Auction of Dairy Herd and Farm Plant at Balingup
Classified notice for an auction on Thursday April 13 1950 at 1 PM from Elder Smith Co Ltd for the whole of N E Jenkins dairy and plant near Balingup including 31 cattle 16 cows 8 Jersey heifers 3 short horn heifers one Jersey bull and 3 Jersey Shorthorn cross heifers plus farming gear and 560 bales of hay. Terms on request, light refreshments, rail transport for larger items, Brisbane and W. W. Walter listed for full details. Also call for Nelson Football Association umpires for 1950 season with pay per match and deadline April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Massey-Harris
Massey
Fordson
Perth
Bridgetown
W. W. Walter
Balingup
Nelson Football Association
B. Fisher
Community Thanks From Greenbushes Fire After March Blaze
The Haines Family of Kirriemuir Greenbushes extend thanks to the Cat t Erick Bush Fire Service and townspeople for saving their farm from bushfires on March 16. Gratitude is also expressed for assistance the following days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catterick
Greenbushes
Haines
Kirriemuir
Bridgetown Market Sale of Cattle and Sheep Catalog
Elder Smith & Co. have instruction to auction 100 cattle and 660 sheep at Bridgetown Market on a Wednesday in April. Catalogue lists 30 fat steers, 30 fat cows and heifers, 15 Shorthorn cross steers two years, 25 forward cows. sheep include 100 fat Merino wethers, 80 fat Merino and CBE wethers, 80 fat Merino ewes and wethers, 70 prime cross bred hoggets, 80 fat crossbred lambs, 100 fat crossbred lambs. 40 crossbred lambs and 80 crossbred wethers also entered. further entries invited with arrangements to Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder, Smith & CO. Limited
Perth
Bridgetown
Drip by drip loss sparks local water saving tips
The clipping urges careful monitoring of taps to curb waste with example rates from 9 drops per minute to 90 drops per minute showing yearly losses up to 100000 gallons. It notes water bills rise with waste and includes a Red Cross donation list from Bridgetown with many individuals and groups contributing sums in pounds and shillings.
Socialities and holiday notices in Bridgetown column
Community notes from Bridgetown recount social events and introductions. Mr Luton Meredith of Elder Smith and Co. and Mr Jim Haren relieve at local offices. Births include Diane Margaret and Murray James. congratulations to Mavis Just on her majority. Trevor Scott transfers to Perth. Bridgetown people attend Bunbury races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H
Luton Meredith
Elder, Smith and Co
Kellerberrin
Jim Haren
Emberton
Les Gay
Diane Margaret
Bridgetown Hospital
Aliso
Fr Wise
Murray James
Mavis Just
Trevor Scott
Elders
Bridgetown
Perth
Trev
New President Elected As Rovers Club Plans Three Year Step
The Rovers Football Club held its annual meeting with about 40 members present. Mr Fleeton won the presidency after Mr W Cutmore declined nomination, while L Pense and W Cutmore were chosen as delegates. The club outlined committees for officers and social roles and discussed moving the track at the Showground to extend playing space and arranging a trial match on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cutmore
Rovers Football Club
An Elon
Pied
Ied
Cutmore
R. Scott
Glen McAlinden
Nick Blechynden
Fleeton
L. Pense
Messrs
J. Tucak
D. Wilkinson
Timms
H. J. “Son" Smith
Assn
J. Drummond
R. Meyn
J. Meyn
J. Connolly
W. Blatchiey
J. Cutmore
T. Morey
Brian Walsh
Eee Agricultural Society
Bore
Etown Road
Messrs. L. Pens
Ea Porreene
Leeton
Association
Sane
Roy
Operate
Fisher
Methodist Church Services in Bridgetown and Nanoup
Sunday services listed for Bridgetown at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m led by Rev A L Meyer with Nanoup service at 7 30 led by Mr F L Davey. A separate mention notes a 3 dasha Meyer at Boyup Brook 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
A. L. Meyer Nanoup
Dasha Meyer Boyup
Fire Outbreak Help Saved Property At Balingup
