NANNUP NEWS Visitors and Local Holiday Reflections
Mrs Grassi of Gold Gully travelled to Perth to meet relatives arriving from England to spend time in Australia with their son and daughter in law. Mr and Mrs Pearson, former Nannup residents, are holidaying in Western Australia from Smithton Tasmania, where Pearson runs mills for Kauri Timber Co. They praised Tasmania though Mrs Pearson said cold and snow were hard to adjust to, noting WA winter felt like summer. Mrs Wackett joined them for two busy days before returning home to King's Park road. A CWA social afternoon bade farewell to Matron Kerr and welcomed Matron Peterson and Mrs Munro.
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Tasmania
Painful Injury Ends in Narrow Escape for Mr Ivan Nevermann
Mr Ivan Nevermann had a lucky escape from serious injury on June 7 when his hand became trapped under a wire rope attached to a winch while loading logs. Unable to free his hand he started the winch again, turning the log until his hand could be freed. Two fingers of his right hand were severely torn and amputation may be necessary.
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Ivan Nevermann
Nevermann
Nannup Mourns Jeff Campbell Departure
Nannup’s football team will miss Jeff Campbell brilliant centre half of the Red and Whites after he received orders from the P M G Department to take a month long holiday. Since his arrival he has won fans with his cheerful ways and fine football. Fans will have wistful eyes as he departs and all wish him luck and good football.
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Nannup
Jeff Campbell
P.M.G
Jeff
Nannup School Faces Space Strain as Closures Loom
School notes warn that closing Cundinup this month and starting bus service to Nannup will require all four rooms for classes. The narrow corridor will hold manual training benches, and storage space is at a premium. The Parents and Citizens' Association urges united support to improve local facilities as visual education expands. Mr. L Whiteman will serve as relieving head teacher during Mr. Forster's absence abroad.
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Cundinup
Nannup
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Fressing Nannup
L. Whiteman
G. Forster
Carlotta C W A Holds Meeting and Plans Purchases
Carlotta C W A met early last week with 10 members present to discuss several matters. Material bought in Perth was well received and a decision was made to purchase more wool funded by the afternoon tea fund. A few showers briefly marred the event but all attended enjoyed a dainty afternoon tea.
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Carlotta C.W.A
Aterial
Perth
Junior Farmers Club Formed in Nannup
A Junior Farmers Club branch formed in Nannup on Wednesday evening last week. State organiser Mr. Young addressed the attendees on movement activities to an enthusiastic gathering of youths. Officers for the year were elected: adult leader Mr. Keith Carnock. president Miss B Hutchins. vice-president Tony Annels. secretary Miss L Steinlin. social organisers Miss Harrison and Warren Dixon. club reporter Miss P Higgins. Supper followed the meeting. The town’s support for the venture was noted.
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Junior Farmers' Club
Nannoup
Young
Keith Carnock
B. Hutchins
Tony Annels
L. Steinlin
Harrison
Warren Dixon
P. Higgins
Aiter
Nannup
Nannup Road Board appoints local medical officer
At a Saturday meeting the Nannup Road Board appointed Dr. Munro as local medical officer of health for 15 pounds per year. They sought updates on Commonwealth State rental homes and agreed to readdress State Housing Commission inquiries, with a copy to MLA E K Hoar. Sanitary matters and rubbish removal were discussed with Mr. A Brighton.
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Nannup
A. Brighton
Board Room
Brighton
Nannup Girls Hockey Win 6–Nil At Balingup
The Nannup girls edged Robins 6 to 0 in muddy conditions at Balingup. Miss D Hutchins scored all six goals as newer players learn from umpires’ hints and captain Mrs Woods praises the improving side.
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Nannup Girls
Nannup
W. Woods
Football Nannip V Greenbushes B team match result
Greenbushes B defeated Nannip with 2 goals 4 behinds to 1 goal 2 behinds in a football match.
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Nannip
Greenbushes
Price Increase Hits Export Work at Robbs Jetty
The West Australian reports a price rise affecting export work at Robbs Jetty. Details are limited in the fragment, but the notice signals higher costs for trade and related shipping activities tied to the jetty facility.
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Robbs Jetty
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Dorsett Motor CO
Runbury
Iridgetown
Stirling
John F. Smith & CO
Bridgetown
Nannup News
Road Board
Nannup Hotel
G. Whitaker
Bones
Manjimup Dairy Produce Co
Manjimup
Balingup
Britannia Cafe
Steere Street
C. Prastidis
Fish and Grills
Hampton Street
J. Prastidis
South West Tyre Service Pty. Ltd
Spencer ST
Bunbury
Tel
Co-Operative Limited
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