Badgebup
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The name originates from the nearby Badgebup Well. Badgebup is an Aboriginal word which is thought to mean either “place of the wild rushes” or “broad green leaves on a plant round soak”. It was initially suggested that the area would be named “Badjebupp” after the name of the station on the Katanning to Nyabing railway line. The town was gazetted as Badjebup in 1923 then changed to Nalabup, and back to Badjebup in the same year then finally to Badgebup in 1972. [Wikipedia]
The Badgebup-Rockwell branch of the Country Women’s Association was formed in 1934 with Mrs Toms being elected as president.
The school closed in the 1940s and the last shop closed in the 1950s, with people in the area using services at Katanning.
Today, the Locality of Badgebup has a community hall, St Peter’s Church, and a Co-operative Bulk Handling grain facility alongside a disused railway line. In its early days the townsite also had a school and a combined store, post office, and telephone exchange. There were also a number of smaller schools and halls in the area which have now disappeared.
Badgebup Store/Post Office/Telephone Exchange
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IMAGES OF BADGEBUP
1: A double-headed train departs Badgebup siding for Katanning loaded with grain.
2: The CBH grain facility alongside the old railway line as it is today.
3: The Badgebup Community Hall
4: St Peter’s Anglican Church
5: A cairn marking the location of the Badgebup School
6: The remains of the original goldmine at Wolyaming, Badgebup
7: The abandoned gold mining pit at Wolyaming, Badgebup
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BADGEBUP-ROCKWELL C.W.A.
A branch of the Country Women’s Association was formed at Badgebup on April 6, when a gathering of ladies interested, organised by Mrs. Wanke, of Katanning, was addressed by Mrs. H. M. Fisher (State president). Mrs. Toms was elected president, Mrs. Goodchild vice-president, and Mrs. Robertson secretary. Continue reading
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BADGEBUP RED CROSS
RED CROSS GIFT EVENING
Great Southern Herald
2 October 1915 – P4
Stewart Longmire entertained a large company in their commodious new house at Gidgelbarrup, Badgebup, at a “Gift Evening” for the Badgebup Red Cross Working Party.
Between 70 and 80 people attended, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in music, games, and dancing, musical items being given by some of the guests. Between 11 and 12 a sumptuous supper was provided, at which visitors sat down in relays.
Before the close of the evening, Mr. Sam Kemble, in the name of all present, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Longmire for their hospitality and the enjoyable time spent and at the conclusion of his speech musical honours were accorded. The following friends brought gifts, a list of which will appear later on:
Mrs. O. A. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Asplin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hood, Mrs., Miss, and Mr. G. M. Joy, Mr. and Mrs. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Flugge, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Parnell, Mr. and Mrs, Hale, Mr. and Mrs. W. Martyn, Mr. and Mrs. J. Toms, Mr. and Mrs. Winneke, Mr. and. Mrs. F. H. Flugge and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. M. Longmire, the Misses Simper, Klem Sander, and Henderson, Messrs. Kemble, H. Jones, A. Thomson, R. Hale, W. Winneke, A. Pierce, and W. Longmire. Several parcels were left without names attached.
Cash donations were given by Mr. and Mrs Turner, Mr. Bain and family, Messrs. G. and. E. Goodchild, and H. Price. A nail driving competition brought in 12s. 6d, and sale of cakes (Mrs. S. W. Longmire), 6s. 3d.
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ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
From the Great Southern Herald
September, 1922
Consecration and Dedication Service
On Saturday, 16 September 1922, was put the finishing touches to months of loving labour on the part of the Warren family, when St. Peter’s Church at Badgebup was finally consecrated to divine worship and dedicated to the Church of England by His Grace, the Archbishop of Perth.
The history of the building of this beautiful little church is well known to the district, but the tale is one that bears repeating, as in it is involved a unique and pathetic commemoration of a dead soldier and the eldest son of an old family well-known in the annals of this State and that of South Australia.
When the news came through that Campbell John Dale Warren had paid the supreme sacrifice of loyalty and devotion to his country the blow was felt to be as great as human nature could stand, but his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell Warren, of Dyliabing, bravely readjusted their outlook on life, and instead of giving way to useless grief, sought a means of perpetuating the memory of their dead boy, and at the same time, of commemorating the brave deeds and willing sacrifice of many other of his friends and companions in the district.
