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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 03, 1949

Page

6

Nannup Residents Enjoy Coastal Outing and Bowling Exchange

About 30 Nannup residents joined a 830 a m departure and returned by 8 30 p m a day trip that offered a briny dip and welcome respite. Mr Rowe earned praise for innovating the scheme and it is hoped many residents will join future outings. Frank Badjick president of the Nannup Bowling Club visited Busselton and played a few heads. Busselton members welcomed a Nannup team for Carnival Season practice to gain experience, especially for men. Practice evenings are Tuesday and greens are open around the clock. Large Sunday crowds indicate locals now value this sport.

Nannup Rowe Frank Badjick Busselton

Nannup Cup Shoot Sees Pemberton Top Team Score

The Nannup Club hosted a Bisley rules shoot on January 23 with 500 600 and 700 yard events. Pem berton led with 464 points, Nannup 427, Manjimup 416, Bridgetown 414. High individual was W Hatev of Pemberton with 101, followed by J Loveriock and A Pollock at 98.

Markine Nanup Pemberton Nannup Manjimup Bridgetown W. Hatev J. Loveriock A. Pollock S. Rate . No H. Sherwood R. Cresey B. Morgan J. Coverley Cresey B. Hubery J. ‘Chevis L. Lowe P. Hubery H. K. Shepherd

Nannup Brook Triumph Over Nannup In Regional Match

Nannup Brook secured a first innings win over Nannup in a January 23 match. Key contributions came from Kearney Mal Wood and A Guthridge for Nannup Brook with Lyon taking 4 for 10 for Nannup. Final totals show Nannup Brook 81 and Nannup 102 with notable scores from Hillman Wood Guthridge and Asplin.

Nannup Brook Nannup Kearney Mal Wood A. Gutheridge E. Lyon F. Hillman W. Wood M. Guthridge C. Kearney K. Asplin H. Paterson C. Gilbert Matt Wood A. Guthridge Asplin Bees R. Scott Cc. Kearney J. Evens Mal ‘Wood Lyon K. Meldrum M. "Hutchins A. Baker J. Kearney K. Hill H. Patterson K. Asplim C. Asplin BE. Lyon

Greengrocery Hall Advertises Fresh Produce and Services

Local greengrocer R. H. Hall offers vegetables fruit ice cream aerated waters and small goods from P O Box 39. The shop emphasizes cleanliness civility and acts as agent for Queensland Insurance Co.

Queensland Insurance Co Warren Mackay

Nannup Brook Wins Narrowly In Run Chase

Nannup Brook defeats Jarrahwood by 17 runs as Mal Wood shines with 6 for 24 and R Boom adds 4 for 13. Jarrahwood's top order led a brief fight but were bowled out after, with A Guthridge and A Palmer contributing for Jarrahwood in a low scoring innings.

Mal Wood R. Boom Jarrahwood A. Palmer A. Guthridge R. Mark E. Tonkin J. Kearney K. McLeod Wood G. Janeck D. Cook R. Taylor C. Kearney Nannup Brook

Bridgetown Road Board Plans Repairs After Washout

Bridgetown Road Board votes to repair the washed out road and to grade a private road cited by Mr. K A Duxbury in a recent letter to the board.

Bridgetown

Badrick Wins Sunday Rifle Shoot at 600 and 700 Yards

F Badrick won last Sunday's rifle shoot with 20 handicap over 600 and 700 yard ranges. Results show multiple shooters including McKittrick Blythe Green Jeffries Pollock Reynolds and Roberts scoring across the listed series of distances.

F. Badrick G. McKittrick D. Blythe Jim McKittrick Jack MecKittrick J. Green T. Jeffries A. Pollock C. Roberts R. McAtee I. Dunnet Reynolds D. Roberts

Bowls Championship Opens With Local Club Singles Results

The first stage of the Club Singles Championship was played on Sunday. A Howard defeated A Rowe, A Struthers beat A Hutchins, T Richards defeated F Badrick, and W Pears beat T Green. Other games are slated for next Sunday.

A. Howard A. Rowe A. Struthers A. Hutchins T. Richards F. Badrick W. Pears T. Green

Yornup Mill Courts Opened in Spectator Event

Official opening of the Yornup mill courts was conducted by Mr E. C. Siggins before 700 attendees including 60 players. The bitumen courts were praised for condition and volunteer work was acknowledged. Miss Siggens won a close 6 5 match. other notable players included Miss Pearce and Mrs Marshall Timms. Roy Britten is club president and Mr Sturke secretary.

Yornup Mill Courts E. C. Siggins Dave Jack Roy Britten Mr Sturke

Thirteen Ducks Prevail for Nannup in Jarrahwood Match

Nannup bowlers K Asplin and E Lyon led a dominant performance as Jarrahwood was skittled for 96 in reply to Nannup's innings and 85 runs. Asplin took 6/3 and Lyon 1/12 in the combined bowling effort, while Nannup posted a total of 181 for victory with key scores from T Fortherington 60 and J McKillup 4 not out.

Nannup K. Asplin Lyon Jarrahwood Asplin P. Savage A. Palmer R. Mark E. Tonkin K. McLeod T. Fortherington Gilbert A. Williams G. Yanks

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Nannup Review WN. Wilson John Knowles Paul Coleman R. H. Scott Mr. K. Murphy Guthridge A. Guthrdge Ey R. Scott Rt Sundries W. BE. Wood M. Hutchins Mr. W. Monday Subiaco R. Monday Albany Mr. P. Fredricks A. Watson F. Hiilman Evens Fonty's Mick Dearle Nannup Hotel Messrs Rankin Leering Dalmuda Moyle Morton Thompson Cook Lucas Perth Smith Cambray C. Perks Annear Pollock Luetchford McMeeham Inspector Reid Bunbury Mr. Patterson FE. Murphy Don Waddington Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Nannup Meat Supply Hillman & Coleman, Proprietori Nannup Garage & Service M. McCafferty Prop P.O. Box Kriesler Bandmaster A. Batterids National Library of Australia R. Raveoldt I. Ekillup Ok Sundries Nannup Brook Willow Wellders Ue Ae Ae Ee A Guthridge Palmer Wit K.milead Tay RK. J. Wakefield Doug. Arnold Yornup Mill Court Siggens Pearce Meddames Marshall Timms Palmer Patterson Meldrum Autry Hillman Blythe Savage K. Meldrum Savage K. Asplin Savage McLeod Palmer C. Gilbert Mark Plunkett Tonkin R. Lewis Palmer Bundries Bowling McLeod Dyson’s Tea Thurg Nla.gov
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