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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

5

Balingup Updates and Local Goings On

Local notes cover talks by Hon Leslie Craig on profit sharing at the Liberal meeting in Road Board hall. Rebecca to Bunbury, school memories near Manjimup, and upcoming Bridgetown Repertory visit. Also reports on Don Scott, Emu Point visitors, and transfers of John Parker to Dumbleyung, with Bright notes on Collie motor races and Perth trip plans.

Liberal Party Peter Wren Leslie Craig Balingup Road Board Hall Craig John Parker Dumbleyung John Parker Collie Bill Jenkins Cor

Girl Guides and Brownies Plan Meetings in Balingup

In Balingup Miss Mellowship met with Mrs Walsh Mrs Evans and Mr Parker to launch guiding and brownie activities. A local youth committee is sought to access Commonwealth funds. Guides meet Saturdays at 2 pm in the old schoolroom with joining rules and uniforms outlined. Local pig markets report top baconers sold at 199 shillings with Stan Grime’s three animals leading prices.

Mellowship Walsh Evans Mr Parker Parker Miss Mellowship Balingup Commonwealth National Stan Grime

Walter Imports Pedigreed Aberdeen Angus Cattle

Mr Walter imported eleven Aberdeen Angus cows and one bull to Balingup after a long rail trip. The herd, all registered and TB tested, includes calves at foot and will be bred for beef. Cattle hailed from Scotland, where the bull won top prizes, with two sister cows also winning first and second prizes.

Mr. Walter Walter Balingup Scotland

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Social News Brings Community Events To The Fore

Readers contribute notices of gatherings, engagements, and milestones across town. Local clubs, schools, and churches share upcoming happenings, birthdays, anniversaries, and friendly exchanges shaping the social calendar.

Balingup Rail Buses To Stop At Station Only

The Railway Department orders road buses through Balingup to deviate to Balingup Station for pick up and drop off. Buses must not stop on the main township road, delays will be kept under five minutes, and station staff will assist intending passengers. Local notice urged.

Balingup Ner R. F. Darling Raynor Railways

Nelson Press Executes Fast Printing in Bridgetown

Nelson Press in Bridgetown swiftly completes printing duties at Ring 136, delivering rapid service to the local operation and surrounding clients.

Nelson Press Bridgetown Ring 136

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Geof Pereman City Bunbury Mas. Glendell Ceoff Manjimup John Panker R. Hall L. Gollins Walter Bailey Fred Bainbridge Norman Margaret Auburn Miss O. Cleveland Bridgetown Repertory Club Letch Old Operatic and Dramatic Society Wilf. Walter Don Scott Dave Scott Isla Bank Don Walton Emu Point Albany Bert A. E. Walton South West Les George Perth Kieran Ryans Les Amery Percy Draper Imby Iris Australind Draper Syd Brayshaw Syd Joe E. C. Wright Woodley Robert Bruce Dye Mrs Woodley Nelson's Pharmacy Alpaquin W. L. Nelson National Library of Australia Guides Girl Guide Messrs Elder Smith and Co Barry Goyder Agricultural Society R. F. Dares Balingup Road Board Railway Dept Railway Secretary Wag Roailways Melana Steere Street Keremelevich Bridgetown Boarding-Hous Hampton Street N. M. Keremelevich England General Merchants Nla.gov
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