This work took the shape of the present edifice of St. Peter’s, which has been built to with stand the passage of time, and to be a permanent monument of thanksgiving and divine worship for the people of the district. The church has been built entirely by the Warren family, and in that respect as a war memorial stands alone in this State.
The building is of native stone, quarried on the Dyliabing Estate, the lime-stone from which the cement was made was procured from the district and the wood-work and roofing shingles are entirely products of Western Australia. The furnishings, when completed, will also be of native timbers, so it can be claimed that everything used in connection with the memorial belongs to and is part of the State which owned the boy to whom it has been erected.
Messrs. Eales and Cohen, the Perth architects who planned and carried out the erection of the church can feel satisfied with their completed task, for indeed it is a work that needs no commendation and is beautiful in line and conception. The interior is perfectly plain, and beautiful in its simplicity, with embrasured windows, and heavy timbered roof beanie, showing black against the whiteness of the ceiling. The Font consists of a solid white gum butt, brought from Dyliabing, polished and encircled with solid steel bands, standing on a concrete base, whilst even the silver vessels have been specially designed and made for the use of this church.
The attendance at the ceremonies that were to seal the building in the service of the Church of England was so large that many had to remain outside, whilst the seating accommodation was insufficient for those within. The consecration of the Church was performed by C.D.L. Riley, His Grace the Archbishop of Perth, attended by Archdeacon Burbidge, followed by the Dedication of the building and its contents. The Diocesan Registrar, Mr. Benjamin Darbyshire, read the necessary legal formalities in this connection.
Then followed the usual service of Evensong, the Archbishop giving a little homily, essentially simple and practical, on the men of the A.I.F. and what their deeds had meant to Australia. The musical portion of the service and anthem was under the direction of Mr. A. E. Clegg, who had prepared it particularly for the occasion, with Mr. Eales as organist.
At the conclusion of the service, the Archbishop congratulated Mr. Clegg on his efforts, more especially in regard to the Anthem of which he was the composer. At the conclusion of the church ceremonies the whole of the visitors were entertained at the Badgebup Hall with refreshments, when the company dispersed.
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On the 29th December 1921, Canon (later Archdeacon) Burbidge of Katanning laid the very first flat foundation stone for the base of the buttress on the N.E. corner of the chancel.
On the 4th February 1922 came the official laying of the foundation stone. This was carried out by Mrs. J.C. Warren in the presence of Bishop Cecil Wilson of Bunbury, Archdeacon Burbidge of Katanning, local residents and visitors.
On Saturday, 16th September 1922, the consecration was performed by His Grace the Archbishop of Perth, C.D.L. Riley (as Bishop Wilson of Bunbury was ill) and the Archbishop also planted a tree.
In April 1922, before the Church had a roof, the first christening took place. The baby was Barbara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Goodchild.
From: inHerit – WA State Heritage Office:
St Peter’s Anglican Church was erected for the whole community, by the community, as a memorial to Campbell Warren and others who lost their lives in the war. It therefore holds much historical and social value to the Shire of Katanning. The church also has architectural and aesthetic significance, being one of a very few buildings in the shire constructed from local soapstone, and because of its distinctive and unusual “in the integration of the exterior and interior forms, materials and style”.
The church is constructed from local random rubble stone and originally roofed with sheoak shingles. These were later replaced with tiles. The style of the church is Federation Arts and Crafts with simple timber batten decoration. It has a steeply pitched roof and mortar joining. The porch, which provides seating, is of unique design and a feature of the building. The church also has a belfry and stained glass windows. The colourbond roof replaced the clay tiles in April 1999.
St Peter’s Anglican Church in Badgebup was built as a memorial to Private John Campbell Dale Warren and other fallen soldiers of the district by the Warren family. Campbell (as he was known) was killed in the First World War. The church was named after St Peter’s College in Adelaide where Mr. Warren and his sons, including Campbell, were educated. It was made possible through the help and generosity of many people of Katanning, Badgebup and districts.
