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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

4

Kirup Corner Junior Red Cross Tuck Shop Raises Funds

Kirup Junior Red Cross held its second tuck shop in recent weeks at the school producing a combined total of £2 1 6 for the Circle. President Kevin Briggs secretary Ida Sertori and adult leader Mrs Belton thank all helpers. A girls craft group led by Miss Ellis formed at State School and met at Kirup Hall to make felt toys for fundraising or hospital use.

Kirup Junior Red Cross Kevin Briggs Ida Sertori Mra. G. Belton

Local Boy Beris Dilley Wins State Heavyweight Crown

Beris Dilley, known in Kirup circles for sport and youth work, won the heavyweight final at the State Tournament held at U City Stadium in Perth. He out-pointed steve Zoranich despite the heavier opponent, in three two minute rounds. Mentor Mr T Sheehan, a former State Lightweight champion, believes Beris can become a serious contender for the State Heavyweight Amateur Championship.

Beris U City Perth Steve Zoranich T. Sheehan Beiieves Berls

Kirup Dominates Noggerup in Lopsided Home Victory

Kirup outplayed Noggerup 19 15 to 6 8 at home. R Allen stars with multiple goals as Kirup's experience and teamwork win decisively, while Noggerup struggles to challenge throughout.

Kirup Noggerup R. Allen Steet Neesdounly Nera P. O'Dea J. McDonald TD. Wilkins Tom Cunningham T. Allen A. Larson H. Layman C. Gardiner

Nevins Honored At Kirup Farewell Social Before Move

Residents and local groups gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs V Nevin as they transfer from Kirup to Gnowangerup after six years. Speakers praised his public service, support to farming, and football club leadership. Gifts included a wireless chair as a lighthearted note about red tape.

W. Wringe

New representative for Kirup Corner announced

The Kirup Corner announces Mr. T. Watson as successor to Mr. W. Nevin as Advocate representative. Watson will accept news items advertisements and job printing for the paper and will uphold the paper’s services.

W. Nevin Kirup Corner T. Watson Watson

Kirup Rifle Club elects officers for coming year

At the Kirup Rifle Club meeting held on Tuesday July 26 officers were elected for the year: Captain Moore re elected vice captains A Cooper and A Hillier secretary J Moore re elected treasurer Lawrenceitz gerald and committee R Graham W Goddard South West Union delegate A Warner. The first shoot is planned for Sunday August with efforts to re introduce inter club matches in the zone. Each club will provide a cup to be contested by the local teams.

Kirup Rifle Club Moore A. Cooper A. Hillier J. Moore Lawrenceitz Gerald R. Graham W. Goddard South West Union A. Warner

Manjimup Teams Win in Weekend Hockey Matches

Manjimup teams each won Sunday hockey games against Jardee and Palgarup with scores of four to one in one match and one to three in another. Scorers included Privett four goals Doust Aspland and Cowles for Palgarup. Jardee goalie Ted Haste and Col Richardson stood out with Dave helping.

Manjimup Teama Jardee Palgarup Manjimup Privett Doust Aspland Cowle Cowie Manjinung No Jardée Manjimup No Bravery Fouracres Hatten Gmunn Col Richardson

Regulation on TB testing for royal show beef and dairy stock

Mr. Walter argues a regulation requiring TB testing more than 60 days before the Royal Show and 60 day isolation is unfair. He notes breeders who spent large sums on pedigree stock cannot afford to isolate during the main mating season, while dairy cattle face only 6 days.

Walter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Junior Red Cross Beris Dilley R. Fisher R. Elliott D. Jackson D. Fisher R. Child D. Wilkins Mrs. V. Nevin Nevin Gnowangerup J. Lewis Wringe W. Wright Mullalyup Cricket Club FF. Goddard W. Jordan Westralian Farmers Ltd Mr. Nevin Quinn Valgoo Mrs. Quinn Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet W.& E. Young General Storekeepers W. R. L Clarke Mullalyup Bridgetown Advocate National Library of Australia Tom Allen T. B Bridgetown Agricultural Society W. K. Walter R. Wheatley A. Hodgson G.O.C Goc Western Command J. S. Whitelaw Origen RSL HMV H.M.V Fisher’s Garage Bridgetown Nla.gov
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