Postwar weather stirs mixed cricket victory cheer
The week brings a mix of reaction to weather changes as Australia tops England in the first postwar test, while many struggle with wet wickets. Holiday news includes Maylands chosen for a family break and Busselton visits, with local celebrations and marriages noted in Bridgetown and Greenbushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
George Watsons
Busselton
May Ahlstrand
Bridgetown
Fleeton
NANNUP Soldiers on Leave and Local Visitors
Mr D Craigie has gone to Margaret River to build sheds after a brother’s fire loss. Don Plunkett leaves for Japan on pre-embarkation leave. Pte G Stewart is on home leave with a friend. Tennis courts stay busy Sunday. Several Perth, Busselton, Bunbury residents stay at Nannup Hotel while touring the South West.
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D. Craigie
Margaret River
Erad
Ford
Perth
Don Plunkett
Don
Japan
Nannup
Pte. G. Stewart
Nannup Hotel
Mr. Masters
Ryding
Rawling
Cohen
Gordon
Styants
Richardson
Mr. Carey
Busselton
Hayward
Bunbury
Fernier
Berry
Pryor
Epstein
Oyd
Lumeden
K. Boyd
Tit. Weary
Shadlow
Willow Springs
Sulley
Nannup Bowls Opens Season With Community Turnout
Nannup Bowling Club opened its season on a sunny Sunday with visitors from Balingup and Bridgetown. The green was officially opened by Road Board vice-chairman J Lindsay, and the ladies croquet green also debuted with players new to the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
Balingup
Bridgetown
J. Lindsay
Paddy's Market at Nannup Hall Funds Drive
Paddy's Market held at Nannup Hall on Saturday to aid Roman Catholic Church funds. Stalls were colorfully arranged and supervised. A prize doll went to Miss M Dyson for guessing the name. An evening dance was well attended. A raffled supper cloth won by Misa Sexton and an English pound note won by Mr V Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy
Nannup Hall
M. Dyson
Misa
Balingup Briefs Highlights Local Sports and Notices
A dance raised funds for the Spastic Children Appeal drawing a large crowd last Saturday. Bridgetown beat Balingup 17 games in an all day cricket match. next Sunday hosts a mixed doubles interclub. Preston Club won cricket at 175. Balingup totals 47 and 73 in two innings. Upcoming club ball on December 14. Bowling greens open with many bowler attendees. Nannup opening day noted Bert Walton returns from holidays. Local residents ill include Mrs J H Drimmond and Mr T T Meade. Weather affected haymaking with poor rye crops and fruit losses from hail and frost. Properties recently transacted include Antolini to Woodley and Quicke to Winnish. New arrivals welcomed.
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Elsie Moyes
Pemberton
Bridgetown
Aileen
Balingup
Cripple Children
Pridgetown
Boyup
Donnybrook
Greenbushes
Pixie Henderson
Repertory Club
Jenny Randall
Busselton
G F. Atkins
St. Mary's Church
Allan May
Navy
Flinders
Tom Powell
Perth
A. Shervell
Jack McMahon
Catholile Insurance
Preston
Nannup
Bert Walton
Albany
J. H. Drimmond
Tt. T. Meade
Teer
Feegg
O O
F. Antolini
S. M. Woodley
E. C. Quicke
K. R. Winnish
Ovary
Tributes and Grilled Chops Mark RSL Reunion
Old soldiers gathered for the Sunnyside RSL reunion with grilled chops and lighthearted jests. President Fred Buck led a two minute silent tribute for fallen comrades before brief toasts and thanks from visitors including Mr Giblett and Major Whittell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buck
Bob Wheatley
Wally Bliphick
Bul Wheatley
Mr. Giblett
Buck
Kridgvetown Rsl
Sunnyside
Sunnyside Progress Association
W. Elphick
Giblett
Wheatley
R.S.L
L. Archer
Ted Smith
J. F. Smith
Keith MacKinnon
Major Whittell
Fred Ruck
Smith
Women's Auxiliary
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Irene
Mrs. Kirk
Allan
Maylands
Harry Sells
Edna Q Bartlett
J. Fox
Harry Gower
Bill Ellis
Dave Wilson
Ron Edwards
Ron
J. A. Carr
John
W. J. Carr
W. Bennett
Muriel Giblett
Manjimup
Mrs. J. Holmes
Warren
Lt. Scott
Elder, Smiths
Ron Knight
Phyl
Miles
Wine
Luvowas
Jackie Baker
John Fleeton
W. F. Fleeton
Reg. Harrison
Gerald Randell
Singapore
Mr. Randell
Robbies
Victoria Street
Thelma
Gardiner
Hampton Street
Rd. Hancock
Spencer Street
Cemetery L Clients
Aranteed
Paddy's Market
Church OF England
Urquhart
Chaff
Wigmore’s Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Criter and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
Vauxhalls
Bedfords
G. R. Brathwaite
Steere St
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
Iridgetown
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