In 1919, R L Richardson donated a quarter of an acre of land for the church and in the same year the architects, Eales & Cohen, came to inspect the site. Warren and his sons quarried the soapstone on “Dylabing” and by February the first trolley of stone was carted to the church site. The architects planted a tree on either side of the gate. The actual building for the church began on 28th December 1921. The lime for the mortar came from a deposit on Mr. E A Clegg’s property and was carted to the site by the Clegg family. The stonemasons were George Thorpe and his nephew Mr. Wright. Mr. H A Groth (of Leederville) built the furniture, and brother Tom and Cyril Berry did the carpentry work.
Mrs. J C Warren laid the foundation stone on 4th February 1922. The ceremony also being attended by Bishop Wilson of Bunbury and Archdeacon Burbidge of Katanning. A jade stone, from the Warren’s former Springfield property in South Australia, was built into the wall above the foundation stone. This stone was stolen in July 2002. The culprits and stone have never been discovered.
On Saturday 16th September 1922, the church was consecrated by Archbishop Riley, who also planted a tree to mark the occasion. The furniture in the church is made from solid jarrah, and many of the pews bear plaques with the names of donors and those remembered on them. The stained glass windows were a gift from the architects. In 1924 a belfry was erected. The bell, made by Messrs Gillett and Johnstone of Croydon, England, was given in memory of J C Warren’s cousin, John Warren Bakewell by Mrs Bakewell.
Additions made to the church since its construction includes the altar frontal, which was made by Mrs R E Tree in 1959. The ornamental gates were made by the local farmers, Gordon Ohrt and George Goodchild, and erected in 1960. Some floorboards have also been replaced after damage by white ants and wood on the porch has been repaired. The disastrous fire that raged through Badgebup in December 2004 did no damage to St Peters Church, however surrounding trees were destroyed.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH, BADGEBUP
INSPECTION BY THE GOVERNOR.
Great Southern Herald
31 October 1923 – P3
On the journey by special train to the opening of the Nyabing-Pingrup rail extension, a short break was made at Badgebup to allow Sir Francis and Lady Newdegate an opportunity of inspecting the pretty little church built by the Warren family as a memorial to J. C. D. (Campbell) Warren, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Warren, of Dyliabing, who lost his life on “active service.
The train was met by Mr. and Mrs. Warren, who escort ed their Excellencies over the building, a photograph of which is produced herewith. Sir Francis Newdegate afterwards planting a tree in the church grounds to commemorate his visit.
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DVA ANZAC PORTAL
St Peter’s Church – Badgebup
On 16 August 1918, just three months before the Armistice of 11 November, John Campbell Dale Warren was killed instantly when a German shell penetrated the Battalion Orderly Room in the basement of a house at Guillaucourt, where he was sheltering. Red Cross files, available on the Australian War Memorial website and linked to this brief account, provide a long eyewitness report of the incident in which Campbell perished. Read more.
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ROCKWELL HALL
From the “inHerit – State Heritage Office website
In 1907, and proposed by F. H. Flugge and J. C. Warren, Rockwell Hall was built as an Agricultural Hall and also used as a schoolroom. Mr. Flugge and Mr. Warren continued to be secretary treasurer of the hall committee for 25 years.
The builder was L. F. Kleeman, whose tender was £177.10.6, while Mr. Charles Elliot made the bricks in Mr Flugge’s paddock at a charge of 30/- per 1,000 with 25,000 to be made. Residents of the district carted water and firewood to the site where the bricks were made and fired.
The hall was officially opened by Wesley Maley [2] [3] the Local Member of Parliament, on November 20, 1907 and became the social centre of the community being utilised for dances (Red Cross Ball), concerts, wedding receptions, churches, polling booth, school, and meetings (tennis and cricket clubs), other various bodies, e.g. Farmers and Settlers Association.
The Rockwell school opened on 27th April 1908 with Lillian Davenport as the teacher. Due to falling numbers of students by 1916 the school opened for only half the week sharing the teacher with Coblinine. The school closed on 11th May 1917 not to reopen again until 19th February 1926 under the name “Coblinine East”. It then closed for the last time in 1933. Students of the school planted sugar gum trees at the front of the hall.
Tennis courts and a cricket pitch were also on the site and used by the locals. Cricket started in 1909 on ground just north of the hall. The pitch was made with bricks left over from the building and covered with matting for each game.
West of the hall, just up the hill, was the first public building in the area, a timber and iron Presbyterian Church. There is no evidence of this remaining and is assumed to have been eaten by white ants. It is expected that other denominations conducted services in the hall. A regiment of the Light Horse Brigade was formed there in 1917.
