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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 18, 1948

Page

5

Social Roundup From Balingup Visit Notes and Birthdays

Mrs Parkinson returns to Balingup by Monday's rail bus after a Bunbury sojourn. Mrs Woodley visits as guest of her sister-in-law while Della Moore returns for the Show and travels with Henry Gabler to Bunbury. Birthdays and local social reports include Mr George Ramage celebration and attendance at Debutantes ball in Nannup and Fancy Dress in Noggerup.

H. Parkinson Balingup Bunbury Woodley 8. Woodley Della Moore Della Henry Gabler Perth Nannup Noggerup George Ramage Syd Brayshaw Roy MacLoughlin MacLoughlin J. Kane D. Walker Walker Mrs Kane

Widdup Wins Rifle Shoot at Galingup Trophy

Vic Widdup scored 69 to win the day’s trophy at the Galingup range in Victoria. Fred Hanter was nearest with 63 9. 48. Others include A G Scott 64 2/3 and N Bidenking 47 968 with several scores listed for participants in the event.

Galingup Range Vic. Widdup Vic Fred Hanter Particuars V. Widdup F. Hawter N. Bidenking A. G. Scott L. Widdup M. Waters G. Merritt G. Perejuan

Complimentary Evening for Miss E. Rose

Sporting and other local groups plan a complimentary social for Miss E Rose on December 21 in Balingup. Chair A G White and secretary G Drake-Breckman coordinate a public function with gifts from each organization and a light repast for attendees.

Associated Sports Clubs E. Rose G. PD. Blakenery Balingup Band

Liberal Party Meeting At Balingup

The Balingup Branch of the Australian Liberal Party WA held a general meeting presided by President Mr J Burt. Members Drummond Letch Prowse Mauger and others discussed topics Migration Taxation and Departmental Expenditure and voted to invite Hart of Forresfield to speak November 26 on Profit Sharing. Delegates Drake Brockman and Prowse reported on the State Convention and 60 percent new members pledge was set. The meeting closed at 10 20 p m.

Balingup Australian Liberal Party W.A Mr J. Burt Mesdamés Drummond Letch and Prowse Misses C L. Mauger Messrs Wright Phillips Goyder Drummond Ellis Prowse Drake-Brockman Darling Darleyshire Scott Sadler Warner Wren Hart Forresfield Messrs Drake-Brockman Prowse

Tale Circulates Quietly After Door Is Closed

At a recent meeting a male member told a tale outside the room while women discussed supper. The chairman closed the door to avoid trouble. Upon reentry, attendees found the tale circulating inside the room.

Lanes Maintenance Responsibility Clarified by Manjimup Board

At a Manjimup Road Board meeting, the board ruled that occupiers adjacent to lanes must maintain them in good condition. The decision follows a Pemberton Progress Association letter highlighting lanes between Brockman Street and the mill tanks. The board may serve notices under the Health Act after taking lane levels.

Manjimup Pemberton Davies Fpemhberton Progress Association

Debate on Research Station and Agriculture School at Manjimup

A district board discussed Agriculture Department letters on expanding research stations and a school of agriculture. Residents urged on site-specific plans, pressing for a dairy and pasture focus and better access to education, with a motion to approach the Minister and MLA for action.

School of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Manjimup Tobaccs Education Department Wheat Belt Perth Davies

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F. C. Nelson Miss . Linton Dusselton Balingunp Ron Udell Cheese Factory Ray Russel Phyllis Maxie Ernie Jarvis Mre Russe Pat Gallagher Una Brayshaw Arms Pat F. D. McNish Cardiff BK. Pinglly Frank Lake Bridgetown Jack Mrs Prendergast R. F. Darling Road Board Johnnie Parker East Kirup Widdup Nelson's Pharmacy W. L. Nelson National Library of Australia Miss E. Rose Tennis Club H. Dowrick Messrs G. Yuli F. Hanter Mesdames M. Williams A. 8. Wright G. Yul Red Cross Mesere G. Drake- Brockman R. B. Goyder Agricultural Society A. E. Walton Mesdames L. Collins B. McDonald C.W.A W. Bailey A. Mauger Parents and Citizens’ Association W. Widdup Rifle Club C. B. Blakeney G. E. White Dowrick Tennig Club John Morria G. &. White Mr & Drake- Breckman Liberal Party Melana Ladies OF the District Pemberton Lanes Marina Next Freemasons Lower South West Ma Davies Margereson F. E. Wiseman Wiseman England John J. Smith & CO General Merchants Nla.gov
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