stage lighting with a school projector and colored slides. crowd attendance pleased him as funds are expected to reach about £15 to £20.
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Balingup P. and C
Williamson
Manjimup
CWA hosts lively evening with prize winners named
A pleasant evening was enjoyed in the CWA room on Wednesday. Organized by the CWA, the event is the penultimate of six nights. Prize winners include Bridge: Mrs A Wauchope and Mr Perejuan Buchre. Mrs A Sieber and Mr G Sale. Rummy: Mrs V Widdup and Mr G Perejuan. Joint hostesses were Mesdames Blechynden and Yull.
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CWA
Junior Farmers Club Holds Debate on Farming Roles
The Junior Farmers Club met in the CWA room on Monday with a strong turnout. Stan White spoke on Fhalaris Tuberosa and the debate, judged by Mr. Parker, favored dairy cattle led by Ron Blythe who scored 28 points. meeting closed after a light supper.
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John Sale
Balingup
Roy MacLoughlin
Miss Win MacLoughlin
W. Ammon
Roy Scarr
Ron Blythe
Messrs. Sale
MacLaughlin
Red Cross Branch Plans November Fete and Events
Twenty eight members attended the last Red Cross Branch meeting and unanimously voted to stage a fete in November. Lady Mitchell Mrs Lefroy and Sister Nicholson will be invited to attend. A baby show is planned alongside the fete and members are urged to work hard for a successful event. The Debutante Ball is postponed until next year.
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Red Cross
Mitchell
Lefroy
Nicholson
Railway Station Parcel Listings at Ral
Parcels listed for goods at Ral include Darling Road Board Ramage Cleveland Gray Russell D. Scott J. Walpole K. Ryan J. Betts Goyder Walter Arbon Warren Cagnana W. A. F. Happ Dunnett School P. Ryan Co. M. Manger Sieber E. Wright Tuia and related consignments for transmission to destinations.
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Lingup
Darling
Road Board
R, Ramage
Cleveland
Gray
c/Russell
D. Scott
J. Walpole
K. Ryan
J. Betts
Goyder
Walter
Arbon
Warren
Cagnana
W.A.F
Happ
Dunnett
School
P. Ryan
M. Manger
Sieber
E. Wright
Tuia
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Harry Dewrick
Country Week
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Bunbury
Rod MacDougall
Miss Teede
Olive Millard
Mrs. K. MacLoughlin
Bridgetown
Baling UP News
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Youth Week
Taxation Department
Roma Bailey
Dewrick
Mullalyup
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