A stone supper room and a corrugated iron dressing room were added in 1921 and were built by the local Flugge brothers. It was opened with a lavish fancy dress party.
As far as is known only one person has died at the hall. She was Molly Longmire (nee Flugge and living at Riverside) who collapsed and died at the farewell party in 1944, which the district were throwing for her and husband Malcolm at Rockwell.
By 1940 the community had started to decline and joined with the close by Badgebup farmers. The name of Rockwell has been continued with both the CWA Branch and the Farmers Federation Branch. They are still known as the Badgebup Rockwell members.
Current owners Nick and Cecily Richardson have since commenced alterations to the hall for residency purposes.
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KATANNING-BADGEBUP RAILWAY LEAGUE
Southern Argus and Wagin-Arthur Express
19 June, 1909
The Katanning-Badgebup Railway League held a meeting on Friday evening in the Katanning Hall. The chairman explained that the object of the meeting was to urge the Government the earliest possible construction of a railway from Katanning eastward through Badgebup. The project has been favourably reported on by Mr Muir and by the Minister for Lands, and had been practically promised by the Premier.
Governor Newdegate opens the rail extension from Nampup (Nyabing) to Pingrup in 1923.
On the motion of Mr Robert Warren, seconded by Mr W.G, Coote, the following resolution was carried with only one dissentient:
“That in the opinion of this meeting the time has now arrived for the Government to commence the construction of the proposed railway from Katanning eastwards through Badgebup, and at least as far as the rabbit proof fence.”
The following were appointed a deputation to present the foregoing resolution and petition from all concerned to the Premier at an early date: Messrs Arnold Piesse, Mills, Warren, Woolf, Coot, Caldwell, Johnson, Flugge, Charsley, King, Shields, Banko and Wanke.
Mr Arnold Piesse said that he understood that Mr Muir expected to be in Katanning early this week to carry out a closer inspection of the proposed route of the railway, and that his staff had already arrived.
From the “inHerit” State Heritage Office website
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KATANNING – NYABING RAILWAY
From: Railways of Australia
by Daryle Phillips
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The WA Government Railway to Nyabing began construction in 1910, and in April 1912 the Katanning-Nampup (Nyabing) Railway line officially opened. In 1923 this line was extended to Pingrup and this ceremony was officiated by Governor Newdegate. A special luncheon was held for this occasion, which was provided by the local women. In 1951 the railway service from Nyabing to Pingrup was suspended by the government and in 1960 it closed. However, the following year the line did open on a seasonal basis.
A train arrives in Katanning off the Badgebup-Nyabing branch line. Katanning’s CBH bin is in the background.
The Katanning – Nampup (Now Nyabing) Railway was constructed between 1910 and 1912. In 1919 the Albany Advertiser reported of the extension of the railway to as far as Ravensthorpe. This railway was never to eventuate. In 1923 the railway line was extended easterly from Nyabing to Pingrup, and the district surveyor had land surveyed for a townsite at the railway terminus.
Many floods where known to cut the railway. July 1, 1923 saw a large flooding event throughout the Great Southern and South West areas cutting a large amount of the WAGR Railway system including the Katanning-Nyabing branch line.
March 13, 1934 was another one of these events. On 31 October 1939 it is reported that jagged ice blocks as big as tea cups two inches of rain fell at Kwobrup in a short period of time causing wash outs on the Katanning to Pingrup Railway.
1928 saw a large harvest on the railway.
Some figures of tonnage include:
Ewylamartup – 2,000 tones
Badgebup – 10,000 tones
Kwobrup – 2,500 tones
Moornaming – 1,500 tones
Nyabing – 4,000 tones
Kuringup – 6,000 tones
Chinocup – 10,000 tones
Pingrup – 40,000 tones
Total: 85,000 tonnes
Note this was all bagged grain, not bulk.
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SPORT
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WURGABUP RIFLE CLUB
On 9 July 1910 a meeting was held in the Rockwell Hall to discuss the forming of a Rifle Club. No attendance record is available, but apparently there was sufficient interest to go ahead with the lease of available Commonwealth land, and the Wurgabup Rifle Club was formed and established on the same site it occupies now. Within days the clearing of trees began, all done manually of course, and by August tenders were called for the construction of a target pit and stop butt (the remains of which are still to be seen today).
