Community Notices And Local Alleged Events In Balingup
Baling up Breezes notes Malcolm Glendell on seven weeks leave from the Mt Hawthorn rail station with Pat Gallagher to cover. C W A delegates Bernie MacDonald and son John travel to Perth for the conference, joined by secretary L Collins. A humorous yarn follows about a marksman and a crow at a hen house. Mrs M C Mauger of Hautville plans an October 4 Ballarat holiday for about two months. Merv Dilley heads to Perth for a few days. Bridgetown Red Cross ball guests Lew Widdup Westlake Bob Goyder and Geo Happ from Balingup dance the night away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Glendell
Mt. Hawthorn
Malcolm
Pat Gallagher
Bunbury
C.W.A
City
Bernie MacDonald
John
Perth
M. C. Mauger
Hautville
Ballarat
Bridgetown Red Cro
Lew Widdup
Westlake
Bob Goyder
Geo. Happ
Balingup
Motorcyclist Found Semi Conscious After Crash Near Balingup
Geoff Perejuan was found semi conscious on the main road several miles from Balingup after a collision with a white post while riding his motorcycle. Local resident Bill Knapton helped him to Bulingup before a Bridgetown ambulance transported him to hospital. Geoff returned home early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Knapton
Balingup
Greenbushes
Geoff Perejuan
Geol
Bulingup
Bridgetown
Geoff
Nest and Golf Ball From Mag Pie Tale Displayed by Club
A long kept Magpie tale nest made of hay baking wire fell from a tall tree. Mrs. Yule found the nest with the golf ball intact and plans to display both in the club room. The nest is described as well ventilated.
Fall At Cheese Factory Business Resumes After Accident
George Palmer suffered a heavy fall at the Cheese Factory after slipping while at work. He spent several days in bed but then returned to duties. Fremantle bus trips and a group including Maureen Blythe Colin Sale Phil Russell and Norm Goddard attended the Fremantle Town Hall talent show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Palmer
Fremantle
Bunbury
Maureen Blythe
Colin Sale
Phil Russell
Norm Goddard
Jon Blythe
Fremantle ‘Town Hall
Almost Over Bridge Breathless Moment Ends With No Injuries
Percy pulls up at Wright's Bridge to drop letters when the car slips from the box to the bridge railings. He misses the brake and hits the accelerator, sending the vehicle over the edge. The car rests on the running board after the first wheels drop. A breakdown truck later hauls it back. No injuries beyond shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Wright
Eye Injury at Bridgetown Ends Well for Jim Baruffi
Jim Baruffi required medical attention at Bridgetown after specks from an emery wheel embedded in his eye while cutting a saw at the mill. He reports the specks are out, eye bandage removed, and sight nearly restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Baruffi
Bridgetown
Jim
Balingup District War Loan Contributions Detail
Secretary R F Darling lists Balingup District war loan payments from 1941 to 1948 totaling 24200 pounds. Highlights include First Liberty 1942 4120, Fourth Liberty 1943 4720, Victory loans 1944 3940, Security loans 1946 1090, with nils in 1947 and 1948. Quota set at 650 pounds aiming for a pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup Road Board
R. F. Darling
Balingup District
Loan Office
Joan Balingup
Balingup
Fred Hawter Wins 1948 Balingup Golf Championship
Fred Hawter wins the 1948 Balingup Golf Championship after several runner up finishes. He discusses plans for a new golf course, the potential Timber Reserve 14719 site, and the move from gravelly current grounds to a permanent home with support from the Balingup Road Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hawter
F. O. Nelson
Thlix
Ballnguyp
Fred
Grade Fight Hard to Draw With Second Eighteen
A Grade side battled to a hard drawn game with the Second Eighteen in a competitive match. Both teams showed effort, with close scores and strong defense throughout, ending without a winner.
Congratulations to Ron Blythe in Perth with West Farmers
Congratulations to Ron Blythe who has secured a position in Perth with West Farmers. He has led the Balingup Junior Farmers Club and engaged in many associations, and his departure will be felt in town. The piece notes various local social updates and a Christmas Tree fundraiser for the Parents and Citizens Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Blythe
Perth
West Farmers
Ron
Balingup
Junior Farmers’ Club
Mullalyup Cricketers Ball Held in Balingup
Despite sudden rain many dancing patrons attended the Mullalyup Cricketers annual ball at Balingup. Bert Walton and his Band kept people dancing from a truck chassis in the garage. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jack Cox of Bridgetown on the birth of a son at Bridgetown Hospital last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullalyup
Balingup
Bert Walton
Jack Cox
Bridgetown
Win MacLoughlin
Balingut
Bridgetown Hospital
King Cricket Winds Up Across The Region
King cricket resurfaces as Mullalyup Club planned a Sunday run if weather allowed but none occurred. Balingup Club also prepares to start with a general meeting slated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Mullalyup Club
Balingup Club
Mrs. E Francis Journeys by Bus and Rail for Shopping
Mrs. E Francis spent Saturday traveling through the city using a bus and rail transit to do several days of shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Francis
Cow in the Well Rescue Delays Roy Hayes Farm Night
Neighbors assisted Roy Hayes when his cow fell into a 17 foot water filled well. A tope was lowered to keep the cow's head above water while a winch and eventual well wall cutting helped recover the animal. The cow was milked again the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hayes
Roy
Holidays End As Bernice And Des MacDonald Travel
After a school break spent at home the MacDonalds left for the city on Tuesday of last week. Des MacDonald hopes an Australian trip may be booked so he can have another day at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
Des MacDonald
Des
Balingup District War Memorial Progress Report
Fred Hawter chair of the memorial committee reports delayed progress due to lack of a skilled bricklayer. Funds have been pledged, site opposite the Westralian Farmers packing shed is set, land provided by the Railway Department. John Fitzharding and Forbes and Fitzharding designed a Tarakan Memorial like plan with a clock, now held in Perth, while architects seek a contractor to build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hawter
Westralian Farmers’ Packing Shed
Railway Department
John Fitzharding
Forbes and
Fitzharding
Tarakan Memorial
Perth
Westlake Guest of Widdups After Albany Visit
Mr G Westlake who served in the Air Force with Lewis Widdup has been a guest of Mr and Mrs P B Widdup for several weeks. He hails from Albany and travelled to Balingup by motorcycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Westlake
Air Force
Lewis Widdup
P. B. Widdup
Mr. Westlake
Albany
Balingup
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Merv
Dilley
Syd. Brayshaw
Cheese
R. Urquhart
Wi ’A
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Criteh and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Asociation
Co. Jaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
Wilkinson
Armstrong
H. V. McKay
Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Tractor Tyres
Hampton Street
National Library of Australia
Troyal Fremantle
Golf @suh
Tom Howard
Howard
Kirup Forestry Department
Hrawter
Balingup Road
Gil Sale
Australind
Gil
Paniee
Arthur Scott
Shirley Anne
Jock Heywood
Merredin
Pat
W. R. Smith
Mr. Davidson Snr
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Bernie
Harold Merritt
Bernie Mac
King Cricket
Balingup District War Memorial
Freemasons
Ron Grant
Bridgetown Advocate
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