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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

4

Nannup Social Notes Update From Perth Visitors

Miss F Hood arrived from Perth last Saturday and returned Monday after a weekend with her parents. Various Perth visitors stayed at the Nannup Hotel including O Leary Movimes Curtiss Morey Lord De La Henry Don Brown Gibson Randell Dawson Henry Rogson Bond Andrewartha and Iles. Mrs Pascone Mrs L May Bridgetown and others holidaying in Nannup are noted with several residents and travelers mentioned.

Miss F. Hood Perth Nannup Hotel Messrs O'Leary Movimes Curtiss Morey Lord de la Henry Don Brown Gibson Randell Dawson Hendry Rogson Bond Andrewartha Iles

Local Store Ad Highlights Vegetables Fruit Ice Cream

A compact ad outlines produce fruit ice cream aerated water and small goods with the motto Cleanliness Civility. The page notes the establishment is an agent for Queensland Insurance Co. and emphasizes service quality.

Queensland Insurance Co

Nannup Liberal Party Forms Local Branch Leadership

A Nannup Hall meeting reformed the Nannup Liberal branch with Mr Freeth endorsing the Forrest seat and outlining aims. R H Brockman was elected president with H Happ and T J Wilson as vice presidents, Vic Roberts secretary treasurer, and an eight‑member organizing committee appointed to plan future meetings and lectures.

Nannup Hall Nannup Liberal Party Freeth Forrest Jim Roberts H. Happ Vern Dunnet Frank Badrick Stan Ford Chris Rowe Frank Hillman Bob Carroll McPherson Murphy Gordon Bennett Musegrove Arraning Jenkins Royal Automobile Club Hutchins

Children’s Xmas Tree Draws Happy Crowd

A Saturday afternoon event titled Children’s Xmas Tree drew a happy crowd. Over five children received presents from Father Xmas, followed by dancing enjoyed by youngsters and later by adults on the floor.

Xmas

Nannup Rifle Club Announces Sunday Trophy Awards

Members of the Nannup Rifle Club travelled to Manjimup for a competitive shoot. Trophies will be presented by Dr. G. Smith at the Ladies and Col Buffers event, naming winners F Green H Engle H Longbottom J Green and others.

Nannup Dr. G. Smith Col Buffers Coverley Nevermann and Sons Nevermann-Blythe Messrs Ford and Hutchins Nannup Bowling Club

Mullalyup News Highlights Local Happenings

Pauline Warner returns home after an appendicitis operation in Bunbury and convalesces in Mullalyup. Claude Woods faces hospital treatment with a community busy bee aiding his recovery. Ted Moyle, a Mullalyup enthusiast, eyes knee rehab soon. The Mullalyup Parents and Citizens' Association plans an open air Xmas tree on the cricket ground due to Education authorities concerns.

Pauline Warner Mullalyup Pauline Bunbury Claude Woods Mullaloup

Nannup Road Board Meets Deputation From Bush Fire Brigade

Nannup Road Board discussed requests from the Cundinup Bush Fire Brigade for assistance while noting limited funds. The chairman said aid would be spread among brigades. Other items included water facilities questions and a plan to clear blocks for land settlement.

Nannup Road

Nannup Bowls Pairs Competition Winners Named

Nannup bowlers held a pairs competition last Sunday afternoon. A trophy donated by Messrs P. O'Mara and A. Rowe served as the prize. Winners were Mrs H. Happ and Mrs Asplin who defeated Messrs T. Green and Dr. (name cut).

Nannup Messrs P. O'Mara A. Rowe Mra H. Happ Asplin T. Green Dr. Rowe

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Nannup Review J. Mountford E Master P. Coleman Margaret Asplin W. c. Blythe Cambray Misa J. Smith Haliday Mr A. Helyar Pascone L. May Bridgetown EL [Oilda Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Refineries Nannup Liberal Party F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Nannap Meat Supply Metsri Hillman & Coleman, Proprietori Willard Nannup Garage & Service M. McCafferty National Library of Australia Nannup Rifle Club London Australia The Overseas League Robin Hill Murmerings Mre N. Lawrence Woods Ted Movie Mullalyap P. Sales Miss Butcher Fred Hawter Ted Moyle Joe Goopett Jnr Donnybrook Hospital Manjimup Kauri Timber Co. Ltd Smith Minutes Board Words Hands Alan Jones D. Rowe Department of Public Works Carlotta School Carlotta Parente and Citizens’ Association State Housing Commission G. H. Widdison Board West Arthur Road Board Communist Party West Arthur Board W.A.G W.A. Government Railways H. Coverley Mr Ford Pound Road Board Association Finance Committee Ford Bush Fire Brigades R. J. Wakefield Doug. Arnold Dyson’s Tea Warren Road Mackay Nla.gov
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