The target mechanism installed was quite different from our present frames. Targets were in pairs and pivoted on a central axle which meant one was in the ready position at the top and the other at the bottom to be marked. The marker’s job was to rotate the target when fired on.
In the years between 1910 and 1921 some forty-odd members attended the club, however other sports such as football and cricket became more attractive, and it had to close in 1922. Continue reading
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CRICKET
The Badgebup Cricket team at Badgebup
State Library 230087PD
Badgebup Cricket Team 1933-1937
TOUR OF CLAREMONT TEAM.
West Australian
11 April 1934 – P10
The Claremont team, under the management of Mr. Ashley Cooper toured the Great Southern districts during Easter, visiting Kojonup, Badgebup, Woodanilling. and Wagin, and played an all-day match with each district. An enjoyable time was spent each day, and good cricket was the result.
Kojonup was dismissed for 93 (E. Bignell and T. Savory. 19 each), while the touring side made 251 (L. Bandy 60, R. Wilberforce 62, J. Prosser 43).
Badgebup made 85 (A. Wilson 10, A. Caldwell 12 D. Turner 10) and the touring side replied with 151 (T. Dowling 31. R. Wilberforce 30, F. Alexander 22, J. Burton 24).
Woodanilling scored 105 (W. Crompton 33, G. Fidock 17, F. Bell 18) and the visitors 165 (L. Handy 52, J. Burton 30, Fitzharding 24).
The Wagin team compiled 89 (J. Hofkin 11, G. Box 13. Davidson 13) and the tourists replied with 8 for 165 (L. Bandy 19, J. Prosser 71, J. Wilberforce 23).
The ball used in the last match of the tour, mounted and suitably inscribed was presented to the manager of the team (Sir. Ashley Cooper) as a mark of appreciation from members of the team.
Claremont Cricket team at Badgebup
State Library 230088PD
Claremont Cricket Team at Badgebup 1933-1937
The sports shed in the background of both cricket photos above as it is today (August 2023)
Photo credit – Arthur Todd
The Badgebup cricket ground toad (August, 2023)
Photo credit – Arthur Todd
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TENNIS
BADGEBUP NOTES
Great Southern Herald
8 December 1950
On Sunday, the first games of the season were played on the newly colassed Badgebup Tennis Courts. A match is to be played at Pingrup on Sunday next, and the official opening will take place on December 17.
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Badgebup tennis courts today (August, 2023)
Photo credit – Arthur Todd
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OBITUARY’S
MISS ELIZABETH MAY SARGENT.
Great Southern Herald
8 July, 1935
The death took place at her home, “Boongadoo,” East Katanning, recently of Elizabeth May (“Babs”), the 19-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs A. McD. Sargent. Deceased had not been over robust, and some 18 months or so back developed heart troubles from which she had been a sufferer, during that period.
Mr and Mrs Sargent left nothing undone in an endeavour to combat the complaint, the best of local and city medical aid having been obtained and every care and attention being bestowed upon her, but without avail. Latterly, when she became worse, a trained nurse was obtained. The young lady remained conscious to the last.
The remains were laid to rest in the Presbyterian portion of the Katanning cemetery in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the well- respected family. The Rev. J. R. Thrum performed the last sad rites, while Mr J. Squiers attended to the funeral arrangements.
The pall bearers were members of the local Masonic Lodge, viz., Messrs A. D. Smith, C. G. Rhead, J. Barkley, F. A. Rogers, E. H. Meins and J. Thomson.
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HODGE, LARRY & BONNIE
Author: Bonnie Hodge
Submitted by Vincent Hodge – Vancouver, Canada
Larry and Bonnie Hodge moved with their five children from California to Badgebup for several years in the mid 1960’s. Larry worked for Merv and Cherry (Gwendolyn) Scott at “Beleli” on Warnaminup Road before moving to Perth for five years. The eldest of their two children, Vincent and Valerie, attended the Nyabing Primary School for two years.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Dozer made roads.
