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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

4

Baling Up Breezes and Local Events Highlights

Local notes report Fred Tomerini sprained wrist after Sundays match with Rovers at Bridge Town. Other items mention Miss R Nash taking school holidays, Brian Stanford returning to Albany, and Murray Collins injured hindering Sunday play. Community updates cover births, home repairs, a dog’s death, plant closures, an anonymous five pound finder, and bowling club results with prizes.

Fred Tomerini Rovers Bridgetown Fred

Red Cross March Appeal Donations Listed by Balingup Branch

The Balingup Red Cross Branch led by Mrs A Allsop publishes donor names and amounts toward the March appeal. Contributions range from 1 shilling to £1 10s with many names including Mrs Walton Mrs Oliver Mrs West Mr Breen J Lea Walker and others. The branch thanks all supporters for their contributions.

Balingup The Red Cross A. Allsop E. Cois G. L. Happ Walton Oliver West Trotter Moore Jarvis Mr. Breen O'Neil Trezise F. Hawter Blechynden C. Hawter Russell Norris It Cone Brazier Nelson Mr. Seiber MD. W. Seiber Millington

Balingup Sets Fourteen as Minimum Club Football Age

Balingup clubs decide on a 14 year minimum for players and outline club treasury control, patronage gifts, and administrative steps. They discuss badges, ladies committee formation, equipment needs, insurance, and transferring funds while honoring former secretary A E Walton.

Balingup

Mullalyup News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings

Mrs. Twaddle returns from Albany with a fine son joining two daughters as the Mullalyup couple welcomes the new arrival. A visit from the lady doctor at Mullalyup school marks a memorable moment for the children. Weather predictor Hugo Della proved accurate predicting rain within 48 hours. Mrs. Ritikis suffers a poisoned leg but hopes for a quick recovery. Arthur and Ross Wood will spend holidays in Greenbushes with their aunt. Margaret Radford visits home during May school holidays. Local badminton club holds first meeting of the year with Ray Crombie named honorary secretary and Moyle captain. practice games slated for Sunday. Mothers brace for busy holidays as school closes for a week and the men prepare to close the shed for a rest.

Ray Crombie Moyle R. Crombie

New Member Elected to Road Board Causes Shakeup

A road board election last Saturday filled one seat with Harold Evens H Brock and W G Allen among the candidates. L Pease was defeat ed as Mr Det forfeited his term for three unattended meetings, prompting a brief reshuffle in the board lineup.

Wee Harold Evens H. Brock W. G. Allen L. Pease Det

Newspaper imprint and office details in St Bridge town

Printed and published by Francie L Semmens for Coun try Newspapers Pty Ltd at their Steere street office in St Bridge town.

Francie L. Semmens Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd Steere, St. Bridgetown

Balingup Golf Club Elects Officers For Coming Season

The Balingup Golf Club elected officers for the coming season led by President F. O. Nelson and Captain G. Yull. A committee including Wauchope Somer set Darling and Drummond was named with ladies P. G. Wright and G. Yull on the ladies' committee. Subscriptions remain the same as last year with no entrance fee.

Les Bailey Bill Briggs Allan Allsop Messrs. Moore Morga Messrs P. J. van A. Leiber A. E. Walton Thelub J. Breen Golf Club F. O. Nelson D. Wauchope H. C. F. Somerset G. Yull F. Hawter R. F. Darling Barr Goyder FP. Hawter Messrs. Wauchope C. Hawter D. der H. Somerset Darling Somerset Buchanan's Yull P. G. Wright Messrs. Phillips C. Hunter Dowrick

Housing Commission seeks land specifics for five year needs

At the Road Board meeting the Housing Commission asked the Board to provide details of land in Balingap suitable for building enough dwellings to meet the town’s needs over the next five years.

Road Board The Housing Commission Balingap

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. Nash Brian Stanford Albany Murray Collins Williams Murray Dick Oliver Saree Erth John Somersets Babe Agetown Hospital Percy Drape Bridgetown Hospital Cecil Moulton Cecil Roy McLoughlin State Electricity Dept Collie Allan Prowse Eulomo Allan J. Robinson Forestry Dept East Kirup Iday Australind Perth Des. MacDonald Des Donnybrook Johnnie Bridge Gee Cer Bridge A. Mauger Uchre BG Prengames Denis Ryan J. Parker Joe Breen R. J. Blechynden West Busselton Peter Blakeney Gerry Offer Nks Guy Betti Railways Bank of N.8.w Mullalyup School Hugo Della Mr. Cooper Donnybrook Way Margaret Radford A.C W.A D.C Setar Fisher’s Garage & Service Station National Library of Australia GEO. Heywood Plumber Bridgetown Pam T. & G. Clover Steere ST Bridgetown Peter's RON Cox Bridgetown Taxi Service Balingup Golf Club R.A Robert Burns Lodge Harmer & Rouse Dry Cleaners Bunbury John Cooper R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Bridgetown Advocate Thurs Nla.gov
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