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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
2
At the January 13 meeting the Balingup RSL discussed expanding sub branch activities to attract members and fund a clubroom. A canteen night is planned under supervision of Bill Jenkins with a strong committee. A government inspectors report favored building a Memorial clubroom on Reserve 10864 and members prefer buying the land outright if possible.
Friends of Mrs W Williams of Perth learn of the birth of a daughter last Wednesday. Ralph Trotter sustains leg injuries in a loading accident and uses crutches while recovering. New school pupils Aussie Bailey Lorraine Knapton and Neville Chamberlain join. several staff and visitors are mentioned with travels and leave.
A school bus captained by Mr. F. West carried Albany students to a week long camp last Monday. The 7.40 am departure and 2.40 pm arrival preceded a joyful trip with pupils including John Trotter Anne Walpole Rosemary Menhenwet New Lein Margaret Williamson Guy Bett Kathleen Alderson Rita Chamberlain and others. Chaperones listed include Mrs. R. Darling Mrs. J. Churchil Mrs. J. Parker Mrs. T. Alderson and Miss Bleais Linton.
The Balingup tournament lineup includes State Champion Keith Liniten and Bunbury open winner, Hidtiimeond, M. Wasley, J. Mac Kenge, G Martin, Wilderspin Senr, Fletcher, Harblett, Reitze and other noted players. Ladies feature Halten Cathar Earle Ryan Blacklock Carry and Mrs Halten with possible entries from Mrs State champion and Mr MacDermott. Ron Ford and his son attend as spectator and Mrs Ford competes in events. courts praised for condition after care by groundsman Dilley and bowling club permission for power roller boosts play.
Nannup resident Mr. D Barnat collided with Mr. Richards at a railway crossing on Busselton road while returning home on Friday evening. No injuries were reported and only mudguards on both cars were damaged.
Mr. E. K. Hoar M.L.A. announces Treasury approval of £9,200 for additions to Manjimup school. Ministerial consent also covers construction of facilities for science manual training and domestic science. Teachers will be engaged for the new work in due course.
Orn Monday January 19 guests at the Wimp Hotel were entertained by Mr and Mrs Jarvis and Mrs Jarvis Sear. Mr and Mrs Dick Warrick were complimented on their wonderful hospitality as those present enjoyed a memorable evening.
First A.S.L. Social in Balingup drew a full crowd Monday in the Road Board Hall. MC Frank Lake led a lively program with Chas Chiapman Betty Jenkins Mrs A Allsup Bert Walton Edgar Sadler Mrs Russell and others. Community singing dancing and a dainty supper followed. Avery White thanked attendees and teased a forthcoming "day and an Army canteen" show.
In memory of Charles Edward Doust who died in February 1947. A loving husband and father cherished by Maud Rob and grandchildren. So dearly loved, so sadly missed by his wife.
In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather who passed away February Tth 1947. Always in our thoughts inserted by his son Fred daughter-in-law Ciss and grandchildren.
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