THEY HAD A BALL ! - Town of Walpole

For all your banking needs 

phone 9840 1783 or call 

into Bendigo Bank, Lot 44 

Latham Avenue, Walpole 

May 23rd 2007 

Community News of Walpole, 

Nornalup, Peaceful Bay 

& Bow Bridge 

THEY HAD A BALL ! 

See also Page 2

The Ball 

The Sea Rescue Group’s inaugural Harlequin Ball 

was a roaring success — big crowd, great band, fancy 

dancing and some incredible masks. 

The pictures tell their own story. See who you can 

recognize among those on our front page, and if 

that’s too hard, there are some on this page that are 

easier to pick. 

The Ball is sure to be repeated and looks set to 

become one of the highlights of Walpole’s social 

calendar. 

WESTERN POWER CLAIMS 

Walpole Quality Meats is pleased 

to advise that the claim for loss 

of stock over the Easter period 

has been settled in full. 

John O’Brien 

Walpole Quality Meats 

Massage 

Therapy 

Merry 0417 971 147 

Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10 am - 4 pm 

and at other times by appointment 

Front entrance, old Silver Chain building, 

Nockolds Street 

EC 5106 

Walpole & 

Surrounding 

Districts 

For prompt and quality workmanship 

on all types of electrical installations. 

Richard & Sarah Williams 

Phone/fax 9840 1243 

Mobile 0429 442 252 

District people are invited to join the 

BTH Ladies Club 

for a social 

SOUP AND SANDWICH 

LUNCHEON 

as a fund raiser for the Cancer Council. 

Come along to the Tingledale Hall on Friday June 1st 

at 12 noon and enjoy a variety of home - made soups, 

tasty sandwiches and tempting slices all for the 

cost of $10 per head. 

A reminder that gents are most welcome !! 

Walpole Weekly May 23rd 2007 — 2

Ron Palmer dies after short illness 

Another of Walpole’s originals, Ron Palmer, died on 

May 16th after a short illness. 

Ron was one of five Palmer children who were born and 

grew up in the early days of Walpole. 

Their parents were among the families brought here in 

the Walpole Land Settlement Scheme in 1931 and they 

had a farm just north of the town site. 

Ron’s siblings were sisters June and Betty and brothers 

Jimmy and Tommy. June and Jimmy have died and now 

only Betty (now Graham) and Tommy, are still alive. 

Ron was born at the old Nornalup Hospital on January 

26 th 1937 and went to the Walpole Number 1 School. 

He told a story of a time in his teens when he went to 

Perth and worked for a circus, dreaming of travelling 

with it round the world. The dream ended when police 

came to the circus after some thefts had taken place and 

told the young man he’d be better off moving somewhere 

else away from the gang of criminals he was 

unknowingly mixing with. 

Fortunately his sister Betty was living in Perth, so Ron 

had somewhere to go and later he worked for a time on a 

farm in the wheatbelt. 

Back in Walpole he took a fancy to Gwenda Underhill, 

but she didn’t return the interest and Ron turned his 

attention instead to her twin sister Betty. They had 

known each other for years and Betty recalls a time when 

Ron threw her rubber boots in a creek and offered to give 

her a dink on his bike. She quickly told him where to get 

off. 

Later when she was working at Tinglewood Lodge, he 

pestered her with phone calls and she finally allowed 

him to come and visit her there – provided he brought 

her a packet of cigarettes. 

The relationship blossomed and they were engaged for 

three years before they married at the Church of England 

church in Walpole in July 1958. They leased a block 

from Les Chatley and saved for three years to buy it, 

living there for 19 years and having five children: 

Dianne, Karen, Leonie, Graham and Rose. 

For some years they ran dairy cows and then beef cattle. 

GOLDEN WATTLE CAFÉ 

Please be advised that owning to the 

funeral of our dear Uncle Ron 

Palmer, the Golden Wattle Café will 

be closed from 3 pm Saturday 26th 

May, 2007. The service station will 

remain open 7 am to 6pm. 

Ron also worked for a firm of log hauling contractors at 

the local mill. For a while he drove his own truck for 

them, then worked on a bulldozer loading trucks, which 

included his own with someone else paid to drive it. For 

a time he did an extra shift as night watchman. 

The family were all keen on boating and fishing, even 

though Betty and some of the children couldn’t swim. In 

the early days they had a strange little boat which 

needed a magneto to start its “putt putt” engine. It also 

leaked and the children had to bail it out at the start of 

every trip. Everyone else was out on the water and 

started fishing by the time the Palmers got there. Later 

they graduated to bigger and better boats. 

Ron and Betty retired in the 90s and moved to a house in 

Walpole Street. They both played golf for many years 

but became keen caravaners, travelling all round 

Australia and spending three months each year at 

Carnarvon. 

Six months ago, to his surprise, Ron was diagnosed 

with lung cancer after being examined for a cough he 

had developed. 

He was never really sick and died peacefully, having had 

a good night’s sleep the night before. 

