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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

4

Nannup Holiday News and Dance Report

Local residents travel to and from Nannup for Christmas visits Mr Will Hennisett Miss M Spitz and Mr D Bain join Mrs Spitz in town. Bus passengers include Mr P Kearney and Miss J Wilson. Visitors G Lindsay and a Busselton party stay at the Nannup Hotel. A monthly dance at Carlotta school raises funds for Parents Citizens and Bush Fire Brigade with MC R Sweeney and dancers D Roberts B Cole.

M. Spitz D. Bain Nannup Spitz Carlotta R.sweeney D. Roberts B. Cole Lablem Bush Fire Brigade T. Hutchins R. Widdison P. Sweeney Sweeney A. Sears

Veggetables and fruit ice cream aerated waters

A compact listing highlights assorted grocery items including vegetables, fruits, ice cream, aerated waters, and small goods. The phrasing suggests a shop display or catalog entry rather than a full article.

Big Day at Nannup Rifle Range Featured Trophy Presentations

A Nannup rifle range event saw riflemen and supporters enjoy a day of competitive shooting. Mr D Smith presented trophies with Mr A Rowe thanking donors as afternoon tea was served. Morning events included McKittrick and Dean trophy stages. afternoon included ladies shoots and a Buffers event with notable scores listed.

Nannup Rifle Range D. Smith Mr. Smith A. Rowe R. Roberts T. Wilson L. May W. Marlow B Rodda McClusky F Badrick G. Longbottom M. Harrison F. Green

Nannup's Innings Triumph Over Jarrahwood in Cricket

Nannup defeated Jarrahwood by an innings and 20 runs last Sunday as Lyon and Gilbert dominated with 11 wickets between them. Nannup’s first and second innings showcased key scores from Asplin Meldrum Hill and others, while Jarrahwood struggled against Lyon and Gilbert bowling, with several batsmen-out and notable run outs.

Nannup Jarrahwood Lyon Gilbert K. Asplin R. Boom K. Meldrum Williams H. Patterson E. Lyon C. Asplink C. Gilbert A. Palmer K. Hill D. Plunkett W. Higgins J. Arnold Palmer Sundries Lyon J. Stewart T. Fotherington Lyon E. Tonkin H. Tong E Vernon A. Williams K. ‘Asplin J. McKillup B. Tonkin Meldrum H. ‘Mason R. Scott C. Asplin

Nannup Triumphs Over Nannup Brook in Local Cricket

Nannup defeated Nannup Brook by 168 runs after a full day of play on Sunday. Key scores include H Patterson 20 and A Guthridge 69 for Nannup. B Marlow and L Kearney led the bowlers for Nannup Brook with several wickets apiece.

Nannup Nannup Brook

Old pipes form new chimney at Manjimup dairy factory

Pipes believed to be part of the original Goldfields Water Supply Scheme line stand at Manjimup as the new chimney for the Manjimup Dairy Produce Co. factory was erected. The stack, 26 inch diameter and about eight tons, rises from two welded sections under supervision by State Saw Mills engineer Mr Lam Hammer with his son Jack Hammer assisting.

Goldfields Manjimup State Saw Mills Lam Hammer Jack Hammer A. G. Hales

Kirup Residents Bid Farewell to George Allen Family

A large Kirup hall crowd gathered Monday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs George Allen and family before their move to the metropolitan area. George, longtime Kirup mill worker and secret ary of the Football Club, received the fairest and best trophy and several presentations were made by local groups.

Kirup George Allen Kirup Mill George Harry May Allen McDonald Elrup Fotball Club Bill Young Mr. Allen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nannup Review Will Hennisett RAAF P. d. O'Mara P. Kearney Mies J. Wilson Pearson Mrs. W Cole Mr. G. Lindsay Mrs. Butcher Mrs. Brooker Mr. C. King Mrs. C. King Darradup Messrs. Bennett McPherson Masluck Freeth Easton Edgar Chown Peid Grinstead Moyle Bonser McGregson Ward Hutchinson Pilpel Anderson Brine Pleves Matchinson Mr. Lyons Bunbury Brennan Busselton Perth Carlotta Bush Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Queensland Insurance Co N Bros Agints Commonwealth Oil Refineries Gordon McKittrick Hen Reynolds Jim McKittrick Engle Dearle Badrick Jeffreys H. Long Ibottom Green Pollock Russell Cole Jack McKittrick D. Blythe Jin McKittrick R. Reynolds Taylor Te Eett Ae R. Taylor RB. Vernon J. Stewart B. Boom Patterson Gilbert R. Taylor Calle Cae Ube Asplin F Lyon J. Kearney F. Hillman Marlow A. Guthridge W. Wood E. Meldrum Hutchins L. _ Kearney Roberts Guthridge A. Baker M. Guthridge J. Mason W. Dickson EK. Asplin Sto Hillman C. Gilbert Matt Wood OC. Gilbert M. Hutchins M. Roberts F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Nannup Meat Supply Messri Hillman & Coleman, Proprietori Aid Nannup Garage PHQNE Mecaffi National Library of Australia George Allens Bridgetown Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel South West Photo Service P. R. Salvair Hampton Street Bill Coleman Wood Joe Waddington Joeb’s Steere ST T. & G. Clover Steere ST. — Bridgetown RK. J. Wakefield Nannup Hotel Boug Arnold Dyson Warren Road MacKay Thurs Nla.gov
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