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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1947

Page

6

Nannup Who’s Who List of Local Leaders

Local directory lists key figures across town groups. Road Board chair J T Brock and Hospital Board chair R H Scott are noted with secretaries, plus club heads in Bowling, Rifle, and Cricket. Public figures include Postmaster R Tyler and 4H organizer F Badrick.

J. T. Brockman Solesy R. H. Scott F. Taylor F. Badrick J. Johnson R. Tyler R.S.L M. Longbottom R. Hall R. J. Dean Messrs W. Scott J. Wakefield A. Howard D. Blythe H. Happ Spot Mill H. Patterson W. Jenkins A. Rowe Parents and Citizens’ Association A. Hartley R. H H. Solesy Nannup State A. E. Hartley Bull Progress Association Cricket Club

C.W.A. Marks 10th Birthday With Long Service Badges

On Saturday afternoon last the C.W.A. women celebrated their tenth birthday at the rest room. Visitors came from Bridgetown and Busselton for a very successful turnout. Three long service badges were presented to Mrs. A. B. Higgins, Mrs. R. R. Rowe and Mrs. B. Vallance.

C.W.A Bridgetown Busselton R. R. Rowe B. Vallance

Mrs J Pearce Leaves By Train After Holiday

Mrs J Pearce departed by train on Tuesday following a holiday in the district. Guests at the Nannup Hotel last week included residents from Nedlands Perth Daglish Victoria Park and Melbourne figures such as Mr Ward Mr Abercrombie Mr Smart Mr Bullock Mr Ingram Mr Fellows Mr Buchan Mr McCutcheon Mrs G Merchant and her daughter Beulah Mr and Mrs Pearson from Melbourne. Dr Cole Mr W Dyson and others plan tea rooms in Nannup or Perth while Mrs Pearson visits with her daughter.

Nannup Hotel Ward Abercrombie Nedlands Smart Dagleh Bullock Perth Ingram Williams Victoria Park Fellows F. Buchanan Mr. McCutcheon Mrs. Pearson Melbourne W. H. Cole Dr. Cole Mr. J. Firbank A. Blythe

Timber Workers Union Named Officers and Contact

Timber Workers' Union announces D Rowe as secretary and Mrs B C Roberts as president with Mrs A J Jesperson as another officer. The group operates under the CWA banner and details appear in the notice.

Timber Workers' Union D. Rowe C.w.a B. C. Roberts A. J. Jesperson

Mock Debut Ball Draws Large Nannup Crowd

A crowded Nannup hall welcomed debutantes and their partners as Lord and Lady Lend-us-a-quid presided at a mock debutante ball. Guests wore varied gowns and bouquets while the event raised about £40 for the RSL funding fund.

Debs Lord and Lady Lend-us-a Lord Lend-us-a-quid Mrs. K. Stallard Lend-us-a-quid Frank Badrick Lernd-us-a

Holiday gossip and moves in town society

Social notes track residents on holidays and travels. Miss Sexton rests at home while nursing duties at Norseman hospital. Gwen and Mrs Hammerston visit Mr and Mrs Stallard. Several couples return from honeymoons and take holidays in Perth, Nannup, and city trips. Weather notes mention two points of rain.

The One That Got Away Marrowing Craze

A nightlife trend named marrowing captivates crowds as they search for the elusive "one that got away" from a recent party. Rumors circulate about missed connections and ongoing hunts for the missing companion.

Nannup Greengrocery Supply Ad

Business notice for Nannup greengrocery with R 8 Hall address and P O Box 39 promotes vegetables fruit ice cream aerated waters small goods. States motto cleanliness civility and acts as agent for Queensland Insurance Co.

Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O

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