He was grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 11. 

RON PALMER 

Passed away peacefully on the 

16th May 2007. A celebration of 

his life will be held on the 26th of 

May at 11 am at the Tree Top 

Motel followed by a private, 

invitation-only internment. 

WALPOLE 

WINDOW 

CLEANING 

SERVICE 

Residential—Commercial 

Tel: Neil Borwick 98401381 


Weather 

Watch 

Temperatures and 

rainfall for week 

ending Sunday, 

20 th of May is: 

Hottest Day – Friday the 

18 th - 18.4 deg. 

Coldest Day – Monday 

the 14 th - 14.3 deg. 

Rainfall for the week is 

27mm, bringing the total 

rainfall for the month to 

79.6mm 

Thanks to Alison 

at DEC 

HAPPY 

BIRTHDAY! 

23 Merv Leggerini 

24 Rachel Goodsell 

26 Mal Lumbe 

27 Jim Goodsell 

28 Kevin Pierce 

29 Bryce Ward 

30 Jim Love 

St George’s 

Anglican Church 

Walpole 

Corner Vista and Pier 

Streets 

Holy Communion 

Sunday 10am. 

Contact: Rev Karen Urquhart 

9848 2173 

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Claudia Simpson conducts the first class in 

Spanish for a large group of interested local 

students 

Telecentre and TAFE 

break new ground … 

In a first for Walpole, a face-to-face class in Spanish was 

given at the Telecentre last week. 

The course is a profile TAFE module, and it is the first 

time any language course has been conducted “live” in 

Walpole. 

The participants have been eagerly awaiting the start. 

Many people in the district have visited Spain, some on 

several occasions, and some having relatives living there. 

There was strong interest when the possibility of 

learning the language was first suggested. 

Not only does local resident and lecturer Claudia 

Simpson, of Bow Bridge, originate from South 

America and naturally possess a good working 

knowledge of Spanish, she is also highly qualified to 

teach several languages. 

So if friends and neighbours start saying Buenos Dias 

instead of “G’day”, Si Si instead of “Yeah” or “amigo 

mio” instead of “Mate”, you’ll know who to blame. 

The course will run 17 weeks. There are still vacancies 

for one or two people and anyone joining this week 

should have no trouble in catching up. 

Kerry Halse 0427 482 437 

A/hrs Ph/Fax 9848 2437 



Concern over car park 

run-off 

Gilbert Stokman took this photograph 

during his visit 

Fisheries Department Volunteer and Education Activities 

Co-ordinator Gilbert Stokman believes something should be 

done about the orange silt that is washed into the Walpole Inlet 

from the car park at the boat ramp. 

Bunbury-based Gilbert saw the run-off when he was in 

Walpole recently to conduct a fishing clinic. 

He said the silt is covering marine organisms on the floor of the 

inlet and local people should be getting onto the DEC, the 

Shire and other authorities to do something about it. 

and fish confusion 

Gilbert is also concerned that some people cannot identify the 

fish they catch. 

“There are number of fish species that look very like each 

other, but have quite different daily bag limits and minimum 

sizes,” he said. “Unfortunately for young Australian salmon, 

they bear a close resemblance to adult Australian herring. 

While herring mature at about 19 to 21cm in length, salmon 

don’t reach maturity until they reach 54cm. 

“My advice is to grab a copy of the Department of Fisheries 

species ID guide for the region in which you fish. There are 

five parts of juvenile Australian salmon and herring that can be 

used as a checklist for knowing which you have caught.” 

“A young salmon has a pointed nose, a relatively small eye, 

smooth scales, a yellow pectoral fin and no black tips on its 

tailfin. In contrast, a grown-up herring has a rounded nose, a 

relatively large eye, rough scales, a transparent pectoral fin and 

black tips on its tailfin. 

“ It is also possible to mistake juvenile undersized pink 

snapper for adult black bream. Although adult snapper look 

nothing like black bream, adult black bream look disturbingly 

like young pink snapper to some fishers. “ 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 

COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS 

Community organisations seeking funding from 

Plantagenet Community Financial Services Ltd 

(MT BARKER COMMUNITY BANK BRANCH 

BENDIGO BANK) in the 2007/8 financial year are 

advised that submissions for financial assistance 

close on Friday 15 June 2007. 

Application forms can be collected from the 

Bank’s Walpole Agency at Walpole 

TeleCENTRAL, Latham Avenue, Walpole. 

All submissions must be in writing and should be 

addressed to 

The Board 

Plantagenet Community Financial Services Ltd 

PO Box 117 

MOUNT BARKER WA 6324. 


