Ladies Captain Elected at Balingup Tennis Club
At a special general meeting the Balingup Tennis Club elected Mrs Ralph Somer Set as ladies captain unopposed. Vice president Frank Lake urged a strong capable leader. John Miaugey proposed a system where players sign in on arrival to organize sets. Next Sunday Balingup meets Bridgetown in a pennant match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup Tennis Club
Ralph Somerset
Frank Lake
John Miaugey
Balingup
Bridgetown
Snake tale of two elderly women and a cellar intrusion
An older woman entered a cellar and encountered a large brown and black snake. She fled to a neighbor for help. The neighbor called another man, who loaded a 12 gauge shotgun and went into the cellar to confront the snake.
Complimentary Remarks At Ag Society Meeting
At the Agricultural Society gathering secretary R Barr-Goyder received an honorarium of 15 pounds plus incidentals for his year’s work. The secretary reported income and expenses totaling 106 pounds and trophies were awarded by President Prowse. The president praised members and especially Mrs V Hubble for organizing teas and luncheons as plans for the 1950 show were discussed. Next conference set for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
R. Barr-Goyder
Prowse
V. Hubble
New Shelter Shed to be Erected At School
The evening's main item covers final plans for a Christmas tree event at the hall on Friday night. Davidson and A. Moore lead the decorations, Mrs. B MacDonald handles catering, and G Happ donated sweets. The school children will perform a short concert from 7 to 9 pm under the headmaster's direction. C White spoke on assisting cricket for boys aged 14 to 16, and MacDonald thanked him as P C Association delegates reported on the Capel Federated P C Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
A. Moore
B MacDonald
G. Happ
C. White
MacDonald
P. & C. Assoca. Dans Oarrmmaitenend
Federated P. and C.'s
A. Lieber
Capel
Prefabricated Homes Approved for Boyup Brook Expansion
State Housing Commission approved the erection of four more prefabricated homes at Boyup Brook announced at the Upper Blackwood Road Board meeting. Permits issued to C E Chambers Duncan Muir George Smith Elder Smith and Co Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Balingup Rifle Club held December shoot with captain's cup progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Housing Commission
Boyup Brook
Upper Blackwood Road
Messrs
C. E. Chambers
Duncan Muir
George Smith
Elder, Smith and Co. Ltd
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
G. White
Balingup Rifle Club
Balingup Social News Mixed with Holidays and Visits
Local notes describe transfers and visits across the region. Roy Oliver learns of a move to Augusta while families in Balingup reconnect during holidays. Shoppers attend a Church of England stall, racing fans plan bets, and residents join trips to Bunbury Albany Perth and Payne's Find for events and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Oliver
Roy
Haig
Kalgoorlie
Ron
Augusta
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Baling UP Taxi Service
Peter
T. & G. Clover
Steere ST
Nelson Press
Ag. Society
Licensing Court
Housing Commission
G.T
G White
Scott Bawde
Ajdt
Vy Ramage
Fa B. Jenkins
Widdup Ro
Scott Bewea
M Waters
Ramage
Buchanan
A. Beott
Baling UP Hotel
Joe Breen
Manjimup
Greenbuses
Dinninup
Paterson & CO. Limited
Bob Goyder
Henry Eis
Gorton Phillips
Church of England
Graham MacDougall
R.A.A.F
P. G. Wright
Albany
George Morgan
Mayanup
Dinninun
George
Brinklow
Mt. Barker
Dilley
Bunbury
A. Letch
G. Yall
Bob Barnacle
Les Bailey
Ross Knapton and
Fred Hanter
S. Norgaute
E. Buckhold
Agd
Melboourne
Hume
Ryan Boys
Jim and
Murray
R. J. Blechynden
Jil
A. Munyard
J. Parker
Perth
Barbara Dilley
Fus.l. Ball
Barbara
Allan Allsop
Jold Friends
Harry May
M.L.A
M. Thompson
Hones
Port
Ipeastne
Woodley
Liams
Lew Cagnana
Lew
Payne's Find
Bob’ Lakeney
Bricky
Knapton
Jill Blechynden
Pauling Maidment
Malcolm Gleadell
Great Southern
Alan Prowse
Adelaide
Leonard Mauger
Leonard
Mauger
Carde Thismas
Country
Yardley
Bond ST
London
Lavender
RE. P. Davis
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