Baling Up Breezes and Local Happenings in Balingup
Albert Sieber beams with pride as grandfather to a newborn boy born to his daughter in law Mrs. David Sieber of South Perth. Local notes mention Jim Walton’s asthma relapse and early school resumption, cricket mishap for Pat Gallagher, and multiple travels and visits around Balingup including Metty, Crawford Hall, and Mr. Reymond. Neville of the Balingup Hotel tours to Busselton. boxing club inquiry sparks instructor tip to Merv Dilley. Athol’s Salvation Army Sports Day success praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sieber
David Sieber
South Perth
Schoolboy Hurt by Stake in School Garden
Last Tuesday Richard Darling fell onto a stake in the school garden, a wood splinter became embedded in his calf. He was taken to Brigietown Hospital for splinter removal after local anaesthetic was given in Greenbushes. Richard is now convalescing.
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Richard Darling
Richard
Greenbushes
Gordon
Brigietown Hospital
Guy Aids Collection On Guy Fawkes Night Display
A staged city figure with a Swan lager bottle sits beside a collection box to raise funds for a school fireworks display on Guy Fawkes night. Two Junior Farmers Club members organize the event to cover expenses, calling for public support. Teachers J Parker and L Meares attended a conference by car, while George Happ visited Nannup after touring with the Balingup Orchestra.
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Guy Fawkes
Messrs. J. Parker
Balingup
L. Meares
Mast Kirup
Donnybrook
RSL Hears About Building Plans In Balingup
At the Balingup Hall on Tuesday October 12 the RSL held its monthly meeting. Delegates reported on matters, and State Congress Rep Mr L Mauger discussed plans for a combined War Memorial and RSL building. He met with Mr J Fitzhardinge to sketch preliminary designs and promised to refine them for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup Hall
L. Mauger
Pointers On How To Kill An Association
A reading at a Balingap Parents and Citizens Association meeting lists ten keen points to undermine a group. It warns against attendance, criticizing officers, resisting committee work, withholding opinions, inaction, cliques, and failing to contribute or pay dues, ending with resignation as a potential gesture.
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Balingap Parents' and Citizens’ Association
Junior Farmers Club Prepares For Show
The Galingup Junior Farmers Club met with vice president Colin Sale presiding. Officers and members attended along with new members Barbara and Beverley Dilley and May Ramage. Plans covered Zone Council matters, show stewards for Balingup and Bridgetown shows, a Xmas party at Bridgetown, a Guy Fawkes Night setup, and guidance on new club name ideas and possible petrol allowances for tours.
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Galingup Junior Farmers’ Club
C.W.A
Colin Sale
C. Chapman
John Sale
Phil Russell
Roy McLoughlin
Syd
Brayshaw
Colin Dilley
8. Grimes
Parker
Maureen Blythe
Barbara Dilley
Beverley Dilley
May Ramage
Heather Brayshaw
Roy Bolton
G. Young
S.W. Dalry Farmers Ltd
Capel
JLF
Y.F
Chapman
Bridgetown
Farmers' Youth League
Guy Fawkes
J.F
Y.J
Syd. Brayshaw
Colin Bale
John Walpole
Memmbers
Barbara
Edgar Sadler Joins Lew Amman’s Crew
Edgar Sadler, long associated with the board, joins Lew Amman’s team after years of service during wartime. His health has forced this step, prompting concern from ratepayers and noting the veteran employee’s departure from active duty. Allan Prowse owns a new sleek Chev brought back from the city last weekend. Bunbury hosted the Bunbury Carlton match with Bill and Mrs. Jenkins and Bill’s brother Frank among attendees.
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Edgar
Allan Prowse
Allan
Bunbury
Carlton
Bill
Mrs. Jenkins
Frank
Bowlers Return to Rinks as Fine Weather Returns
Bowling enthusiasts resume activity on the greens after a brief hibernation. The Bachelor Home is breaking up with member departure as Charlie moves to join Brayshaw’s guests.
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Althoug
Charlie
Brayshaw
Athol Walter Emerges as Olympic Aspirant at State Sports Day
Athol Walter of Bundy High School dominated Wesley Sports Oval on October 16 as he won four senior events at the Salvation Army State Sports Day. He took firsts in hop, step and jump 40 feet, broad jump 19 1 2 inches, high jump a record 5 4, and the 220 yard dash in 25 seconds. His total points made him champion athlete of the day among 80 entrants aged 11 to 26.
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Athol Walter
Bundy High School
Athol
Wesley Sports
Wesley College
Salvation Army
Infant Health Clinic Gets Busy
The Balingup Red Cross branch discussed funding and staffing for a qualified infant health sister to be stationed at Donnybrook and travel to Balingup by car. Officers were elected: President Mrs F A Hawter, VP Mrs K E Winnish, secretary treasurer Mrs M Williams. committee members were Mrs A G Scott, Mrs N Scott, and Mrs A F Walton. A street appeal was planned for October 21 with school children asked to help. The Hood Board reportedly donates £45 yearly to the Health Dept, and the secretary will request further funding from Social Services.
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Balingup
Red Cross Society
Donnybrook
F. A. Hawter
KE. Winnish
M. Williams
A. G. Scott
N. Scott
A. FE. Walton
Hroud Board
Health Dept
Scout Rally Preparations Highlight Camp Fire and Patrol Fireworks
Scouts are reminded of the camp fire on November 1st with cool drinks for sale. Fireworks will be distributed to Patrols. Don and Peter Ashley are advancing in Second Class work. Weighell Hester Willmott and Draper show progress in activities. Scoutmaster Sandilands thanks all who helped with the tuck shop.
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Don
Peter Ashley
R. Weighell
LL. Hester
Dr. Willmott
A. Draper
Sandilands
Subscription terms for 8/6 per year
The notice states a subscription rate of 8/6 per year payable in advance after excluding postage. It specifies payment timing and that charges are due before service or delivery continues. The fragment provides no further organizational details or dates.
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Jim Walton
Jim
Mr. Francis
Australind
Perth
Metty
Crawford Hall of
Wagin
Hetty
Ted Waters
J. Reymond
Frank Maugers
North Beach
Mt. Barker
Mr. Reymond
Mrs. Brinklow
W. H. Neville
Mr. Neville
Busselton
Balingap
Merv. Dilley
H. K. Ellis
Henry
Hank) Ellis
Baling UP
SYD, Brayshaw
Mr. E
Ted) Waters
Malcolm Glendell
Railways
Goodmalling
Rob Hibben
Woodhams
Vic
Widdup
Jack
Mrs. Cox
George
K. MacLoughlin
East Kirup
Ted Francis
City
South West Photo Service
R. Salvair
Hampton Street
Bridgetown Day Cleaners
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
Bridgetown Advocate
National Library of Australia
Guy
George Happ
Nannup
Balingup Orchestra
Mailman
R.S.L
Messrs. Allsop
Francis
Wren
Congress
A. 8. Wright
Mauger
Edgar Sadler
Lew Amman
Scout Rally
V. Manolas
Hampton St
Bridgetown, Fruiterer and Greengrocer
Fisher
Sydney Atkinson Motors
Fisher’s Garage
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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