Walpole 

Dingo Services 

• Trenching 

• Post Hole Digging 

• Yard Cleanups 

• Fencing 

• Landscaping 

• Retaining Walls 

• General Bucket Work 

• Limestone Block Grab 

• Mobile Cement Mixer 

• Limited Access 1050mm width 

• Reticulation 

“DO IT WITH A DINGO” 

*Swimming Pool and Spa Pool/Bath 

Repairs and Maintenance* 

Phone 

Garth Nockolds 

0427 477 833/ (08) 9840 1098 

Tree Top Walk 

M otel 

RESTAURANT 

RESTAURANT 

Phone : 9840 1444 

Sunday Carvery 

every Sunday evening from 6pm 

As much as you can eat 

$22 per person 


How wrong 

(but right) 

they were 

In the absence of Techpet, some local IT addicts 

have been satisfying their desire for technological 

trivia by scouring obscure sources like back issues 

of Popular Mechanics magazine. 

Their attention was naturally caught by this picture 

in a 1954 issue which proclaimed this was what a 

home computer would look like in 2004! 

Scientists from the RAND Corporation had put 

together this model to illustrate their view of what 

the future was going to bring. 

The article confessed that the needed technology for 

such a wonderful machine would probably not be 

economically feasible for the average home. 

Also, the scientists admitted that their future 

computer would require technology that had not 

then been invented. 

“But, 50 years from now scientific progress is 

expected to solve these problems,” they predicted. 

They got that bit right, anyway. 

For your unique 

Wedding day 

anywhere anytime 

Contact BOB QUIN C.M.C. 9840 1480 

www.walpole.org.au/Quin 

Beaches Tree Top Walk Forests Farms 

• General bulldozing 

• Swamp dozing 

• Stock/Gully dams 

• Aquaculture ponds 

• Broad acre marron 

reservoirs 

• Drainage 

• Rehabilitation 

SOUTH WEST 

EARTHMOVING 

• Bulldozer 

• 22 tonne excavator with 

stump forks 

• Bobcat & Truck Hire 

• Tenders Accepted 

MOB. 0427 408 111 

PH: 9840 8110 FAX: 9840 8557 

PO BOX 245 WALPOLE WA 6398 

BURTON REALTY 

REAL ESTATE AGENTS 

AUCTIONEERS 

PROPERTY MANAGERS 

For all your Real Estate requirements call 

Maggie Wake Rodney Leggerini 

9840 8486 9840 1417 

Cliff Jefferson Joe Burton 

9840 8486 9840 8066 

EMERGENCY REPAIRS, 

RELINES AND NEW DENTURES MADE. 

OBLIGATION FREE APPRAISALS 

CONTACT GLENN 

PHONE: 9840 1441 MOB: 0429 401442 

FREE MARKET APPRAISALS 

Do business with the 

team doing the business 

Phone : 9840 1232 


9840 1395 

TeleCENTRAL Building, Latham Avenue, Walpole 

LIFESTYLE COURSES 

The following short courses are now 

on the drawing board. We are calling 

for expressions of interest only at this 

time. When numbers reach a good 

level we can then proceed to arrange 

dates, times and costs. 

• Best of Asian Cuisine 

• Chinese cooking 

• Thai cooking 

• Creative writing 

• Writing your Memoirs 

• Cake decorating 

• Intro to Aromatherapy 

• Cooking curries 

• A Spanish Tapas party 

• Italian cooking 

Happy Birthday wishes to 

Committee Members and 

Volunteers Di Horn and 

Jim Goodsell who tick over 

another year this week. 

We hope you both celebrate in 

style! 

Thanks so much to the kind 

guys who have offered to teach 

a group of ladies how to back a 

trailer. We will just wait a little 

while until everyone returns 

from holidays, then we’ll be in 

touch to arrange a time and day for you to 

put us through our paces! 

It was good to see so many people read the 

Telecentre page and come forward to offer 

their services. Goodonya, guys—much 

appreciated ! 

NEW COURSE !! 

Do you wish to learn the ins 

and outs of Spreadsheets? 

Then put your name down to 

take part in a Face to Face 

course on Microsoft Excel. 

Scheduled for Tuesday evenings, 3rd Term. 

Basic computer skills necessary. 

Did you see that we’ve now added 

Italian Cooking to the list of 

Lifestyle courses on offer? Hands 

on tuition in how to make the 

perfect pizza; use up that glut of 

tomatoes and zucchinis and make 

some great sauces to bottle and 

use throughout the year; great 

traditional dishes such as Lasagne 

with the perfect Bechamel sauce; 

Osso Bucco; and lots more !!!! 

Sincere Sympathy 

To Leigh Wallace (Bendigo Bank Manager) 

and family on the recent sad passing of 

your Mother. 

Also condolences to Betty Palmer and family on Ron’s 

passing last week. 

Our thoughts are with you all at this time. 

Thanks so much to the Walpole Work Camp Crew 

who very kindly cleaned the inside of the Hall last 

week ready for the Harlequin Ball. 

Special thanks also to Michele and Margaret who last 

Friday prepared and served a great lunch for the Crew 

who took part in a course at the Telecentre. 

What a talented group of Volunteers we are lucky 

to have ! 


From Nelia’s Desk …. 

