Bowling Season Opens At Bal ingup Club
The six rinks performed well as bowls season opened with praise for surface quality and pre season work. Frank Mauger welcomed guests including Bridgetown Club president Bert Jones and Manjimup representative J Ipsen. R J Blechynden opened the 1949 season, with visitors and locals mixing in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mauger
Bert Jones
Bridgetown
Jones
Balingup Club
Manjimup
J. Ipsen
R. J. Blechynden
Road Board
Moulton
Correction on Farmers Union Meeting at Balingup
In the Advoca te, it was reported that Mr. P B Widdup purchased a bull with production figures not matching later Agricultural Department details. The discussion actually referred to a contemplated purchase. Gerry Brennan, South West organiser for the Junior Farmer Clubs, spent a couple of days with Sam Grime, returning home on Tuesday by bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Farmers’ Union
Balingup
P. B. Widdup
Agricultural Department
Gerry Brennan
South West
Sam Grime
Thyere
Coen
Entary
Chown
Tai Bieber
Walker
Yull
Sieber Sugges
Burteee
Burt
Messrs Prowse
Mullalyup Hall
Fieber
Tents At Rail Reserve Attract Visitors
A small colony of tents has appeared at the Rail Reserve with three new huts housing displaced residents Jonas Ritikas Turgis Sedaitig and Milan Rokoci all employed in the settling gang. Five children live there two are of school age. A Safety First film unit visited the local school for road safety lessons. Percy Wright with Mrs Wright and Mr Munyard are staying at Augusta for two weeks. A packing shed for Tropical Trade Ltd at Balingup nears completion with Les Bailey finishing the concrete wall. the shed will be used for apple packing next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uirkes
Oneugoslav
Jonas Ritikas
Turgis Sedaitig
Milan Rokoci
Messrs Tropical Trade Ltd
Balingup
Les Bailey
Music Festival Rehearsal Delights Donnybrook Audience
A school visit by Mr. CGC Jenkins and accompanist Mrs. L Jenkins pleased earlier in the week. Elder students performed at the Donnybrook Musical Festival with the hall packed for a standout event. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins and other families were noted in attendance and ongoing community visits were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CGC
L. Jenkins
Lady Plate
Jenkins
Donnybrook
Campbell Egan
Parking Danger Endangers Rondward Rose Avenue
A note urges Tennis and Bowling Clubs to curb car parking on both sides of the narrow Rondward Rose avenue to prevent close passes and potential entanglements. It recommends using creek bed spaces for bowlers and pavilion area for tennis members to avoid congestion during weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rondward Rose Avenue
Poor Attendance at Annual Ratepayers Meeting
The annual ratepayers meeting drew about 300 attendees, only eight and a third percent present. The chair R J Bico summarized works, a financial statement was given, and questions followed about advertisements and rabbit control. Members debated costs, foreman duties, equipment needs, and potential rate rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Bico
Tecsipta
D. Walker
Annual Fete Draws Crowd Despite Illness Downturn
Attendance lagged behind last year due to widespread illness yet a good crowd patronized the Thursday afternoon fete. Organizers expected a financial success though final tallies were not yet released.
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Blacks M
Seia
W. Bailey
J. H. Smith
A. Tomerini
L. Ryan
S. Quest
A. Mauger
A. Bailey
A. Munyard
E. C. Francis
8. Menhennet
E. P. Sadler
V. Ramage
R. Trotter
Pop Bowers
L. Ayres
A. Park
R. F. Darling
H. Dove
M. Dilley
J. Davidson
G. Sale
W. M. Jenkins
H. Secarr
L. G. Bailey
B. C. Francie
R. J. Bilechynden
BE. C. Francia
W. J. Bailey
Mesdames Collins
L. Bailey
Mise L. Mauger
M. S. Dilley Baling UP
Safety First Film Unit
Percy Wright
Mrs. Wright
Mr. Munyard
Augusta
J. C. Mauger
Mrs. W. Jenkins
Kirup
Ster
MaeLaughlins
Aatten
Perth
Dorothy
Australind
Mrs. Hubbleh
Aan Paane Mae Benitee
Abury
Kieran Ryans
Les George
Deemate Park
Bert Graham
R. Oliver
Don Scott
Isla Bank
Air
A. MacMillan
A. Woodley
Harvey Rural
Percy Draper
Percy
Carde Thio
Country
Bridgetown Advocate
RED Cross
Manjimup News
J. W. Dodd
28Th Battalion
Kookaburra Tearooms
Lavendar
Bond ST
London
R. P. Davis
M.P.S
P.O. Box
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