Local Rail Trip Farewells and Spills Hit Town
Miss Alma Tomerini boarded the railway bus to spend a few days in the city. Keith Winnish limped into town with a bandaged foot from a Christmas mishap. A crowd gathered to bid farewell to John Park and his son Johnnie as they left for Dumbleyung by bus. John Parker looks forward to a holiday before resuming teaching. Les Ryan Aussie Bailey Tom Tomerini and Marco Seia travelled to the city last Sunday for bowls. they expect to be away about a fortnight. Phil Brennan returned home from Hip Hop too late to help with the hay duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Tomerini
Austalind
Ree
John Park and Son
Johnnie
Dumbleyung
Parker
E - Les Ryan
Aussie Bailey
Tom Tomerini
Marco Seia
Ink with the Past and Christmas Feasts in Bal ingup
A gift presented to Mr. Joker on his transfer to Dumbleyung included a venter inkstand and two brass paper weights donated by Mrs. L. Collins, a former South Greenbushes teacher, as a Bal ingup memento. Mr. Parker values the tokens, cherishing Collins as a loyal neighbor. Xmas Day gatherings at Mr. A. Tomerini’s hosted Mr. and Mrs. Marco Sela and family for 14 places, with grave concerns for Joe’s well being over abundant eating, though he remained fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joker
Dumbleyung
Parker
Balingup
Colins
A. Tomerini
Marco Sela
Rose
Joe
Yvonne Garvin Wins District Scholarship Trial
Congratulations to Yvonne Garvin of Balingup State School on being recommended for a Bunbury High School scholarship. The award covers three years of free tuition, £3 for books, exam entry fees, and a £40 yearly boarding allowance. This marks a historic achievement for Balingup School and reflects credit on Yvonne and her teacher Mr. Parker.
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Yvonne Garvin
Balingup State School
Bunbury High School
Yvonne
Balingup School
Parker
Bouquets to Red Cross for transport to allow Joan Woodley to spend Christmas
A Red Cross transport service enabled Joan Woodley to leave hospital and be with her family for Christmas. The article notes the ambulance driver Mrs Ken Hawker and lists numerous local visitors and travelers from Bunbury Bridgetown Manjimup and Perth areas during the holiday week. It also mentions residents returning home for the festive period and several local travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Joan Woodley
Joan
Ken Hawker
Xmas Stunt Huge Success At Local School District
Father Xmas and a small crew delivered gifts to every child in the school district on Saturday using a truck as transport. The Parents and Citizens Association led the effort with Alan Allsop the driver and aides Mrs. John Davidson Edgar Sadler and Percy Draper giving up their day off. Also noted are hospital news and local milestones including Sid Bearne’s bronchitis recovery and Ron Blythe visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Xmas
Alan Allsop
John Davidson
Edgar Sadler
Percy Draper
C W A and Red Cross Honor Mrs Parker at Farewell
Mrs John Parker was honored by the CWA and Red Cross in Balingap for her service to both groups. A large crowd attended the Thursday afternoon event with a reception, a spray and bouquet, a silver dish gift, and remarks from Miss Yull and Mrs MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Red Cross
John Parker
Balingap
Miss Yull
MacDonald
Parker
Yull
Junior Farmers Farewell to Mr Parker at Balingup
The Junior Farmers Club hosted a farewell evening for Mr J Parker headmaster of Balingup school in the Rest Room last Friday. Lads played Monopoly draughts and Chinese Checkers until 11 pm with winners including Mr Parker Miss Ysobel Parkinson and Miss Maureen Rinth. Supper impressed guests as Miss Sydney Brayshaw presented a bouquet and Colin Sale gifted a leather brief bag as a token of appreciation for Mr Parker's leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Parker
Balingup School
Farmers’ Club
Mr. Parker
Ysobel Parkinson
Maureen Rinth
Parker
Mullalyup Children’s Xmas Tree Open-air Gathering
Children at Mullalyup held an open-air Xmas event on December 18 at the Recreation Ground after a Health Dept directive against indoor fêtes. Over 40 children and parents attended, gifts from Father Xmas were handed out, and Mr. and Mrs. Crombie were thanked with cosmetics, a handkerchief set, and a razor kit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromble
Health Dept
Xmas
Mrs. Crombie
Mr. Crombie
Visitors at Balingup Holiday With Local Residents
Miss Pengilly of North Parth and her friend Miss G George from Canning Bridge arrived by bus on Christmas Day to stay with Frank Lake. Pengilly returned Monday and George followed later. Mr BE Lake and Mr C Ralph arrived from East Perth, noting Lake’s early life in Balingup and homes once built for locals. Parker plans to buy a new Ford sedan before visiting Dumbleyung after leaving town.
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Miss Pengilly
North Parth
G. George
Canning Bridge
Frank Lake
Miss George
Miss BE. Pengilly
B Lake
Frank
East Perth
Ralph
Smith Family Spends Christmas in Perth
Mr and Mrs Smith and their daughter Lonella of Perth spent Christmas with Mrs Smiths parents Mr and Mrs Walter Bailey.
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Smith
Lonella
Perth
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Keith
Phil Brennan
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J. and
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Doug Wauchope
Fred West
Jack Coleman
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Mac Jarvis
Lewis Widdup
E. Rose
Q. Bale
John Morris
John
Heather Brayshaw
Miss Rose
Jack Cox
Bridgetown
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K. MacLoughlin
Norm Goddard
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Colin Garritty
Charlie Chapman
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Bob Goyder
Harold Mee- Carkly
R. G
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Muresk
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Mal
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Bill Grime
Mies
Merritt
Bill Merritt
Flinders Bay
Les. Bailey
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Dunsbrough
Les Ryan
Pat Ryans
Helen
Les
Della Moore
Iris
Evelyn Archer
Phil Russell
Norma MacLoughlin
Roy
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W. Merritt
Bill
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Sid
Don Scott
Dave Scotts
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National Library of Australia
C.W.A. and
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Ayu Fusppcuuveiy
Mr. J. MacGregor
Terminus Hotel
Welcome Glen
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Greenbushes
Dinninup
Apply Paterson & CO Limited
R. Urquhart Chaff
Wigmore’s Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Critch and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
C. J. Ellerahan and Co. Ltd
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