A regular series of informative notes in relation 

to responsible home ownership and buying and 

selling real estate. 

Getting The O.K. Before You 

Buy 

It's only natural that home buyers want to save 

money on the costs associated with their property 

purchase. 

They shop around for legal/conveyancing deals, 

removalists and so on. 

Sometimes, especially on newer properties, they 

decide that the recommended pest and building 

reports are an unnecessary expense. 

Purchasers should never take anything for granted 

even on relatively new houses. 

Most real estate agents have a story or two of 

purchasers that were wiser after the event. The fact 

that a house is new doesn't mean that a purchaser 

should bypass the pest report. White ants can enter 

even a new home if a tradesman has been careless. 

They have been known to enter via formwork that 

has been left around concrete steps, for example. 

Reports that cost a few hundred dollars could save 

thousands even tens of thousands of dollars if the 

damage turns out to be extensive. 

Home buyers should make sure they use licensed 

tradespeople that have professional indemnity 

insurance. 

There should be no question of the buyer being out 

of pocket as long as the tradesperson is covered if 

they fail to analyse building faults that later become 

apparent. 

If your building and pest report does uncover 

problems that doesn't automatically mean you should 

pull out of the sale. 

One way to approach the issue is to re-negotiate the 

sale price to allow for repairs. 

Prudent vendors usually see the wisdom of making 

adjustments to retain their purchaser. 

Sometimes vendors prefer to arrange for a tradesman 

to carry out the work before settlement takes place. 

Even a termite infestation doesn't necessarily mean a 

purchaser should pull out of the sale. 

A surprising number of homes have had termites at 

some stage. It's a case of quantifying the damage and 

taking a calculated risk. However, in the case of 

serious structural damage which is often 

unquantifiable it is usually safer to give up the idea of 

purchase no matter how much you like the property. 

The ultimate choice is up to the purchaser. 

Building and pest reports are a tool for assessing the 

property's structural condition and ultimate suitability. 

In most cases they enable purchasers to reinforce the 

feeling that they have made the right choice. 

Experience and local knowledge mean everything 

THINKING OF SELLING? Always get our appraisal 

Call Nelia Pumphrey 9840 1270 


ABORIGINAL TRAINEESHIP VACANCY 

Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) 

Frankland District, Walpole Office 

The Department of Conservation and Land Management and the Department of Environment merged on the 1 st July 2006 to 

become the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC). 

Conservation and Land Management Traineeship 

Traineeship Agreement 

(Salary Range $15,164 - $25,259 under the National Training Wage. In addition camping allowance is available) 

We are seeking to employ one fulltime Aboriginal trainee to undertake a Conservation and Land Management Traineeship, 

commencing in July 2007. The successful applicant will be based at the DEC Walpole Office and will undertake 

a range of natural and cultural resource management duties, within the Frankland District national parks and 

reserves. 

The successful applicant will also undertake a Conservation and Land Management Traineeship, over three years, 

which will involve completing Certificates II, III, IV in Conservation and Land Management. Upon successful completion 

of the Traineeship, a permanent position will be offered within DEC. 

The role will include assisting DEC staff with: 

• Protection and management of culturally significant Aboriginal sites 

• Working closely with the Traditional Owners of the area 

• Nature Reserve Management 

• Nature Conservation programs 

• Fire Management Activities, including fire suppression 

• Parks and Visitor Services activities 

• General Office Duties 

Aboriginality – Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 - is a genuine requirement for this position. DEC 

encourages both male and female applicants, with a connection to the South West and South Coast to apply. 

Applications from people registered with local Job Networks and CDEP’s are encouraged. 

Applicants must note that a current Western Australian Drivers Licence or significant progression towards one is 

essential. 

Applicants must submit a letter of expression of their interest and resume. Please include a photocopy of your 

academic transcript and any relevant certifications. Applicants will be short listed for an interview and will undertake 

literacy and numeracy assessment on the interview day. 

Information Session 

An information session relating to the above appointment will be provided at 1200hrs on the 29th May for all 

interested applicants and family at the Walpole Recreation Centre, Latham Avenue, Walpole. 

For further information regarding this position please contact Mark Virgo on (08) 9948-1208. 

Applications should be received no later than midday on Wednesday 6 th June 2007 and should be addressed: 

“Confidential Aboriginal Trainee Vacancy”, Department of Environment and Conservation, South Coast 

Highway, Walpole, WA 6398. 


WE ARE MOVING 

As some of you may be aware, a new 

Police Station will be built in place of the 

current one. While this is happening we 

will be moving to a temporary office which 

is located in Nockolds Street, between the 

Post Office and Burton Real Estate. 

At this stage the move will be taking place 

on Monday 28 th May and we hope to be 

fully operational by the following day. The 

phone number of 9840 1618 will be 

remaining the same. 

