Balingup News Breathes With Weekend Arrivals and Local Events
Balingup residents welcomed Ray Quadrio on a Perth visit with motor cycle practice in town. Guests included Pam Wright returning from the Port and Misses Pengilly and George joining from North and South Perth for the long weekend. Cricket matches between Balingup and Kirup drew crowds, while tennis lunches and ball suppers received thanks from the Ladies Captain. Nearby, locals and visitors planned coastal trips to Busselton and Augusta, and other residents prepared for work shifts, transport changes, and harvests at local farms and mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Ray Quadrio
Balingup
Frank Lake
G. Pengilly
North Perth
G. George
South Perth
Elsie Thomas
Bunbury High School
Bill Thomas
Southhampton
Peter Wren
Peter
L.C.L
Kirup
Balingup Tennis Club
Raephe Somerset
Renovations All Classes and Irrigation Expert
The notice lists a windmill and irrigation expert, formerly with Malloch Bros. C D, and mentions FORTH, c/ Melana Dress Salon, detailing renovations across building classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malloch Bros
P. and C. Association Benefit From Well Attended Sports Meeting
A well attended P. and C. Association sports day raised funds despite high expenses. Events included children's races, adult novelty activities, and a blindfold barrow race. Ringmaster Frank Lake kept the program moving, while Rick Parker ran a popular wheel-style raffle drawing prizes from groceries to immersion heaters. Gordon Phillips and Joe Ramage led ponies for hire as crowds enjoyed stalls and afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Frank Lake
Frank
Rick Parker
Gordon Phillips
Joe Ramage
South West Quotas For 9th Security Loan
Quotas for the 9th Security Loan allocated to South West districts include Bridgetown Bore Brook Upper Nannup Greenbushes and others with amounts from 1,250 to 7,600. The loan closes March 31 or earlier at the Federal Treasurer’s discretion. Bridgetown’s quota was previously 7,500 and advance applications up to March 7 raised 8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meanie Pee Oe
Bridgetown
Balingup
Bore Brook - Upper
Nannup
Greenbushes
Mae
Ladies Bowls Winners and Championship Preview
Last weekend the ladies spoon competition was won by Mrs. Ramage and Mrs. Zinnecker. The final of the Ladies Championship singles will be played between Mrs. Moulton and Mrs. Keith Wilkins next weekend. A commencement will also be made with the Ladies Championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramage
Zinnecker
Moulton
Keith Wilkins
Monthly Trophy Shoot Sees Dave Scott Win Despite Conditions
Dave Scott posted 57 points under 600 yards using steady rifle work in cross winds and mirage, securing victory in a tough day. The report notes Mr F G Allnutt visiting Bridgetown last weekend and mentions C H Mick Briggs holidaying in Bridgetown from the Commonwealth Employment Office branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Scott
F. G. Allnutt
Bridgetown
Mr. Allnutt
C. H
Mick) Briggs
The
Commonwealth Employment Office
Bridgetown Spoon Shoot Winner at Range
At the Bridgetown range on Sunday the weekly spoon shoot concluded with G. Chrysanthou taking first place on a 69 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Rifle Club
G. Chrysanthou
H. T.G. Chrysanthou
J. Gray
J. Chevis
M. Wilkins
Shephard
F. Tate
R. Beard
J. Archer
Nannup
Bridgetown Range
Mrs Forth Takes Over Frock Shop in Bridgetown
Mrs Forth has assumed management of the frock shop formerly run by Mrs Rizos in Steerest. Mr and Mrs Forth arrived in Bridgetown last week to settle in. Miss Falls, domestic science teacher, spent a few days in Bridgetown this week. Mr and Mrs M Moulton returned from Perth late last week after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Forth
Miss Falls
Bridgetown
Mrs. M. Moulton
Perth
Arabian Queen Leads Batch in Perth Trials at Cannington
Horses compete in a series of Hep events and maidens with stakes from £300 to £350. Notable runners include ARABIAN QUEEN LILY GIRL and WALLY GLOBE with top contenders DIAGRAM and LORD START also listed. Races cover 1 mile and 14 furlongs across Kalamunda Mundaring and Wella regions with several winners from local stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannington Hep
Wally Globe
Grace Wirra
Helena
Lim
Patricia Gail
Peter Lene Earls
IBM
Happy Mint
Walla
Flemington Selections Racing Picks List
A compact listing of top selections across multiple races. Pines Hurdles selections include Spearman first, Sir William second, Marsala third. Other races feature Flying Halo, Hundi, Matterhorn and more with projected placings.
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Pam Wright
Pam
Rokewood
Busselton
Wally Ammon
RAAF
Cecil Moulton
Wally
Australind
Olive Millard
Saturday Evening Post
P. Prendergast
Balingap
Picton Junction
King Sol
Mr. Buchanan
Vic
Augusta
Ray Woodley
Ray
Bert Trezise
Walpole
Mrs
Fred Weat
G. Smith
Bert Thornton
Balingup Hotel
F. Viner
J. MacGregor
Railways
Mullalyup
Fred Clayton
Broad Arrow
Fred
Doug. Wauchope
Joan
A. Wauchope
Les Bailey
Gladys Ramage
Gladys
Vic, Ramage
Bob Johnston
Miss Cleveland
Bob
Brunswick
Tom Costello
Boyup Brook
Tom
Baling UP
Joe Breen
A. W. S. Wagner
Country Party
Lackwood
Arthur Potts
Bridgetown Advocate
Thurs
P. and C. Association
W.A.T.C
Melton
Premanova
Green Dolphin
Denman
Sansoval Aprosan
Satirist
Shonner
Royal Charles
Balingup Rifle Club
R. “Ramage
R. Graham
A. Scott
Hop. T
E. Daniels
D. Scott
B. Jenkins
N. Scott
EB. Buchanan
V. Ramage
Bellevue
Flemington
Paul
Wallace Beery
Richard Conte
Arjorie Main
Big Jack
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Robert Taylor
Ava Gardner
Charles Laughton
Tiorne Price
John Hod
George Noxes
Brenda Joyce
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