Local notes bring mix of visits and small town events
Neighborly dispatch from Balingup highlights Lew Ammon's hospital stay and cheerful resilience after injury. Postmaster Ken MacLoughlin on leave. Jim Haren covers. Weekend arrivals include Mesdames Hutton and Plunkett visiting the Tom Williamsons. Boat trials on the brook face steering troubles. a jong pole helps recover vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken, MacLoughlin
Jim Haren
Mesdames Hutton and
Plunkett
Tom Williamsons
Notable Local Movements and Show Weekend Mention
Residents travel to Perth for the Royal Show and city visits while juniors attend the School Holiday Camp in Albany. Maureen Blythe seeks specialist care. Stan Maidment’s daughter Josephine travels with family. The Junior Farmers show crowd includes Ron Blythe who chairs a wind up meeting with officials. road works and hospital stays noted among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Merritt
Perth
Maureen Blythe
Maureen
Ron, Blythe
Phil. Russell
John Sale
Ron
Mr. Little
Agricultural Dept
West Farmers
Naturalisation Notice for Giovanni Crapella
Giovanni Crapella of Italian nationality, born in Sondrio Province, resident 23 years in Australia, currently living at Balingup, intends to apply for naturalisation under the Nationality Act 1920-1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovanni Crapella
Province of
Sondrio
Australia
Balingup
Athol Walter shines in Bunbury first season meet
Balinyup beats Mullalyup by 52 runs as Athol Walter dominates events. J Perejuan scores 62 for Balinyup while Mullalyup’s J Clarke and W Crombie lead their side. Athol breaks hop step jump and high jump records, then travels to Perth to claim more victories and set junior marks.
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Mullalyup
Sunda
Balinyup
Tom Williamson
J. Perejuan
J. Clarke
W. Crombie
J. Bovell
Athol
Bailey
Bunbury High
Perth
Modern School
Bunbury
Ballingup bowler Allsop shines with 8 for 26
Mullalyup's Ellis earned best day bowling with wickets for 43. Ballingup's Allsop followed strong with 8 for 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullalyup
Ellis
Ballingup
Allsop
Mullalyup Tennis Club Ball At Balingup
Mullalyup Tennis Club held a ball at Balingup on Saturday last. Patronage was down but the event boosted club funds. Absence of Secretary Fred Goddard due to his wife’s illness in Perth noted. Greenbushes postponed their ball. The hall floor was spotless, and a power outage at 1.30 a.m. did not stop the band from finishing the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklands
Mullalyup
Balingup
Fred Goddard
Perthop
Greenbushes
First of series of Croquet and Bowling Club card evenings
Rest Room event attracted a large crowd with seven tables in play and potential to expand. Joint hostesses were Mesdames Blakeney and Sale with their husbands assisting. Prizewinners included bridge Mrs MacLoughblin, Arboneuchre Mrs Fnels, Blakkeney, rummy Mr W Ammon and Mrs Hayden. A cake raffle was won by Mrs Les Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Blakeney and
Sale
Bridge
MacLoughblin
Arboneuchre
F Nels
Blakkeney
W. Ammon
Hayden
Les. Bailey
Weather yields fair scores amid rifle sight shortages
Morning results show players like A Scott and W Widdup posting mid twenties to low thirties while rifles miss high shots. Secretary Arthur Scott notes many clubs struggle to source peep sights as Balingup members secured early purchases despite a growing shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Scott
Balingup Club
Manual Club Prepares Model Yachts For Friday Show
Boys practice with racing yachts and toys for a local event. Gerry White donates a prize for best performance under sail. Mr Parker has secured technical craft books for the Road Board Library. Manual Club members urged to apply for them at the local free library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry White
Parker
Manual Club
Road Board Library
Mill gains efficient henchman in George Morgan
Tus. Wilson celebrates finding George Morgan, a renowned timberman, as a key asset for the new mill at Sbal ingup. Morgan’s expertise is expected to boost operations and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
Wilson
Sbalingup
George Morgan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baling UP News
Lew Ammon
Bridgetown Hospital
Lew
Mr. West
Busselton
Les
Ken
Merv
Waters
Les Bailey
Stan Maidment
Josephine (Jr
Miss Maidment
Perth Public Hospital
Peter Baruffi
Tom Tomerini
Peter
Mr. Gibson
Mia
Harvey
Education Department
Albany
Fred Tomerini
Bill Jenkins
Ford
Road Board
Mr. Brockman
Brockman and
Wren
John Davidson
Focal Ron Blythe
John
Messrs
Cleveland
Walter
Williamson
Essie Linton
Jean Churchill
Jean
Bob Meade
Bob
P. and C. Association
Mrs. Darling
Miss Bailey
Port
R. Urquhart
Wigmore'’s Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Criter and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
C. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
Bernie Harrison
Ampton Street
Bridgetown
Athol Walter
V. Buchanan
Perejuan
White
Chapman
R. Knapton
Bainbridge
BE. Buchanan
Walpole
B. Walpole
C. Williamson
Total
Ars
Chool
Peint
National Library of Australia
Timber
Tug Wilson
Rifle Club
The
A. Scott
HM. Dowrick
W. Widdup
House
D. Scott
F. Hawter
L. Widdup
M.waters
P. Russell
W. Jenkins
J. Mauger
D. Wau- Chope
Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd
REGA
Saddlery
Nla.gov
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