Drew Taylor 

Officer in Charge 

Walpole Police Station 

Coming Events: 

Wednesday 23rd May Ladies Darts 6.30 pm 

Friday 25th May Happy Hour 5.30—6.30 pm 

Saturday 30th June HALF WAY — Mid Year party 

RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS AND COUNTER MEALS 

Lunch 12 - 2 pm Dinner 6 pm - late 

BOTTLESHOP SPECIALS: 

De Bortolli 

Chardonnay 

$6 bottle 

Carlton Draught 

Ctn subbies 

$38 

Bundy and Cola 

6 pack 

$16 

Tequilla Sunrise 

$5 

Over the bar 


Walpole Sea Rescue 

Group (Inc) 

HARLEQUIN BALL 2007 

The members of the Walpole Sea Rescue Group 

(Inc) would like to extend their appreciation to the 

following businesses, groups and individuals, for 

their support and gift donations towards the 

Harlequin Ball 2007. 

The night is only possible through such commitment 

by community members. We hope everyone enjoyed 

the evening. 

Big Hair Studio 

Coalmine Beach 

Holiday Park 

Flaming Hot 

Takeaways 

Jakkari House 

Burton Real Estate 

Debbie Clark 

Golden Wattle 

Enterprises 

Michael Filby 

Nelia Pumphrey 

Nornalup Tea Rooms 

Thank you 

As most of you are aware I am heading off in a 

couple of days to the sunnier skies of Karratha. 

I would just like to take this opportunity to welcome 

Peter and Kyle as the new WYC coordinators. 

I wish them all the best. You have a great bunch of 

young people to work with guys. 

I would also like to thank all of those that have 

helped and supported me through my time with the 

WYC, especially the Telecentre. Jenny, Lorraine and 

all the other volleys have been an invaluable source 

of support for me. I thank you all so much. 

Thank you mum & dad for being a constant 

inspiration to me and putting up with me when I was 

stressed! 

The young people that I have the absolute pleasure 

of working with during the last couple of years. I 

thank you endlessly. 

You guys have made my job fun ALL the time and 

easy….most of the time!! 

You are all the heart and soul of the WYC and I’m 

going to miss you all so much!! 

Cheers Leasha 

Pioneer Store 

Rhonda and Ric 

Perpoli 

Thurlby Herb Farm 

Top Deck Café 

Walpole Community 

Telecentre 

Walpole Craft Group 

Walpole Hotel-Motel 

Walpole Pharmacy 

Walpole Motors 

Walpole Quality Meats 

Walpole Visitor Centre 

WOW Wilderness 

Ecocruises 

Rest Point Holiday 

Village 

Ryan and Neil 

Henchie 

Tinglewood Cabins 

Tree Top Motel 

Walpole Country Club Inc 

Walpole Hardware and 

Rural Supplies 

Walpole Mechanical 

& Tyres 

Walpole Op Shop 

Walpole Post Office 

Walpole Real Estate 

Wooz and Suz Cafe 


Association 

visits site 

of sky jetty 

In conjunction with its 20 th Anniversary celebrations 

the weekend before last, the Walpole Nornalup 

National Park Association organized a trip to Little 

Mt Frankland where DEC is building a walkway. 

When completed, this will lead on to a sky jetty 

which will overlook a deep valley leading away up 

to the north east to the Soho Hills, taking in a 

magnificent vista. It is part of an interpretive centre 

to be built at Mt Frankland. 

Newly elected President Colin Steele said about 20 

members attended and all were equally surprised at 

the beauty of the surrounding area from this vantage 

point. After many photos were taken, they walked to 

the boardwalk leading to the track around the base of 

Mt. Frankland and followed this route back to the 

car park, enjoying the ruggedness of the area. 

“It never loses it’s beauty, no matter how many 

times you walk this trail,” Colin said. “Many thanks 

to Chris Goodsell, for guiding us in a semi-official 

capacity, around the site. 

“We then made our way back, some via the 

Swarbrick Discovery Centre which made for some 

entertaining discussions at the dinner in the evening! 

“On the Sunday morning, Rainbow Lady, along with 

Gary Muir, Ross and Leah, took us around the 

Walpole/ Nornalup Inlet systems and out to the 

entrance to the Southern Ocean. With Dr Anne 

Brearley on board to give us her thoughts on the 

ecology of the inlet systems we arrived at the jetty, 

where the group then made the 3km return walk 

across to Shelley Beach, returning with samples of 

sea shells, grasses and sea grasses. After a 

magnificent lunch on the jetty, we returned, with Dr 

Brearley explaining the collected items. The trip was 

an end to a perfect weekend.” 

As President of the Association, Colin said: “I am 

neither scientist, nor naturalist, more someone with 

a “little” knowledge on lots of things concerning our 

area. I feel the Association is here to bring 

awareness of the wonderful forests and systems we 

have, and to get people to appreciate what we have 

around us and see how important it is to protect and 

enjoy the area. With a very good working 

relationship with DEC, this allows us to provide a 

focus on the Park’s interest.” 

Part of the panoramic view from where the 

Sky Jetty will be at Little Mt Frankland. 

