Balginup CDL Elects Office-bearers in Local Meeting
Balingup CDL selects president F Hanter and vice president Harry Dowrick with Kevan Ryan as secretary. Delegates chosen to Blackwood Zone Council are F Hunter and K Ryan. Speakers Sir Charles Latham MLC M H Rocke MLC and Arnold Potts CDL candidate praised for supporting Liberal Party cooperation for forthcoming elections. Attendees included G Yall Prowse Hawier White Dowrick Offer Wren Walpole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hanter
Harry Dowrick
Kevan Ryan
Blackwood Zone
Messrs
F. Hunter and
K. Ryan
Charles Latham
MLC
M. H. Rocke
Arnold Potts
CDL
Forrest
Liberal Party
CDS
G. Yall
Prowse
Messrs. F. Hawier
G. E. White
H. Dowrick
B. Offer
P. Wren
P. Walpole
Miss Maidment and Miss Brock Set for English Nursing Start
Miss J Maidment of Mylor and Miss N F Brock of Nannup prepare to depart January 31 aboard the SS Moreton Bay bound for Southampton England. They plan a two year nursing career abroad starting this month. Mrs R F Darling traveled to Bridgetown by railway bus on Friday. Richard Darling remains in hospital for treatment of a wood splinter wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Maidment
Mylor
Dudinalup
N. F. Brockman
Nannup
England
Moreton Bay
Southampton
R. F. Darling
Bridgetown
Richard
Social notes from Balingup and surrounding towns
Mrs John Morris arrives in Balingup from Perth and plans a brief stay. Mrs Phil Russell returns home by Monday midnight railway bus. Ma Gilendell and Maureen Blythe visit Malcolm’s Perth home, returning by road Monday. Mr and Mrs Bartlett depart for a few days in the city. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Green of Lower Balingup on a daughter while Mr Green is hospitalised. Keith Winnishes move to London. disposition of Balingup property unclear. Roy MacLoughlin returns from Dardanup for the weekend, L Golling travels to Bunbury then Augusta for a holiday with her daughter. Ted Offer also travels with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morris
KE. Rose
Perth
Balingup
Phil Russell
Ma Gilendell
Maureen Blythe
Malcolm
L. Golling
Bunbury
Augusta
Les Bailey
Colin
Lyle
Balingup Busy Travel Diary Highlights Local Movements
Goff Merritt heads to Melbourne by Westland express while Godfrey travels east for a big event. Local residents voyage to Perth by Australind and railway services. Miss Marty Maguire departs Bunbury for Kalgoorlie, and Lionel Meares recalls a trouble free Geraldton trip. The school reopens next Tuesday with the first bus run of the year amid uncertainty over a new headmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff Merritt
Melbourne
Westland Express
Godfrey
Goff
Lionel Meares
School House
East Kirup
Balingup
Geraldton
Lionel
Miss Linton
Runners-up In Bowls At Busselton
Congratulations to the Balingup Blacks who were runners-up in the bowling championships at Busselton. The team included A Bailey WJ Bailey A Tomerini and M Seia. Whites sent J Davidson F Mauger L Bailey and W Jenkins. Local club championships are ongoing with strong interest in matches. Individual scores are not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busselton
Messrs
A. Bailey
W. .J. Bailey
A. Tomerini
M. Seia
Messrs. J. Davidson
F. Mauger
L. Bailey
W. Jenkins
Annual Tennis Tournament Heads Toward March Playoff
The annual tennis tournament returns with strong local turnout and high interest. Secretary H Dowrick notes limited accommodation for city players due to rapid response. Courts are improving and expected to be in top condition by tournament time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Dowrick
Road to Fonty's Pool Gets Road Upgrade Go-Ahead
Manjimup Road Board moves to seek ministerial permission to spend £40 from general funds to widen the road to Fonty’s Pool for two-way traffic. Private access and past Fontanin generosity cited. parking plan eyed to protect dry grass during big sports days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Doust
A. Fontanini
Manjimup
Doust Gaid
Fontanini
Doust
F. B. .Wiseman
M'nister
Wiseman
Seven Day Road
Fonty’s
Dairy Cattle Improvement Act Registration Rules Noted
The Acting Director of Agriculture Mr A B E Clark highlights the Dairy Cattle Improvement Act registration requirements for bulls in South-West Division. Purebred bulls are registered for life at 10 shillings, grade bulls annually at 5 shillings. 1949 registration was due January 1 with a 21 January deadline and possible penalties up to £20. Notify the Department of any death or transfer of a registered bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. McK. Clark
South-West
Manjimup Chamber to Hold Special Meeting Tonight
Zone Committee of the Manjimup Chamber of Commerce will meet to consider a reply from the Premier. Attendees invited include representatives from the Manjimup Road Board and the Farmers' Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Chamber of Commerce
The
Manjimup Road Board and
Farmers’ Union
Big Trees Demolished Draws Careful Demolition Praise
A contractor team demolished 100 to 120 foot pines using explosives to sever roots then used block and tackle and a motor truck to pull trees into position. Despite heavy traffic nearby homes and ornamental trees, no damage occurred, and the crew earned high praise for precise work.
Pine trees cleared on the Avenue corner balance road work
After hours of effort Les Bailey and his crew removed two pine trees at the hotel corner on the Avenue. The plan aims to reroute the dangerous right angle corner toward the cheese factory, creating a gradual curve across the vacant block opposite the hotel. Residents anticipate a link to a proposed bitumen road to the cheese factory as buses increase traffic and dust grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Bailey
Social Guests Travel and Weekend Trips in Western Australia
Social notes report the Pat Ryans Mrs O'Brien and family departed for Perth by bus on Thursday. Mrs Hoge spent a hurried hour of shopping in Bridgetown on Friday. John Sale returned from Busselton where he had holidayed for about a fortnight, accompanied by his brother Brian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Ryans
Mrs O'Brien
Perth
Mrs. Hoge
Bridgetown
John Sale
Busselton
Brian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Balingup C. D. L
Mrs. Bartlett
Australind
Green
Hollywood Hospital
Keith Winnishes
London
Keith
Roy MacLoughlin
Dardanup
Ted Offer
Holden
Fisher’s Garage
A. Dellavanza
Ron Millington
Jim Patterson
Marty Maguire
KR. Oliver
Kalgoorlie
Mary Maguire
Warralackin
Wyalkatchem
Niews
Fairbridge School
Colin Sale
Ernie Woodley
Geoff Pereman
Mal Glendell
Doverin
Joan Whitsed
Jill Blechynden
Fonty’s Pool
Dairy Cattle Improvement Act
Nelson’s Pharmacy
FTER
Davis
Miss Nelson
W.L. Nelson, M.P.S
Blackwood Pharmacy
Bridgetown Advocate
Thurs
Nla.gov
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!