Balingup Agricultural Society Sees 7 Percent Attendance
At the Balingup Agricultural Society meeting president A Prowse reported 75 percent member attendance. Donations of five bags of superphosphate from Cuming Smith and Lyell were welcomed and allocations decided for the farm sections. Governors and premiers to open the Harve Show were discussed, with measures for new buildings, tank purchase, road board permits, and calls for government action on fruit case production and disposal options.
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A. Prowse
The
Agricultural Society
Messrs Cuming Smith
Mr. Lyell
James Mitchell
Harve
Ross McLarty
Boyder
Road Board
Wen
Fruitgrowers Association Elects Len Gates President
Len Gates of Mullalyup has been elected president of the Fruitgrowers Association. Doug Wauchope resigned after six years as president of the branch and Mr Jes was chosen to fill the vacancy. The meeting included a written apology from Gates who was not present. The vice president position went to D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitgrowers Association
Len Gates
Fruitgrowers’ Association
L. Gates
Mullalyup
Fruitgrowers' Association
Doug Wauchope
Jes
New Road to Collie Progress Report
Travel news notes a new road from Balingup to Nageerup via Kirup Forestry workers advancing smoothly. The route through Frank Lake’s gate should shorten trips to Collie and surrounding areas, likely preferred over the Donnybrook Preston main road. Perron Bros. operate a new Allis Chalmers bulldozer on the site, expediting usable access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Collie
Nageerup
Kirup Forestry
Frank Lake
Donnybrook
Preston
Messrs
Perron Bros
Allis-Chalmers
Alan Allsop Wins Brady Medal for Second Time
Alan Allsop of Balingup wins the Brady Medal as best and fairest player in the Nelson Association with 14 points, ahead of the next-closest with four. This marks a third three-year run of Balingup players collecting the award, two for Allsop and one for A Bailey, as applause greets the ceremony.
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Greenbushes
F. Lee Steers
Brady
Nelson Association
Alan Allsop
Balingup
Alan
Allsop
A. Bailey
Bang
Vacations and travel fill Balingup community notices
Local families and visitors fill the school holidays with trips to farms, Perth, Bunbury, Bridgetown, and Wandering. Names include Brookleigh Subiaco and Inglewood residents with car and rail journeys, medical visits, and port weekend excursions. Community sport notes praise for semi final umpiring by Wendt.
Birthday Party for Gladys Jones a Complete Surprise
A district birthday party for Gladys Jones was hosted by Mrs. Vic Ramage with sister-in-law May and friends. Over 40 guests enjoyed games, dancing, and musical items including Bailey Collins Duo and Dilleys Barb and Bev, plus Geoff Pereman. A married vs single ladies vocal contest favored the Marrieds. Ted Francis served as MC and Vic Ramage spoke for the guest of honor. The cake by Bill Clarke featured candles blown out in tradition.
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Vic Ramage
May
Bailey- Collins
Dilleys
Barb
Bev
Geoff Pereman
Bill Clarke
Mullalyup
Boyup Brook B Defeats Balingup In Close B Grade Semi Final
Boyup Brook edged Balingup by a single point in the B grade semi final at Greenbushes on Sunday. Whitton and H McLean boosted the visitors while McLean, Whitton, Miller starred for Boyup Brook. Half time showed Balingup leading 8.6 to 5.0 with final readings suggesting a one point margin.
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Aubrey Moore
Feither
Greenbushes
Football Association
Association
Wendt
Boyup Brook
Whitton
H. McLean
Balingup
McLean
Ballagup
W. Woods
Nannup
B. Clarkson
Ailton Ratlew
Pater Blakewey
LL Sule
Ron Bailes
J. Heywood
Miller
Boyup
Four local boys chosen for Bridge Town sports day
Four boys selected from the school to travel by Deenee transport to Bridge Town sports ground for a day of events. They will join a girls basketball competition with Mr. Oliver invited to participate. It is hoped Lee will win trophies as part of the contest. The Nebian team will accompany the event with braces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Oliver
Lee
Nebian
Guerneeys
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Balingup Agricultural Society
Wauchope
F. Hawter
C. Hawter
H. C. Darbyshire
F. Smith
C. Crombie
H. Dowrick
R. J. Blechynden
H. Scarr
F. J. Smith
D. Wauchope
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
H.M.V. and
Columbia Portables
Fisher’s Garage
Criss Town
Alan “Bang" Allsop
John Lake
Subiaco
Bruce Arthur
Inglewood
John
Doug
Mrs. Wauchope
Juan
A. Sieber
Mrs. Mellor
Perth
Australind
A. J. Trealse
Brian Brehant
Brian
Bill Jenkin
Les Bailey
Hew
Colin
Miss. Bailey
Geraldton
Luinutt
Maureen Blythe
Mal Glendell
Hursggay
Maureen
L. Collins
A. J. Trezise
Anne
Bunbury
Bert
Monag
Colin Garritty
Williams
Barry Blythe
Barry
Roy Hayes
Ji W
Madley
Tomerini
Murray Collins
R. H. Green
Dave Walker
Alind Forest
Austrn Perth
Batley
Les
S C
I. Glaning
Bob Meade
Stan Bailey
Wagin
Bob
O. Allen
KR. Gull
Wennybrook
Margaret Millington
Anne MacLoughlin
J. Cox
Mrs. H. Simpson
Miss O. Wauchope
Ted Buchanan, Jnr
Vince
Gladys Jones
Phil Russell
Jnr
Accadeon
Edgar Sadler
Ted Francis
M.P.S
Nelson Pharmacy Bridgetown
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Gridgetown Advocats
Thuraray
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