Manjimup Repertory Club Hosts Social and Play Night
A large turnout at the Manjimup Repertory Club social featured an evening of varied entertainments. The one act play Stratham Amateurs Present provided smiles and songs, with Mrs M P Williams and Mrs George Davies delivering notable performances. An instrumental duet by Misses Elsie James and Pat James opened, followed by two songs by Mr Bis. Audrey and Toby offered a charming scene, and a chorus sang Will You Remember from Maytime. Wards notes: Keving Matron at Warren Hospital visits, Miss McIntyre and Miss Lathwell join Manjimup hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Repertory Club
Stratham
Elsie James
Pat James
Bis
M. P. Williams
Sue
George Davies
Audrey
Toby
Keving
Warren Hospital
Miss McIntrye
Miss Lathwell
Manjimup
Old Uns Defeat Sons in Nan nup Cricket Debut Match
An inaugural event in Nan nup sees the Old Uns beat the Sons of Soldiers by 105 to 103. Alf Hutchins top scored for the Old Uns with 27, while Norman McNess and Stumpy Blythe contributed key catches and leg appeals. For the Sons, McNess and Mountford made notable innings but fell short of the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fist of
Nannup
Alf Hutchins
Blythe
Alf
Dave Blythe
A. Hyham
P. C. Henson
Norman McNess
Normanly
Arthur Bickerton
Arthur
W- Blythe
Tom
Sol. Ledger
Una
Hutchins
Heaven
Tiny” Russell
Joe Mountford
N.hutchins
Andrew Blythe
Higham
Gordon McAlpine
W. Blythe
J. Chipper
R. Ford
Charlie Heason
Ding
A. Hutchins
C Higham
L. W. Blythe
McNess
P. c. Eean
Ww. A
J. Aeings
D. Blythe
L. A. Bickerton
J. Mountford
C McNess
R. Wakefield
G. Chipper
Mountford
N. Hutchins
Mount ‘Ford
A.’ Blythe
A. Higham
Rydings
McAlpine
Heason
R- Ford
Sundnesll
Boyup to open 1939 football season against Warriors
Boyup prepares for its 1939 football season opener at home against the Warriors on Sunday May 7. A busy bee last Sunday improved the ground, with a tractor grader and two trucks aiding work. Team list includes L Edwards and J Casey as 19th man. captains to be chosen before kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Edwards
T. King
E- Piggott
J. Thompson
W. Thompson
J. Reid
E Treasure
C. Treasure
H. Hopkins
R.roebuck
5. Wilkinson
J. Muir
F. Peers
E. Forrest
V- Barron
H. Daniels
C. Jones T Beard
J. Casey
J. Treasure
G. Daniels
Reeves
L. Nix
G. Tuck
Meeting of Balingup CWA Sees Hospital Support and Plans
The Balingup branch of the CWA held its monthly meeting with Mrs. W Bailey presiding. Members discussed attending a rally at Collie on May 17, backing hospital upkeep for Greenbushes and medical services, and pledged to support any Red Cross initiative if formed in Balingup. Bridge evenings and an afternoon tea were planned to boost funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullalyup
Counc Yeens Association
G. Morgan
Collie
Balingap
W. Bailey
Red Cross
Balingop
Monk Rea
Junior Farmers Visit Patersons Packing House
Junior Farmers Club members plus Mr. E A Miller toured Paterson and Company's packing house at Bridge Town on April 22. They viewed the packing process from arrival to loading for transport, dined, and met Bridgetown club members to discuss an inter club sports meeting. A note of thanks was given to Mr C W Hales for transport. Next meeting set for May 5 in the Board Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson and Company
Bridge [Town
E.A. Miller
Ish Hall
Bridgetown Club
Boyup Brook
C.W. Hales
Bridgetown
Anzac Day Services Held in Manjimup for Gallipoli Anniversary
Two Anzac Day ceremonies in Manjimup observed the 24th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. A dawn service at the Town Hall and Memorial Gates featured a two minute silence a rifle salute Last Post and Reveille. Afternoon parade assembled 150 ex service men led by Marshall Jack Smith with Rev Slater and Rev George conducting prayers and address by C I Doust.
