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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1948

Page

7

Rovers prove superior in Bridgetown football clash

Rovers dominated Nannup in a Nelson Football Association match at Bridgetown, winning 13.14 to 9.14. L May starred as goal-sneak for Rovers, with strong ruck work from J Gibson and G Giblett guiding the home side to victory after a close third and fourth term comeback by Nannup.

Rovers Nannup Nelson Football Association Bridgetown L. May J. Gibson G. Giblett Widdison Pollock Asplin Rowe K. Scott Seuuler Wanke Waller Long J. Gillett Lynam Garrett T. Scott Archer Coleman O'Neill May J. Dwyer C. Elphick M. Ward J. Fleeton A. Togolini H. Hutchins Russell C. Nielson W. Wood II Nielson Doe A Kearney J. Dean Bb. Warner W. McAtee R Hlowes A. Guthridge W. Wood M. Guthridge H. Howes H. Patterson W. Hilzinger T. Jeffrey J Green Russell G. Baker Gildette Les May R. Long Stovers Dwyer Scott Wanke W Phick Ward J. Giblett

Nannup Ball Fashion Notes At Greenbushes Gathering

Greenbushes event featured Nannup CWA arrangements and a lavish table spread. Notable attendees wore a range of fabrics from satin and crepe to georgette and taffeta, including many with floral, net, or pastel accents.

Mesdames H. Longbottom Ford G. Widdison J. Lowrie Rafferty H. Vernon V. Moore Thompson Kemp C. Rowe M. Plunkett J. Ellis A. Plunkett M. Spits Baker Rodda L. Longbottom BP. Higgins Spiers F. Longbottom Lia Guthridge N. Duplessis R. Roberts Fredricks LL. Hutchins

Nannup Card Evening Aids Children's Christmas Fund

A social card night in Nannup raised funds for a children's Christmas. results list participants and scores with Mrs R Rowe and Mr Blythe among top totals. A surprise anniversary party for Mr and Mrs S Ford was also held that Friday.

Nannup Childrens Nannup_ taet WOEK R. Rowe Blythe Mason Gordon Mrs. S. Ford Nannup

Nannup Road Board Supports Health and Road Projects

At Friday’s meeting the Nannup Road Board approved funding for a travelling Infant Health Clinic vehicle and backed Mr. L. Dickson’s bulldozer purchase. The building permit for Mr. Jasperson was approved and the board supported Bridgetown Road Board in declaring the Bridgetown Nannup road a main highway. The board also endorsed a Local Court for Nannup and noted Mr. Morris’s departure for Pemberton.

Nannup Road Board Brockman L. Dickson Jasperson England Bridgetown

Warriors Dominate Boyup Brook In Straightforward Victory

The Warriors outplayed Boyup Brook with superior teamwork and busy forwards. Duncan, Tom Miller, and Whitton stood out in breaking the opposition’s defense while Boyup Brook struggled with poor passing and fumbles. Injury forced Whitton off and Tuckett replaced him as the Warriors sealed a comfortable win.

Warriors Duncan Tom Miller Whitton Caddy

Local Football Fixtures and Semifinals Schedule

Boyup Brook travels to Busselton on August 28 with captain Hep McLean expecting green and rede reinforcements from War riors club. Upcoming fixtures list two semifinals on August 22 and 19, a September final on the 12th, and a grand final on September 19 followed by the South West Carnival in Bunbury on September 24–26.

Boyup Brook Busselton Hep McLean Boyup Green Rede Warriors Rovers Balingup Nannup Centrals Nelson Warren Manjimup Bunbury

Bridgetown Repatriation Committee seeks relief fund transfer

On Friday the local Repatriation Committee asked the road board to hand over £30 17s 9d held in trust since the Distressed Relief Fund committee became inactive. The road board said it had no authority to release the money and agreed to convene a meeting of the defunct fund committee to arrange the transfer.

Bridgetown Road Board Distressed Relief Fund Committee Commonwealth Bank Repat

Poultry Advisor Morris Lectures in Nannup

Poultry Advisor Ralph Morris of the Agricultural Department visited Nannup on a Saturday. He delivered a lecture and demonstration on candleing eggs and packing for export at Mr. A Steinlin’s residence. Attendance was poor.

Ralph Morris Agricultural Department Nannup Imet A. Steinlin

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Warner Kearney EL Russell Brillance R. Nielson Hutchins MM. Guthridge Hillzinger G. Nielson McAtee Lonely M. Wood Barney Hay Hudson & Standard Cars V. Manolas Hampton St Marina Next Freemasons Shaone Bridgetewr Hampton Praders Steere Nannup Review Nannup C.W.A. Ball Greenbushes Orchestra D. Brockmans W. G. Scotts J. Perks R. Thompsons Hullets Ellis’s E. J. Perks Jasperson's D. Arnolds J. Brockmans M. Brockmans Mr. Morris Pemberton Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Queensland Insurance Co PW LD THAME J. Patterson Morgan Wood Brookman Callegari Dent Haywood Stanton Faulkner Tuckett Royup Brook Warrior Riley Miller Reg. Millar Prastidis Glaney Des Crowley Campbell Ted Glaney Crowley Rec Millar Hughes Callegaris Tucketteach M. Glancy Ferguson Prastidia Fox M. Armstrong R. Miller T. Miller National Library of Australia Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Refineries Nannup Hotel Doug. Arnold R. J. Wakefield F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Dyson Warren Road MacKay Nla.gov.au Nla
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