TERRY REDMAN MLA 

Member for Stirling 

Your local member in the 

Parliament of Western 

Australia 

Please contact me if I can 

assist you, your family, or 

your community group in any 

way 

Electorate Office: 2 Langton Road 

(PO Box 61) MOUNT BARKER WA 6324 

Freecall : 1800 644 811 Tel : 9851 1544 

Fax : 9851 1912 Email : Terry.Redman@mp.wa.gov.au 

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Sports Results 

Golf 

SCROUNGERS GOLF 

15/05/07 

(STROKE CYP's) 

WINNER; Ross Muir Nett 46. 

R/UP; Alan Barrington Nett 47. 

THIRD; David Anning Nett 47. 

NEH # 10; Gary Martin. 

NTP # 17; Bob Skippings. 

LEAST PUTTS; David Anning & 

Geoff Fernie 16 Putts. 

LONGEST PUTT HOLED # 

18; Kevin Pierce. 

SUNDAY 20/05/07 

(NORTHCLIFF OPEN, 

4BBB PAR 27 HOLES) 

WALPOLE PRIZE WINNERS. 

NORTHCLIFF OPEN 

WINNERS; George Doust & Neil 

McDonald + 16. 

SEVENTH PLACE; David 

Anning & John Tuckett + 10. 

BEST 3rd NINE; Peter Cooper & 

Ken James + 4. 

L/D # 5 (1-18); Drew Taylor. 

LONGEST PUTT HOLED # 9 & 

14; Ken James. 

NTP # 3; Stuart McKinley. 

NEXT WEEK 

27/05/07 

(RIVERVIEW OPEN); 

(HOME) CLUB TROPHY - 

AMBROSE. 

Giants in winning form, 

but at a high cost 

Denmark Walpole Giants are continuing their much 

improved season, but are starting to pay a price in 

injuries to a number of players. 

This weekend they put together a score of 18.18 to 

trounce Kojonup with 4.4. 

Best players were Matt Warburton, Cord 

Brunning, Reece Sinagra, Brodie Hickey, Darren 

Mumford and Josh Venhatachalam. 

Local lad Shaun Sims played a good game midfield, 

Chad Stewart had a quiet game by his standards and 

Warren Hawkins pulled a hammy in the early stages 

and could sadly play no further part in the game. 

Mick Dempster played very well until he received a 

heavy knock early in the second half and also sat 

the rest of the game out. 

Will Neil continues to push for a league berth 

playing good football in the reserves and the club is 

hopeful of having injured local trio Graham 

Hawkins, Damien Burton and Andrew Dempster 

back playing in the next couple of weeks. 

This Saturday (May 26th) the Giants travel to Mt 

Barker for a rematch with the Barker Bulls. 

Ladies Golf 

Winner of the Flag : Carol Dumbrell 

2nd Ros Hatfield’ 

3rd Pat Burton 

Ladies Darts (16/5/07) 

Di’s Ladies 6 - Barb’s Babes 2 

Ainslee’s Arrows 4 -Hel’s Angels 3 

H/S 120 Gosia; H/P 58 Linda 

ON FARM 

SOILS & 

MULCH 

4 kms 

North Walpole Road 

Walpole WA 6398 

For all your garden soils 

and mulch needs: 

• Native soil mix 

• Flower and vegies soil 

mix 

• Dark wood fines 

mulch 

• Straw mulch 

• “A” grade garden lime 

Bagged, 6x4 trailer 

and cubic metre rates 

For orders and pickup 

contact: 

Brad & Angie - 

98401079/0428401079 

Wayne & Carolyn - 98401043 

For all your 

Building 

Work 

BADMINTON 

Badminton has finished until further notice 

due to lack of numbers 

Derek - 98401386 

STAINLESS STEEL AND 

ALUMINIUM WELDING 

Architectural, balustrading, 

handrails, tube and pipe for marine, 

brewing and wine industry. 

CALL STEVE 9840 8214 

Contact Jack on 

9840 1187 nights. 

Deal with the 

Man Who 

Does The Job 


MERV’S CONCRETE SUPPLIES 

PRE-MIX CONCRETE 

SAND & GRAVEL CARTING 

SITE WORKS - HOUSE & SHED PADS – DRIVEWAYS 

LOADER HIRE & GRADER HIRE 

BLUE METAL & METAL DUST AVAILABLE 

Contact MERV Ph/Fax 9840 1130 

Mobile 042 8 401 130 

KEY CUTTING 

One of the many 

services available 

at your 

Community 

Resource 

Telecentre 

FOR SALE 

TV - Celestial 34cms 

1 year old—2 years left on 

warranty 

Was $170 new 

$70 o.n.o 

98401913 

FOR SALE 

2 lounge suites, both with 3 seater 

lounge and 2 chairs. 