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Manjimup
Gallipoli
Post Office
Jack Smith
Marshall
J. L. Mackenzie
Marcha
Rs.l. Band
Thos. Skehan
Lou Goodman
W. Bushell
C. I. Doust
New Zealand
Maceaws for Service Advertises Bunbury Furnishings
An advertisement in this paper from Macraws of Bunbury says they visit the district regularly and guarantee satisfaction on all orders. They carry furniture and drapery and a note to a Bunbury office will bring their traveler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macraws
Bunbury
Bridgetown M U L O P Lodge Installs New Officers
Dist Grand Master Wau chope and P Gs Shervill and Faithfull installed the newly elected officers at Lovall Bridgetown Lodge. He announced a rally planned for June 3 at Wagin and urged wide lodge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovall Bridgetown Lodge
M.u.l.0.o.p
Dist
Bro. Wauchope
P.gs
Bros. Shervill and Faithfull
Wagin
Bridgetown
Public Meeting for Greenbushes Hospital Aid
Convened by Balingup Road Board a meeting at Balingup Hall discussed keeping Greenbushes Hospital fully staffed. H. E. Lindsay and H. Barrymore outlined revenues and costs and urged local financial support. A general meeting of ratepayers is set for May 10 at 7 p.m. to pursue action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup Road Board
Balingup Hall
Greenbushes Hospital
Cleveland
Messrs
H. E. Lindsay
H. §. Barrymore
Road Board
Manjimup Police Court Fines Drunkness and Theft
I P Thomas Frost pleaded guilty at Manjimup Police Court to being drunk in Giblett street and stealing salt and pepper shakers from the National Cafe. He paid 4/ costs for the drunkenness and 10/ fine plus costs for the theft. Frost claimed no recollection of taking the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
Jas. Barrie
G. Duffield
I.P
Thomas Frost
Giblett Street
Ling
Frost
Manjimup Club Winds Up Roberts Trophy Final
The Manjimup Bowling Club completed its single Roberts Trophy competition last week with a final where J Pagan defeated M T Williams in a closely fought match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
J. Pagan
M.T. Williams
Nannup Rifle Team Beats Balingup In Close Match
A six man Nannup club team visited Balingup for a friendly match. Nannup edged the hosts by four points with totals of 513 to 509 across 500 and 600 yard ranges. Individual scores included Russell 89 and Haines 88 for Nannup while Widdup led Balingup with 93. Widdup also won a handicap event and a shootoff with White for the day’s aggregate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
Balingup
Russell
Haines
Happ
Gates
Dean
Ammon
Widdup
White
Langdon
Menhennett
Watson
T. H. Scott
Balingup Club
W. Widdup
G. E. White
Silk Screen Posters Offered With Attractive Special Touches
A local listing promotes silk screen posters described as newly created and visually appealing with distinctive finishes. The brief emphasizes attractive design elements and a focus on standout visual appeal for buyers seeking unique wall art.
Bigger Brighter Better Show Visit Bridgetown Tuesday
Four young WA entertainers present a Snappy Review at Bridgetown Town Hall on Tuesday May 9 featuring Ron Gray in songs, Haley Markey on a tight rope act, David Markey as Perth’s Popeye, and Dennis Plasherty with Lienel Northover. Also touring Balingup and Bovup Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.A
Bridgtown
W.A
Bridgetown
Ron Gray
Bobbie Breen
Westminster
Haley Markey
David Markey
Perth
Popeye
Dennis Plasherty
Lienel Northover
Town Hall
Balingup
Bbovup Brook
Bovup Brook
Boy Shot in Leg Near Nannup
John Myles an 18 year old from Willow Springs was shot in the thigh while three youths tested a 22 calibre rifle in a Willow Springs tent about 11 miles from Nannup. He was first treated in Nannup and then moved to Perth Hospital where his condition was listed as dangerous before turning satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
John Myles
Willow Springs
Nannup
Myles
Perth Hospital
Social Evening at Mullalyup Club Hosts Dance and Bridge
The Mullalyup Cricket Club held a pleasant social evening at Mullalyup Hall on Saturday with bridge and dancing followed by a dainty supper provided by the ladies. As the playing season ends, the club plans fund raising to start next season, and secretary H Gabler is organizing winter entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullalyup
Mullalyup Hall
H. Gabler
Golf work begins at Balingup links as season nears
Work on the Balingup golf links is moving ahead despite dry fairways needing rain. Enthusiastic players have tested the course and reported encouraging results under current weather. If plans hold, the club will play its first permat match at Mactinan on May 21, with efforts to field a strong team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup Golf Links
Mactinan
Dodgers Sameday services advertisement line fragment
An advertisement fragment offers sameday services for the Dodgers with a phone call request and a representative will call back. The text is partial and lacks dates or locations.
