Breezy trip to Baling Up plus local doings
Motorcycle enthusiasts Ron Bradbury and Bill and Len Boyle visited Baling Up to see Malcolm Gleadel at the railway station and returned Sunday after heavy rain. The note lists local residents with health, work, and social updates including Syd Brayshaw, Wally Ammon, Roy MacLoughlin, Jack Cox, Norma Cox, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Bradbury
Mt. Hawthorn
Bill
Len Boyle
Maylands
Baling- Up
Malcolm Gleadel
Mario Seia
Syd. Brayshaw
Syd
Jean Churchill
Aud
Pat
H. J. Jarvis
Bunbury
Wally
Ammon
Bridgetown
Walt
Roy MacLoughlin
Roy
Wally Ammon
Jack Cox
Mrs. MacLoughlin
Norma
Winnie
Inconsistency of The Fair Sex at Boyup game
During a tense football moment at Boyup last Sunday the umpire MacDonald signaled a free kick and was met with sarcastic abuse from some women spectators. A player retrieved the ball and a spectator shouted a quip about it being one of their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup
MacDonald
Local Meeting Receives Housing Talks and Pleases Members
July 13 meeting drew small turnout but members enjoyed an evening at the hall with a warm cloakroom setting and supper. Discussion covered 1948 Congress agenda items land settlement pensions and social services. Funds raised included £15 for Food for Britain and £2 5s for Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W. A
League
Red Cross
Food For
Britain
Soldiers' Association
Cheese Factory Van Crashes After Steering Failure
John Walpole drove a cheese factory van that crashed into a tree after the steering gear failed. He was uninjured besides a severe shake as the vehicle sustained extensive front-end damage and wheels torn away, echoing a prior mishap when a rut caused an overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheese Factory
John Walpole
John
Walpole
Truck Drives Off Road Into Steep Bank Near Percy Wright House
Harvey Walter drove a truck with passenger Colin Garrity who briefly distracted the driver with an article causing the vehicle to plunge down a steep bank opposite Percy Wright’s residence. Both boys escaped serious injury as the truck was later towed. damage centered on front springs and steering gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Walter
Colin Garrity
Percy Wright
Colin
Incal
District Paralysis Victims Show Daily Improvement
It is pleasing to report that both paralysis victims from this district are improving daily. May Scarr, whose case was the more serious, is said to be in much better condition. Miss Joan Woodley, whose case was listed as comparatively mild, is progressing favorably. Both Joan and Roy would appreciate letters from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Scarr
Joan Woodley
Joan
Roy
Junior Farmers elect new second vice president and plan debate
The Brunswick Junior Farmers Club met in the C W A Rest Room on July 12 with eight members. Colin Sale presided as vice president, Stan Grime and J Parker attended, Ron Blythe reported on the National Fitness equipment, and John Sale was elected second vice president. A two day camp at Brunswick was invited for October. Debates were arranged on Pigs versus Calves as a dairy sideline, leading to a contest against Bridgetown Junior Farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Bailey
Brunswick Junction
Stan White
Bowelling
Stan
Collie
Henry Ellis
Australind
Midland Junction
Junior Farmers' Club
C.W.A
Colin Sale
Messrs
Stan Grime
J. Parker
Ron Blythe
Brunswick
John Sale
Co. Chapman
J. Sale
C. Sale
Brayshaw
R Blythe
P. Russell
J. Walpole
M. Blythe
Bridgetown Junior Farmers’ Club
Visit From R A N Officer to Bridgetown
Chief Petty Officer F N Cooper of the Royal Australian Navy will visit Bridgetown next Tuesday to interview young men who want to join the Navy. He will also establish the Commonwealth Employment Service as his recruiting headquarters during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Cooper
Royal Australian Navy
Bridgetown
Cooper
Commonwealth Employment Service
Anglican Ladies Guild Presents Windass Farewell Picture
At the Friday meeting in Bridgetown the Anglican Ladies Guild presented Mrs A L Windass, soon to leave for Busselton, with a keepsake after praise for her church work. The group also finalized plans for the annual bazaar set for August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Wright
Baruffi
Gobark
Darkan
Tom Palmer
Joy MacLoughlin
Brother Ken
Baker W. Clarke
Mullalyup
Jimmie Ryan
Boyup Brook
Jimmie
New Norcia
Brian Sale
Brian
Gil Sale
Nellie Baruli
Nellie
Barbara Jarvis
Loris Arbon
Janet Moore
Sister Mary
Rosie Seia
West Australia
Perth
Ron Ramage
Peter Wren
Peter
Henry Gabler
Vic
Baling UP
SYD, Brayshaw
N. F. Goddard Mullalyup
Malvern
Vauxhall
Lockheed
T.T
Vauxhall Senior
Vauxshall
England
Teral Motors
Holden
Ausivilia
Rod. B.rooke
M. McCafferty
Rs.l
R.A.N
National Library of Australia
Anglican Ladies” Guild Presentation
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners
Bridgetown Advocate
Nla.gov
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