Kirup Corner Weekend Visitors Report
Kirup Corner lists weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs Jack Allen of Manjimup staying with Mr and Mrs Bill Allen. Jack Fitzgerald of Cottesloe visited Kirup with Mr and Mrs Bill Young. Mrs George Belton stayed at Dardanup with Mrs Wells. Les Hindge and wife of Busselton also spent the weekend in Kirup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Allen
Manjimup
Bill Allen
Jack Fitzgerald
Cottesloe
Kirup
Bill Young
George Belton
Dardanup
Wells
Les Hindge
Busselton
Cristaldi Christening Party at Donnybrook Home
After the christening of Angelo at Donnybrook Roman Catholic Church, Mr. and Mrs. Michele Cristaldi hosted about 100 guests at Newlands. The event featured abundant food and later dancing with music by Giuseppe Raccaia, Ben Martella, and J Licciardello, plus vocal items by Mrs Vinci. The gathering ended after a late bar with a very enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo
Donnybrook
Michele
Mick) Cristaldi
Newlands
Guiseppe Raccaia
Harvey
Ben Martella
J. Licciardello
Vinci
Kirup Beats Noggerup in 41 Point Victory on Sunday
Kirup traveled to Noggerup and defeated the home side by 41 points. Noggerup, recently promoted to A grade, fielded a weakened team with some players absent. Kirup led by 22 at half time, with J McDonald scoring six goals and R Price marking a return in Kirup’s eighteen. Best for Kirup were R Allen J McDonald R Price P O Dea and T Sheahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirup
Noggerup
R. Price
R. Allen
J. McDonald
P. O'Dea
T. Sheahan
P. Gardiner
B. Jackson
D. Jackson
R. Childs
Kirup Triumphs Over Balingup In Tough Hockey Battle
Kirup defeats visiting Balingup by the odd goal in three after a hard tussle. Kirup players include M. Allen captain and J. Allen with goals by J. Allen and J. McDonald who also scored for Balingup. Umpires were Henry Gabler and Don Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirup
Balingup
Donnybrook
M. Allen
W. Ellis
B. Lyon
M. Myles
J. Allen
F. Young
L. Sertorio
G. Coleman
M. Bailey
R V. Hillier
J. McDonald
R. Allen
Somerset
J. Ryan
N. Tresize
T Walter
R. Sela
V. Bailey
N. Walpole
P. Heywood
R. Walton
R. Tomerini
Kirup Second Eighteen Triumph Over Donnybrook in Debut Season
The B Grade side from Kirup hosted Donnybrook on Sunday and secured their first win since formation last season. The blue and whites struggled with accuracy but showed decent play in patches and expect improvement with more matches. Final score Kirup 4.17 Donnybrook 3.2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lirup
Donnybrook
Apple Packing State Record Claimed at Manjimup
Jock Anderson set a new state record at Paterson and Co's shed in Manjimup by packing Granny Smith apples. He produced 210 cases in 7 hours 43 minutes, surpassing the previous 207 cases in 8 hours at Pastynk, with mixed sizes contributing to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
Paterson and Co
Jock
Anderson
Largest hydraulic lift installed at Warren Motors garage
Geoff Hales announces a 10,000 lb hydraulic lift now in operation at Warren Motors in the South West. The feature is the frame built in the garage by 4th rear apprentice Ron Trevorrow using 8in by 6in RSJ girders, a substantial fabrication expected to handle heavy demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff Hales
Warren Motors
South West
Ron Trevorrow
Flinders Bay Suggested as Warren Dist Port
A 1911 Millars' Timber Kauri Co survey proposed Flinders Bay as the Warren District port, planning a bridge at Augusta. Representatives from both centres discussed the project and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinders Bay
Warren Dist
Millars’ Timber Kauri Co
Augusta
Bridgetown council approves higher property values and farm support
Bridgetown Town Board, at its Friday meeting, accepted new property valuations with some rises up to 100 percent. They urged advancing occupied farms, Crown land settlement southeast of Margaret River, and land settlement over forestry nearby. Farm leaders pressed for bulldozers to extend development, finance to aid occupiers, and subsidies to clear virgin Crown land for settlers and civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Margaret River
South West
Protest over Japanese plywood tariff at Manjimup meeting
At a Manjimup Road Board meeting last Saturday strong protest was voiced against a tariff cut on Japanese plywood. The board voted to write to the Prime Minister and send an urgent telegram objecting to any reduction that would undercut Western Australian plywood costs. Proponents argued against importing from a former enemy and urged using local or waste-product options. The motion passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
S. H. Davies
Bridgetown BSL Sub-Branch Plans Ladies Night
At the June Bridgetown BSL Sub-Branch meeting president Mr. F H Long won unanimous support for a forthcoming ladies night. Members praised the Ladies Auxiliary for boosting funds with a £50 general aid contribution and £20 to the amelioration fund. Lesser Hall is likely venue for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Bridgetown B.S.L
F. H. Long
Genera Ae
New Stock Yard Site Considered Near Manjimup
The Manjimup Road Board discussed establishing a new stock sale and trucking yard adjacent to the north railway near Claude Ward’s property. Concerns included funding, layout guidance, impact on existing saleyards, and lease legality with Elder Smith and Co. The matter was referred to the Boulevards Committee with power to co opt farmer members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
Claude Ward
I. H. Davies
Morgan
Bromilow
Elder, Smith and Co
Bouleyards Committee
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Kirup Noggerup
Jackson
Larsen
Miller
Childs
Tom Allen
R. Somerset
V. Hillier
M. Balley
Kirup Hotel
Dick Warrick
Kalgoorlie
Mt. Magnet
W.& E. Young General Storekeepers
W. R. L. Clarke
Mullalyup
Bridgetown Advocate
Thurs
National Library of Australia
Apple Packing Record
L. Thompson
Mr. Bromilow
Nelson Press
Nla.gov
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