Fred Tomerini Celebrates Twenty First Birthday
Over 130 guests gathered at the Road Board Hall to honor Fred Tomerini. Toasts praised his character and hoped he would follow his father’s example, with praise for his father and for Fred's football club contributions. The party featured a large cake, generous catering, dancing, and a silver key presented to Fred.
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Road Board
Fred
E. C. Francis
Tomerini
Les Bailey
Les
Tom
Annual meeting notice for Guiding group
The annual meeting will be held on Thursday October 27 at 8 p m in the Guide hut. All interested are urged to attend. J P Henderson secretary.
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J. P. Henderson
Auction notice for 100 cattle from Elder, Smith and Co
Elder, Smith and Co Limited announce an auction of 100 cattle from multiple vendors. The lot includes 30 fat steers and cows, Shorthorn rising two years with an excellent line, store cows, and 5 heifers. Clients needing terms must arrange with the auctioneers before the sale.
Barbecue and Fireworks Dance Night at Local School
Event features barbecue and fireworks with a refreshment booth and ice cream. Tickets cost 37 with free admission to the dance. children enter free. Rowe's bus departs from Ladrick's Hairdressing Salon at p.m.
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Rowe
Ladrick
Elder Smith & Co Limited Bridgetown Details
Business inquiry instruction directs applicants to contact Elder Smith & Co Limited in Bridgetown for further details.
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Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Bridgetown
Birthday thanks from Fred Tomerini of Balingup
Fred Tomerini of Balingup thanks everyone who helped make his 21st birthday party a success and expresses appreciation for the many beautiful presents he received.
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Fred
Fred Tomerini
Balingup
Bereavement notice from Mrs J Hearn gratitude express
Mrs J Hearn thanks all who offered kindness to her son and for floral tributes ecards and personal expressions of sympathy. This notice serves as a personal expression of gratitude.
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J. Hearn
Bowlers Prepare for Forthcoming Season on The Rinks
Sunday morning saw many bowlers on the rinks re engaging for the coming season. With many new members expected, the greens will be in demand and the green committee will manage the greens to best advantage while trying to spare the grass whenever possible.
Balingup Rifle Club Hosts 500 Yard Practice Shoot
Gerry White wins with a total 26 points in a dull day at Balingup on Saturday October 8. Few members attended as conditions were unfavorable with scattered scores led by A Scott 40 4, Ramage 20 28, Scott 40 42, Waters 43 38, White 41 45.
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Gerry White
Sitan A. Scott
R. Ramage
N. Scott
M. Waters
G. White
Community Notes From Bridge Town and Nearby
Friends of Joan Woodley cheer her as she watches football in Bridge Town, noting her partial leg function return after polio. A busy week includes travels to Perth and Bunbury for funerals and shopping, plus a health trip by Commander N A C Letch in town. The Agricultural Society works on pavilion shelves while Edgar Sadler injures his thumb and misses the Saturday orchestra.
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Joan Woodley
Bridgetown
Joan
Recreation Ground
Agricultural Society
Edgar Sadler
Poor Puss Cat Saga Ends With Farm Drop Off
A school staff attempted to shoot a cat that had been sampling lunches. The head refused the deed and handed the rifle to a deputy who balked at the act, saying the cat was too tame. The cat was bagged and taken to a distant farm by a townsperson.
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Puss
Balingup School Gets New Desks and Beds of Steel
Doctor Williams confirms Education Department plans to equip upper schools with tubular steel desks and chairs. Over 40 chairs delivered with box desks awaited. Bridgetown Post Primary School likely the only other in the district to receive similar equipment. Pupils and parents welcome individual seating as cricket practice continues, with Yvette Oliver nicknamed Miss Lindwall and Margaret Williamson showing skill. Equipment shortages persist as both boys and girls seek more gear. A fretwork class begins under the headmaster, while PT instructors visit but measles keep many pupils away.
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Doctor Williams
Bridgetown Post Primary School
Yvette Oliver
Miss Lindwall
Margaret Williamson
Nelson Districts Inter-Schools Athletic Day Set
The Nelson Districts Inter-Schools Athletic Association schedules its annual event for Friday November 18 with Balingup among 15 schools expected. Entries and event standards aim to surpass last year as chits issued for 1 each grant free ground admission and funds support trophies and equipment.
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Nelson Districts
Sports Council
Death of well known farmer Arch Chatley in Manjimup
Arch Chatley 66 of Manjimup orchardist died in Perth in the early hours of Friday. Born in Victoria he moved to Manjimup with his father, farmed at Hill Spring, and later focused on fruitgrowing. He served in WWI with the 10th Light Horse and was active in the Fruitgrowers Association. Survived by widow Lil Young, sons Owen and Austin, and daughter Ella. Funeral held Monday at St. Martins Church and Balbarrup cemetery.
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Arthur
Chatley
Arch Chatley
Victoria
Manjimup
Manjjimup
10Th Light Horse
Australia
Fruitgrowers' Association
Apple and Pear Board
Mr. Chatley
Charley
Lil Young
Charlie Young
Mica Hill
Owen
Austin
Ella
Les Reeve
St. Martin's Church
A. H. Tassell
Balbarrup
Trott's Hill Accident Leaves Family Injured
A truck descending Trott's Hill struck a stump and overturned Sunday. Passengers include Edward Jones senior and his wife, their son Ted Jones, and Jack Nolan. All were hospitalized in Bridgetown with injuries. the elder Jones suffered a fractured skull, the mother concussion. Ted Jones and Jack Nolan were discharged.
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Trott's Hill
Edward Jones
Ted Jones
Jack Nolan
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Hospital
Jones
Snr
Mine host returns from Scotland and applauds cadet successes
Dave Janek of the Sridgetown hotel has just returned from a visit to Bounty Scotland and resumes duties this morning. Congratulations to Peter Ashley who passed his Navy cadetship examination and to John Lockley who passed the scholarship examination.
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Dave Janek
Sridgetown Hotel
Bounty Scutland
Dave
Peter Ashley
Navy
John Lockley
Bridgetown Scouts Seek Resolution at Annual Meeting
An important Bridgetown Scouts annual meeting will be held in the scout hall on Monday night. Principal business will address a financial difference involving local officials and the group.
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Bridgetown
Church Services and Country Services Schedule
The Church of England lists October 23 as the XIX Sunday after Trinity with am Holy Communion and 11 am Matins. Evensong at 7.40 pm has a sidesman. Country services follow on October 23 at Yarnup Hall and October 30 at Mayanup and Wandillup with listed times.
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Sidesman
I. Faithful, Jr
P. Brooks
Thorne
Yarnup Hall
Methodist Church Meeting Schedule Across Towns
Schedule lists services in Bridgetown Nannup Mayanup Boyup Brook and Greenbushes with times and speakers Rev A L Meyer Mr A G Kine Mr G H Walker and Rev A L Meyer for each location reflecting a regional church circuit.
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A. L. Meyer
A. G. Kine
Nannup
G. H. Walker
Mayanup
Boyup Brook
Greenbushes
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