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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

7

Nannup Progress Association Reviews Actions at August Meeting

Nannup Progress Association met on Thursday August 5 to approve planting new trees on Adam Street replacing dead ones and to buy more trout from Pemberton for St Johns Brook. They gave October show planning attention and reported on Bunbury SW Conference. President W J Jenkins donates a trophy to the host and vice president F Badrick donates a prize for the best cake maker. Supper was provided by the ladies after the meeting.

Nannup Progress Association Adam Street Pemberton St. John's Brook F. Badrick I Taylor S.W Bunbury W. J. Jenkins

Farmers Union Meeting in Nannup Faces Low Attendance

A Lifetrans Farmers' Union gathering convened in Nannup on Friday morning with disappointing turnout. Mr. F J Pearson's report was received, confirming his role as Nannup's delegate to the Constitution Conference in Perth.

Farmers’ Union Nannup Lifetrans F. J. Pearson Perth

Nannup Social Roundup Includes Travel and Visits

Mr H Patterson returns from Perth after a days absence. Mrs Excell of Jarrahwood and Mrs Meares head to the city by bus. Miss Carmel Kent hosts a birthday tea. Miss D Pickles visits from her parents. J Kearney and others depart for exams and holidays. Nannup residents note bus shelter talk, Chamber of Commerce meeting outcomes, and locals visiting relatives in Mullalyup and Donnybrook.

Carmel Kent Miss D. Pickles Mrs. J. Kearney Mise Lt. Jenkins Nannup Balingup Hetty J. Kearney Jason Prriday Waroona Bernie Yates Mullalyup T. Murray Nannup District Hospital

Balingup Show Set to Open by Sir James Mitchell

Sir James Mitchell may open the Balingup Agricultural Society show on November 9, with patrons M L A H May and B B Hoar and Mrs. Leslie Craig joining. The committee asks for community help with repairs to stock pens, seating, and tools, promising free afternoon tea at working bees as the town prepares for a renewed high standard event.

Balingup Agricultural Society A. W. Purse James Mitchell Balingup M'S.l H. May BB. K. Hoar Leslie Craig M.L.C The Balingup Society

Greenbushes Social Notes and Film Spotlight

Local items list visits by Mrs. McCracken and Mr. G Robinson and others staying with hosts at Shamrock Hotel. Also notes Kath Streafield, J H Smith and Merle Guest returning from Perth. Barry Fitzgerald in California fuels grape farming plans in Cucamonga with Ray Milland and Barbara Stanwyck in cast.

McCracken A. Park G. Robinson H. Robinson C. Robinson Shamrock Hotel Barry Cucamonga Padre Roma Virginia Dare Ray Milland Barbara Stanwyck

Footballers Ball Was Great Success

Last Saturday night the Ball to welcome West Perth players was a great success. The hall was decorated in Centrals colors blue and white with stars and lights. Music by the Balingup band and help from Mr Norm Morris kept guests entertained. A sit-down supper was provided by the ladies committee and prizes were won by several attendees.

Footballers West Perth Balingup Norm Morris Johnny Larcombe Cox Winnish Kirup Kirup, Was Won By Mr. J. Glennie Brock T. Soutar Centrals Club M. Blythe D. Wilson N. Taylor Chum Mise R. Allen R. Lauchlan N. Sussmill H. Dunas Sharp A. Trezise Laurel Brooks D. Cox A. Brooks D. Buchanan R. Yates F. Patrona M. Meyn Irene Barton D. Walker Doreen Patricia Cox Lorna Murray Mary Adams Bernice Mitchell Caroline Butterley June Hoyle Coral Wilson A. Viner G. Parrett B. Ettridge A. Selfe B. Lindsay G. Sexton M. Mathews Meagher M. de Gugli N. Mre Tauchlin Vera Richardson J. Heywood MacLean

People Are Funny shines with Haley and stars

NBCs audience participation show grows on radio listeners as Jack Haley Helen Walker Rudy Vallee Ozzie Nelson Philip Reed and Frances Langford headline. The plot centers on Walkers schemes with Nelson and Reed to profit from the program produced by Haley as he delivers singing acting and dancing in one standout performance.

NBC Jack Haley Helen Walker Rudy Vallee Ozzie Nelson Philip Reed Frances Langford Phil Reed Walker Haley

Church Services in Greenbushes Parish August 15

The Church of England Greenbushes Parish schedules Holy Eucharist at Greenbushes 9.30 a.m. Maranup Ford holds Evensong at 2.30 p.m. Balingup offers Ivensong at 7.80 p.m. Rector H. C. Lawson presides.

Greenbushes Maranup Ford Balingup Ivensong H. C. Lawson

Pirates Dominate Kirup Ground One Sided Victory

Greenbushes hockey team travelled to Kirup to meet Donnybrook Pirates in a one sided game. The Pirates controlled play throughout and posted final scores Greenbushes nil Pirates 7 with N Rudd 4 goals R Connaughton 2 and J Brownie 1. M De Guglialmi of Greenbushes suffered an accidental blow but recovered to continue. Umpires were E McKelgie and Mrs Shepherd. Next Saturday Greenbushes hosts Kirup.

Greenbushes Kirup Donnybrook Pirates Donnybrook Pirates M. de Guglialmi Rudd R. Connaughton J. Brownie E. McKelgie Mrs. Shepherd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nannup Review Progress Association Discussions Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Queensland Insurance Co H. Patterson Mr. J. Kearney N. Treloar Chamber of Commerce Messrs T. G. Wilson R. R. Rowe Chamber BD. Smith A. Walker Albany Mrs. C. E F. Meares Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Refineries Nannup Hotel Doug, Arnold R. J. Wakefie F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Dyson Warren Road MacKay Bridgetown National Library of Australia James Mitchel California Barry Fitzgerald West Coast Ball Church of England Greenbushes Parish McCaul Brock’s Tea Rooms Greenbushes Cinema Presents Rayne Arry Fitzgerald Rudy Vallee News Capel Dairy Co W. G. Allen Greenbushes Vacuum Co Newton's Garage Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Oxy Nla.gov.au Nla
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