Balingup News Briefs On Local Happenings
Vic and Mrs Hubble left for the city to reside there. The football team mourns the loss of a fine first nider. Mac Jarvis plans a Hollywood Hospital return after a short trip. Bill Jenkins laments farm work delay due to hospital stay. Ross shines against Warriors. Roy McLoughlin and Pat Churchill return from hospital and praise Bridgetown care. Norma note to Syd Millington. Tug Wilson hopeful about rail cutting at Balingup Mill. Wauchope to holiday at Carmarvon by air.
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Vic
Local Correspondent Appointed. mixed travel tales emerge
Mr Bert Walton named Balingup correspondent and invites news items. A discussion features Mr G Parker of the Apple and Pear Board recounting a Donnybrook drive with a bogged car and a tractor tow to reach a meeting. Fred Hunter and Doug Wauchope head to Shark Bay for fishing. Mrs Chamberlain returns from Perth to greet Corrie and Rita at the station.
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Bert Walton
Fred Huwter
G. Parker
Apple and Pear Board
Fruitgrowers' Association
Parke
Donnybrook
Balingup
Fred Hunter
Doug Wauchope
Shark Bay
Blackwood
Mrs Chamberlain
Corrie
Rita
Perth
Fruitgrowers Association Endorses Pruning Classes and News on Jassid Fly Control
At a Thursday meeting the Fruitgrowers Association passed resolutions urging pruning classes with a government instructor to hold a demonstration day at a suitable orchard. The Junior Farmers Club to be notified of the field day date and class formation. An entomologist's inquiry on nicotine sulphate for Jassid fly control: 60 gallons allocated. Delegates reported on recent executive matters. George Parke of the Australian Apple and Pear Marketing Board outlined crop payments, board difficulties, and 1948 crop disposal prospects. questions followed.
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Govt
Geo. Parke
Apple and Pear Marketing Board
Branch backs compulsory control for 1948 crop marketing
After deliberation, the branch passed a motion urging compulsory marketing control for the 1948 crop and requesting renewed Federal support. Members thanked Mr. Parke for attending despite severe weather.
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Parke
Hockey Association team shines against Bridgetown B squad
A mixed Brangin group from Balingup Kirup and Greenbushes met a Bridgetown B grade side last Saturday. The Association team, many new to the game this season, showed strong enthusiasm and skill in a hard fought match.
Weather Hinders Play As Gully Watercourses Ground Field
An evidently more experienced team faced difficult conditions as rain and a muddy field made play hard. A waterlogged gully running through the middle of the ground proved a popular bathing resort, complicating the match for the girls.
Junior Farmers Form Club at Balingup Meeting
A June 9 gathering at the CWA Rooms aimed to form a Junior Farmers' Club in Balingup. Attendees included a strong turnout and guest speaker Mr G Al Young, State Organiser of the program.
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Farmers’ Club
Balingup
CWA
Mr. G. al, Young
Greenbushes Junior Mariners form new Balingup club
Mr Young spoke on the origin and growth of junior maritime clubs across Australia. Officers elected: President Rt Blythe, Vice President J Sale, Secretary R Scarr, Treasurer Kh McLoughlin, Reporter P Russell. The group aims to engage the Parents and Citizens Association as a parent body. First general meeting held Monday, June 23.
Balingup Rally Beats Warriors In Narrow Australian Rules Tilt
In a tight Balingup vs Warriors match, early exchanges saw Les Guy score and endure a knock. A Bailey and Ryan spearheaded Balingup’s surge, with A. Bailey sealing the win as Balingup finished 9 goals 6 points to 6 goals 19 points.
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A. Bailey
Warriors
K. Ryan
Balimguy
Baling UP
Balingup B Grade Seals Victory Over Warriors B Side
Balingup B grade beat Warriors B team by five points in a home game matching their A grade rivals. Referee Ken Merritt praised mutual cooperation and the spirited play. Standouts for Warriors included Bill Bastcott Bob Smith Don Walton and Herbie Nye. Balingup's Baruffis Fred Tomerini Lui Cagnana and Ruby Moore starred for the home side.
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Balingup
Warriors
Ken Merritt
Bill Bastcott
Bob Smith
Don Walton
Herbie Nye
Baruffis
Fred Tomerini
Lui Cagnana
Ruby Moore
Guides visit to form troop at Boyup Brook
Mrs Hall of Blackwood Park Bridgetown visited Boyup Brook to establish a Guides troop. A meeting welcomed her and elected Mrs Marshall president, Mrs Dick White guider, and Mrs Ray Brooks secretary.
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Boyup
Hall
Marshall
Dick White Guider
Ray Brooks
War Memorial work pitched for Greenbushes Road Board
At the last meeting of the Greenbushes Road Board the Soldiers Memorial Committee led by vice-chairman Mr Newton and the secretary reported required works. A cyclone mesh fence will replace the open picket fence, flag poles will be removed and reset in cement, the memorial basement will be painted red, the monument cement washed, the front fence repainted, and a brass plate naming KIA in 1939-45 to be affixed.
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Greenbushes Road
Soldiers’ Memorial Committee
Newton
Obituary for George Edmund Walker of Wembley
News of the passing of Mr George Edmund Walker aged 86 father of Mr Keith Walker and Mrs J J Smith. He was interred in the Methodist portion of Karakatta Cemetery following his death.
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George Edmund Walker
Wembley
Keith Walker
Improvements to Greenbushes Recreation Ground Noted
At the district Road Board meeting the secretary and a board worker inspected the Greenbushes Recreation ground. They found pipes needed attention and, lacking pipes, patched them. The road into the ground was graded and a tank stamp erected with a tank supplied.
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Greenbushes
Strayed Heifers From Greenbushes Property Report
Eight yearling heifers missing from Greenbushes. Jersey and Jersey-Arvernsey cross, marked with ear tags %.M.31 to 37. One Jersey has tin on the nose. Owner S. G. Guest dispatches the notice.
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Greenbushes
Jersey
Jersey-Arvernsey Cross
S. G. Guest
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