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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
7
Public sentiment supports the upcoming players as the association steers toward a high standard. The semi finals on Sunday were as important to the teams as the senior Mussle, deserving equal regard and proper support for these promising footballers.
Eight Mullalyup residents travelled to Mullalyup last Friday to join a tournament conducted by the Rents and Citizens' Association to raise funds for the Children's Xmas Tree. Mrs Parker was named the winner for the evening.
Albert Sieber represented the Balingup Association at the Sou West Conference of Parents and Citizens held Saturday afternoon in Donnybrook. Delegate Mrs Woodley was unable to attend. Mrs Bailey of Netherton is ill with influenza while staying with Mrs Walter Bailey.
The C W A gathered in Balingup for an ordinary meeting with vice president Mrs. K J Blechynden presiding due to Mrs. B McDonald's absence. Financials showed a credit balance near £99 and plans discussed for a birthday party on September 9 with transport hurdles noted.
About twenty friends of Vic and Mrs Ramage arranged a surprise house warming at the couple’s new home last Sunday evening. Edgar Sadler supplied accordion music as guests enjoyed community singing and games followed by a dainty supper prepared by the ladies of the party.
A lighthearted note reports Cecil Moulton being pleasantly surprised by male friends after a football game last Sunday evening. The piece hints that surprise parties are popular again.
Keith tried to throw himself clear from a trike in a narrow incident involving Balingup school children and railway employee. He suffered a nervous shock with a long recovery, though no physical injury was sustained.
The meeting discussed the Second Annual Show to be held on November 9 with entries already coming in. Six sections cover Farm Animals Farm Produce Flowers and Vegetables Home Science and Handicrafts. The Headmasters Trophy will go to the top point winner. State Organiser Mr. G Young and district inspector Mr. W H Rourke hope to attend Show Day.
A Mullalyup residence owned by Mr. Della Sale burned to the ground during a night blaze. The family escaped unharmed as the fire spread before discovery. By Monday, Mr. Della Sale had already begun constructing a new home.
The Balingup Agricultural Society, 16 weeks from the event, works on show grounds. Timber shortages delay sheep pens while cattle pens advance and a new boundary fence remains to be erected. The Balingup branch of the Country Women’s Association backs the society with a women’s committee led by Mrs Hubble and Mrs Parker. Six society members attend last Saturday’s work bee, with four schoolchildren hauling water and timber for uprights.
On August 25 Mr Clive Harter donated ten fruit trees planted by pupils under Mr Bela's guidance. The next day the children, with pruning by Mr Ek Winnish, transformed the school orchard. The Agricultural Department supplied pamphlets on pruning horticulture and beekeeping for the Young Farmers' Club.
The boys secured another comfortable victory by goals to one. Harvey Walter, Guy Betti, and Greg Wright starred for the boys while Anne Walpole defended strongly against a taller opponent. Greg appeared to disrupt many plays as the game progressed.
Harold Merritt, after about sixteen years in football, jokes about switching to croquet. He recalls missing a big game after a match in the Rovers-Balingup semi final, noting his defensive work and long reach. For the girls, Anne Walpole led with Ruby Tula and Nora Seia close behind.
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Colin Garrity travels to Donnybrook for a week at the convent. Derry Sieber returns home to stay with his parents. Newcomers Quadrip brothers join the mill of Peter Baruffi from Pinjarra and Dardanup. Various townsfolk plan travel on Australind and buses during holidays. A local bachelor touts a homemade mouse trap while families visit Mullalyup and Bunbury.
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