Mr and Mrs Phil Russell of Balingup thank residents of Balingup and Mullalyup and the East Kirup Forestry Department for swift aid during recent fire outbreaks on their property. Their quick action helped save the property and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Russell
Balingup
Mullalyup
East Kirup
1936 Hillman Minx Sedan For Sale
Guaranteed first class order and condition. Apply J. Tucak, Box 293, Bridgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tucak
Bridgetown
Charities draw promotes week’s bright prize item
A weekly charity draw offers a chance to win a prize. Tickets are available at the No. 537 Charities Consultation and at the ALi a newspapers Pty. Ltd. office on Steere, St. Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kh Spacwre Mens
Alia Wepapers Pty., Ltd
Steere, St. Bridge
Late Charlies Forrest Dies After Sixty Years in Dwalgunup
The late Charlies Walter Forrest died March 24 in his 79th year. Born in Picton in 1871, he moved to Dwalgunup as an infant and later managed WwW jup for J. T. Hassell, driving stock to Albany on a 150‑mile trek. He married Minna Louise Forrest in 1908, left a widow and seven children, and lay in Bridgetown Anglican cemetery after his 42nd wedding anniversary funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Walter Forrest
William and Mary Forrest
Picton
Dwalganup
Www Jup
J. T. Hassell
Albany
Minna Louise Forrest
Jas
Annie Test
London
Satur
Bridgetown
Pelham Thurman
Agnes
Tor Maude
Maggie
Riverside
Deeside
Spring Hill
Dwalup
Eva
Guy
Mary
Jim
Family
Joe
Dot
Many Families Named in Local Ancestral Roll Call
A long list of households and relatives appears to be a memorial or community roll call. Names include Walter Forrest Ethel Dave Bonnie Everard Ted Lil Win Hector Pat Joan Robin Trix Pred itd Laura Annie Mervyn Val Don Rob Frank Roy Edna Agnes Mervyn Ivy Eva Vera Senator Mrs Scott Ethel John Thompson Yvonne Mary Ted Ashley Vi Audrey Alien Peace Jenkins Yvonne Alma Walter Wally Meares G Bartlett Reenie Roy Lea Dot Moulton Frank Louie Clarke Jack Jean Mick and the girls Bob Doll Wheatley W J Henderson Arty Gwen Lou Doust L V Klopper W A Doust Blech ynden Deny Win Foulds Edie Moyes Laura Henderson Hearn Bill Bob Stella Archie Betty Ida Morrison Fred Clas Doust Dora Harold Dave Dick Mrs T Scott Giblet family.
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Ethel
Dave
Bonnie
Everard
Ted
Lil
Win
Hector
Pat
Joan
Robin
Trix
Laura
Annie
Mervyn
Val
Don
Rob
Frank
Roy
Edna
Agnes
Ivy
Eva
Vera
Scott
John Thompson
Dajse
Yvonne
Mary
Ashley
Audrey
Alien
Peace Jenkins
Alma Walter
Wally Meares
G. Bartlett
Reenie
Lea
Dot Moulton
Louie Clarke
Jack Jean
Mick
Bob
Doll Wheatley
W. J. Henderson
Arty
Gwen
Lou
Lesley Doust
L. V. Klopper
W. A. Doust
Cullen
Bessie
May Blechynden
Deny
Win Foulds
Edie
W. C. Moyes
Laura Henderson
Mrs Hearn
Bill
Stella
Archie
Betty
Ida Morrison
Fred
Clas Doust
Dora
Harold
T Scott
J. Giblet
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East
Kirup Road
P.O
Caravan
Box Y
J. E. Lindsay
Nannup
RED Cross
Australian Red Cross Society
Mr. W. Abbotts
Mrrs. McCay
M. Bagshaw
D. Wilson
Ted Doust
Dick Meares
Bob Wheatley
Miss Champ
B. Leggett
W. Pearse
Dallas
W. Hill
R. B. Doust
A. E Bartlett
L. V Klopper
Bridgetown Road Board
Bridgetown Bowling Club
A. T. Scott
R Codd
God
Foley
Goldsbrough
Bata
Mr. Rit
Max Beatty
Walter Fileeton
Karridale
F. Bailey
Donnybrook
Brigetown
Id Ramage
Iun
Megin Archer
Bridgetown le
Bunbury
Edwin Twill
Maxine Smith
Mr. A Spans
Tee
Rovers
Alee Ey
PLUE
Cathy Cron Parrey Granger
Howard VA
Alan Ladd
Donald Crisp
Robert Preston
Paulette Goddard
MacDonald Carey
Hazard
Bridgetown Advocate
Thurs
Charles
Ron Cox
Geo. Heywood Plumber
Peter Doast
Phon
Walter Forrest
Bridgetow
Peter
T. & G. Clover
Steere ST
Manolas Hampton ST
R.A
B. Irobert Burns Lodge No
Balbarrup Bridge
Arnco Distributors
Barrack Street
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners
National Library of Australia
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