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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
5
The Agricultural Society discussed fencing options to maximize show space and considered temporary fencing to gain up to 30 yards on the football field. They deferred final decisions pending start of fence work and set side show frontage charges at 2 shillings per foot.
At a War Patriotic Committee meeting the War Fund Council urged winding up the Balingup fund and transferring about £30 to the Repatriation Committee. Some favored the transfer while others argued to keep the fund for distress caused by the war. A motion to retain the balance for three years, then decide at a public meeting, was carried.
Fercy Wright tells a mouth watering tale of a big marrow catch by a party of fishermen last week. Sunday afternoon a van full of Mariners was seen in Greenbushes heading toward the fishing grounds.
Bridgetown visitors Jack and Winnie Cox arrive with a new son as Syd Bale and Colin Bale prepare to represent the Kallagup Junior Farmers at the Royal Show. Harold Bud Hrayshaw Jnr. heads to Perth for a week, while Campbell Williamson assumes postal duties. Local businesses and residents are active with golf course work, buses carrying passengers, weddings, births, and civic events noted along with upcoming charity drives and card evenings.
Mrs. 8. Woodley left her handbag on a car running board after a social at Greenbushes. Mrs. Gordon Phillips found the bag on the road near the golf house and called to say the contents were intact though dispersed. The bag burst on impact and the roadway was littered with papers and ration books.
Gil reports Roy Scarr remains in recovery at Perth Public Hospital and awaits personal visits and letters. Joan Woodley also visits Perth Public Hospital. Gloria Meares, staying with Mr and Mrs Max Williams in Southampton, is Bridgetown-born and visiting on the farm for a few weeks.
The Balingup Football Club held its annual wind-up with entertainment and trophy presentations led by captains in the absence of key officers. Trophies were awarded to players across A and B grades for most improved, best players, and premiership contributions, with thanks to the ladies’ committee and local supporters.
A mixed gender charity football match was played last Sunday afternoon to raise funds for the Children's Xmas Tree. The girls with Miss Jock Heywood led by male players produced an entertaining game. umpire Geoff Merritt was ritually doused after the match. Spectator attendance was poor but the Parents and Citizens' Association secretary Mrs S Woodley reported satisfactory net proceeds.
During a Sunday football match a handball by Colin Dilley allegedly occurred in a goal mouth scrum. The female opponent is said to have kicked a goal, a claim described as certain by observers.
Ron Blythe formerly of West Farmers Balingup is making a name in broadcasting talks and serving as State president of the Junior Farmers Movement. He received a voice test with West Farmers in Perth and spoke on KAM PM though reception was poor in Balingup.
Ten members attended the Balingup Rifle Club first trophy shoot last Sunday in poor weather. Scores ranged with L Widdup leading at 64 2/3 total. others included C House 44, G White 49 1/8, E Buchanan 62, J Heywood 34, VW Widdup 64 1/9, and M Waters 47 1/8. The trophy was a bag of potatoes donated by N B Jenkins. A practice shoot is set for October 16 at the range.
The C W A has decided to commence operations again and held the first of a series last Wednesday evening. On Monday morning Merv Waters and his mother travelled by car to the Royal and will stay in the city until the weekend.
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