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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

5

Baling Up Farmers Union Meeting Overview

The Baling Up Farmers Union held a Tuesday meeting with light attendance yet extensive discussion. The secretary noted funds and correspondence, with plans for bushfire control talks, a Dairy Section appearance by J. P. Norton, and a September visit by dairying expert. Delegates for the Bridgetown zone conference were chosen, and a series of lectures and pig and rabbit sale proposals were discussed. The session closed promptly at 9:50.

Farmers’ Union Meeting Railways Mr. Bromilow Bunbury Bridgetown Donnybrook Bromilow Balingap Deptember C.W.A Cullity Road Board H. May M.L.A McLarty Seward Ina Ziehnog Fund Poe Jones and Johnsons Cricket Club Ted Buchanan

Motorists Urged to Inspect Removable Parts at Night

Readers are advised to check removable vehicle parts before night driving amid multiple cases of petty theft. Reports describe blue lights and truck side lights being stolen or damaged, with one truck having its blue lights ripped off and others tampered with tail lights.

Mrs P J Ryan undergoes serious operation at Bridgetown Hospital

Baling up breezes notes Mrs P J Ryan travelled to Bridgetown Hospital on Tuesday afternoon for a serious operation. The operation is reported successful and Mrs Ryan is doing well. Also mentions local travel, school holiday bus, and community updates including the Mullalyup war memorial tablet installation and various residents' activities.

Bridgetown Hospital P. J. Ryan Paddy Brother Leo Kirup-Mullalyup

Football club presentation and personnel changes in Balingup

George honors Bud with a silver cigarette case as Syd Brayshaw receives praise for loyal support. Syd Jr. receives a brush and comb set before leaving for the city. Peter Wren plans to lead Liberal Party organizing while moving to farming. Roy Hayes and Paul Walpole swap properties and future moves noted. Kauri Timber Co eyed a Southamp ton spot mill near Payne’s property to access timber.

George Bud Syd Brayshaw Balingup Balingup! While There, Mr. Morgan Syd Brayshaw Jnr Peter Wren Blackwood Liberal Party Peter More Or Leas Messrs Roy Hayes Paul Walpole Roy

Birthday Party for Maxine McLoughlin

Five year old Maxine McLoughlin celebrated with a real party on Saturday afternoon. Friends included Ristey Anne Janet Moore Yvette Oliver Kay Moore Carole Jill Walton Lynette Allsop Heather Brayshaw Nellie Baruffi and Sandra Bailey. The day featured singing and games before departure at almost dark. The Nelson football Carnival committee plans a Ball at Ralingup on September 24 with the Advocate promising reminders.

Maxine Mum Ristey Anne Janet Moore Yvette Oliver Kay Moore Carole Jill Walton Lynette Allsop Heather Brayshaw Nellie Baruffi Sandra Bailey Max A. Wauchope Perth Elliott Wrights Olive Cecil Moulton Bunbury Nelson Football Association

Junior Farmers Meeting Report Held Over

Owing to space pressure the comprehensive report of the Junior Farmers meeting has been postponed to a later issue.

Children Prepare For Song And Music Festival At Donnybrook

Head teacher Mr. R. Oliver reports pupils at the school are busy rehearsing for the Song and Music Festival to be held in Donnybrook in September under conductor Mr. Campbell Eagan. The article notes lack of in‑school music facilities and plans for a monster tuck shop to fund a manual room, plus efforts to reorganize the school library.

R. Oliver Donnybrook Campbell Eagan Oliver Perth Bird Club

Perth woman to depart for city after week stay

Miss Gladys Jones of Perth leaves for the city on Saturday after a week’s stay with Mrs Vic Ramage.

Gladys Jones Perth Vic Ramage City

Holidays Abroad Arrangements Noted For Local Residents

Mrs Vic Widdup accompanied by her daughter Marlene plans to board the Australind tomorrow for a week in Perth during school holidays. Also joining the holidays in Perth on Friday is Miss R Nash from the school staff.

R. Oliver Australind Lance Armadale Vic Widdup Marlene Perth R. Nash

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baling UP Farmers Union Meeting D. Walker Ararne Volce H.M.Y Fisher’s Garage & Service Station National Library of Australia Yvonne Carvin McLoughlin Mr. C. D Bub) Blakeney A. D. Lieber Johan Walker Keith Fitness Mullaly Trevor Bell Bill Clarke Mullalyup Vanguard Tom) Tomerini Fred Wedee H. Lapsley Local Cheese Facts Murray Collins Fromw Se AR Collins Were Farmers Fred Tomerini Havng Vic Frank Jenkins Frank A. Bunt Inlaw Mrs. Bunt A. Hall Eternoon Maybrook E. C. Wright Leo Ryan Leo Hraham Lew Ammon Allan Prowse L¢Cl Football Club Kauri Timber Company Nannup Southampton Payne Maxine McLoughlin R. P. Davis M.P.S Nelson Pharmacy Bridgetown P.O. Box Bridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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