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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1947

Page

2

Local notes on townsfolk and visitors in Balingup area

Pleased to see Fred Tomerim home after eye trouble and discharge from Bunbury Hospital. Vittorio from Mullalyup mends after surgery and expects to be home soon. Ferguson Darling staying with RL F Darling, brother to the road board secretary. Wallbank joy as pony arrives by train. Mrs Frank Mauger heads to Perth for a week or two. Al lendsale boys brace for batch period. Verna Bailey takes over post office duties from Win Mac Loughlin. A lone hay stack puzzles Baliningup residents. Junior Farmers Club members spotted a night shift. A flag archway admired at a business man’s home on November 26. Fred Yulla transfers from Harvey to Esperance. Frank Mauger and Leo Ryan handle new ration cards. Joan Moulton visits Bunbury home for weekend. Kevin Blakeney tops Denmark Agricultural College workshop marks. Stan and Mrs Bailey move to Pat Ryan’s former dwelling. Z MackFarlane of Wembley visits. keen to see a farm. Roma Bailey helps arrange over 200 wrapped school Xmas toys for the tree. Father Christmas to distribute toys at the big night. George Morgan, a camouflager, fools Alf Moore at a party. Alf’s words show he’s riled. Mrs Hayden and daughter Dorothy of Claremont visit for weeks for Win’s wedding. Audrey Palmer takes a four-week break from Walter’s store. Ken MacLoughlin jnr seeks medical help in Bridgetown.

Kevin Blakeney Kevin Denmark Agricultural College Stan Bailey Pat Ryans

Pre-wedding gift night honors Win MacLoughlin in Balingup

The town held a pre wedding gift evening organized by Mrs G E White and Mrs A E Walton. Guests included fiancé Jack Cox of Hartridge, Norma and parents. Speeches praised Win’s sporting work with the hockey club and junior farmers plans to compete at Fremantle Town Hall next year.

Win Macloughlin Mesdames G. E. White A. E. Walton Balingup Aubrey Moore Jack Cox Hridgetows Norma P Russell Bev Dilley Fremantle Town Hall P. Russell W. Ammon J. Walpole N. Goddard C. Sale R. MacLoughlin R. Blythe

Junior Farmers Herd Testing and Club Debates Noted

Acting Superintendent of Dairying Mr. R A Paul reports for the quarter ending 31 October the Balingup Unit Grade Herd Recording Scheme averaged 731 lb milk 4 42 test and 32 32 lb butterfat from 610 cows. A Xmas party is planned for December 22 with supper and games. a debate on Dual Purpose Cows versus Dairy Type favored Dual Purpose led by R Svarr with support from R MacLoughlin Sale while R Bythe with P Russel and J Sale backed the opposing side.

R. A. Paul R. Svarr R. MacLoughlin

No Loan Denied for Kirup Mullalyup Halls

Balingup Agricultural Hall leased to Patterson & Co as packing shed with required repairs before occupation. Treasury rejects £1000 loan for renovations at Kirup Mullalyup halls and Balingup recreation ground while other items like plant pools and road work are discussed. Diphtheria immunisation completed. vermin control plans set for 1948. fire fighting oversight sought from Forests Department Kirup.

Balingup Messrs. Paterson & Co Kirup Mullalyup Treasury Railway Department Nannup-Balingup Kirup Hall Co. E Cook G. C. Smith Balingup Pine

Balingup Bowling Club Selects Whites and Blacks for Pennant Match

Balingup Bowling Club announced next Sunday's pennant at 1:45 p m with Whites led by Tlakeney Scarr Brennan Ryan Bailey Davidson and others and Blacks led by Ralley Sale Menhennett Russell Sevi Dilley and more. Bowls remains popular with all ages as rinks fill each weekend.

Balingup M. Sharp C. Tlakeney Scarr M. Brennan K. Ryan Ta Bailey J. Davidson FR. Knapton Wr Mauger R. Darling A. Dove TJ. Somerset RB. MacDonald A. Ralley G. Sale M. Sevi M. Dilley L. Tyan Ww. Rallevy A. Tomerini P. Wricht J. Parker R. Ralley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Tomerim Fred Bunbury Hospital Victor Vittorio RL F. Darlings Ferguson Darling Road Board Young Wallbank Frank Mauger Perth Allendale Verna Bailey Verna Junior Farmers’ Club Fred Yul Harvey Esperance Leo Ryan Mr. Mauger Joan Moulton Joan Bunbury W. A Whip) Moulton Z. MacFarlane Wembley Mackfarlane W. Walter Parents and Citizens’ Association Roma Bailey Father Christmas George Morgan George Alf Moore Alf Alfa Audrey Palmer Walter Ken MacLoughlin Jnr Bridgetown Ken T. A. McInnes Jack Coleman Balingup News Win Jack Woodley Jenkins Chapple MacLoughlin Ron Blythe Ton Messrs R. Scarr White Balingap Id Ad Aa A. Dowrick Sela Brennao BAT Park Main Roads Department The Bridgetown Motor Transport Steere Balingup Bowling Club Roy de Pedro Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet Dry Cleaners John Cooper Nla.gov
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