Baling Up Breezes Social and Ball Weekender Notes
Ian Wright returned from Manjimup with a friend to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs E C Wright. Mrs Pat O Connor of Spearwood formerly Balingup arrived by bun for the Ball and returned after Saturday. Mrs Connor provided two frocks for the girls and visited the event. Perth visitors included Mr and Mrs Wally Piper who helped as referee in boxing. Allan Allsop gained a clearance from Claremont. Dardanup residents Mr and Mrs Hector Scott stayed at Isla Bank with Hector’s parents. Ernie Jarvis and family visited Manjimup for a short stay. Gerry Offer returned from Farm Science School at Harvey for the long weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deb
E. C. Wright
Ian Wright
Manjimup
Pat O'Connor
Spearwood
Perth
Wally Piper
Wally
Dardanup
Hector Scott
Rumor-Protest Clarified Amid Balingup Centrals tensions
Rumors of a protest over unregistered players were denied by Centrals President who assured Balingup officials no such plan existed. The exchange calmed tensions between the clubs and avoided further disharmony. Also notes of local visits and weekend sports attendance in Balingup.
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Balingup
Centrals
Central A
History repeats itself after girls football match incident
After a Monday ladies match referee Gerry Offer was seized by thirty six players and forced toward the river. He broke free but was knocked down by Pat Heywood and carried to the brook where he was thrown in with clothes. Authorities later noted that the events were planned in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Offer
Gerry
Pat. Heywood
Hockey Girls' Sports Day Delivers Fun Amid Bad Weather
The event drew a crowd despite threatening skies as Mrs Prendergast and Mr Ken MacLoughlin Snr led the hockey match. Noreen Trezise and Mag Bailey stood out with goals and strong play while spectators jeered the umpire. The day included novelty races and kid friendly activities with refreshments, and notable attendees included Athol Walter and Jim Hunt on leave.
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Ken MacLoughlin Snr
Prendergast
Prendie
Mac
Mag. Bailey
Betty Jenkins Celebrates 21st Birthday with Family and Friends
Betty Jenkins celebrated her 21st with a tea at Bill Jenkins home attended by many friends and relatives. The party featured piano and sing songs, soloists including Betty and several named guests, a supper with mysterious well stocked dishes, and a silver cake dish gift. The Jenkins family turnout included 15 grandchildren and multiple extended relatives from Nannup Kirup and Balingup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jenkins
Bill Jenkins
Bill
Ted Wringe
Bert Happ
Betty Herself
Chas Chapman
Frank Lake
W. Jenkins
Bert Walton
Betty
Mr. Jenkins
Jenkins
Nannup
Ethel
Edna
Bernie MacDonald
Balingup
Flo
Kirup
Kit
Bill Briggs
Frank Jenkins
Balingup Second Eighteen Football Progress
Balingup's second eighteen forges ahead matching Centrals A Graders as both sides win all matches. They lost Lou Ammon to the first eighteen last Sunday but Rovers were held to a low score at Bridgetown. B grade football grows in popularity though organizational work remains needed for the boys who played much of the season without help.
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Balingup
Centrals
Lou Ammon
Rovers
Bridgetown
Balingay
Balingup Board Re Elects Chairman
The Balingup Board re elects Chairman Joe, noting the job is tough yet doable with team effort amid labor and material shortages. W.T. Wringe is re elected vice-chairman. White and Lewis become representatives to the Paling and Kirup Youth Committees. Searr remains on the Balingay Road District Free Lending Library.
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R. J. Blechynden
Balingup
Messrs. White and
Lewis
Paling
Kirup
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Phil Brennan
Phil
Bunbury
Allan Allsop
Claremont
Eclnin
Ernie Jarvis
Roy Ruecell
Iome
Harvey
N. Goddard, Mullalyup
Baling UP
Sid Brayshaw
Ken
Fay Merritt
Kudardup
Jim Baruffi
Jim
Manjimuno
Aubrey Moore
Maxine
Carole
Kerry
Anna
Henry Gabler
Nelson
Australin
Roy MacLoughlin
Roy
Mr. Archer
Phil Russell
Australind
Whip
Mrs. Moulton
Hanbury
Cora
Hazel
Terminus Hotel
Glen McAlinden
Dry Cleaners
John Cooper
R. Urquhart
Wipes Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Criteh and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
J. Ellershan and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
Bridgetown Advocate
National Library of Australia
Stan
Noreen Trezise
Bert
Win Jenkins
Athol Walter
Melbourne
Jim Hunt
Forestry Department
Balingup Board
Joe
Eisy
Wis Wade
W.T. Wringe
Sherbrooke House
Renee Taylor
Strand House
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
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