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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1947

Page

2

Tennis Notice of Motion Regarding Expulsion

A sports club meeting discusses expulsion of a member if necessary and plans for funds to support the Wilson and Linton Cup team, donations to a school holiday camp, and social events. It also covers tournament preparations, facility repairs, and pavilion upgrades with specific tasks assigned.

Ate Ammon Dowrick Wanebope Walton Beard Wilton A. F E. Walton Campbell Williamson Pfresent Wolse Bowling Club Parker West Albany

New tennis club members from junior ranks named

Kevin Blakeney Peter Blakeney May Ramage and Cora Moulton have been nominated as adult members. Mrs Beshon who is Brockman's sister holidayed at Dudinalupp then left for her home in Victoria Park. Hayden of Perth joined his family at Balingup as guest of Mrs K MacLoughlin. They attended yesterday's wedding. Digby Wright, son of A S Wright, arrived for Xmas holidays.

Kevin Blakeney Peter Blakeney May Ramage Cora Moulton Beshon Rob Brockman Dudinalupp Victoria Park Mr. Hayden Perth Balingup K. MacLoughlin Hartley Smith Wyalkatchem Rez. Chapple

Relax Community Concert a Big Success in Balingup

At the Parents and Citizens Association meeting in Balingup the Relax Community Concert was praised for a splendid organizing effort led by Miss Roma Bailey. The event featured tea and supper, with plans to repeat next season and continues to consider local town tours.

Roma Bailey Bailey Balingup Relax Leaps Ltd Albany Aime Tyree Aubrey Moore Father Christmas O.K

Davis Cup Film Shown To Baliogup Tennis Club

The Baliogup Tennis Club hosted a screening of the Davis Cup games along with comic cartoons and other shorts. Representatives from Lonnybrook and god ridgetown sister clubs attended. The free program was praised by all and President Mr Blechynden thanked Messrs Williams and Trainer. Supper followed, prepared by club ladies.

Lonnybrook Ridgetown Messrs. Wiliams Baliogup Blechynden T Hem

Rifle Club trophy shoot at Balingup names winners

Balingup Rifle Club held a two round 300 yard trophy event on Saturday November 29 with 13 entrants. Rainy conditions accompanied solid shooting. Winner was L. Widdup with six hits while others included A. Scott, Te. Widdup, M. Waters, E.K. Buchanan, I. Wauchope, J. Mauger, House, Hannay, EB. Sadler, N. Scott, W. Widdup, and G. Perejuan among the scorers.

Balingup Rifle Club Scott A. Scott Widdup M. Waters EK. Buchanan I. Wauchope J. Mauger

Kiddy Capers as Jamie Hunter Is Sprayed by Fruit Cask

Jamie Hunter of Mullaloo was on a verandah enjoying sun when a bung blew from a fruit spray cask and doused him. He remained unharmed though soaking wet and unharmed by the incident.

Jamie Hunter Mullalyup Jamie

Youngest Tractor Driver Shown at Caterpillar Center

Report notes a young novice named Joe Tomerini Jolleed receiving instruction from his sister Vickie at a Caterpillar center while brother Fred assists nearby. The scene shows the trio learning tractor operation under expert supervision.

Beerm Joe Tomerini Cnntrola Vickie Fred

Inter-town Tennis Match: Bonyaoup Beats Baliningup 22 74

Boyanup sent 10 men and 10 women to Balingup for the season opener but were defeated by Bonyaoup 22 sets to 74 games. Details include mixed doubles and numerous singles and doubles results with many named players and pairings across men and women events.

Boyanup Balingup Bonyaoup

Fire Threatens Timber Mill Near Tug Wilson’s Mill

A sawdust heap burned back into Tug Wilson’s timber mill on Saturday prompting a volunteer response from mill staff and townsfolk. The effort saved the mill though a stack of valuable timber was lost before the blaze was brought under control.

Presentation for Winnie MacLoughlin on upcoming marriage

During the afternoon a tennis club presentation honored Miss Win MacLoughlin as she nears marriage. President Mr. R J Blechynden praised her and noted she will be missed as a member with next match likely her last.

Win MacLoughlin R. J. Blechynden Blechynden Winnie Amean Bridgetown Messrs. Wauchope Yall

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. Blechynden Fred Hawter Bunbury W.A Busselton P.F.C A. EB. Walton W. MacLoughlin FP. G. Wright G Yull Digby Wright A. 8. Wright Mrs. John, Parker Miss H. Linton Gosnells Mrs. Paton Frank Mauger Mauger Australind John Davidson Shirley Roby Forth J6. Blythe Pemberton T.a.mcinnes Baling UP News OUR The Parents and Citizens' Association Blythe Mewsys, Bailey Krotter Carthey Aolidiy Bunbury Conference Bridgetown Motor Transport Steere National Library of Australia Wauehope and Dowerlek Pielder Barrett Alderson Trigwel Everestone Phillips MacLoughlin Hayward Seippings Percival Wauchope Fielder Ecclestone Playward Trigwell Shippings P. Blakeney Harris Wass Walker Sale I Vallence Doye Hayward Gus Balley Huce Yh Barker Walton Iyi Minchind Trezise Mars Wass Walter Churchill Freemasons Roy de Pedro Kirup Fotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet Dry Cleaners John Cooper Nla.gov
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