Death notices for A. L. Lamb and Old Bill of Nannup
Death occurred May 2 at Perth Hospital of Mrs. Ann Lamb of Subiaco aged 55 with funeral at Karakatta Presbyterian Cemetery. Also notice of death of Wm Callahan known as Old Bill of Nannup who died April 29 with burial at Nannup Cemetery. Rev Father Lyoach officiated. T Peakes and Son, Busselton, handled arrangements. Wreaths from multiple local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Hospital
Ann Lamb
Subiaco
Karrakatta
Stewart
Jardee
Wm Callahan
Nannup
Bill
Lyoach
T. Peakes and Son
Busselton
Death of John Kearney of Nannup at 63
The death occurred on Monday night of Mr. John Kearney of Nannup aged 63 after about a week of illness. The funeral was held in the Roman Catholic portion of the cemetery on Wednesday. Rev Fr Lynch officiated and Mr Peakes of Busselton acted as funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kearney
Nannup
Lynch
Peakes
Busselton
Wedding Bells at All Saints Nannup Coral Deere Harney Mas jon
The April 22 ceremony at All Saints Church Nannup joined Miss Coral Deere and Mr Harney Mas jon with the bride given in marriage by her father. Attendants included sister D Deere as bridesmaid Judy Wilson trainbearer and Julius Brockman best man. The Rev Frary officiated with a navy dressed reception party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saint’s Church
Nannup
Coral Deere
Harney Mas Jon
D. Deere
Judy Wilson
Julius Brockman
Frary
Thorme
T. G. Wilson
E. V Brockman
Price
W. J. Deere
Boarne
R .McLean
Arab Princess Wins Big Trotting Race at Katanning
Arab Princess led from the start under Mr Mc Carthy to win a large field in the W A Breeders Handicap last Saturday night, delivering a very remunerative price. La Shar captured the Celebration Handicap at Katanning Jubilee meeting pacing 2.35 for 85 yards in a 245 class. Ranji's Hope, Daly Heather and Lulu Derby also competed but failed to place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. E. A. Campbell
Mc Carthy
McCarthy
la Shar
Daly Heather
Lulu
Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association Meeting Notes
Bridgetown Parents and Citizens Association met on April 4 with Mrs Hazelhurst elected secretary. Monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday at the school. attendance is urged. A picture show on April 26 raised about £13. Efforts continue to secure a Household Management Centre from the Education Department. Volunteers will paint Infants’ room furniture during holidays and plant fruit trees in the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelhurst
Kanzler
Education Department
Nelson Association Opens 1939 Football Season
The Nelson Football Association starts its 1939 season this Sunday with Bovup Brook versus Warrior and Balingup versus Centrals. Rovers have a bye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Football Association
Bovup Brook
Warrior
Balingup
Centrals. Rovers
Inaugural 1939 South West carnival meeting set at Donnybrook
The first meeting of the 1939 season for the South West carnival will be held at Donnybrook on May 14. The carnival will take place in Manjimup in September. Pres tot chairman and secretary Messrs Gordon and Little will hand over coffee on May 14 to the new officers. Mov and Diggins of Manjimup will be formally appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnybrook
Manjimup
Messrs
Gordon and Little
Mov and Diggins
Methodist Church Anniversary Celebrations Reach 40 Years
The Bridge Methodist Church marked its 40th anniversary with a Friday tea and Sunday services. Notables included Mr and Mrs Harry Doust, the first couple married in the church after opening. A public meeting featured records of days past, and an augmented choir led by Q Turton performed. A new Men's Society formed to advance church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
BR. C. Williams
Harry Doust
Mason
Methodist Conference
Wilga
Greenbushes
Q. Turton
Lucy
Bridgetown
South-West Business Now Offers What You Require
South-West Business reports on essential needs for readers, highlighting trends, market moves, and practical guidance. The piece emphasizes accessible services, local enterprise growth, and practical tips for small businesses seeking supported strategies and timely insights.
A Pudding that is Different
A playful recipe teaser promotes a Honey Pudding made with All-Bran for texture and digestive benefits. The note invites imagination in meals and highlights roughage as essential to proper digestion.
All Bran Honey Pudding from Old Recipe Card
A seam of a family recipe describes making an All-Bran Honey Pudding. It lists ingredients including All-Bran, honey, egg, milk, flour, baking soda, butter, and raisins, with instructions to steam in a buttered mould for about two hours and serve with custard or hard sauce. The yield is about ten servings.
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Manjimup Repertory
Soldiers
Soldier's Sons
Schick Was First
Wauchope
Schick
Pirie Henderson
Shanahan, Creleaven & Co. Produce Merchants
Amos Street
Botup Brook Club
G.W.A. Lone
CWA
Balinyup
South West Business Directory
South West
Soething New
Kirup
Nanup
Mtlatiors
Soray Brook
Pem
Restella Portrait Studio
Wellington Street
Fins
J B. Tournay
Victoria and
Pin Streets
Victoria St
Plasterite Lining Boards
Manjimup Boyup Brook, Pemberton
McArthurs
Perth Road
Std
Wight
Mrz
J. Keel
Davis & Davis
Beat Tailors
MR. Gowen
Chinnery
Stephen Street
Daerdamp
Prince and Wheatley
Waterloo
Bunbury Road
Ford
J. W. Hicks
Keith Jessop
Arthur Street
Taylor and
Scaddon
Miss Cowley
Dardenup Hotel
Dardenup
Bob Toy
Kalgoorlie
Modern Sign CO
Brown
Beavis Hampton
Eick
Macrows
Pemberton
Kabubara
F. Masling
Hampton St
Junior Farmers’ Club
Maceaws
B. J. Pell
E. Green
Bridge Town Furniture
Victoria Insurance _ Company
Ambury
E. A. Properjohn
Forsyth
Is. F. Meagher
V. BR. Ward
National Library of Australia
Sydney Atkinson Motors Limited
Maloof
Manjimup Club
WAL Boys
Baligup
MES. A. Lamb
MR. W. Callahan
Masoon—Deere
Bridgetown Parents and Citizens' Association
Nelson Association
W.n-F.c
Methodist
Aga
E. N. Little
Steere-street
Nla.gov.au
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