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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

2

Junior Farmers Show Proves Great Success

Intermittent showers marred an otherwise fine agricultural exhibition in the district. The turnout showed strong community support as judges praised the varied exhibits in home science, drawing, flowers, and crafts. Prizes totaling near £9 were awarded with no admission fees, and the event was opened by road board chairman R F R Blechynden who lauded the junior farmers and the future of primary production.

Phil Russell Colin Sale John Walpole Roy Scarr Ron Blythe Thelma Walter John Sale Heifer Mr. O'Connor Colin Bailey Ross Moore Fred Bainbridge Dianne O’conner Judy Ryan Jill Walton Janet Moore Corrie Chamberlain Anne MacLoughlin Laurel Garvin Sandra Bailey Kaye Moore Des. Knapton Neville Chamberlain David Moore Noel Ryan Lyle Bailey Clem Seia G. Wright J. Elliott J. Goyder A. Goyder M. Williamson G. Betti J. Blechynden J. Ryan R. Tula A. Churchill R. Chamberlain K. Alderson B. Dilley V. Bailey H. Moulton GB. Dilley V. Bailey WN. Sela Road Board Rfr. Blechynden Blechynden

Athol Walter Chosen to Represent Bunbury High School

Athol Walter has been selected to represent Bunbury High School at the Western Australia Schools Championship to be held at the W A Cricket Association Ground in Perth on 1 November. The event is sponsored by the WA Sportsmen's Council and may lead to a trip to Melbourne for a Salvation Army Interstate Sports Carnival.

Athol Walter Balingup News Bunbury High School W.A W.A.C.A Perth W. A. Sportsmen's Council Athol Melbourne Salvation Army

Pig Sale Yields High Prices at Balingup

Messrs. Elder and Smith of Bridgetown reported a very good sale last Thursday at Balingup. About 250 pigs were yarded, including 198 baconets and weaners. Trade was keen with heavy baconers from 40s to 66s per cwt, medium weights 57s to 66s, light weights 48s to 70s, slips 60s, and weaners 30s to 40s.

Messrs Elder, Smith Bridgetown Balingup

Manual Club Shows Off Junior Farmers Entries

Last Wednesday's meeting focused on finishing touches for models destined for the Junior Farmers Show held Friday. Officials note no entry fee and invite the public to learn woodworking with provided tools and guidance. adult turnout has been discouraging, but juniors are excited for the post show crowd.

Mallalyup Talent Quest Sees Norm in Fremantle Stage

Accordionist Norm Goddard of Mallalyup heads to Fremantle in early November to compete for the Relax Fifty Radio Search for Talent after a strong Perth result. Other notes include calf prize donations, model yacht antics, and junior farmers defending their judging choices as fair and popular.

Norm. Goddard Mallalyup Fremantle Norm Perth Phil Brennan Lan White Tau White Harvey Walter

Local Notes From Muresk And Surrounds

Bob Hillett returns to Muresk by Tuesday train and shows enthusiasm for his work. Fence work advances with Paddy Dilley splitting posts for the line. Mrs Vague from Greenbushes is recovering. Mrs Co. D Blakeney now with her daughter. Bowling group tests new rinks. Dilley reports good grass. Prank Lake heads to Dagilish for several days. Junior Farmers praise Buckhold donation of soft drinks. Walon and Parker raise funds for more drinks. Mrs J Churchill back home. Jean ill and in Bridgetown Hospital. Vie Hubble back with furniture. Mrs E Sadler tallies prize cards after the Show.

Mr. Vague Greenbushes Co. D. Blakeney BE. Buckhold Wallon Parker

Red Cross Branch Meeting Plans Fete and Donations

The Balingap Red Cross branch held its last meeting with 28 attendees led by Mrs. A. 8. Wright. A sugar bag was noted for fete work, donations were reported of 1½ lb butter and 7 dozen eggs, and Mrs. Alderson was chosen to represent the branch at an upcoming conference.

Balingap The Red Cross A. 8. Wright Mesdames Collins Bearne Miss Rose BH. (. Wright Alderson Wright Yull Raffles Bister Nicholson

Show Scene Recaps Dr Noel Williams Visit and Calf Races

Observers note Dr Noel Williams formerly of Bridgetown with Doug Wauchope planning a stay in Manjimup. Report also describes Phil Brennan’s pool misadventure during a model yacht race, a calf event where Jim Ryan’s calf balked, a toddler admiring calves, a rooster crowd reaction, and Pat O Connor guiding children during races.

Noel Williams Phil Bull Brennan

For Sale One 26 HP International kerosene engine

For sale a 26 horsepower International kerosene stationary engine in good order with cooling tank and fittings. Apply L AMMON Baliningup.

L. Ammon Balingup

Second card evening draws near record crowd

The bowling and croquet clubs held the second card evening in the rest room on Wednesday night last week. Over nine takles in play. prizewinners included Bridge by Mrs Prendergast and Mr Blakeney, euchre by Mrs Walton and Mr Sale, rummy by Miss N Mac Loughlin. The cake by Mrs BR Darling was won by Roy MacLoughlin. Hosts were Mrs Darling and Mrs Mac Dougall.

Bridge Prendergast Blakeney Euchre Walton Sale Rummy N. MacLoughlin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young Farmers‘ Club Junior Farmers‘ Club Speaker Australia Junior Farmer Movement P. Brennan R. Garvin Rooster T. Holbrook J. Brennan H. Walters R. Jarvis CC. Sela N. Ryan J. Trotter N. Sela J. Darling Yvonne Garvin Ll. White I. White R. Millington J. Eliott J. Parker Ryan TF. White R. Menhennett J. Bailey J. Moore A. Walpole Darling Bailey K. Sadler A.goyder J. Vitall Goyder N. Seia E. Thomas Duck M. Baruff Hazel Moulton Manual Club Bridgetown Motor Transport cc National Library of Australia Baling UP News Paddy Dilley Dilley Prank Lake Dagilish Mrs. J. Churchill Jean Bridgetown Hospital Hubble Vic General Business Jim Ryan Jim Pat. O'Connor Pat Joe Waddington Steere ST Hudson & Standard Cars Bio, Bunbury Jewellers T. Salvair & Son Hampton St Marina Next Freemasons Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet Kirup Jack Coleman Nla.gov
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