Bal ing Up Breezes and Local Happenings In Donnybrook
Laughter filled the room as John Sale spoke and jokes about ham and eggs floated in. Local residents Anne Walpole, Kieran Ryan, and families moved jobs and on day trips between Bal ingup, Dinninup, Boyup Brook, and Bridgetown while Mrs. Percy Draper remains in hospital. Births, birthdays, and weddings drew crowds with Staniforth-Smith-Abbots ties and Donnybrook reception. Football support grows with packed buses, urging early bookings for seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Walpole
Messrs. Paterson & Co
Balingup
Dinninup
Kieran Ryan
Anne
Boyup Brook
Rick Parker
Ryan
Junior Farmers Honor Two Members
The BP Branch of the Junior Farmers Club held a compliment evening on Wednesday to honor Mal Glendell and Maureen Blythe who wed last Saturday. The event featured dancing by the Balingup Band and games to foster a friendly party atmosphere. John Sale praised the couple, noting Maureen’s founding role in the club, and Mal pledged continued involvement. Derek Leiber delivered bouquets and thanked the Bowling Club for supporting the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B P
Farmers’ Club
Onednesday
Mal Glendell
Maureen Blythe
John Sale
Mal
Green Ie
Maureen
Derek Leiber
Balingup Bush Fire Meeting Faces Two Yearly Burn Debate
Local meeting in Balingup rejected a motion to empower the Forestry Department to select burning intervals every two years. Officials favored controlled burning by Bush Fire Control Officer and the Local Authority to curb fires, while others urged more systematic planning and increased crew for Clover burning and patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Forestry Dept
A. Prowse
Mr. Thorn
Forestry Department
J. Meachem
Manjimup
Meachem
Neipal
Fred
Neville Percival
East Kirup
Road Board
R. J. Blechynden
R. F. Darling
Rural Fires Prevention and Advisory Committee
Perth
Railway Dept
Atendance
Dave Walker
Bush Fire Control Officer
Mullalyup Community News Highlights Local Birthday Celebrations
The Mullalyup gathering honored Pat Crombie and Miss Pauline Warner for birthdays with games dancing and a fine supper. Local residents and visitors attended Easter events including Miss Crombie’s return to Perth and Mrs Taylor’s Tasmanian visit. Mrs Goddard recovers well after hospital stays and Janet Lawrence celebrated a birthday.
Late Mails Meeting Critiques Frequent Delays at Post Office
They blamed late mail deliveries for slowing sorting and increasing counter workload. Access to the post office behind the scenes suggested that tardy arrivals disrupted opening and overall office routine. A proposal urged the PMG Dept to run a Perth mail direct service carrying only mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMG Dept
Perth
Apathy Plagues Local Fire Brigade Effort
Lane Chamber of Commerce hears doubts that the Road Board supports forming a town fire brigade. Mr Tuffin cites no registration for the brigade under the Bushfires Act and notes lack of insurance coverage, with only unclear Workers' Compensation involvement. He urges WA Fire Brigades Board officials to visit Manjimup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eedy
Tuffin
Lane Chamber of Commerce
Hown
Road Board
WA Fire Brigades Board
Manjimup
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Edington
Percy Draper
Bridgetown Hospital
Rita
Corrie
Ted Offer
Dardanup
Offer
Onel
Ferguson
Mrs. Davis
Elia Baruffi
Thursda
Greenbushes
Whic Town
Busselton
Peter Blakeney
Peter
Pama
Mrs. Reynend
Valerie Patricia
Beth
Babe
Contee
Lynette Allsop
Ted Francis
Loris Arbon
Maxine MacLoughlin
Sandra Bailey
Elizabeth Frazer
Jill
Carole Walton
Marlene Widdup
Margo Phillips
Estelle Evans
Staniforth-Smith—Abbots
Donnybrook
Barr
Bob Goyder
Tom Drummond
George Yull
Bridgetown
Blythe-Glendell
Ealmly
Bry Baling UP
Joe Breen
H.M.V
TMV
A.C
A.C.D.C
Fisher’s Garage & Service Station
Stan Grime
Oers
Grime
Mulla
Pat Crombie
Pauline Warner
Alt
I Warner
E. A. Taylor
Tasmania
Young
Mr. Williams
Commonwealth Emploith Pcene
Clark
Bill
Eal
Miss E. Young
Della
Aple
Henry
Janet Lawrence
Janet
Clive Hanter
Mullalyup School
Pauline Warter
Bridegtown
Margaret Young
Margaret
Warner
Mrs. Fogarty
Dry Cleaners
Bunbury
John Cooper
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Harmer & Rouse
Tel
Bridgetown Advocate
Thurs
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