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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1949

Page

4

Kirup Outclasses Donnybrook In Opening Match

Kirup defeated Donnybrook 14 goals 19 behinds to 6 goals 6 behinds in the 1949 season opener at Kirup ground. T Beshman led Kirup with five goals and R Allen, P O Dea among best players for the winners. Donnybrook’s T Howlett, N Walker and P Trigwell scored.

Kirup Donnybrook T. Beshman D. Wilkins T. Sheahan F. Newton Wall P. Trigwell A Howlett N. Walker T. Howlett R- Allen P. O'Dea D- Wilkins BE. Wall J. Licciardello L. Trigwell

Local visitors and holiday travelers around Perth area

Mr and Mrs Tom Davis drove to Perth for the long weekend. Mr and Mrs Steve Lyon enjoyed a few days at Siesta Park during Easter. Harry Dunstan spent the weekend in the city. Ron Bell of National Fitness Bunbury visited Kirup. Mr and Mrs Jack Allen from Manjimup paid a short visit to Kirup. Miss P Butcher relieved J Hinnrichsen at the Post Office and spent the long weekend at Dunsborough. Mr and Mrs Dick Winnish also spent a few days in Perth, driving down Friday.

Siesta Park Steve Lyon Kirup Ron Bell National Fitness Staff Bunbury Jack Allen Manjimup P. Butcher J. Hinnrichsen Dunsborough Perth Dick Winnish

Kirup Youth Club Display Delights Local Audience

Kirup Youth Club showcased a evening program at Kirup Hall with dances rhythm exercises vaulting and bar work by senior and junior boys and girls. Instructors Doug Wilkins and Tom Sheahan led vaulting and bars while Ron Bell addressed the crowd and a planned display at Balingup could revive National Fitness activities.

Kirup Kirup Hall Doug. Wilkins Tom Sheahan Ron Bell South-West National Fitness Council

Nannup Notes Record Local Moves and News

Miss E Spitz returns from city on a brief honeymoon visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Eden. Miss L Steinlin and Mrs Steinlin travel to Bunbury for two days then return. Mr R Rowe Jr. rides Friday bus to city for a short stay. Bill McAttee and George Baker return on motorbike. Do Sexton and father come back from city. A Helgan rides road bus for holidays. Matron Rogerson begins duties at Nannup District Hospital.

L. Steinlin Mrs. Steinlin Mrs. Litz Bunbury R. Rowe Jnr Bill McAttee George Baker Nannup George

R A O B Honours At South West Grand Lodge Meeting

The Nannup Lodge Orient No 16 receives high honours as founders P J O Mara and F Badrick rise to top posts in the South West Provincial Grand Lodge. T Curtis of Jarrahwood elected Deputy Grand. corrections note Master Baden Happ’s fifth birthday and related travel details.

Nannup Lodge Orient No. 16 P. J. O'Mara Order South-West Bro. F. Badrick C.pp Bro. T. Curtis, C.p Jarrahwood Messrs F. Badrick Bunbury

Log Chops Trophy Awarded at Manjimup Sporta Carni val

The president of the W A Chopping League presented Mr George Coutts with a coup donated by Mr J H Cumming of Boyup Brook. Coutts won the W A 13 inch Underhand Championship held at Boyup Brook on March 7 Labour Day.

W.A. Chopping League George Coutts J. H. Cumming Boyup Brook Coutts W.A

No 2nd Testing Unit For Balingup District

There were not sufficient new applications to form the new unit and lack of equipment was an insurmountable obstacle. Members criticized higher-ups for poor cooperation while plans to thank two gentlemen for their efforts were moved. Delegates for the conference were nominated and a social dinner was planned in honor of Eric Cleveland.

Department of Agriculture E. C. Cleveland Bowra Warner E. ©. Cleveland Eric Road Board

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J. Crowley A. Cross K. Crowley N. Cross R. Connaughton A. Crowley A. Howlett Tom Davis Harry Dunstan Jack Coleman Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet Tom Allen W.& E. Young General Storekeepers W. R. L. Clarke Mullalyup National Library of Australia iDisplay Balingup Nannup Review Miss E. Spitz Mrs. Eden Mr. Do. Sexton A. Helgan Matron Rogerson Nannup District Hospital R.A.O.B Mrs. J Mountford Maaster Baden Happ J. Kearney Parkhill Mr. H. Hutchins Mr. Hutchins Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Nannup Garage & Service Stn M. McCafferty Prop P.O. Box Kriesler Balingup District Walker Dowrick Messrs. Walker J. Warner RK. J. Wakefield Nannup Hotel Doug. Arnold E. T E. Moyes Wilkinson Armstrong H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty, Ltd Tractor Tyrds Hampton Street Bridgetown Bri Dgetown Advocate Thurs Nla.gov.au Nla
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