Local Notes On Visitors and School Briefs
KK Ryans host guests for weeks while J T Robson of Terth and M Kenna the School Dental officer visit. A dentist tours lower age group at the school for three weeks. Mrs Bailey welcomes visitors home.
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KK. Ryans
Jt, Robson
Terth
McKenna
Balingap
Merv
Vivian Waters
Wagin
Hetty
Crawford Hall
Viv
Maresk Agricultural College
Balingup Triumphs Over Warriors In Open Match
Balingup defeated Warriors by 20 points after a high scoring clash led by Reg Chapple who scored nine goals from nine tries. Chapple’s accurate shooting and frequent assists powered Balingup from early dominance to a strong final surge, with key plays by Merritt Bailey and Allsopp as injuries and substitutions shaped the late stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Warriors
Reg. Chapple
Chapple
Balinguy
Manger
Merritt
Whitnish
K. Merritt
A. Bailey
Lowe
Baling
Widdup
Ball
Sneak Lowe
Les Guy
Trezise
Allsopp
G. Offer
Bailey
G. Merritt
Boundary
K Merritt
Tresise
May
Whitash
Guy
Les Duactn
Rex
Knapton
Ross
K. Ryan
Vern Knapton
K. Ryand
Crowley
Cornwall
Butler
Duncan
Fox
Heron
Price
Armstrong
Coverley
Faithfull
Kennerly
Glancy
Harrison
Crisp
Jenkins
Hayes
MacLoughlin
Offer
Ryan
Widdupp
Blakeney
Widdison
Hen House Tragedy During Pine Felling in Bridgetown
Les Bailey recounts a large tree felled during a Bridgetown pine operation last week. The tree toppled a corrugated hen house, provoking the irate owner to berate Bailey, asking why it happened so soon after payment the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Bailey
Bridgetown
Les
Manual Club Forming With Eager Planing Session
The Manual Club solidifies as members met last Wednesday evening to plan sawing and chiselling activities. Elected officials include President M Brennan Secretary treasurer R Blythe Vice president R Trotter and Adult leader A F Walton. Mr Trotter donated several fine willow planks to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Brennan
R. Blythe
R. Trotter
A. F. Walton
Balingup Road District War Memorial Progress Report
At a recent meeting the committee discussed progress on the War Memorial. No suitable clock was available in Australia, so one had to be imported from England. The memorial will stand at Railway corner opposite Wes farmers' packing shed. Secretary Wauchoper notes some donations remain outstanding and asks for early clearance. Donations toward the project are gratefully received by the committee.
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Australia
England
Wesfarmers
Wauchoper
R S L Meeting Discusses Insemination And Memorial Clubroom
The RSL held its usual monthly gathering in Mem orial Hall with 16 attendees. New member C Chapman, visiting from the Royal Navy and planning to settle in Balingup, was welcomed along with visitor J Perejuan. Topics included dairy cattle artificial insemination information from the Agricultural Dept, funds for the Memorial Clubroom, and State Congress agenda items such as Aid for Britain and Soldier Settlement.
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Memorial Hall
A.S. Wright
C. Chapman
Royal Navy
Balingup
J. Perejuan
Europe
America
L. Manger
Agricultural Dept
Memorial
Congress
Britain
P'S.o.w
Allsopp
Godfrey
Harman
Donnybrook Defeated By Balingup In Fast Hockey Tilt
Sunday match at Balingup sees Donnybrook edged 5 0 despite initial parity. Standouts for Donnybrook include Bedford Cain and Curly Cain while Balingup’s strong defense and Ted Francis saves limit scoring opportunities. Umpire Godsell enforced calls as players adapted to grass field and sand shoes.
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Balingup
Moulton
Somerset
O'Connor
Rex Bailey
Mills
Ron Bailey
Gabler
Francis
Tomerini
Delapair
Walpole
Donnybrook
Godsell
Eakin
Parkes
Piggott
Leach
Smith
Rae
Bedford
Moore
Cain
Pilkington
Wallington
Woods
Balingup Edges Warriors In Close Australian Rules Match
The match featured strong hand passing and aggressive play with several players aimed at the man rather than the ball. Aub Moore starred in goalkeeping and Kieran Ryan earned top umpire marks as Balingup won 10.4 to 6.8 boosted by solid defense from Fred Tomerini Lou Cagnana and Quelo Baruffi.
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Warriors
Aub. Moore
Balingup
Aub
Moore
John
Colin Sale
Colin
Fred Tomerini
Lou Cagnana
Fred
Quelo Baruffi
Wally Ammon
Wally
Hockey Highlight at Donnybrook Balingup Match
Cecil Moulton suffered a throat injury after a nasty hit but was reassured when amber liquid refreshment provided by Pat O Connor safely passed the danger spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnybrook
Cecil Moulton
Pat O'Connor
Magpies Edge Commandoes In Tight Local Derby
In a hard fought ladies hockey clash the Magpies beat the Commandoes 1–0 at home. Standout players for the Commandoes included Sevi Rosie Tomerini and Michael Russell, while Ingrid Drysdale Prue Davidson and Clara Scott starred for the Magpies along with Pat O Connor’s solid leadership.
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Magpies
Ftosl Sevi
Rossie Tomerini
Miahil Russell
Ingrid Drysdale
Prue Davidson
Clara Scott
Pat O'Connor
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R. F. Darling
A. J. Blechyaden
Perth
Road Board
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
City
Richard Darling
J. Parker
Richard
Johnnie
Peter Offer
Peter
Bunbury In
Railway Loco Department
Althor Walter
Les. Bailey
Lyle
Alan Wright
Marlene Widdup
GPR
Mrs. Cluning
Forrest Street
Bunbury — Donnybrook
Tug Wilson
Mullalyup
Balingup News
Corre
Peter Blakeney
Manual Club
Balingup Road District War Memorial
R.S.L. Meeting
Ted Francis
Oppon
Stan Harrison
Kirup
Kirup Hotel
Dick Warrick
vGate
Kalgoorlie
Mt. Magnet
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