News from Balingup looks at new arrivals and local tales
Frank Manger returns from the city bringing English ladder ch as Chapman to settle in W A. Gerry Offer heads to Perth for a few days. Mrs Chamberlain's father Mr Williams visits. Len Vernon and Norm Harris new to the cheese factory. Les Walker arrives at the station yard with a new motor bike.
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Frank Manger
Chas Chapman
W.A
Australia
Len Vernon
Norm. Harris
Les Walker
Masquerade profits and school matters at Balingup meeting
At a well attended P and C meeting in Balingup treasurer G Blythe reported the Masquerade Ball profit of £28 6 6. The gathering discussed shifting a felled Blackbutt tree, protested Mullalyup’s transport and bus issue, and decided to send a delegate to Bunbury.
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Balingup
G. Blythe
A. Tomerini
Mullalyup
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Education Department
Bunbury
Awaiting Owners Goods and Parcels at Balingup Station
Awaiting owners goods and parcels on hand at Balingup railway station list numerous names and entities including J C Manger W Thomas K Ryan Walter Of fer Waters Goyder P G Wright Gray Russell M Wright MacDougall K M Williams L Ryan D L O P M G C W A Davidson L Bailey Nev ile Cheese factory W A F Dar byshire S Bailey Road Board
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Balingup Railway Station
J. C. Manger
W. Thomas
K. Ryan
Walter
Offer
Waters
Goyder
P. G
Wright Gray
Russell
M. Wright
MacDougall
K. M. Williams
L. Ryan
P.M.G
Xmas Tree Meeting Set For July 15
A special meeting was ordered to discuss Xmas tree arrangements after a prior resolution was set aside. The chairman expects strong parental turnout to ensure the Xmas tree is free for children and the biggest and brightest ever.
Local B Grade Football Club Forms in Balingup
Balingup hosts Thursday night meeting where B Grade players formed a club. A J Moore elected president with BR Woodley secretary and J Sale captain. Kieran Ryan to umpire all home matches. Membership set at 2 shillings refundable at season end. fortnightly meetings planned. home players pay one shilling for tea. old A grade uniforms donated for use.
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Balingup
Merritt
Kieran Ryan
Aub
Moore
A. J. Moore
Woodley
J. Sale
A. Bailey
Kieran
Country Week Expenses Discussed by Ladies Hockey Club
At a recent meeting the Ladies' Hockey Club thanked Mr A Prouse for ground and refreshment improvements and approved sending £5 to National Fitness. Seven Country Week players receive £1 each for expenses, transport by bus costs 1s 6d per player and 2s per spectator. A committee to liaise with footballers was formed and sticks loaned to schools to foster a team.
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Ladies’ Hockey Club
A. Prouse
West
I Russell
A. Allsopp
A. Moore
Greenbushes Officials Visit District Leaders
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan with family departed last week to assume duties as Secretary of the Denmark Land Board. Chief Secretary AL WV Abbott and MLA H May along with former MLA Mr. Wilson visited Greenbushes this week. Miss J Neville has returned home after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. & W. Morgan
AL WV. Abbott
H. May
Wilson
Greenbushes
Miss J. Neville
Pigeons and Health Act Provisions Voted On
Manjimup Road Board discussed pigeon keeping under the Health Act. A complainant raised rain water pollution from rooftop pigeons. The health inspector reported one keeper agreed to confine birds. another claimed no ownership. The board ruled the harboring keeper responsible and authorised a letter ordering confinement or destruction.
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Manjimup
M. S. Muir
Cowen
Crossings on Mill Lines Draw Safety Concerns
Manjimup Road Board discussed dangers at mill line crossings raised by S Muir and I Davies with calls for drivers to stop and ensure the road is clear. Warned sobriety of drivers and proposed reintroducing red flag practices. Acting secretary C J Doust to inspect all crossings and warnings and report findings.
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Manjimup
S. Muir
I. Davies
Ambulance Report Details Big Mileage and Costs
The Manjimup St John Ambulance logged 6039 miles and 57 cases in the last year. President Mr L Thompson delivered the fourth annual report noting revenue of £202 9s 6d and upkeep costs of £107 1s 1d, offset by fees of £121 12s 4d. A £44 write off and £42 outstanding were reported. membership stood at 344 with hopes to grow. Appreciation was given to the Country Women's Association for raising funds including £20 4s 8d from a street collection and £18 from a ball.
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Manjimup St. John Ambulance
L. Thompson
Thompson
Country Women's Association
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Percy Williams
Well known Greenbushes residents Mr and Mrs Percy Williams celebrated their golden wedding on Saturday night. Friends and well wishers gathered at the CWA where the couple received heartiest congratulations. Daneine namesined musical team kept the attendance in happy mood.
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Greenbushes
Percy Williams
CWA
Williams
Daneine
Octogenarian H. Robinson Died in Greenbushes
Deep regret followed the death of 85 year old H. Robinson at Greenbushes on Sunday. Funeral was held Tuesday with Rev. Norman Inwood officiating at the Methodist section of Greenbushes cemetery.
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Greenbushes
H. Robinson
Greenbushes Cemetery
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Francis
Olive Millard
Frank Lake
Jack Ammon
Mr. Osborne
Mrs. Chamberlain
Fred Yull
Harvey
G. Yall
Fred
Blackwood Golf Association
Kevin Blakeney
Kev
P. & C. Meeting
Junior Farmers’ Club
Parker
Children’s Cocoa
Mr. Seia
East Kirup Bus Service
East Kirup Road
Mr. West
Stan Harrison
Bridgetown
KIRUP
Jack Coleman
Dick Warrick
Kalgoorlie
Mt. Magnet
National Library of Australia
Mac’s
E. McCaul
DOYE
Reenbushes
Norman Inwood
Greenbushes Cinema Presents
Fredric March
Betty Field
Skippy Honeier
Jane Powell
Ralph Bellamy
Constance Moor
Morton Gould
Newton's Garage
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Buick
Oxy
Palatine Insurance & A. M. P. Insurance
W. P. Scammell
Boyup Brook
F. Badrick
Nannup
J. Neville
Bert Walton
A. McDonald
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