Bitumen Works and Rural Projects Funded in Kirup District
District proceedings note funding approval for district halls and Balingup Recreation Ground. Bitumen topping accepted for Pine Avenue and related roads. £1,000 grant for East Kirup School bus route work to start after bulldozer arrival. Anti-Tetanus Clinic opens Feb 16 at 2/6d per injection. Vermin inspector and dog license collector appointed. Power line deviation proposal to aid ~30 settlers. deemed uneconomical if not improved. Agricultural Hall lease renewed for fruit packing. Housing Commission decentralisation inquiry. board to participate. Kirup Hall details provided for £250 allocation. Geological Survey requested district as reporting station for ironstone/limestone deposits. Fire area status debated. district to be designated after fire pump and sprays are available. Rabbit poisoning of railway reserves under consideration. building permits valued at £1,160 approved. Youth Committee mentioned.
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G. H. Knapton
The
Electricity Commission
Denneeacek
Upper Capel Estate
Kirup
Upper Capel
Kirup Hall
Geological Survey Office
Balingup Road
Balingup Rosd
Ands
Balingap
Bunbury
Mullalyup
Mblakeney
Balingup Youth Funds and Pig Yard Water Inquiry
The Balingup Youth Committee asks if any remaining balance can be transferred to the Kirup Youth Committee. The Board rep will consider the request. The Board also asks Elder Smith & Co. about providing a water supply at Balingup Pig Sale Yards to hold pigs locally rather than trucking to the town centre, reducing resident complaints. The article also lists local movements and visits including church christening and family travel.
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Balingup
Kirup
Messrs. Elder, Smith & Co
Manjimup Triumphs In Pennant Tennis Over Balingup
Manjimup defeated Balingup in a pennant tennis match, winning 37 sets and 261 games to 11 sets and 143 games. Detailed results show Manjimup sweep in singles and doubles across men and mixed events, with several close sets and dominant scores.
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Manjimup
Balingup
Ate Camp
A. Blue
H. Dowrick
B. Mottram
B. Mottram v. D. Wauchope 5-6, 2-6; D. Lejeune v. N. Lawrence
E. Garside
H. Bailey
J. Cooper
R. Woodkey
H. Stanbury
T. Smith
W. Adams
Janney
Knapton
Stanbury
Somerset
J. Mann
Laverance
B. Sibley
Parker
Roberts
F. Thompson
B. Gomme
Benen
Blue
Bailey
Cooper
Miss Sibley
Smith
Miss Mitchell
Bennett
Miss Gomme
Woodley
Thompson
Spa
Baling
Ames
Omen
Balingup Plans Annual Tournament Ball and Tennis Week
Balingup Tennis Club promotes its Annual Tournament Ball to be held Saturday night with high anticipated entries and strong play. Preparations include court repairs and a new pavilion septic system underway. Local figures Gerry White and Doug Wauchope travel to see King’s Park tennis exhibitions amid community spread of weekend events.
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Balingup
Harry Dowrick
Birthday Wishes and News in Mullaylup
Colin Bailey celebrates a birthday with a green eyed delight over a decorative birthday cake by Bill Clarke of Mullaylup. A Perth born Australian Terrier puppy arrives as a gift from his mother. Colin and Lyle stay with Auntie Roma Somerset while Mrs Bailey is hospitalized. Mr. J Whitmore moves to the former Cagnana property with his wife. Bill Briggs family relocate to Leo Ryan’s home. G Yall attends a Tambellup stock sale on behalf of his firm.
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Colin Bailey
Bill Clarke
Mullaylup
Colin
Perth
Brother Lyle
Roma
Raphe
Ralph
Somerset
Bailey
J. Whitmore
Balingup
Cagnana
Whitmore
Bridgetown
G. Yall
Tambellupee
Late Mrs Crofts Davis a Bridgetown pioneer
The late Mrs. Crofts Davis, a Bridgetown pioneer born in Norwood South Australia, arrived in Western Australia fifty years ago and spent most of her life in the Bridgetown district. Funeral held Friday at the Church of England burial in the local cemetery with Rev Frary officiating.
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Bridgetown
Davis
Norwood
South Australia
Bordertown
S.A
Western Australia
Church of England
Frary
Sister
Walter
M. E. Foster
E. L. Mitchell
Stella
Jack Holgate
Braund
Don
Gwen Walter
Bob
Ockie
Arkle
M. Howell
Glenalwyn
Keith
Athelyn
Jeanette
Sue Randell
Kokalloran
Jean
Cullen
Owen Sparks
Jean Wheatley
Elsie Backhouse
Eebell
Doreen
Finlay
Ern Giblett
Connie
Jim
Mary
Will Bazeley
St. Paul's Ladies' Guild
Victor
Nellie
Roy
Milly Doust
Wilgarrup
Marion
Rodger
Ramage
S. A. Haines
Shortt
Des
Reid
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Balingup Road Board
Ing
Vinceent Paving Co
Pine Avenue
Nannup Road
Jayes
Old Main Road
East Kirup
Williams
Road Board
Housing Commission
Bry
Baling UP
Joe Breen
M. S. Dilley Baling UP Taxi Service
Harmer & Rouse
Tel
Freemasons Hotel
G. A. Fenton
Bridgetown Advocate
Thurs
National Library of Australia
Jill Blechynden
Robin Sale
Pauline Maidment
St. Hilda’s
Murray
Dennis Ryan
New Norcia
Ken Merritt
Fay White
Kudardup
Lawson
Donnybrook
Kieran Rae Tons
Godfrey Merritt
Bridge
Vince
Jim) Chiers
Ern
Jarvi
Je Jarvis
Gil
Frank Day
Thomas and Co
Mr. Len
Mang
Stern Tates
Town Hospital
KR. F. Darling
Les Bailey
Mrs. Collins
Wrights
Augusta
Esme Gregory
Geo. Blythe
Brooklands Rd
Allan Prowse
Liberal Party
Frank Mauger Jnr
A. G. Scotts
Frank Lake
G. Withers
Mrs. Withers
Gerry White
Wid
Doug Wauchope
King’s Park
Geoff Arbon
Bill Briggs
Mr. Whitmore
Leo Ryan
Crofts Davis
Bridgetow Hospital
Elizabeth Crofts Davis
Wilkinson and Armstrong
H. V. McKay
Mabbey Harris Pty, Ltd
Tractor Tyres
Hampton Street
Holden
Dealey Fisher’s Garage
Kirup Mullaly
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