FURTHER SECTION IN EAST WARD
Great Southern Herald
31 August 1951 – P8
During the presentation of member’s reports at the meeting of the Katanning Road Board on Wednesday last, reference was made to the recently bulldozed road in the East ward. Mainly in the nature of an experiment 31 miles of the Boundary Road, about six miles south of Badgebup on the boundary between the Katanning and Kent district, was cleared and formed by a bulldozer working in the area. The roadway was subsequently graded up by the Katanning Board. The work was considered to be satisfactory by the supervisor.
Mr. L. J. Cheetham drew attention to the fact there was no connecting link between Ewlyamartup and Kwobrup from the main Badgebup Road to the parallel roadway to the south. He stated the residents near A. R. Kiddie, adjacent to the road just ‘dozed, were most enthusiastic about the work and recommended the Board should have the bulldozer clear and form the four-mile link between the Shaw and Scotchman’s Roads.
Mr. A. E. Clegg supported the move, stating the Board had decided to do such work about five years ago but had taken no action. It was resolved that immediate arrangements should be made to have the four-mile linking road bulldozed.
SOCIAL NOTES
BADGEBUP NOTES
Great Southern Herald
10 October 1947 – P8
Last Saturday night the South Badgebup parents held a social in the Moortvale School in order to raise funds for their contribution towards the film projector to be used for the children’s visual educationist Gnowangerup Central School. The sum of six pounds was raised and presented to Mr Joe Ball who represented the Parents and Citizens’ Association of that centre. The usual dancing and games occupied most of the evening; the honorary musicians who played were Mr George Meredith of Badgebup and Mr J. Bell of Gnowangerup.
Mrs Alan Kiddie has now arrived home with her new baby daughter, Sara Jean. Little Wilma thinks Baby Sister “the tops”.
Mr Barrett Snr., intends to visit relations in the Eastern States during this month.
Deepest sympathy is extended by all Badgebup and Rockwell friends to the Warren family in their recent sad loss.
Mrs Winnecke will be motoring up to Perth on Wednesday, October 8, with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr A. Poett. She intends to leave for the Eastern States on Thursday evening.
Several Badgebup entrants were successful at the Nyabing Agricultural Show, with Mr Stan Hoglin winning first prize for Iceland Poppies and Stocks, and second for Calandulas. Mrs A. Poett also won six prizes in the flower section.
The Martyn Bros. were well represented in the prize winners for wool and sheep, as they received seven prizes out of the nine for wool and three prizes for sheep.
Mrs Carrie Snr., is now visiting her son and daughter-in-law in Pingrup for a few weeks prior to her return home to Emu Point.
Friends of Mrs Turner Snr. will regret to hear that she has suffered indifferent health of late.
Interested members of the Badgebup Tennis Club held a busy bee at the courts last Sunday, and tennis will soon be a regular weekend feature.
Mr Bill Martyn and Mr Robert Barrett intend motoring to the city to attend the Royal Show.
Mrs Green, Mrs Dolan’s mother was suddenly taken ill on Thursday, October 2, when a doctor had to be sent for in the early hours.
As a result of a fall a couple of weeks ago Mrs. Kiddie Snr., fractured her wrist and she still has her arm in plaster.
Mr and Mrs Russ Snr. motored to Perth on Tuesday, October 7, in order to meet daughter, Mabel, her husband, and small son, who arrived on the “Westland” on Thursday morning.
Mrs George Goodchild Snr. has been holidaying in Perth since she went up to the C.W.A. Conference which was held recently.
BADGEBUP NOTES
Great Southern Herald
31 August 1951 – P2
PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Klem of Corney Point, South Australia, paid a return visit to the district last week, this time as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrie Caldwell.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Goodchild are entertaining Mrs. Goodchild’s father, Mr. Shaw of Perth. Mr. Shaw is convalescing after a serious illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kiddie and family are spending the school holidays in Perth.
Mrs. Max Beeck and Colin have also gone to the city, where they are staying with Mrs. Beeck’s sister, Mrs. J. Cooke.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Russ of Albany are the guests of their son and daughter-in-law, for the duration of shearing.
District visitors to Albany are Mr. R. Goodchild, who spent last weekend there, and Mr. E. Fininley, who motored down on Monday for a short stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Martyn and Trevor, motored to Quairading last week, where they intend staying a few days before going on to Gabbin to spend a short holiday with Mrs. Martyn’s parents.
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MEMORIES OF BADGEBUP
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