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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1948

Page

4

Master Robin Hall suffers axe accident in Nannup

Master Robin Hall was chopping wood at home when the axe slipped and chopped his hand. He was taken to Nannup hospital for treatment. Several residents and visitors travelled by bus to and from Nannup during the week, including Mrs Price to Boddington, Mr and Mrs Gilbert returning from holidays, and Mr Peter Coleman visiting.

Robin Hall Nannup Hospital Nannup Gilbert N. Treloar

Local Representative Subscriptions Advertised

Mr. F Badrick is listed as your local representative for a subscription at 8/6 per annum post free in advance.

Nannup Defeats Jarrahwood In Weekend Tennis Fixture

Nannup defeated Jarrahwood by 18 sets to 12 at Nannup in fine weather last Sunday. A good crowd enjoyed the day as the club eyes a successful season with quality play across men’s doubles, ladies doubles, and mixed doubles events.

Nannup Jarrahwood McLeod Johnson Rowe Pitts Donnelly Waddington Rosenstein Brockman Scott Excell Perks Wallace Wise Williams Taylor Fi J McCafferty Hillman

NannupBrk Triumphs Over Jarrahwood in Cricket Match

Nannup Brook defeated Jarrahwood in the first innings last weekend. Batting highlights include Vernon, Savage, and Palmer making scores while Bowler B Kearney claimed 3 wickets and Mal Wood 6 for 14. Other notable contributions came from Guthridge and L Kearney as the innings closed with Sundries 0.

Nannup Brook Jarrahwood AL. A. N Vernon B. Kearney Ce Savage Matt Wood Mal. Wood . Palmer Mal Wood Stewart B. Kearney Tonkin B. Marlow A. Guthridge Tone Williams Hutchins Kearney ‘ Boom B. Kearney McKeller M. Guthridge Fotherington M. Guthridge B. Kearney Plunkett J.stewart Mal Wood A. Williams D. Plunkett R. Boom J. Vernon L. Kearney T. Fotherington A. Guthridge J. McKeller E. Tonkin

Nannup Soccer and Rifle Events Detailed at Weekend Meet

In Nannup Guthridge and Kearney led bowling with Savage and Palmer among bowlers. Rifle shooting at the Nannup range crowned R Reynolds spoon winner with 21 points, followed by Green 19 and McKittrick 12 as the McKittrick trophy stage progressed.

R. Reynolds Nannup F. Green Jd. McKittrick H. Engle T. Jefferies W. McAtee B Russell Jack Mc- Kittrick G. Mc- Kittrick Jim Mc- Kittrick L. Cole EL. Longbottom D. Roberta A. Pollock I. Green Reynolds W. Badrick

Enjoyable Party at Nannup Home of Mrs Guthridge

Nannup residents attended a Friday night party at Mrs F. Guthridge's home with townspeople arriving by bus. The evening included dancing and a supper, with an orchestra of Mrs Wood Mr K Hill and Mr W Christie. Several guests were celebrated for birthdays and many locals attended the event.

Nannup F. Guthridge Wood K. Hill W. Christie

Funeral in Manjimup for William Raynes

The funeral was held Tuesday in the Anglican section of Manjimup cemetery for the late William Raynes. Relatives and friends followed the cortege from the deceased’s residence in Chopping Street. The Rev. A. H. Tassell conducted the service with pallbearers J. Cole W. Whyte A. Kelly and N. May.

Manjimup William Raynes Chopping Street A. H. Tassell Messrs J. Cole W. Whyte A. Kelly N. May

Subscription Terms Set At 8 6 Per Year

Subscription is 8 6 per year post free payable in advance.

Father and son clash in Manjimup court over drinking

Ernest Alfred Reeve told Manjimup Police Court his son lacked sense when intoxicated and had nearly ruined his business. The defendant denied guilt but the bench found him guilty and ordered a 12 month prohibition list period and costs of 19 shillings.

Ernest Alfred Reeve Manjimup Alfred Charles Reeve Messia C Mr Reeve Ernest Reeve Stanley Strahan Douat Doust Reeve

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nannup Review Boddington R. Hall F. Hillman Frank Kent A.kent S - Mra J. Kearney Joefer Peter Coleman MR. F. Badrick Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Queensland Insurance Co Dean Bros Mra Wallace G. Pitts Fredricks Carroll J. Donnelly EK. Higgins J. Perks A. Wallace P. Higgins G. Brockman M. Rosenstein C. Rowe V. Scott Green T. Excell Lee and Wise Guthridge F. Taylor M. Metafferty F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Nannup Meat Supply Hillman & Coleman, Proprietori Willard Nannup Garage & & Service M. McCafferty National Library of Australia NannupBrk Sa Towling Mal. Wood P_ Savage A. Palmer H. Tong P. Savage Tony W C Tong Savage Sundries Boom R. Neilson F. Longbottom C. King PP. Murphy A. Baker PD. Russell A. Dean M. Duplessis G. Cole FB. Higsins D. Waddington C. Kearney A. McKelvie D. Kostorf Sweeney Mises J. Wilson E. Rodda L. Longbottom B. Fredricks Matt and Malcolm Woods A. Rowe K. Badrick Manjimup Funeral Dourt R. J. Wakefield Nannup Hotel Doug, Arnold Dyson’s Tea Warren Road Nannie Mackay Co-operative Ltd Arsinette Hexone Pespruf Alboleum Phillips Radios Saddlery C.O.R Bridgetown Nla.gov
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