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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
5
The president Mrs. B. MacDonald expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the recent Birthday Party held in Balingup before the monthly meeting. Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Les Bailey were noted for arranging specials.
The meeting praised younger members led by Mrs Blechynden and noted a good profit from the party. They discussed Bunbury and Collie rallies with Miss Zimmern as speaker, upcoming Divisional meeting at Collin, transport curiosity from Bridgetown, and December assistance requests. Card evenings were approved to raise funds for Kendenup furniture and Women’s Institute parcels.
The season’s final meeting drew 35 members with Mr. C D Blakeney chairing. A five member trophy committee was formed W Hubble Blakeney F Jenkins A Bailey with A E B Walton as secretary. The Parents and Citizens association requested funds for a Xmas Tree drive and £65 was allocated. The secretary’s social plans and next season footballs purchase were endorsed. Bus ticketing discussion was postponed to the annual meeting. Ian Wright visited from Manjimup and attended Pam Wright’s birthday party at Rook wood.
The Road Board agrees to advance funds to clear a nine hole course after costs rise. A twenty one year lease of the reserve is sought by the club with annual rent designed to cover sums advanced plus 4 percent interest and a pepper corn rental. Clem Russell is staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Russell.
The Balingup Cricket Club held its annual general meeting at the hotel last Tuesday electing Ted Buchanan as secretary and Gerry White as president. A new pitch was approved with a road board grant of 25 pounds covering preparation. next meeting set for October 5.
Mrs Nowland and family stay with Barr-Goyder at Golden Valley. Noted travels to Perth for child’s hospital care. Football notes involve Jennacubbine vs Goomalling replay at Dowerin. Community updates include birthday celebrations, mill work in Kirup, and a long column of local social happenings and scattered market prices from Victoria.
A board meeting heard complaints about insufficient seating and irregular mail deliveries. They will write to the Railway and Postmaster General departments seeking improvements.
Attendance at the September Balingup Road Board meeting included chairman Blechynden and members Wringe Scarr Prowse Smith and White with an apology from Lewis granted leave of absence.
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