$50 ono 

98401446 

FOR SALE 

1 jarrah table and chairs (6) with 

burgundy upholstery 

$500 o.n.o 

98401077 

FOR SALE 

1 double bed ensemble 

as new $250 

2 single bed ensembles $50 each 

1 single bed frame 

1 head board $20 

98401030 

FOR SALE 

4.7m cabin cruiser 

Evinrude 55 hp 

$4200 ono 

98401237 0428401640 

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AND BRICK PAVING 

Lay it once / Lay it right 

House slabs ■ Verandahs ■ Driveways ■ Sheds 

BRAD OR CHRIS 

PO Box 434 Phone/fax 98483191 

Denmark 6333 MOBILE : 0428 927 158 

Walpole Mechanical and Tyres 

Lot 5 Vista Street 

Phone (08) 9840 1297 A/hrs Mobile : 0419918076 

Mechanical servicing and tyre repairs, 

bulk oil, batteries and freight depot. Compactor for hire. 

Reasonable prices - Mon - Fri 8 am - 5pm; Saturday 8 am - Noon 

& Walpole Steel Fabrications 

HAY & SILAGE ROLL FEEDER RINGS 

1900ID $352 

CATTLE CRUSHERS 

NOW STOCKING CCA PINE 

STRAINERS, STRUTS, POSTS, 

POLES AND SOME STRAINERS ARE 

POINTED 

SHED AND HOUSE ROOF 

RECLADDING - FREE MEASURE AND 

QUOTE 

SHED BUILDING FROM SMALL 

GARDEN SHEDS TO INDUSTRIAL 

FARM SHEDS 

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WELDING & LATHE 

MACHINING 

WELDMESH GATES & 

DECORATIVE GATES 

CUSTOM GALV HEAVY DUTY 

TRAILERS 

TRUCK & UTE STOCK 

CRATES 

POST AND RAIL 

FENCING 

NEETASCREEN FENCING 

RETAINING WALLS 

D4 DOZER & 4X4 LOADER 

PHONE STEVEN 9840 1237 A/H 

9840 1640 W/SHED - 0428 401 640 MOBILE 


PIONEER STORE 

Nockolds Street Walpole 

SHELVING FOR SALE 

We are re-shelving and have sections of double-sided shelving for sale at $50 per 

section. Ideal for sheds or storage areas. 

TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORBOARDS 

Are being taken up. Anyone interested please contact us immediately or 

they will be removed for disposal. 

CONTACT BILL MUIR AT THE STORE 

RAVENHILL DAIRY PRODUCTS 

We now proudly stock locally produced Ravenhill milk and other products 

LiquorFORCE 

We are now a LiquorFORCE store. 

Introductory SPECIALS : 

WINE: 

Brown Brothers Everton Range 

2 for $21 or $11.99 each; 

Yalumba Y Range $10.99 

Goundrey Homestead Range $12.99 

Wyndham Bin Range $11.99 

Moondah Brook Range $11.99 

Rosemount Diamond Label Range $12.99 

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Range $13.99 

Morris Premium Cask Range $17.99 

Yalumba Traditional Cask Range $10.99 

Renmano Budget Cask Range $14.99 

SPIRITS : 

Bundaberg UP Rum $30.99 

Cougar Bourbon $28.99 

Jameson Irish Whiskey $34.99 

Bundaberg UP and Cola Cans $6-pack $18.00 

BEER: 

Coopers Pale Ale Stubbies $42.99 for 24 

Coopers Pal Ale Stubbies 6-pack $13.99 

Heineken Stubbies 6 pack $17.99 

Emu Bitter Stubbies 6 pack $11.99 


What’s on? 23rd May - 30th May 2007 

Wednesday 23rd May 

9 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop 

9 am - 1 pm : Peaceful Bay tip 

10 am - 5 pm : Walpole Public 

Library (closed 1-2 pm) 

10 am : Seniors at Rec 

Centre 

6 pm : Fire and Rescue 

training 

7 pm - 8 pm :Women’s 

Fitness Circuit at Rec 

Centre 

7 pm : Table Tennis at Rec 

Centre 

7.30 pm : Ladies Darts at the 

Walpole Hotel 

Thurs 24th May 

9.30 am : Playgroup at the Rec 

Centre 

9.30 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop 

10 am : Ladies Golf at WCC 

1 pm : Ladies Bowls at WCC 

1 pm - 5 pm : Waste 

Transfer Station 

7.30 pm : AA Meeting @ 

Anglican Church 

Friday 25th May 

9.30 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop 

10am - 1pm : Walpole 

Public Library 

1.30 pm : Circle of Song at 

Community Hall 

6 pm. : The Games at The Rec 

Centre 

Sat 26th May 

8 am - noon : Waste 


9am - 12noon : Walpole Public 

Library 

10 am - 1 pm : Op Shop 

Sun 27th May 

11 am : Sunday Winter Golf at 

Country Club 

1 pm - 4.30 pm : Peaceful Bay 

tip 

1 pm - 5 pm : Walpole Waste 


Monday 28th May 

10.30 am: BTH Porcelain 

Painters, Tingledale 

Hall 

6 pm : Indoor Hockey at Rec 

Centre 

Tuesday 29th May 

9.30 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop 

9.30 am - 11.30 am : 

