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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
2
Balingup Women’s Hockey Club held its AGM on March 9 presided by Mr. P. O’Connor. Officers were elected with P. O’Connor as president and T. Walter as secretary. The meeting approved a combined operation with Donnybrook matches at 2:30 pm with 30 minutes grace for visitors.
Captains team won after a day of play with Mrs Merritt and Mrs Francis contesting for first. In men's singles Dowrick, Walton, and others won their matches. women's singles saw Hatley, Francis and Merritt prevail. Teams for a forthcoming match against Donnybrook at Galingup are named with players and emergencies listed.
Weekly card evening at the GWA Rest Room last Wednesday drew small crowds with only five members playing although sponsored by the tennis club. Hosts were Mrs K MacLoughlin and Miss MM OBhy. Prizewinners were Bridge Ron Bailey and Mrs E C Wright euchre Mr Francis and Mrs Walton. Competitions were won by Ron Bailey and D Willauchope.
Balingip Junior Farmers' Club met on March with strong attendance. Isobel Parkinson and Jeremy Parkinson joined as new members. Dr Blythe introduced guest speaker Mr Frank Lake who spoke on Palestine and soil cultivation and answered questions. A vote of thanks followed and a girl supper concluded the meeting.
Guests included Colin Bailey Lyle Bailey Richard Darling Barry Blythe Ross Moore Davis Moore Tony Holbrook Mario Betti Noel Ryan at a Parker birthday party. A treasure hunt won by Richard Darling followed by rapid serving of rainbow cake nine curundhes and watermelons. Hidden bundles on cords yielded sweets on signal, eliciting a surprised heart shaped prop.
The Football Club held its March meeting with Mr K Ryan chairing. Officers and committee members were elected or confirmed including Makeney as president, M P Bailey and V Hubble as vice presidents, and A Walton as secretary treasurer. Delegates discussed merging B grade with the senior club, ground improvements, and arrangements for a function honoring Ken Merritt and his wife. First scratch match planned for the first Sunday in April with K Ryan selecting the team.
Twenty three members met as Mr A Wright welcomed new member Mr Parkinson. They protested modern World War terminology and urged use of Great War of 1918 and World War 1938 45 in the Listening Post. The secretary to invite Mr Lawson to officiate on Anzac Day afternoon. Appreciation voiced for Kojonup Sub branch actions after Mr Lemmon MHR remarks. The secretary to seek full facts from Kojonup.
Mrs Scutt of Dalmore visits daughter Mrs Gordon Phillips while Allan Adisop returns from Claremont dinner and praises hospitality. Various residents travel, holiday, or return, with post office changeover at Campbell Williamson and new staff Sid Brayshaw Tracy. Several locals convalesce after operations and water shortages affect services as families visit and relocate temporarily.
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