Balingup Fights Through Injury Decimated Hockey Match
A 9 player Balingup team faced Donnybrook in a Saturday afternoon return, with several players ill or injured. Despite the handicap and a first game for their goalie, Balingup battled hard though Donnybrook won. Pat O Connor impressed, and Manjimup visits were praised for hospitality and quality hockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnybrook
Balingup
Messrs
Moulton, Walpole
Francis
Hank Ellis
G. Gubler
Geoff Pereman
Pat O'Connor
Manjimup
Pat
Balingup Ladies
George Beresford
Junior Farmers Novelty Quiz Evening
Public attendance grew for a Junior Farmers event that followed a prior quiz, with school projector films and Mr Walton’s loud speaker. Notable guests included Mr G Young, State Organiser, who attended with his wife. Contestants covered topics from Fruit Growing to Calf Raising. Ron Blythe will represent the club in the WA Radio Quiz, broadcasting Calf Raising from Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
G. Young
I. Searr
J. Fale
Co. Sale
Pr. Russell
J. Walpole
KR. Blythe
Ron Blythe
Roy Scarr
Perth
Stan Blythe
Junior Farmers’ Club
South-West Dairy Farmers' Co-op Ltd
Widespread Social Turnover in Balingup Community
Local notes recount visitors and residents in Balingup including Mr. and Mrs. White of Kalgoorlie guests of Stan and Mrs. White, Mrs. Dowling in Rivervale, Miss Rose in Perth, and Fr West’s party in the city. Attendees discuss road safety, rail travel, and upcoming weddings while residents plan trips to Darwin and Bunbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerryl
White
Kalgoorlie
Stan
Mrs. White
Railways
Mrs. Taggart
Capel
Fr. West
Les, Bailey
Balingup
Road Board
Allan Prowse
Perth
Allan
Mary, White
Marj
Bridge Evening Opens With Six Tables Of Play
Six tables of players joined a weekly card evening arranged by the Junior Farmers' and Manual Clubs. Winners included Bridge: F Mauger, Collins. Euchre: A E Walton, W Moulton. Rummy: Van Amstel, Perejuan. Celia Sale won the vegetable raffle. attendees asked to bring supper plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Mauger
Collins
Euchre
A. E. Walton
W. Moulton
Rummy
van Amstel
Geoff Perejuan
Celia Sale
Celebration Party for Victo... Balingup Team
Les Bailey hosted a Sunday celebration at Wolumba for his wife and the Balingup football team. Most players attended. no games were played. Guests sang and shared a supper prepared by Mrs. Bailey with help from guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victori Balingup
Les Bailey
Mullalyup
Bill Clarke
Young Peter Oconnor Injures Leg At Kirup Hall
A two year old boy named Peter OConnor fell from the vaulting horse at Kirup Hall last Saturday. He fractured his leg in two places between the knee and ankle and remains at home with a plaster cast. Doctors estimate about two months of immobility.
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Peter O'Connor
Kirup
Tin Kettling for the Percy Drapers
A impromptu celebration of the newly married Percy and Mrs. Draper features singing by Mia Allsopp and others, a two play sketch, games led by Gerry White and Syd Bearne, and a finale of community songs. Tom Williamson praised the turnout and Percy noted he knew many people in Balingup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry White
Syd. Bearne
Megrest
Tom Williamson
Percy Draper
Balingup
Goat on field stirs banter at Greenbushes match
A black and white goat on the field at Greenbushes between Rovers and Balingup drew jeers and jokes from spectators. Les Bailey carried the animal off, it reappeared at half time until Frank Jenkins escorted it away. A plan to use the goat as Bridgetown’s mascot is discussed for next Sunday.
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Greenbushes
Rovers
Balingup
Bala
Les
Bailey
Merv
Dilley
Frank Jenkins
Bridgetown
Ball success despite clash with Y A L display at Donnybrook
The Ballagup Hall event hosted by Mallalgup Cricket Club drew positive notes despite Y A L showing in Donnybrook and only two Balingup players attending due to a next day match with Rovers. The function raised funds for the club with praise for the ladies committee and Bert Walton's band, plus supper by Mrs W Price and Norman Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.A.L
Donnybrook
Balingup
Rovers
Mallalgup Cricket Club
Ballagup Hall
Bert Walton
Rifle Club Practice Shoot Amid Weather Woes
The Green bushes Rifle Club held a 300 yard practice with 12 shooters, led by secretary A G Scott. New rifles unsettled and weather hampered scores, led by WV Widdup 29 29 and D Scott 28 27. no shoot next Sunday due to Bridgetown football final, but practice resumes the following Sunday.
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Greenbushes
Tinal
Bridgetown
Magpies win again as Greenbushes visit Kirup
Magpies prevail in a keen women’s hockey match at Kirup against Greenbushes. Essie Linton of Balingup scored the only two goals. Greenbushes players honored include Mrs McKelvie G Yates and M di Gugielmi, while Balingup’s best were Mrs A Scott Win McLoughlin and Mrs J Davidson with most improved Mrs A Allsopp.
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Magpies
Greenbushes
Kirup
Chunda
Balingup
Essie Linton
McKelvie
G. Yates
M. di Gugielmi
Baling
A. Scott
Win McLoughlin
J. Davidson
A. Allsopp
Manual Club Sees Low Attendance Amid Holidays
The Manual Club held a poorly attended weekly meeting due to school holidays. Card evenings at Rest Room continue, possibly enabling timber purchases for long awaited furniture. Public reminded card nights occur each Wednesday. Mrs. Jean Churchill travelled to Perth by rail for a few days. Gal Merritt’s departure hints at rejoining the Army. Rabbits plan a thanksgiving service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manual Club
Jean Churchill
Perth
Gal Merritt
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Tug Wilson
Blythe
Jack Coleman
Kirup Hotel
Dick Warrick
Mt. Magnet
National Library of Australia
Balingup News
Bob
Rose
Metropolis
Scarborough Hotel
Mrs. M. Brennan
Phil
Bimoury
Percy Drapers
Munyard
Balingapagin
Darwin
Western
John Parker
Buseelton
Balingupen
Lew Ammon
Dominic Chiera
Bunbury
Vince
Norman Goddard
Norm
Accordeon Ie
Frank Mauger Jnr
Picton
John
Johnnie
Audrey
Pat Churchill
Ernie Jarvis
Pine Avenue
Bob Biflett
Maresk Agricultural College
Hauteville
Page
Small Son
Balingup Hotel
Roy Hayes
Eileen
Val Findlay
Mrs. Bailey
Rex Bailey
Moore
Trizzy
Theme
Mrs. Draper
Percy
Mia. Allsopp
Bert Trezise
Mrs. MacDonald
Dilleys
Ken McLoughlin Fenr
Mac
A. G. Scott
WH Are
Boyup Brook Bulletin
Manjimup Mail
Pemberton Post
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