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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1949

Page

5

Balingup Junior Farmers appoint judges and plan show entries

The Boyup Brook Junior Farmers Club appointed judges for dairy produce fruit and vege tables horticulture handicrafts and needlework. A combined club project for the Upper Blackwood Show is planned with Mrs Sal e to instruct girl members in cooking. A marquee will display Junior Farmer exhibits at the October 22 show. Judging for sheep and cattle is to be organized by secretary and farmers will be contacted for advice.

C. Sale J. Sale R. Udell D Seiber P.wright Grime Wie

Schoolboys Disappointed At Kirup Argyle Match

Schoolboys were set to face a Kirup and Argyle combined side on Friday but a hitch prevented the game. The youths hoped to wear jerseys donated by the Football Club and their eagerness shows in early-morning training runs and attempts to imitate older players on the school ground.

Kirup Argyle

Card Evening Results At Local CWA Event

The second CWA Card Evening was held in the CWA Restroom on Wednesday. Prizewinners: Bridge ladies Mrs Colling and gents Mr R F Darling. Buchre ladies Mrs Seller and gents Mr L Ryan. Hostesses were Mrs B C Wright and Mrs G Yall. Attendance fell short of expectations.

CWA B. C. Wright G. Yall Perth

Balingup Breezes Personalities and Local Tales

Relieving assistant Ray Oldfield faces the lack of dances at the railway station. Olive Millard from Perth attended the football. Dereck Leiber returned from the Junior Farmers' Camp at Denmark. John Sale celebrated a 21st birthday with a toast and cake from the club girls. Aussie Bailey marked his 7th birthday with eight candies for six guests. Transfers and travels noted include Bob Filsell to Collie and Bridgetown visitors to Perth by rail. Local residents and families are seen in social happenings, road journeys, and village routines around Balingup.

Ray Oldfield Balingup Ray Olive Millard Perth Dereck Leiber Denmark Mr. Young Buggelton John Sale Aussie Bailey John Kerry Sandra Lyle Colin Baileey Jill Carole Walton

Accommodation Sought For 35 Carnival Football Players

Thirty members attended the last Balingup Football Club meeting chaired by Vice-President Geo. Morgan. The club discussed accommodation for 45 players of a carnival team for 23 and 24 September, billeting, supplies, and club expenses. Bob Filsell spoke on football phases, and Lee Ryan was elected as the new selector.

Balingup Football Club C. D. Blakeney Geo. Morgan Blakeney Morgan Bridgetown V. Draper Dace Lee. Ryan Qeomin Hhnce Messrs A. Moore R. Worryeg Les Bailey Bailey Bob Filsell Albany

Dual Celebration for Ken Pereman and Tom Prendergast

A pleasant party at Mrs. R. Garrity's home celebrated Ken Pereman turning 21 and Tom Prendergast turning 22. About twenty-five guests enjoyed card tricks by Lex Lalley, a generous supper, two iced cakes, and gifts for the honorees from Gealt Perejuan and Ray Quadrio.

Surprise 20th Birthday Party for Thelma Walters

Thelma Walters celebrated her 20th birthday with a surprise party at Mr Bailey’s home attended by about 40 guests. The evening featured a player piano, forfeits, gifts, a birthday cake, and a supper. During supper Thelma and Ken MacLouchlin announced their engagement, with Mrs Walter and friends offering thanks before a songs-and-piano finale.

Thelma Walter Thelma Ken MacLouchlin Walter Betty Mauger

Death of Mr Harry Howell at Manjimup West

Mr Harry Howell died at his home in Manjimup West after a long illness. Born in England about seven years ago, he came to Western Australia two years ago. He farmed near Quinninup and later worked for the Main Roads Board. A keen RSL member, he attended Anzac Day in a car provided for the event. Survived by a widow, two sons Harry and, four daughters Elsie Nell Margaret and Daphne. Funeral held yesterday at St Martin’s Church with burial in the Australian section of Manjimup cemetery. Rev A H Tassell officiated.

Manjimup West Harry Howell Howell England Alstralia Quinnimup Main Roads Board RSL Harry Elsie Nell Margaret Dephne St. Martin's Church Auslican Manimup A. H. Tassell

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Balingup J. FS Dinninup Boyup Brook Junior Farmers’ Club Young Goyder AIS Tomerini Jersey Dowerick Guernsey C Lussell P. Wright T. Menhennett M Blythe H. Ryan M. Glendell D. Leiber Grime Filsell Brayshaw Wright Arche F. Blunt Marina Next Freemasons Fim Eure Leevee ST. Bunbury Keremelevich Dgetown Hampton Street Bridgetown M. Keremelevich Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Harmer and ROUSE Mor Jesus S. Grime Mr. Sale Bob? Filsell Collie Mrs. Walton Charlie Chapmas Vic Hubtle W. Grime Baasendean Mr. H. Green Bernard Walpole North West Ulley Rod Sunday Times Beverley C. van Amstel Anna Pam Ken Geoff and Ken Pereman Bert Walton Mr. Walton Ray Quadrip Dardanup Southampton R. Urquhart Thelma Walters R. P. Davis THE Nelson Pharmacy P.O. Box Bridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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