Playgroup at the Rec 

Centre 

12.00 Noon : Scroungers Golf 

at Country Club 

1 pm : Autumn Club at 

Walpole Community 

Hall 

1pm - 5pm : Walpole Waste 


Wednesday 30th May 

9 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop 

9 am - 1 pm : Peaceful Bay tip 

10 am - 5 pm : Walpole Public 

Library (closed 1-2 pm) 

10 am : Seniors at Rec 

Centre 

10.30 am : Storytime at the 

Library 

6 pm : Fire and Rescue 

training 

7 pm - 8 pm :Women’s 

Fitness Circuit at Rec 

Centre 

7 pm : Table Tennis at Rec 

Centre 

7.30 pm : Ladies Darts at the 

Walpole Hotel 

CLUBS : Please 

notify us of changes 

to your times and 

venues. 

9840 8141 

0429 850 917 

HP & LJ 

. DAMS & SOAKS . BLOCK 

CLEARING . FENCE LINES 

AQUACULTURE-PONDS 

PLUMBING & GAS 

GF 009493 PL 6825 

Domestic & Commercial 

Ian Matheson 

email: icmplumbing1@bigpond.com 

Mobile: 0417 905 688 Phone: 9840 1918 


WALPOLE SHIRE SCENE – May 2007 

POWER ISSUES 

Following up on last month’s report on Council’s concerns with Walpole’s power failures, Wade De Campo (Shire 

President) and Jeremy Hubble (Director of Statutory Services) will join Ward Councillor Dave Tapley at a meeting with 

Western Power delegates and other stakeholders at the Denmark Shire Council’s officers to discuss the situation on 

Tuesday 22 nd May. The meeting has been coordinated by the Great Southern Development Commission. 

Western Power representatives will include: Mark De Later (Asset Manager), Syd McDowell (Network Performance 

Manager), Miriam Borthwick (Media representative) and AnnaLise Doesburk (Stakeholders Relations Officer). 

Cr Tapley stated that he hoped that the meeting would mean an end to the costly disruptions to Walpole’s power supply. 

REHABILITATION PROGRAM 

A grant of $6,560 from Coast West will allow the Shire to rehabilitate the Walpole Foreshore area from Swarbick Jetty 

running parallel along Walpole Street approximately 500 metres. The natural foreshore line has been severely impacted 

on over the years by invasive species and little attempt has been made to preserve the natural ecosystem. If this 

encroachment is not managed, the natural ecosystem along the foreshore will be lost. 

Council is expected to approve the rehabilitation project at its Council Meeting on Thursday 24 th May. Some 

preparation works, such as spraying, have been undertaken by the Parks Service team over the past two years as part of 

the normal Walpole Works programme at a cost of approximately $4,250. 

Provenance planting is a high priority of the grant and species survival, and all plants will be sourced from a local 

wildflower nursery. Labour required to advance the project has been volunteered by the Walpole Prison Camp and 

community (estimated at $ 4,655). All decision making has been undertaken in consultation with community members, 

and the South West Catchment Council has already contributed $1,000. 

COUNCIL MEETINGS 

Ordinary meetings of Council will be held on Thursday 14 th & 28 th June commencing at 5.30pm. All members of the 

community are welcome to attend. Agendas and Council Minutes are available for public viewing at our Customer 

Service Centre, Public Libraries or on Council’s website. 

SOUTHERN FORESTS MAP & GUIDE 

In 2006, Council’s Southern Forests Tourism Advisory Committee proposed to produce a comprehensive Map & Guide 

for exclusive use by the Visitor Centres. SFTAC members include the four Visitor Centres and a representative of the 

Department of Environment and Conservation. After input by the Visitor Centres, Shire and DEC, the final draft of the 

Map & Guide was presented to the SFTAC at its recent meeting in Pemberton. 

Cr Tapley and Don Redman, President of the Walpole Visitors Centre, expressed their satisfaction with the detail of the 

regional map, which covers the entire Shire of Manjimup, and the town maps of Walpole, Pemberton, Northcliffe and 

Manjimup. 

“The printer’s proof of the A2, double-sided map, is colourful and easy to read,” Cr Tapley said. “It is uncluttered by 

any commercial advertising, and will allow the Visitor Centre to easily direct tourists to tourist attractions and their 

destinations.” 

The Southern Forests Map & Guide highlights “Things to Do”, shows National Parks and Nature Reserves, and lists 

regional events. Its main purpose is to encourage visitors to stay longer in the district by being made aware of activities 

available. The final version is expected to go to print in June. 

Phone: 9771 7777 Facsimile: 9771 7771 Website: www.manjimup.wa.gov.au 

Email: info@manjimup.wa.gov.au 

After-Hours Emergency Number: 0407 900 023

THEY HAD A BALL ! - Town of Walpole

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