Local Notes Spotlight Community Goes On Train and Party
Mrs. McKay visits Bunbury after staying with the Philipses. A Bell’s Crossing eggs event follows football celebrations. Goff Merritt returns for a golden wedding. Joan Mauger leaves for Koorda. Frank to fill her spot. Foal rescue joke at sale yards. John Samsa and Linda Cagnana travel to Bunbury for shopping ahead of a big event. Mrs. J. Brockman travels to Perth for CWA conference. Mary’s wedding plans in Perth. Eric Cleveland returns from the East. A large farewell party honors football season with music and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Mauger
Joan
Koorda
Balingup
Frank
John Samsa
Greenbushes
Linda Cagnana
Bunbury
J. Brockman
Nannup
Perth
C.W.A
Wright
Magpies
Clare Scott
Clare
G. White
Kalgoor
Balingup Snippets Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Mrs Edgar Sadler's mother Mrs R Tree returns from New South Wales by Skymaster and will stay with her daughter in Balingup for weeks. Fred Tomerini enjoys a Bunbury holiday before busy duties at Lew Ammon's Spot Mill. Miss Archer makes a quick trip to visit her sister Mrs Phil Russell. Mr Green, using a walking stick, is seen back in town after hospital care for war disabilities. Wally Ammon is praised for bicycle stunts as jokes about Wirth's Circus circulate. Delegates to the CW A conference bound for the city are Mesdames Collins and E C Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digby Wright
Balingup Brook
Les Bailey
Edgar Sadler
R. Tree
Balingup
New South Wales
Skymaster
Fred Tomerini
Bunbury
Fred
Lew Ammon
Spot Mill
Miss Archer
Phil Russell
Mr.Green
Nannup
Wally Ammon
Wirth
Circus
Wal
C W.A
Mesdames Collins
E. C. Wright
Baling Up News Highlights CWA Activities
Our correspondent reports on CWA activities with an apology from Mrs. Bearne and Mrs. Allsop presiding in Mrs. Blechynden's absence. Miss Wright wins a member competition as Mrs. Draper receives a silver cake stand. Kirup branch plans attendance at Balingup Branch Birthday Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearne
Blechynden
Allsop
Collins
Miss Wright
P Draper
Draper
Kirup
Balingup
Bridge and card night raises funds for Junior Farmers clubs
Evening hosted by Win Maclaughlin and Colin Sale drew many bridge rummy and euchre players. Bridge winners were Mrs. MacLaughlin and Mr. Perejuan. euchre winners were Cora Moulton and Mr. Bale. Mrs. MacLaughlin won the cake and donated it back to win again, with her only other ticket, finally claimed by Wally Ammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Maclaughlin
Colin Sale
Ode to a Victory Football Verse
A playful verse celebrates a season of mixed results with a soccer style spoof. It recalls matches against Warriors, Rovers, and others with humorous references to fans and goofy events. The chant highlights strong back line and fast forwards while noting a lighthearted tone and crowd reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warriors
Rovers
Nanny
Bill
Merv
Dill
Nannup
Rifle Club Notes from Sept. 14 Practice Shoot
Inclement and windy weather limited attendance at the range for a Sept. 14 practice. Scores across 300 yards include F. Hawter 29 and 18, E. Hannay 23 and 22, A. Wright 24 and 18, A. Scott 28 and 30, p. Scott 28 and 27, D. Wauchop 72 and 15, G. White 27 and 30, H. Dowrick 18 and 17, P. Russell 22 and 23, J. Perejuan 18 and ?, L. Widdup 23 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hawter
E. Hannay
A. Wright
A. Scott
P. Scott
D. Wauchop
G. White
H. Dowrick
P. Russell
J. Perejuan
L. Widdup
Kirup Girls Hold Off Bridgetown In Hockey Match
Kirup school girls visited Bridgetown to play hockey. Bridgetown dominated with strong backs and faster play. Final score 6 nil to Bridgetown. Best Kirup players were Joan Allen Marie Myles Bar Chowan and Kara Nevin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirup School
Bridgetown
Kirup
Joan Allen
Marie Myles
Bar Chowan
K. Cutting
Kara Nevin
R S L Sub Branch Meeting Discusses Soldier Settlement
RSL sub branch at Kirup held a September 9 meeting with 18 attendees including Lionel Offer. Wilkins criticized government delays on land settlement and urged members to apply for assistance via local sub branches while noting plans to invite Lands Minister Thorn and MP May to discuss land resumption in the South West. A letter from the Department of Agriculture outlined artificial insemination of dairy cattle with a center, vet, technician, and stockman. cost about 30 shillings per head. A. Allsop and N. Scott were elected to the finance committee. Allan Allsop praised for football achievements. meeting adjourned after refreshments at 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Lionel Offer
Artifaq
Department of Agriculture
R.8.l
Messrs A. Allsop
N. Scott
Balingup CWA News And Fund Appeals At Birthday Event
Delegates E C Wright and L Collins were chosen to attend the conference with a suggested £5 expenses allowance. CWA members highlighted their August 26 parcel packing for the Women’s Institute in England, costing £50 4 for postage. The annual birthday party drew visitors from Greenbushes Kirup Mullalyup and Donnybrook, with Mrs Egan addressing the crowd. A £10 realisation from a stall and prizes including a tea cosy and a decorated basket were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Women's Institute
England
8. Bearne
Balingup C.W.A
Greenbushes
Kirup
Mullalyup
Donnybrook
Egan
Collins
Golden Wedding Celebrations for Mr. and Mrs. Merritt
The Merritts marked fifty years of marriage with a 1947 reception hosted by Ken and Fay Merritt. Guests included Alf Moore, Aub Moore, G White, Godfrey Harold, Roy Hayes, and Ian White. A cake by Ken Merritt and J Cooper Sr. featured 1897 and 1947. performances and tales filled the evening ending at 1.45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Fay Merritt
Hayes
Alf Moore
Aub. Moore
G. White
Godfrey Harold
Ken Merritt
Fay
Miss Brown
MacLoughlin
Roy Hayes
Gerry White
J. Cooper Senr
Surprise silver anniversary party for Maidments
About 20 friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Ted Brockman on Saturday September 13 to celebrate the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs 5S C Maidment of Dudinalup. A finely iced wedding cake by Mrs BE C Wright was cut and shared among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5S. C. Maidment
Dudinalup
Ted Brockman
BE. C. Wright
Stan
Mrs. Maidment
Rat Proof Stacking Reduces Wheat Loss for Local Breeder
A local pig breeder reports rats leave wheat bags untouched after adopting stack ing bagged wheat system. He notes no bag damage and three months with no rodent interference, improving storage and reducing waste.
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Tug Wilson
Balingup Railway Station
Parents’ and Citizens’ Association
Jack Coleman
Kirup Hotel
Dick Warrick
Kalgoorlie
Mt. Magnet
Baling UP News
C.W.A. Activities
Blakeney
Rifle Club
R.S.L
Mr. Wilkins
A. 8. Wright
Allan Allsop
Citizens’ Association
L. Collins
MR. and
Mrs. Merritt
Mr. Merritt
Ian White
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Bridgetown Motor Transport
Steere
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